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U.S. Seeks Russia’s Help in Removing Assad in Syria

nytimes.com — Modeled on the transfer of power in Yemen, an Obama administration proposal calls for the cooperation of Moscow, which appears open to the idea. View in Crawl 4

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U.S. Seeks Russia’s Help in Removing Assad in Syria

Drug Traffic Remains as U.S. Nears Afghanistan Exit

nytimes.com — Some officials privately concede that there is little chance for large-scale success of the anti-opium effort in Afghanistan before the end of the ... View in Crawl 4

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Drug Traffic Remains as U.S. Nears Afghanistan Exit

Syrian Activists Claim Death Toll in Village Soars

nytimes.com — At least 32 children were among more than 90 people killed in Houla, Syria, top United Nations officials said, accusing Syria’s government of “indi... View in Crawl 4

Syrian Activists Claim Death Toll in Village Soars

First a Black Hood, Then 81 Captive Days for Artist in China

nytimes.com — Ai Weiwei’s illegal detention reveals the ways in which the most stubborn dissidents joust with their tormentors and try to maintain resistance in ... View in Crawl 4

First a Black Hood, Then 81 Captive Days for Artist in China

Peru Confronts Wounds of Civil War

nytimes.com — A bid by some former Shining Path guerrillas to form a political party stirred emotions and reopened a bitter national debate on the war and how to... View in Crawl 4

Peru Confronts Wounds of Civil War

In Europe, Divorce and Separation Become a Burden for Struggling Fathers

nytimes.com — The number of single fathers and divorced men in Italy who are in dire economic circumstances is growing, and many are becoming homeless as the eur... View in Crawl 4

In Europe, Divorce and Separation Become a Burden for Struggling Fathers

ID Thieves Loot Tax Checks, Filing Early and Often

nytimes.com — Criminals have electronically filed thousands of false tax returns with made-up incomes and have received hundreds of millions of dollars in wrongf... View in Crawl 4

ID Thieves Loot Tax Checks, Filing Early and Often

For Many Illegal Entrants Into U.S., a Particularly Inhospitable First Stop

nytimes.com — Smugglers in Texas are increasingly packing dozens of people into small stash houses and treating them like prisoners whom they starve, beat or rape. View in Crawl 4

For Many Illegal Entrants Into U.S., a Particularly Inhospitable First Stop

In Washington State, Liquor Stores Are About to Go Private

nytimes.com — On June 1, Washington State is converting its 78-year-old liquor sales system from state to private control. View in Crawl 4

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In Washington State, Liquor Stores Are About to Go Private

Suspect in Patz Case Is Charged With Second-Degree Murder

nytimes.com — During the first court appearance of Pedro Hernandez, who is accused of killing Etan Patz, his lawyer said his client had a psychiatric history tha... View in Crawl 4

Suspect in Patz Case Is Charged With Second-Degree Murder

Regulators’ Role at Chase Scrutinized

nytimes.com — Fallout from JPMorgan Chase’s bad bets is revealing lapses in the policing of the office that disclosed a multibillion trading loss. View in Crawl 4

Regulators’ Role at Chase Scrutinized

Pope’s Butler Arrested in Vatican Letters Leak

nytimes.com — Police arrested a man, identified in news reports as Paolo Gabriele, on suspicion of releasing private letters addressed to the pope in a scandal t... View in Crawl 4

Pope’s Butler Arrested in Vatican Letters Leak

Uranium Enriched to Higher Level Is Found in Iran by U.N.

nytimes.com — A diplomat in Vienna said nuclear inspectors had found trace amounts of uranium enriched beyond previously reported levels but cautioned that the s... View in Crawl 4

Uranium Enriched to Higher Level Is Found in Iran by U.N.

Lakhdar Boumediene Starts Anew in France After Years at Guantánamo

nytimes.com — Lakhdar Boumediene, who spent seven years at Guantánamo Bay before being released for lack of evidence, says he still does not understand why he wa... View in Crawl 4

Lakhdar Boumediene Starts Anew in France After Years at Guantánamo

Miralax, a Drug for Adults, Is Popular as a Children’s Remedy

nytimes.com — Parents are questioning the long-term effects of the often-used laxative, Miralax, which has become a staple in many American households since it w... View in Crawl 4

Miralax, a Drug for Adults, Is Popular as a Children’s Remedy
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