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Betancourt, in France, Details Her Captivity

By STEVEN ERLANGER and ALAN COWELL 40 minutes ago

Two days after her rescue from the clutches of guerrillas in the Colombian jungle, Ingrid Betancourt shared some painful details of her long ordeal.

Jesse Helms Dies at 86; Conservative Force in the Senate
By STEVEN A. HOLMES 6:37 PM ET

The former North Carolina senator had a courtly manner and mossy drawl and turned his hard-edged conservatism against civil rights, gay rights, foreign aid and modern art.

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At their convention, Republicans want President Bush to pass the torch without John McCain getting burned.

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About 1,200 American service members attended a re-enlistment ceremony at Camp Victory in Baghdad.

Merrill Lynch in Talks to Sell Its Bloomberg Stake
By ANDREW ROSS SORKIN and MICHAEL J. de la MERCED 14 minutes ago

Merrill Lynch, seeking capital, may sell its 20 percent stake in the financial data company, people involved said.

Shifting Winds and Timber Fuel Calif. Fires
By JENNIFER STEINHAUER 5:31 PM ET

A fast-moving fire north of Santa Barbara has forced 2,000 residents from their homes, one of 60 active fires across the state of California.

Iran Issues Response to Nuclear Offer
By ELAINE SCIOLINO 4:45 PM ET

In its response to a proposal aimed at halting the country’s nuclear program, Iran failed to address whether it would stop uranium enrichment activities.


A New York Slice of America, July 3: 128 Riders United

Riders reflected much of the tapestry of New York City between two stops on a Q train.


 
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Leaping Tall Buildings, Hung Over

Leaping Tall Buildings, Hung Over“Hancock” is a satisfying addition to the superhero genre.

A Dark Labyrinth

A Dark LabyrinthThe complex thriller “Tell No One” is pure, nasty fun.

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“Gonzo” is a fascinating history lesson.

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2009 Nissan MuranoShoppers seeking a fewer-tears alternative to a midsize S.U.V. are likely to like what they see in the Murano.

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I Freed Myself From E-Mail’s Grip

I Freed Myself From E-Mail’s GripTo reclaim productivity lost to responding to e-mail, an I.B.M. employee shifted his means of communication to other tools.

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