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Egypt Will Try 19 Americans on Criminal Charges
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 11:59am EST by By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK
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Egyptian authorities on Sunday referred 19 Americans and two dozen others to criminal trials as part of a politically charged investigation that has shaken the alliance between the United States and Egypt.
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3 Tibetan Herders Self-Immolate in Anti-Chinese Protest
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 11:42am EST by By SHARON LaFRANIERE
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The latest cases bring the total self-immolations by ethnic Tibetans over the past year to 19.
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Tuaregs Use Qaddafi’s Arms for Rebellion in Mali
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 11:24am EST by By ADAM NOSSITER
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After fighting for Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, hundreds of Tuareg rebels helped themselves to some of his weapons and returned to Mali to continue a longstanding rebellion.
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Disruptions: Disruptions: Facebook Users Ask, 'Where's Our Cut?'
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 11:00am EST by By NICK BILTON
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Without the free content created by its 850 million users, Facebook would surely not be on the verge of a multibillion-dollar initial public offering.
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International Students Pay Top Dollar at U.S. Colleges
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 9:03am EST by By TAMAR LEWIN
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At the University of Washington, 18 percent of the freshmen are foreigners, and each pays about three times as much as students from Washington State.
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Killers’ Families Left to Confront Fear and Shame
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 8:56am EST by By SERGE F. KOVALESKI
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In a society where headlines of violence are almost commonplace, the families of the perpetrators are largely unheard from. But now some relatives have decided to share their stories.
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Egyptian Forces Appear to End Siege of Ministry
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 8:19am EST by By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK
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Security forces erected two walls bisecting streets that had been central battlegrounds between security forces and protesters calling for the end of military rule.
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U.S. Plans a Shift to Elite Forces in Afghanistan
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 1:58am EST by By THOM SHANKER and ERIC SCHMITT
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In ending its combat role in Afghanistan a year earlier than expected, the United States will rely more on special forces that hunt insurgent leaders and train local troops, officials say.
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Romney Takes a Solid Win in Nevada Caucuses, Fueling Momentum
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 1:55am EST by By JIM RUTENBERG and JEFF ZELENY
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Mitt Romney won handily in the Nevada caucuses with the help of groups he has struggled to persuade before, including strong Tea Party supporters and very conservative voters.
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The Caucus: Gingrich Vows to Press On
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 1:34am EST by By TRIP GABRIEL
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After losing a second state in less than a week to Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich vowed not to quit the Republican race, charting an itinerary to campaign widely over the next few months.
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Knicks 99, Nets 92: Lin Sparks Knicks, to Crowd’s Delight and D’Antoni’s Relief
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 1:10am EST by By HOWARD BECK
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Jeremy Lin had a team-high 25 points, nearly doubling his previous career high of 13, and finished with 7 assists and 5 rebounds, in the Knicks’ victory against the Nets.
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Mortgage Tornado Warning, Unheeded
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 1:05am EST by By GRETCHEN MORGENSON
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Inspired by a personal experience, a businessman began delving into the practices of the mortgage industry, including Fannie Mae. His findings have been prescient.
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Three Football Families, Linked by Philosophies
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 1:00am EST by By JUDY BATTISTA
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On Sunday, the Giants and the Patriots — their entanglement stretching through generations and championships, shared philosophy and similar results — will be together again at the Super Bowl.