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Wednesday, January 27, 2010 Last Update: 2:08 PM ET

Under Fire, Bernanke Says A.I.G. Rescue Was Essential

In questioning from a House panel that took on the air of a cross-examination, the treasury secretary said the $85 billion bailout helped prevent a depression.

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For Toyota Dealers, a Day of Patience and Preparation

Dealers say they are trying to operate normally a day after Toyota decided to halt sales and production of eight models because of safety concerns.

Afghanistan Set to Push a New Reconciliation Plan

The plan tries to get Taliban foot soldiers to lay down their arms and offers leaders a chance to return to politics.

The Radiation Boom

As Technology Surges, Radiation Safeguards Lag

While new treatments are more accurate, errors in software and operation are more difficult to detect.

Apple’s chief executive, Steven P. Jobs, introduced the iPad on Wednesday in San Francisco.
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The iPad Looks Like a Big iPhone

Steven P. Jobs says the tablet device will fill a gap between laptops and smartphones.

State of the Union
Health Care

President Obama will reiterate his commitment to a comprehensive overhaul, an aide said.

The History

Peter Baker on the drama, glory and near-disasters of past speeches.

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Readers Weigh In

Highlights from more than 400 comments. Readers are encouraged to add more.

Politics From A to Z

Adam Nagourney and Jeff Zeleny on the speech.

City Room
Construction Company Indicted in Kickback Case

The Builders Group was charged with stealing nearly $7 million from five projects in Manhattan and elsewhere.

DealBook
Davos Diary

Provocative ideas on geopolitics, a swipe at Obama’s bank plan, predicting future bubbles and more.

Salvation (for Newspapers) Is at Hand

With the The New York Times planning on charging for online content next year, Robert Wright discusses the best way to build a pay wall.

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Pam Lopker and her husband found that after taking different career paths, working together took them in the best direction.

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