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 May 18, 2011 Afternoon Update |
 TOP NEWSU.S. Imposes Sanctions on Syrian Leader and 6 AidesBy STEVEN LEE MYERS and ANTHONY SHADIDThe move by President Obama increased pressure on Syria in the wake of its crackdown on protests. In Japan Reactor Failings, Danger Signs for the U.S.By HIROKO TABUCHI, KEITH BRADSHER and MATTHEW L. WALDVents that American officials said would prevent devastating explosions at nuclear plants in the United States were put to the test in Japan and failed. Afghan Protesters Clash With Police After NATO RaidBy RAY RIVERA and SANGAR RAHIMIDeaths were reported as thousands of protesters battled security forces in Takhar Province after a NATO raid that officials say killed four civilians. The CaucusCan Newt Gingrich Control Newt Gingrich?By MICHAEL D. SHEARNewt Gingrich admitted on NBC that a lack of discipline may hurt his presidential run, then proceeded to make a series of remarks that drew a torrent of criticism. Attention Shifts to Schwarzenegger's HousekeeperBy JENNIFER MEDINA and ADAM NAGOURNEYReporters descended on the Bakersfield, Calif., home of the mother of Arnold Schwarzenegger's child. |
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BUSINESSThe Minutiae of an Airline MergerBy JAD MOUAWADWhen Delta acquired Northwest three years ago, executives did not fully anticipate the thousands of tiny details that can make the difference between a successful merger and a failed one. Trade Panel Rejects Key U.S. Claim in Airbus-Boeing DisputeBy NICOLA CLARKThe ruling finds that European aid to Airbus cost its American rival market share and may require a remedy, but says it was not prohibited. DealBookRating Agencies Face CrackdownBy BEN PROTESSThe Securities and Exchange Commission proposed sweeping new rules on Wednesday to overhaul the rating business. App SmartSearching for a Job? Try Looking at Your Hand-Held FirstBy BOB TEDESCHIUnlike many other job-search apps, the new software from Monster.com is well designed and useful. DealBookAt a Time of Needed Financial Overhaul, a Leadership VacuumBy JESSE EISINGERThe financial regulatory system was remade under Dodd-Frank and requires strong leaders, but five major bank regulatory positions are either unfilled or staffed with acting directors. |
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