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American Muslims Ask, Will We Ever Belong?
The furor over a proposed center near ground zero has many worried about their place in American society.


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Obama to Call for $50 Billion Spending on Public Works
The president’s initiative would create jobs quickly by emphasizing long-term transportation projects like roads, rail and airport runways.


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Open House: On the Great Spanish Men
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Floods in Pakistan Carry the Seeds of Upheaval
As devastating floods appear to widen divisions, Pakistani officials, some accused of ineptitude and favoritism, are trying to repair the political damage.


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Housing Woes Bring New Cry: Let Market Fall
Some economists and analysts urge a dose of shock therapy that would shift benefits to future homeowners from current ones: Let the housing market crash.


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For G.O.P., Tea Party Wields a Double-Edged Sword
The Tea Party fervor is expected to help Republicans in November, but it may also create problems for them.


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Stosur Wins in Third-Set Tiebreaker
Fifth-seeded Samantha Stosur saved four match points to defeat No. 12 Elena Dementieva, 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (2) in a match that ended at 1:35 Monday morning.


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A Bronx Film School Tale
The Ghetto Film School in the Bronx aims to broaden the pool of filmmaking talent by providing opportunities for young people who might otherwise be overlooked.


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Ambohimirary Journal: Dead Join the Living in a Family Celebration
The famadihana, a ritual in which relatives remove the dead from their tombs in an atmosphere of celebration, continues among various faiths in the island nation.


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Revis and Jets Agree on New Contract
The Jets announced early Monday that they have agreed to terms with the All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis, who missed all of training camp because he was unhappy with his contract.


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Albany District Attorney Criticized in Steroid Case
A judge in Florida has sharply rebuked P. David Soares over his handling of a case involving a pharmacy accused of being involved in a steroid ring.


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Horse Advocates Pull for Underdog in Roundups
The stated goal is to reduce the wild horse population to more sustainable levels, but animal advocates say the roundups are cruel, expensive and unnecessary.


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Some See a Ploy as Craigslist Blocks Sex Ads
Since blocking its “adult services” ads as the weekend began, Craigslist has refused to discuss its motivations.


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Congressional Charities Are Pulling In Corporate Cash
At least two dozen charities that lawmakers or their families helped create or run routinely accept donations from businesses seeking to influence them.


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Revis and Jets Agree on New Contract
Darrelle Revis and the New York Jets agreed to a new contract Sunday night, ending the All-Pro cornerback’s holdout a week before the season opener.


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In Britain, Labour Politicians Call for New Look at Scandal
Downing Street’s chief communications officer is being accused again of encouraging reporters to illegally intercept messages when he was editor of The News of the World.


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Thin Line for Group of Muslims in Egypt
The most influential of Egypt’s dissident groups is caught between fighting and placating the government.


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Iranian Woman Said to Be Lashed Over Photo
A mix-up over a photograph led to a sentence of 99 lashes for the Iranian woman whose earlier death sentence by stoning caused an international outcry, a lawyer said.


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Retiring Fed Official Considers More Bank Action
Donald L. Kohn, former vice chairman of the Federal Reserve, said that unless the recovery showed signs of “decent progress,” more stimulus might be needed.


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