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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Wizards vs. Nuggets: Washington can’t sustain fast start and falls to Denver at Verizon Center, 108-104

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

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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

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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Ridership is up at all three Washington airports, with Baltimore-Washington International Marshall Airport leading the way on the strength of growth from Southwest Airlines. Nearly 1.9 million people traveled through BWI in March, the airport’s highest-ever total for that month. The total is 3.3 percent higher than for March of last year and could preview the airport setting ridership records during the busy summer season. More than 70 percent of BWI’s flights are operated by Southwest or AirTran Airways, which Southwest formally acquired last week , and Jonathan Dean, a spokesman for the airport, said that the airport’s growth showed a continued interest in lower rates. Read full article > >

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Passengers flocking back to Washington airports

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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Banks face ‘tougher’ stress tests

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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Jets Suspend a Coach Indefinitely

Japan’s export growth slowed in October, figures show, raising further questions about the strength of the country’s recovery.

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Japan export growth slows again

Despite the strength of insurgent candidates around the country, Andrew M. Cuomo has a big lead over Carl P. Paladino in the race for governor, a New York Times poll found.

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Amid Anger at Albany, Poll Shows Support for Cuomo