Iran, U.N. near deal on nuclear research sites
IAEA chief says U.N. and Iranian officials are moving toward formal pact on making Iran’s nuclear activities more transparent.
Obama and Romney tied on economy, new poll finds
Neither holds decisive advantage on who can fix jobs and economy.
(Doug Kapustin for The Washington Post)
Cricket starts to make noise in the U.S.
To most Americans, cricket is a puzzlement. But sport predating baseball by 140 years is drawing followers nationally and locally.
Obama’s Arkansas primary problem
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Worst-case scenario: Economic group warns of severe recession in euro zone
OECD calls on governments to help stop the slowdown from dragging down the global economy.
New scrutiny as makers of generic drugs say rivals exploit loophole
At issue are brand-name drugs that federal regulators only approve if a drug maker agrees to tight controls.
Columnist accused of plagiarism takes three-month leave to work on memoirs
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No reset for Romney
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Pun time with news
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More transparency in political spending sought
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