Updates and analysis from Times reporters on the Republican contests.

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The Caucus: Updates from Republican Contests in Minnesota, Colorado, and Missouri

When Randy Wittman took over as coach of the Washington Wizards on Jan. 24, the team was coming off an embarrassing 103-83 loss to Philadelphia that in part caused Flip Saunders his job . In their five subsequent games, the Wizards won twice, albeit against lowly Charlotte, and played with enough resolve two other times to indicate an on-court transformation may be at hand. Read full article > >

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Washington Wizards try to regroup against the visiting Raptors

Leading Republican groups raised more than four times as much money as their Democratic counterparts, according to campaign filings.

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Campaign Finance Reports Show ‘Super PAC’ Donors

The Senate plans to scrutinize a federal retirement system that can’t get annuitants their payments on time, just as a new report provides ammunition to critics who say the system is too generous for the times. Read full article > >

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Senate studies delays in federal retirees’ annuity payments

Bashes New York Times story as “overwritten.”

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Obama: Drones on a ‘Tight Leash’

Retailer Past Times goes into administration, blaming difficult trading conditions last year.

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Past Times enters administration

Retailer Past Times goes into administration, blaming difficult trading conditions last year.

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Past Times enters administration

Drank heavily four times a month.

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38M Indulged in Binge Drinking in ’10

The rule would require a movie review from The New York Times or The Los Angeles Times to qualify a documentary feature for the Academy Awards, according to a draft of the rule.

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Documentary Filmmakers Alarmed by Proposed Oscar Rule

WASHINGTON — In a major shift, the Federal Reserve will start updating the public four times a year on how long it plans to keep short-term interest rates at record lows, according to minutes from its December policy meeting. The first forecast will be included in the central bank’s economic projections after its Jan. 24-25 meeting, the minutes said. Read full article > >

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Fed minutes show policymakers will start forecasting direction of key interest rate

THERE MAY NOT have been a party in Times Square to celebrate, but two of the most wasteful subsidies ever to clutter the Internal Revenue Code went out with the old year. Congress declined to renew either the 45-cent-per-gallon tax credit for corn-based ethanol or the 54-cent-per-gallon tariff on imported ethanol, so both expired Dec. 31 . Read full article > >

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Overcharged

The iconic New Year’s Eve crystal ball has taken its place at the top of Times Square ready for the countdown to 2012.

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VIDEO: New York prepares for New Year countdown

The iconic New Year’s Eve crystal ball has taken its place at the top of Times Square ready for the countdown to 2012.

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VIDEO: New York prepares for New Year countdown

The winter months seem to call for shiny, glittery clothing. Perhaps it’s the scant sunlight, perhaps it’s the onslaught of seasonal parties. Either way, New Year’s Eve provides the perfect opportunity to wear sparkly pieces — though preferably not all at once. Sequined dresses have become synonymous with year-end soirees. But to avoid looking like the Times Square ball, we recommend finding a form-fitting dress that enhances your silhouette. Read full article > >

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New Year’s Eve party outfits: the shinier, the better

Fifth Avenue and Times Square were nearly silent; it was time for Scrooge and sleigh bells and the peace of long ago.

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Christmas Morning Brings Rare Serenity to N.Y.C.