Despite Bad News, Subway Chief Hopes to Hold Line on Fare
Date: 25 February 2010
By Michael M. Grynbaum
Michael
The subway fare is scheduled to rise 7.5 percent next year and another 7.5 percent in 2013, but a larger or earlier increase is not out of the question.
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Now at Northwestern, Ethics 101, Taught by, Well, Go Figure
Date: 26 February 2010
By James Warren
James Warren
Northwestern’s invitation to the ousted governor is emblematic of an ethics problem in American society, particularly among the young.
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Disqualified Dutch Speedskater Kramer Grabs the Headlines at Home
Date: 25 February 2010
By Karen Crouse
Karen Crouse
Sven Kramer’s disqualification in the 10,000 meters on Tuesday was a national disaster in the Netherlands.
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Parties Jousting With Dire Warnings
Date: 26 February 2010
By Alessandra Stanley
Alessandra Stanley
Narrative choices designed to frighten were at the heart of the marathon health care summit meeting on Thursday.
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Prices Rise for Cubs, but Loyalty Wins Out
Date: 26 February 2010
By Dan McGrath
Dan McGrath
Chicago Cubs fans are notoriously loyal, but will they still buy tickets if the prices keep rising and the team keeps losing?
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After a String of Political Victories, a Union Has Clout to Spare
Date: 26 February 2010
By Dan Mihalopoulos
Dan Mihalopoulos
Results of the Feb. 2 Democratic primary confirmed the strength of the service employees union in state and Chicago politics.
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Larger Threat Is Seen in Google Case
Date: 25 February 2010
By Rachel Donadio
Rachel Donadio
In Italy, three Google executives were held criminally responsible for content posted on the company’s system, suggesting that Google is a content provider that could be regulated.
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Branding and the 'Me' Economy
Date: 26 February 2010
By Anand Giridharadas
Anand Giridharadas
Personal branding, where each person functions as a one-man conglomerate, suggests changing economic structures where secure employment slowly disappears.
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Turkish Leader Defends Inquiry Into Possible Plot
Date: 26 February 2010
By Sabrina Tavernise and Sebnem Arsu
Sabrina Tavernise
Turkey’s prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, declared that an investigation into alleged coup preparations and the detention of some military officers was “for the benefit of the people.”
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Panel Admonishes Rangel for Taking Trips as Gifts
Date: 26 February 2010
By David Kocieniewski and Carl Hulse
David Kocieniewski
The House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct criticized Representative Charles B. Rangel for his acceptance of corporate-sponsored trips to the Caribbean.
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