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For Nixon In-Law, G.O.P. Post and a Giuliani Clash
By Jalindar lagad
ALBANY — He appeared on American television screens nearly four decades ago, a blond-haired Princeton man in cutaway and striped trousers who married Tricia Nixon in a Rose Garden ceremony.
Soderling Wins as Sharapova and Murray Are Ousted
By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY
PARIS — The surprises kept coming at the French Open on Tuesday. Nothing as earth- or clay-shattering as Rafael Nadal being sent home early to Majorca, but big twists nonetheless.
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New Stadium Is Tough for Autograph Hounds
By A. G. SULZBERGER
Outside the old Yankee Stadium, fans young and old would gather along barricades near the players’ entrance, waiting for a chance to get the most coveted of baseball keepsakes — an autograph.
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Wisdom in a Cleric’s Garb; Why Not a Lab Coat Too?
By DENISE GRADY
There is a warm fuzzy moment near the end of the movie “Angels & Demons,” starring Tom Hanks and directed by Ron Howard. Mr. Hanks as the Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon has just exposed the archvillain who was threatening to blow up the Vatican with antimatter stolen from a particle collider. A Catholic cardinal who has been giving him a hard time all through the movie and has suddenly turned twinkly-eyed says a small prayer thanking God for sending someone to save them.
Kobe Bryant Is Still Searching for a Rival
By HOWARD BECK
Magic Johnson had Larry Bird, but Kobe Bryant, who will play in his sixth N.B.A. finals against a sixth different opponent, has never had a consistent rival.
Small Businesses Are Taking Tentative Steps Toward Online Networking
By jalindar Lagad
BY choice or necessity, successful small-business owners are earnest networkers, gladly shaking hands, handing out cards and attending local meetings to find and keep customers, solve problems, seek feedback or support and bolster their bottom lines.
Federer and Safina Are Top Seeds
By CHRISTINA CAPECCHI
Roger Federer and Dinara Safina were announced as the United States Open’s No. 1 seeds Tuesday, two days before the tournament’s draw. Serena and Venus Williams are the No. 2 and No. 3 seeds, and the draw will determine whether they could meet before a potential final.

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Pasta With Asparagus, Arugula and Ricotta
By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN
This recipe works best if you use thin asparagus and peppery wild arugula, available at some farmers’ markets.3/4 pound thin asparagus, woody ends snapped off, cut into 1-inch lengths Salt 3/4 pound penne, fusilli or bow-tie pasta.

Online, ‘a Reason to Keep on Going’
By BENEDICT CAREY
Like many older people, Paula Rice of Island City, Ky., has grown isolated in recent years. Her four grown children live in other states, her two marriages ended in divorce, and her friends are scattered. Most days, she does not see another person.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 , rakesh
ALBANY — He appeared on American television screens nearly four decades ago, a blond-haired Princeton man in cutaway and striped trousers who married Tricia Nixon in a Rose Garden ceremony.
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