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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 is answering questions about brining a turkey and how to prepare a turducken.

<strong>ARIRANG</strong> (32 West 32nd Street, third floor) prepares chicken with vegetables and noodles cooked in a casserole ($49.99).
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For the Soul

A lingering cold has one positive side effect: having a reason to explore chicken soup in a variety of ethnic cuisines, and finding all of them delicious.

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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Arrests in Europe Over Soccer Fixing Investigation

German law enforcement officials arrested 17 on Friday in connection with what was described as the biggest match-fixing scandal yet uncovered in European soccer.

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.

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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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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