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Supreme Court Says Child’s Rights Violated by Strip Search

The justices ruled, 8 to 1, that Arizona school officials had insufficient reason to search for prescription drugs in the 13-year-old girl’s undergarments.

Political Future of Sanford Is Weighed After Admission

Questions were raised about whether Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina followed proper procedure when he left the state to meet a woman in Buenos Aires.

An Appraisal

A Sex Symbol Who Wanted to Be More

Farrah Fawcett’s stardom traced that cautionary Hollywood arc: meteoric fame followed by years spent trying first to overcome it, then, too late, seeking to recapture it.

Marvin Powell with his wife, children and parents at his home in Southfield, Mich.
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G.M. and the Fall of the Black Middle Class

The Powell family left the South in the 1960s, seeking better opportunities up North in the auto industry. Now the life they built is in danger of slipping away.

Ahmadinejad Assails Obama as Opposition Urges Defiance

Iran’s president demanded an apology from President Obama, as Iran’s opposition leader said he would not back down from his election challenge.

The Lede Blog
Updates 2:31 PM ET

Mir Hussein Moussavi is under house arrest, a Web site says, citing an Iranian source.

Mehdi Karroubi has reportedly called off a ceremony to mourn the deaths of protesters.

Bernanke Defends His Role in Merrill Sale

Lawmakers, especially Republicans, have been critical of the Fed chairman’s role in Bank of America’s takeover.

Shaquille O’Neal Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers

In a bold stroke aimed at winning the championship, the Cavaliers gained Shaquille O’Neal in a multiplayer deal.

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How a Blogger’s News Conference Query Came About

An orchestrated move to take a question from a blogger has prompted a debate about White House news conference protocol.

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Goal: U.S. Beats Spain

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Real estate in Maipo Canyon, a popular destination for nature-lovers from Santiago, is in high demand.

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Mercedes and AMG have taken the V-8 version of the SL luxury sports car in a more aggressive direction.

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Some businesses are using workshops or other events to keep their work forces ready for a recovery.

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