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The Times's Diana Henriques on the $7.2 billion settlement in the Bernard L. Madoff case.

The Times's David Herszenhorn on Senate passage of a tax bill negotiated by President Obama and Senate Republicans.

The Times's Michael Shear in Washington on the fight over taxes, medical aid for 9/11 workers and the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

The Times's David Herszenhorn on President Obama's tax deal with Republicans.

The Times's Jeff Sommer and Motoko Rich talk about Friday's disappointing jobs report and the up tick in the unemployment rate.

The Times's Gardiner Harris on a bill approved by the Senate that would give the FDA more power over food safety.

The Times's Mark Landler on the diplomatic fallout from the release by the website Wikileaks of classified cables from US embassies around the world.

The Times's Mark McDonald on the escalation of hostilities between North and South Korea on Tuesday, when shots were exchanged that left two South Korean soldiers dead.

The Times's Landon Thomas on the political unrest in Ireland after the country accepts a multi-billion loan from the IMF to stabilize its economy and prepares for more budget cuts.

The Times's Mireya Navarro on the settlement between New York City and 911 workers.

The Times's Mireya Navarro on the settlement between New York City and 911 workers.

The Times's David Herszenhorn on the re-election of Nancy Pelosi as House Democratic leader.

The Times's Sarah Lyall in London on the engagement of Britain's Prince William and his long-time girlfriend Kate Middleton.

The Times's Sheryl Stolberg assesses President Obama's trip to Asia for trade talks.

The Times's Ethan Bronner on the latest conflict between the U.S. and Israel over settlements in East Jerusalem.