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Budget Chief to Replace Daley as Obama’s Chief of Staff

Jacob J. Lew, the budget director, will replace William M. Daley after a frustrating year in which Mr. Daley struggled to find his footing in a ferociously partisan Washington.

Campaign 2012

Romney Waves Away Opponents’ Intensifying Attacks

The attacks on Mitt Romney over his role at Bain Capital, a corporate buyout firm, came as his lead in New Hampshire appeared to be slipping.

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Romney’s Allies Give Him an Edge in N.H.

Nowhere are the benefits to Mr. Romney’s advance work more evident than in New Hampshire.

BEFORE AND AFTER Hugh and Rosemary Rawlins have put their lives back together since his 2002 brain injury, but their struggle has included her diagnosis of post-traumatic stress syndrome.
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When Injuries to the Brain Tear at Hearts

Marriage counseling is evolving to help couples, like Hugh and Rosemary Rawlins, survive personality changes and physical challenges after a brain injury.

Iran Imposes Death Sentence on Alleged U.S. Spy

Amir Mirzaei Hekmati, an American of Iranian descent, was accused of spying for the Central Intelligence Agency.

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Study Finds Nicotine Gum and Patches Don’t Help

Nicotine replacements have no lasting benefit, according to the most rigorous, long-term study to date.

Merkel and Sarkozy Raise Pressure on Greece

The leaders warned Greece to move forward with changes or risk losing the next installment of bailout funds.

Justices Grapple With Voting Rights in Texas

A dispute over redrawn voting maps appeared to frustrate some members of the Supreme Court.

Car Bombs Kill at Least 14 in Baghdad

Two car bombs exploded Monday evening in the Iraqi capital, according to authorities, raising already high concerns about an outbreak of a full-scale sectarian conflict.

Afghan Soldier Kills American

It was the third time in just over two weeks that a man wearing an Afghan Army uniform attacked NATO personnel.

Swiss Central Bank Chief Resigns

The resignation of Philipp M. Hildebrand over personal currency deals came as a surprise since he appeared to have the support of the council that oversees the Swiss National Bank.

Detroit Auto Show

Six Decades Later, Mercedes Brings Back the Alloy SL

The roadster has shed 275 pounds in its first major redesign in 11 years.

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Highlights from the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

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The C.E.S. Adventure

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Painting Bold Promises at CBS With Familiar Colors

“CBS This Morning” was supposed to set itself apart from its competitors with more news, but much of the first show looked a lot like those others.

 

Rolling the Dice on a Roleplaying Remake

A new edition of Dungeons & Dragons is under develop- ment, with input from fans.

Mortgages
A Good Rental History Can Help Borrowers

Experian added a section to millions of credit reports showing on-time rent payments; two other credit-reporting companies plan to follow suit.

Detroit Auto Show
Primed for a Celebration, But Restraint Prevails

As final touches are applied to carmakers’ displays ahead of the opening of the 2012 show, rising sales give the industry a good reason to celebrate in the Motor City, but clouds remain.

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Strive for Results, Not for the Accolades

John Donovan of AT&T; says that getting credit isn’t as important as assembling and leading the best team.

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