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By RICHARD A. OPPEL Jr.

The decision to nominate Jawad al-Maliki, a hard-line Shiite leader, could resolve Iraq's political deadlock.

By DAVID JOHNSTON and SCOTT SHANE

Several officials said Mary O. McCarthy disclosed classified information on secret prisons to the Washington Post.

By KIRK JOHNSON

A clinic for asbestos victims says a company tied to the cases is trying to close them down before a major trial.

By ANTHONY DePALMA

Groups on the Internet offer pain-free ways to assuage their guilt while promoting clean energy.

By ADAM NOSSITER

Uptown, downtown, in black and white neighborhoods, residents say they will never cast a more significant vote.

By PATRICK McGEEHAN

A marina in Battery Park City is being quickly dredged to create a pitstop in a race around the world.

By SOMINI SENGUPTA

Nepal's King Gyanendra said that he would turn over the reins of government to a prime minister chosen by the country's principal political parties.

Dominant coalition selects Jawad al-Maliki, putting him on course to lead Iraq's first long-term government since the fall of Saddam Hussein.

–Nelson Hernandez and K.I. Ibrahim

Democrat cedes post amid accusations he funneled money to his own home-state foundations.

–Jonathan Weisman

• The Fix: Mollohan Steps Down From Ethics Post

Officer disclosed classified data to news media, including intelligence details, CIA spokesman says.

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