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An American proposal to cut the size of Afghan security forces by more than one-third after 2014 could lead to a catastrophe, Afghanistan's defense minister told The Wall Street Journal.

Lawmakers Target Google's Tracking

Three congressmen called on the FTC to investigate Google, after the Journal reported the Web giant was bypassing privacy settings.

Heard: Facebook, Google Risk an Invasion of Privacy

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Muslim Brotherhood Looks West

After years of attacking the West, Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood is now courting Western businesses to help revive the country's sick economy.

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Falcone's Woes Mount

As troubles grew for Harbinger hedge-fund manager Philip Falcone, he held a conference-call with investors but offered no details on how he planned to overcome a regulatory setback for LightSquared.

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Deal Set to End MSG Blackout

Time Warner Cable and Madison Square Garden reached an agreement Friday to restore MSG sports programming to households in the New York area and others serviced by the cable-television provider.

Dow Finishes at 52-Week High

The Dow industrials pushed higher for the second day after European leaders signaled progress toward an agreement on a bailout for Greece.

UPS Makes Grab for Europe Rival

United Parcel Service launched a bold bet to expand in Europe with an unsolicited bid worth about $6.4 billion for Dutch package shipper TNT Express, which UPS and rival FedEx have long coveted.

UPS Makes Its Move

Johnson & Johnson recalled its entire U.S. supply of infants' Tylenol due to a design flaw that hasn't caused harm but sets back the health-products giant's efforts to regain sales following a string of earlier recalls.

Egypt Eyed as Possible Source of Fake Avastin

Higher Prices Put Pinch on Shoppers

BofA CEO Takes Pay Cut

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Iran Banks Face Growing Pressure

China Agrees to Increased Access for U.S. Films

Mitsui Unit Settles Over Spill

The Saturday Essay

Religion for Everyone

The decline of religion in the West has brought a decline in community spirit. Could the secular world draw useful lessons from religious life? Alain de Botton offers new ways to find shared meaning.

Religion in Secular Life: A Proposal Vote: How religious are you?

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Syria Chaos Pushes Iraqis Back Home

Refugees from the war in Iraq, once welcomed by Damascus, are now reluctantly making a return trek to their unstable homeland, as familiar Sunni-Shiite splits re-emerge.

Congress Passes Tax Bill

Suspected Terrorist Arrested in D.C.

Maryland Closer to Gay Marriage Law

Xi Wraps Up Trip

Ohio Conservatives Find Their Man

After Rick Santorum's GOP presidential campaign was revived this month with a trio of victories west of the Mississippi, his surge has lit a fire under Ohio's social conservative activists.

Obama's January Haul Short of '08 Pace

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Knicks, Lin Come Back to Earth as Streak Ends

The Knicks fell to the New Orleans Hornets, 89-85, at the Garden. Jeremy Lin had a solid game, scoring 26 points with five assists, but that came with nine turnovers.

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Jeff Bell, an 'early supply-sider,' on the roots of American social conservatism—and why the movement is crucial to building a Republican majority.

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Caterpillar to Build Georgia Plant

Caterpillar said it chose a site near Athens, Ga., for a new $200 million factory that will employ 1,400 people and make construction equipment now produced in Japan.

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Amazon Acquires Blocks in Seattle

Amazon is buying property in central Seattle with plans to construct about 3 million square feet of office space, a move that could have the company owning its headquarters for the first time amid big expansion.

IPhone Drought Continues in Argentina

Groupon Acquires Start-Up Hyperpublic

Markets

Europe Faces Larger Bill for Greece

The IMF is expected to contribute just $17.07 billion to a second Greek aid package, leaving euro-zone governments to provide a much bigger share of funds than they did in the euro zone's three earlier bailouts.

Dollar Retreats on Euro, Gains on Yen

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Emails Show Chu's Loan-Deal Role

Energy Secretary Steven Chu intervened last year to push forward a government loan guarantee for a $1.4 billion project backed by Bank of America Corp. to put solar panels on rooftops, according to documents released by House Republicans.

ICE Shooting Occurred During Job Review, Officials Say

Gay Nuptials Vetoed in N.J.

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Expert Among Thai Bombing Suspects

Thai police said among missing suspects in a botched bomb plot in Bangkok this week is a 52-year-old man who might have served as an explosives training expert to help aid the strike aimed at Israeli diplomats in the city.

Language Vote Refuels Latvia Tension

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Avon Hires New Chief For China

Avon has named John Lin president of its China business, as the company works to boost sales in the country amid U.S. government investigations into possible bribery of foreign officials there last decade.

Arrests Go Beyond Olympus

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Heart Valve's Launch Is Painstaking

Edwards Lifesciences is taking great pains in introducing its new Sapien heart valve to help ensure good results, but the strategy is risky as rivals nip at its heels.

FDA: Weight-Loss Drug Effective But Has Safety Concerns

Novartis Blood-Pressure Drug to Carry Warning

Life & Culture

For Women, Is Home Really So Sweet?

Singles have been buying up houses like never before—but it may be time to rethink the American dream, writes Kate Bolick.

Internet On, Inhibitions Off: Why We Tell All

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Chancellor Acts on Teacher Abuses

After a third sexual-misconduct case against New York City school employees in two weeks, schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott sent a letter home with students saying he would make it easier for principals to get access to disciplinary records and use the information when hiring staff.

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Sports

Novak Rides the Wave of Linsanity

No one has benefited more from "Linsanity" than Steve Novak, who's enjoying his own basketball renaissance in the shadow of New York City's freshly-minted megastar.

Come On, NBA: He's Not Lin-vincible

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Careers

Unemployment Claims Drop

The number of workers filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in nearly four years, as a series of reports offered mostly positive signs about the U.S. economy.

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Perfect Job Attendence? Unlikely When You Have Kids

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A Gossip Girl's Main Stage

Producer Stephanie Savage transfers her love of Old Hollywood and big-city style to her Los Angeles home.

Teen Star Nick Jonas Rents in New York

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Small Business

6 Tips for Tapping Pinterest's Surging Popularity

The rapidly growing social network could offer advantages for some small businesses.

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