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July 6, 2008

Employers Fight Tough Measures on Immigration
By JULIA PRESTON
Businesses are proposing alternatives to laws with harsh punishments for hiring illegal immigrants, reopening a rift in the Republican Party.

Costly Cancer Drug Offers Hope, but Also a Dilemma
By GINA KOLATA and ANDREW POLLACK
Avastin, which can cost as much as $100,000 a year, has become one of the most popular cancer drugs, but studies show it prolongs life by only a few months.

McCain Battles a Nemesis, the Teleprompter
By MARK LEIBOVICH
A politician who has thrived in informal settings is now trying to meet the more scripted speaking demands of a general election campaign.

Tablet Ignites Debate on Messiah and Resurrection
By ETHAN BRONNER
The writing on an ancient stone may contribute to a re-evaluation of popular and scholarly views of Jesus.

At $100 for Tank of Gas, Some Choke on ‘Fill It’
By CHRISTOPHER MAAG
Owners of large vehicles have hit an uncomfortable price milestone and are cutting back on recreational driving.

As Web Traffic Grows, Crashes Take Bigger Toll
By BRAD STONE
As the Web has become an irreplaceable part of life, users have become less forgiving of even occasional outages.

All-Williams Wimbledon Final Is All Venus
By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY
Despite a ferocious start from her sister Serena, Venus Williams was able to absorb the shock and went on to a 7-5, 6-4 victory, her fifth Wimbledon singles title.

A Side Competition in Beijing: Island vs. Mainland
By EDWARD WONG
As Taiwan’s athletes prepare for the Olympics, its officials fear that China will use the Games for political purposes.

Rising Convention Costs and Delays Worry Democrats
By LESLIE WAYNE
Planners of the convention in Denver may be forced to scale back on their original design or increase their fund-raising goals.

Sit. Stay. Love.
By ERICA GOODE
If you don’t play well with others, is a pet a healthy substitute?

Band of Sisters
By SARAH KERSHAW
When British war brides streamed into New York 60 years ago, they formed support groups like the Astoria Crumpets. Like the brides, the clubs endure.

Buddha’s Caves
By HOLLAND COTTER
On the lip of the Gobi Desert, sand and tourists threaten Mogaoku’s singular art.

Old Sound in Harlem Draws New Neighbors’ Ire
By TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
In Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park, tensions between longtime drummers and new residents are fueling a dispute about class, race and culture.

The Yachtini Lands in Montauk
By ALLEN SALKIN
The monied spirit and the allure of the Hamptons flow east. Some locals of “The End” hope to stem the tide.

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