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Boehner Urges Republican Solidarity in ‘Epic Battle’

Speaker John A. Boehner offered no clue on Friday as to how he expected Congress to get out of its dead end, with the government shut for a fourth day.

To This Tycoon, Iran Sanctions Were a Golden Opportunity

An Iranian businessman is facing new scrutiny for helping the country with its efforts to evade sanctions on oil sales.

Possible Clues in Fatal Chase in D.C., but No Motive

Differing accounts have emerged of the mental state of Miriam Carey, who was killed after a car chase near the White House.

Migrants’ Trips to Spain Are Fueled by Desperation

More Africans and Middle Easterners are crossing the ocean for Europe, and many never make it.

Etihad planes at Abu Dhabi Airport. Abu Dhabi’s governing Al-Nahyan family wants to turn the airline into a global powerhouse.
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Europe Sees Ally in Middle Eastern Airline

Flush with Abu Dhabi’s wealth, the government-owned Etihad Airlines has emerged as a go-to financier in Europe for struggling rivals, helping raise its global profile.

Navy Yard Gunman’s Bosses Were Told of His Issues

A Washington Navy Yard subcontractor kept Aaron Alexis on the job and did not require him to get treatment.

For Coach, Seizures Are Mere Distractions

Jerry Kill, probably the only college football coach who has a seizure protocol for his assistants, is not allowing his health to interfere with Minnesota’s efforts to rebuild.

Biker Played Peacemaker With S.U.V., Lawyer Says

The man whose back was broken in a tense road encounter was said to have been trying to defuse the situation.

The Saturday Profile
Happiness? Bhutan Leader’s Aims Are More Modest

The newly elected prime minister, Tshering Tobgay, is forgoing the country’s “gross national happiness” campaign in favor of objectives like a rototiller in every village.

Crime Scene
Trial of a Psychic Is Awkward for Her Clients

Sylvia Mitchell is the one accused of fraud, yet when two clients took the stand against her in criminal court, her lawyer asked them, essentially, what they had been thinking.

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Pent-Up Demand for Health Insurance

The new health care exchanges are being flooded with people who are desperate to find affordable coverage.

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Your Money
Questions Often Asked About Health Law

Insuring dependents over 26 years old, immigrants and pre-existing conditions.

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Between Earth and Heaven

Two astronauts are marooned in space in Alfonso Cuarón’s “Gravity.”

Holding the Cards

Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck star in “Runner Runner.”

 

Killing in China

In “A Touch of Sin,” the director Jia Zhang-ke presents four violent stories.

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Homes for $1,000,000

This week’s properties include a condo near San Diego; a house in Charlottesville, Va.; and a four-bedroom house in Kansas City, Mo.

Behind the Wheel | 2014 Toyota Corolla
Faithful Companion, Hiding in Plain Sight

The durable Corolla is one of the nation’s most popular cars, but it’s hard to feel passionate about it. The new version attempts to be more compelling, but still fails to make the heart race.

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On Useful Critiques

Jonathan Klein of Getty Images warns, “fiddling over the small stuff, you take away all the empowerment.”

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