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Friday, March 19, 2010 Last Update: 5:37 PM ET

Rift Emerges Over Medicare as Health Care Vote Nears

A dispute over Medicare rates created a new complication for House Democratic leaders in their drive for health care legislation, as crucial votes remained in play in both directions.

Graphic Graphic | Democrats to Watch: 26 Undecided
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Federal Judge Orders More Talks on 9/11 Deal

A federal judge delayed a settlement for ground zero workers, saying the process must be transparent and lawyers’ fees should not be drawn from the funds.

N.C.A.A. Tournament
Purdue guard Lewis Jackson looked to pass against Siena’s defense during their game on Friday.
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Purdue Silences Doubters and Beats Siena

No. 4 Purdue, considered a national-title contender before Robbie Hummel’s injury, displayed enough second-half feistiness to beat No. 13 Siena. Above, Lewis Jackson.

Adviser to Americans Jailed in Haiti Is Arrested

Dominican officials said that they arrested Jorge Torres Puello, who faces charges in the U.S. and El Salvador.

Democrat Enters N.Y. Governor Race as Republican

Steve Levy declared himself the only candidate with the independence to take on interest groups.

City Room
Killer of Malcolm X Is Granted Parole

After 16 failed attempts, Thomas Hagan, the man who admitted shooting Malcolm X, has been granted freedom.

Clinton Calls Israel’s Moves to Ease Tension ‘Useful’

At an international meeting on Friday, the emphasis was on starting Israel’s indirect talks with the Palestinians.

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Bedrooms of America’s Young War Dead
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Seven years after the beginning of the Iraq war — and with U.S. troop deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan exceeding 5,000 — a look at what dead soldiers left behind.

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Skyline Interlopers
Interlopers on the Skyline

An artist has perched naked sculptures of himself on rooftops around New York.

Theater Review
Two on a Seesaw

“All About Me” brings to mind an old television variety show.

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Big Deal
A Liberal Price Cut

The Park Avenue maisonette owned by William F. Buckley Jr. has been relisted at less than half of the original asking price.

2010 Audi S4
Less Motor, More Grip, and It All Makes Sense
Less Motor, More Grip, and It All Makes Sense

With the new S4, Audi has downsized the cylinder count, lifted the fuel economy and cut the price — but the car still manages to be faster than its predecessor.

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The Office Skirmish: How to Avoid Round 2
The Office Skirmish: How to Avoid Round 2

After a workplace argument, try to put yourself in your opponent’s shoes, a consultant advises.

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