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Spying by Ally of N.S.A. Entangled a U.S. Law Firm

A document obtained by Edward J. Snowden shows that Australia consulted with the N.S.A. about monitoring an American law firm that was representing Indonesia in trade disputes with the United States.

Severe Winter Takes Its Toll on Budgets, as Well as Pipes

Local and state authorities are facing new financial pressures this exceptionally stormy winter, with officials reporting increased spending on overtime, contractors and supplies.

Ukrainian Protesters End Occupation of Kiev’s City Hall

As they left the building that they had occupied for more than two months, the protesters said they would seize it again if the authorities did not drop all charges against activists.

Afghan Army’s Test Begins With Fight for Vital Highway

A week with Afghan troops safeguarding Highway 1 offers glimpses of a road war in which powerful leaders on all sides battle for control of Afghanistan’s crucial artery.

The vast scale of Olympic Park in Sochi makes buildings appear closer than they are.
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The Oddities of Olympic Park

In many ways, the vast park caters avidly to the West, and the United States in particular. But behind the familiar trappings, many aspects of the Games are distinctly Russian.

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Rescuing a Vietnam Casualty: Johnson’s Legacy

As the 50th anniversary of Lyndon B. Johnson’s presidential milestones approaches, his allies are highlighting achievements they say were overshadowed by the Vietnam War.

Crossing Borders for Higher State Minimum Wages

Higher pay in Washington and Oregon is luring workers from Idaho, showing how small hourly increases can change lives.

Intel’s Sharp-Eyed Social Scientist

Genevieve Bell, an anthropologist at Intel, leads a globe-trotting team that is trying to learn what people crave in their electronics.

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Comcast vs. the Cord Cutters

Comcast’s deal to acquire Time Warner Cable won’t shake the industry’s game plan: Keep viewers wedded to cable.

A Parodist Who Calls Himself Hanksy

Mashing up pop culture with acclaimed graffiti work by the street artist Banksy, an artist is straddling the line between mainstream humor and an underground scene.

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The All-or-Nothing Marriage

Couples can be happier now than ever before. But it’s rare.

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Fair Game
Fannie and Freddie’s Untouchable Profits

An internal Treasury memo put the earnings of two mortgage giants off limits to their shareholders.

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The Danes’ New Amigos

As its Scandinavian base has faded, the Danish Athletic Club has embraced new patrons.

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Stretching the Mind

How Grace Aneiza Ali, who founded the arts journal Of Note, spends her Sundays.

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For Interns, All Work and No Payoff

Unpaid internships are the bane of millennial workers with high aspirations.

 
Motoring
A Luxury-Class Metal Is Asked to Do Farm Chores

Ford is using aluminum, which is often found in Audis and Jaguars, in the body of its new F-150, a workhorse of a truck whose customers care about pulling power and payloads.

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Carey Smith, on Becoming the Team’s ‘Hyperlink’

“I have an office, but most of the time I just walk around and try to determine if we’ve got any problems.”

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