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F.D.A. Revokes Approval of Avastin as Breast Cancer Drug
Clinton to Visit Myanmar as Activist Enters Politics Again
By JACKIE CALMES and THOMAS FULLER 9:04 AM ET
The planned visit, the first by a U.S. secretary of state in more than 50 years, and Daw Aung Sann Suu Kyi¡¯s return to politics speaks to Myanmar¡¯s sudden and stunning pace of change.
Obama¡¯s Trip Sends Message to Asian Leaders 6:21 AM ET
European Rift on Central Bank¡¯s Role in Debt Relief
By JACK EWING and NICHOLAS KULISH
The financial stability of Europe has come down to one institution, the European Central Bank, which is under heavy pressure to rescue the euro.
Bank Chief Rejects Calls to Rescue Euro Zone 7:08 AM ET
Tracking Europe's Debt Crisis
Group in U.S. Hoped for Big Payday by Helping Qaddafi
By SCOTT SHANE and PENN BULLOCK
Confidential documents show how a colorful partnership of Americans saw lucrative possibilities in Libya¡¯s power struggle.
Utility Reform Eluding Japan After Disaster
By NORIMITSU ONISHI and MARTIN FACKLER
By weakening Tokyo Electric, reformers hope to break the collusion between business and government.
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Egyptian Islamists Protest Military Rule
By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK 13 minutes ago
Cairo¡¯s central square was filled with demonstrators, dominated by the Muslim Brotherhood, decrying efforts by the military government to hold onto power.
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First Lady Takes On the Role of Staff Energizer
By JODI KANTOR
After nearly three years of limiting her time in the public sphere, Michelle Obama is now ubiquitous as motivator in chief.
Mormon Campaign Seeks to Improve Perceptions
By LAURIE GOODSTEIN
The multimillion dollar advertising campaign features the personal stories of members who defy stereotyping.
Video Feature: ¡®I¡¯m a Mormon¡¯ Campaign
N.Y. Family Courts Say Keep Out, Despite Order
By WILLIAM GLABERSON
Officers and judges are preventing entry into courtrooms despite a rule that Family Courts are open to the public.
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Occupy Protesters Reach Two-Month Milestone
By ANDY NEWMAN
More than 240 people were arrested in New York City; others demonstrated peacefully in Foley Square and on the Brooklyn Bridge.
Occupy Movement Rallies in Cities Across the U.S.
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Obama¡¯s Trip Sends Message to Asian Leaders
By JACKIE CALMES 8:25 AM ET
At the East Asia Summit, President Obama telegraphed that the United States is turning its focus to the booming Asia-Pacific region after a decade of preoccupation with Iraq and Afghanistan.
U.N. Panel Finds Climate Change Effects
By JUSTIN GILLIS 8:38 AM ET
The report predicted that certain types of weather extremes will grow more numerous and more intense as human-induced global warming proceeds in coming decades.
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Regis Philbin Celebrates His Finale
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In his final appearance on ¡°Live With Regis and Kelly,¡± Regis Philbin was greeted by celebrity friends and a secret roster of guests.
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