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U.S. Fears Iraq Development Projects May Go to Waste

After spending $53 billion for relief and reconstruction in Iraq since 2003, the U.S. is concerned that Iraqis won’t be able to maintain the facilities once the Americans have left.

As Iran Stalls on Nuclear Deal, New Sanctions Weighed

Officials from six countries and the European Union expressed disappointment that Iran had not accepted a deal to export most of its enriched uranium.

Room for Debate

Reid and the Power of Persuasion

With a key health care vote coming up, experts discuss the tricks of the trade of a Senate leader.

Thanksgiving Help

Sam Sifton will answer questions until Thursday.

Julian Goins of the Ranger$ demonstrates one of the moves that has helped jerking go viral.
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Sunday Styles Preview

Hip-Hop’s New Steps

Jerking is a Los Angeles dance phenomenon that comes with its own dress code.

Dialysis Unit Closing Hits Illegal Immigrants Hard

When Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta closed its dialysis unit, many illegal immigrants had nowhere to turn.

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Obama Raised Issue of American Held in China

The Chinese government has held an American oil geologist on suspicion of stealing state secrets for nearly two years, prompting President Obama to raise the issue during his visit to Beijing.

Quiet Shift in Budget May Prompt City Job Cuts

The Bloomberg administration, which has said it wants to avert layoffs, has not disclosed the change to the public.

Chicago

Parking meter operators are raking in money, and more Chicago news as part of The Times’s expanded coverage.

Talk to The Times
Jim Schachter

The editor for digital initiatives is answering questions from readers.

Weekend Arts »

Art Review
Tim Burton at the MoMA
El Greco

The retro- spective of his noncinematic art is a let-down, Ken Johnson writes.

Music Review
‘Kepler’
Philip Glass

Philip Glass examines the relationship between science and religion in his new opera.

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2010 Mercedes-Benz S400

The Kizashi reflects a major shift in Suzuki’s American product line toward vehicles that offer attractive looks and are fun to drive.

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At an online printing company based in Livingston, Mont., gossiping about colleagues can become a firing offense.

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