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U.S. Economy Started to Grow Again in the Third Quarter
By CATHERINE RAMPELL 12:54 PM ET
The government reported that output of goods and services grew at a 3.5 percent annual rate, which was faster than expected. But it will be months before job-seekers feel the benefits.
Iran Delivers Response to U.N. Nuclear Watchdog
By ROBERT F. WORTH 10 minutes ago
The response to the plan to send the country’s uranium abroad for processing was not made public. Iran’s president made positive comments about the effort.
Sputtering Economy Weighs on New Jersey Race
By DAVID M. HALBFINGER and DAVID KOCIENIEWSKI 11:32 AM ET
Whoever wins the governor’s race will find no easy solutions to the state’s financial problems.
Prescriptions
Pelosi Unveils Health Care Package
By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN 1:03 PM ET
Nancy Pelosi, the House speaker, and Steny Hoyer, the House majority leader, announcing the $894 billion legislation, which is similar in scope to a Senate bill.
Analysis
Phillies May Be Tempted to Pitch Lee on Short Rest
By BEN SHPIGEL 10:45 AM ET
Philadelphia has two days to decide whether to start its ace, Cliff Lee, against the Yankees’ C. C. Sabathia in Game 4.
Diner’s Journal
On the Question of Cheese Steaks
Even outside of Philly, perhaps the perfect sandwich.
Analysis
Phillies May Be Tempted to Pitch Lee on Short Rest
By BEN SHPIGEL 10:45 AM ET
Philadelphia has two days to decide whether to start its ace, Cliff Lee, against the Yankees’ C. C. Sabathia in Game 4.
F.D.I.C. Chief Criticizes Financial Reform Plan
1:04 PM ET
The regulator, Sheila C. Bair, found fault with a White House plan for a new process to unwind large companies.
Exxon’s Earnings Reflect Decline in Energy Prices
By JAD MOUAWAD 11:26 AM ET
Exxon’s profit fell 68 percent in the third quarter, hurt by weakness at its production and development unit.
Iraq Officials Arrested Over Blasts8:19 AM ET
Obama Visits Returning War Dead11:27 AM ET
Magazine Preview
The First Marriage
It’s a continuing negotiation between two strong-minded individuals.
Rich Face 5.4 Percent Tax Under House Health Bill
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Brooks and Herbert are baffled these days by what Democrats and Republicans are doing.
Theater »
Whispers Offstage? Could Be Actor’s Line
Although line prompters once played a part in theater, audiences now expect that actors will know their parts.
The Big Top Arrives
The Big Apple Circus has presented so many first-class productions that all the usual praise starts to sound repetitious.
House Hunting in ... Morocco
Buyers in Morocco historically have been “adventurous,” but the market has become more mainstream in the past several years.
Work at Eye Level
Tim Shriver, the C.E.O. of Special Olympics, believes that the pathway to change is through relationships based on equality.
Bloggingheads: Obama vs. Fox News
Was it a mistake for the Obama administration to start an offensive against Fox News?
Room for Debate: Living Off Mom and Dad
When 40-somethings can't pay their way, is it their fault, or society's?
Happy Days: Kierkegaard on the Couch
Have we lost the distinction between psychological and spiritual disorders, between depression and despair?
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