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'Stop and frisk': 7 questions about New York's controversial policing tactic

A federal class-action lawsuit regarding the New York Police Department’s stop-and-frisk program has raised questions about the controversial practice made legal under a 1968 US Supreme Court ruling. But what is it, and does it work?
Playing the IRS card: Six presidents who used the IRS to bash political foes

Since the advent of the federal income tax about a century ago, several presidents – or their zealous underlings – have directed the IRS to use its formidable police powers to harass or punish enemies, political rivals, and administration critics. Here are six infamous episodes.
5 myths about amnesty for illegal immigrants in Senate bill

Under a bipartisan Senate immigration bill, immigrants who have come to the United States illegally are given a "path to citizenship." On close inspection, each of the following five claims about the requirements for illegal immigrants to earn amnesty are not what they seem.
20 most obscure team nicknames in pro sports

Most pro team nicknames make sense at some level. But there are a fair number of head-scratching nicknames. Here are 20 with explanations on their selection:
3 new novels featuring risk-taking protagonists

In these three new releases, characters seize at chances for new experiences.

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New resolution on Mideast peace passes at UN

With Bush set to leave, the administration tries to nudge forward the process it started in 2007.
Study finds decline in American driving

More and more, Americans are leaving their cars in the driveway, a new study from the Brookings Institution has concluded.
New York's proposed 'iTunes tax'
Another Kennedy in the United States Senate?

Caroline Kennedy, daughter of a president and niece of two senators, wants to join the family business.
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New York Governor not laughing at Saturday Night Live skit
Last of the Old Guard

Louis Auchincloss’s 65th novel finds relevance in Wall Street attorneys of a bygone era.
Patience and Fortitude

A grand, rambling, serendipitous treasure-house of material about books and the people who have loved them.
Review: 'Che'

Overlong biopic offers little new to our knowledge of Ernesto 'Che' Guevara as an icon and human being.
Opinion: My journey to find comfort in the cold

My husband knows that a big oil bill beats roses.
Big Easy's new biennial energizes arts community

Influx of foreign art work around the city is complemented by 'unofficial' local installations.
TV's shifting landscape leaves scriptwriters in a pinch

Unscripted shows and foreign imports squeeze writers, some of whom look to Internet as new outlet.
A tattered safety net for US unemployed

Jobless benefits will get paid, but states' budget shortfalls will force bigger debts, higher taxes, or cuts elsewhere.
Sounds like Greek to me

The Greek language is far richer than French or Italian, but it's much more challenging to master.
'Mercy' ad campaign urges Saudis to treat foreign workforce humanely

TV and newspaper ads created by a Saudi firm depict abuse of Asian maids in an effort to stem the widespread practice.
Blagojevich case is part of feds’ focus on graft

The FBI is probing some 2,500 public corruption cases – a 50 percent jump since 2003.
What Matters

Photography that challenges us to make a difference.
A new script for family drama

After a trip to the theater, she searched for a more accurate portrayal of family life.
Who's at fault for harsh antiterror tactics?

The US Supreme Court will decide whether senior Bush administration officials were responsible for detainee mistreatment after 9/11.
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US task: Put jobless into jobs

With biggest job losses since 1974, Obama plans massive public works.
Ashbery: Collected Poems 1956-1987

The first volume of a projected two-volume set of the work of John Ashbery.
Christie's takes disputed earrings off auction block

The auction house has removed the ancient jewelry, which is claimed by Iraq, from a Monday sale to cooperate with an investigation into whether they were stolen from Iraq.
Auto bailout: Congress gets closer to a decision

Lawmakers say bankruptcy for Detroit's Big Three is 'not a viable option.'
Iraq bids to stop Christie's sale of ancient earrings

The jewelry could belong to the treasures of Nimrud, officials say.