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Insight: Goldman independent research arm dies, shunned by clients

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange near the Goldman Sachs stall July 16, 2010. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Fri Aug 17, 2012 1:02am EDT

(Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc has given up trying to sell research from independent analysts to its institutional clients, after spending millions of dollars on distribution only to find that big…

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Garden of Notes by Author of ‘Animal Farm’ ‘Diaries,’ by George Orwell, Edited by Peter Davison

My favorite biographical detail about George Orwell might be that, when he died from tuberculosis in 1950 at the age of 46, his favorite fishing poles were standing in the corner of his London hospital room. He hoped he’d be using them…

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Advertise on NYTimes.com Study of Judges Finds Evidence From Brain Scans Led to Lighter Sentences

Judges who learned that a convicted assailant was genetically predisposed to violence imposed lighter sentences in a hypothetical case than they otherwise would have, researchers reported on Thursday, in the most rigorous study to…

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Suspects in NW crime spree accused of hate crimes

— A young couple accused of killing four people in a multistate crime spree last fall have been indicted of federal racketeering charges alleging the rampage was part of a campaign to "purify" and "preserve" the white race, Amanda Marshall, the U.S. Attorney for Oregon, said…

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Navy: US ship fires on boat off Dubai, 1 killed

A U.S. Navy ship opened fire on a small boat racing toward it Monday near the Gulf city of Dubai, killing one person, according to American officials.

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New Disney ears make visitors part of the show

Disney glowing Mickey ears

The new "Glow With the Show" Mickey Mouse ears light up in sync to Disney shows (Walt Disney Co.)

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Underground carbon dioxide storage likely would cause earthquakes

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Fabricated bank adds to China's list of fakery

In a China awash with fake iPhones, pirated DVDs and knockoff Louis Vuitton bags, rice trader Lin Chunping took fakery to a whole new level: He invented a U.S. bank and claimed he bought it.

Associated Press

BEIJING —

In a China awash with fake iPhones, pirated DVDs and knockoff Louis Vuitton bags,…

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U.S. attorney to Seattle gun criminals: 'You will do federal time'

U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan announced Monday morning that her office will push to prosecute more gun-crime cases.

Seattle Times staff reporter

In an effort to reduce gun violence in Seattle, U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan announced Monday that her office will push to prosecute more defendants accused of…

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NORAD to conduct flight exercises over Washington

Published: June 18, 2012 

Whatcom County residents who see something unusual in the sky Tuesday morning, June 19, shouldn't be alarmed.

The North American Aerospace Defense Command, NORAD, has exercise flights planned near Seattle and over the Washington coast…

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Black bear euthanized after eating Canada murderer

Originally published June 4, 2012 at 7:11 AM | Page modified June 4, 2012 at 9:53 AM

Canadian conservation officers have euthanized a black bear which they think ate the remains of a convicted murderer.

The Associated Press

KAMLOOPS, British Columbia —

Canadian conservation officers have euthanized a black bear which they think ate the remains of a convicted murderer.

British Columbia Environment…

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High court protects Secret Service agents

Published: June 4, 2012 Updated 32 minutes ago

— The Supreme Court ruled Monday that two Secret Service agents are shielded from a lawsuit filed by a man they arrested after a confrontation with then-Vice…

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Should person who sends driver a text be blamed for a crash?

Mobile devices

We adore our mobile devices. But a New Jersey court case underscores the dangers of texting and driving. (Bloomberg News / May 24, 2012)

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Doctors report rise in kids eating detergent packs

Miniature laundry detergent packets arrived on store shelves in recent months as an alternative to bulky bottles and messy spills. But doctors across the country say children are confusing the tiny, brightly colored packets with candy and swallowing them.

Associated Press\…

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Unabomber updates Harvard University alumni book

Harvard University alumni attending their 50th class reunion this week are getting updates on classmates, but one person stands out among those sharing news about career moves, retirements and grandkids - Unabomber Ted Kaczynski.

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Private supply ship flies by space station in test

The world's first private supply spaceship flew tantalizingly close to the International Space Station on Thursday, acing a critical test in advance of the actual docking.…

This illustration depicts the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft with solar panels deployed. The world's first private supply ship flew tantalizingly close to the International Space Station on Thursday, completing a critical test in advance of the actual docking scheduled for Friday. Enlarge this photo

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Boy's pat on president's head captured for history

Why a photo of a 5-year-old black boy feeling President Obama's hair remains a West Wing favorite.

The New York Times…Jacob Philadelphia, 5, the son of a White House staff member, touches President Obama's hair in the Oval Office during a visit three years ago. The photo is so popular that it continues to hang in the West Wing, even as others rotate out.

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For Kodak, nuclear reactor and weapons-grade uranium proved useful

Kodak had a nuclear reactor

An Eastman Kodak facility had a small nuclear reactor and 3 ½ pounds of weapons-grade uranium for more than 30 years. (Associated Press / May 14, 2012)

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FBI: 72 law officers slain last year, up from 2010

The FBI says two out of three law enforcement officers who were slain in the line of duty last year were wearing body armor at the time they were killed.

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON —

The FBI says two out of three law enforcement officers who were slain in the line of duty last year were wearing body armor at the time they were killed.

According to preliminary figures, 72 law enforcement officers were killed in…

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Vogue ban of too-thin models a 'huge' step

Posted: May 4, 2012 2:31 PM ET

Last Updated: May 4, 2012 3:23 PM ET

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