PHILADELPHIA — The Washington Wizards had discussed progress frequently over the last week on the strength of a win against a Western Conference power and three losses by an average of six points. Then they arrived at Wells Fargo Center on a rainy Monday and regressed into the same disinterested outfit that dropped a franchise-worst eight in a row to begin the season. Read full article > >

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Wizards vs. 76ers: Philadelphia continues dominance of Washington with 103-83 win

Two nights following a signature victory, the Washington Wizards pushed another Western Conference front-runner to the brink on the strength of a blistering first quarter, but this time, they tumbled at the finish in a 108-104 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night before 14,866 at Verizon Center. Read full article > >

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This article, written by Summer Nasser, appeared on Comment Middle East on December 30,2011 As the Arab Spring sweeps throughout the Middle East, it proves the strength of each country’s citizens. However, many do not show women in the frontlines of mass marches, with one notable exception: Yemen.

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The Women of Yemen: Breaking Barriers

DES MOINES — Ron Paul is the Republican the Republican establishment wants to ignore. Right now they can’t seem to take their eyes off him. Many Republicans see him as a fringe candidate, a politician whose views on foreign policy and the legalization of drugs put him far outside the mainstream of the party. They would like to dismiss him, but here in Iowa it’s impossible to do so. Among the candidates, only Mitt Romney seems happy with the strength Paul is demonstrating. Read full article > >

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In authorizing the killing of an American citizen affiliated with al-Qaeda, President Obama has starkly affirmed his willingness to use high-risk, violent tactics against declared enemies. The drone strike against Anwar al-Aulaqi, which the White House on Friday refused to acknowledge publicly, burnishes Obama’s national security credentials as he heads into an election year when the strength of his leadership will undoubtedly be questioned. Read full article > >

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Obama pushes boundaries in targeting al-Aulaqi

“If two people always agree,” says Ben Bernanke, “one of them is redundant.” So imagine what the Federal Reserve chairman thinks of Rep. Barney Frank’s legislation designed to dampen dissent within the Fed . Fond of diversity in everything but thought, a certain kind of liberal favors mandatory harmony (e.g., campus speech codes ). Such liberals, being realists at least about the strength of their arguments, discourage “too much” debate about them (e.g., restrictions on campaign spending to disseminate political advocacy). Now Frank wants to strip the presidents of the Fed’s 12 regional banks of their right to vote as members of the policymaking Federal Open Market Committee . Read full article > >

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For Barney Frank, no Fed dissent will do

US and European shares decline as concerns continue about eurozone debts and the strength of the global economy.

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VIRGINIA VOTERS go to the polls Tuesday in primary contests to select candidates in a smattering of races for the state Senate, House of Delegates, county Boards of Supervisors, Commonwealth’s Attorneys and county sheriffs. The polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. In some districts, a tough challenger will await the primary winner in the fall’s general elections. In others, where voters of one or the other party hold a commanding majority, the primary contest is tantamount to election. The Post has endorsed candidates in three Democratic primary races in Northern Virginia where retirements or political moves have left open seats, including two Democratic-leaning Senate districts. In the 30th Senate District, which includes south Arlington and parts of Alexandria and southeastern Fairfax County, there are two strong candidates: Adam P. Ebbin, a member of the House of Delegates, and K. Rob Krupicka , a member of the Alexandria City Council. We endorsed Mr. Krupicka on the strength of his experience in the private sector and his expertise on education. Read full article > >

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Virginians voting in primary elections

On the strength of “Gucci Gucci,” Kreayshawn has made a splash this summer, but a concert at the Highline Ballroom shows what she needs to work on.

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Critic’s Notebook: Straight Out of the East Bay, With Aspirations and Swag

Stocks in Europe start the day with more losses, as worries continue over the strength of the global economy.

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For the nostalgic ex-showgirls of the Kennedy Center’s “ Follies ,” there are more Broadway memories to be made. The center revealed Wednesday that its $7.3 million production will move this summer to a Broadway theater in the heart of Times Square. The dates have not been firmed up, but Michael M. Kaiser, the Kennedy Center’s president, said that the Marquis Theatre, on Broadway between West 45th and West 46th streets, has been secured for the limited engagement, beginning midsummer and, depending on the strength of ticket sales, running possibly into the winter. Read full article > >

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Europe’s banking regulator says banks will be subject to tougher rules in the latest test of the strength of their finances.

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The carmaker pledged to return to profitability this year on the strength of new products.

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Chrysler Reports $199 Million Loss for Quarter

The number of new homes being built in the US falls faster than expected, underlining concerns about the strength of America’s economic recovery.

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US housebuilding faltered in 2010

The Jets further punished Sal Alosi, the strength coach who purposely tripped a Miami Dolphins player Sunday, after obtaining more information on his sideline conduct.

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