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• Fed Official’s Remarks Send Stocks Soaring
  The Dow closed more than 330 points higher today after unusually candid remarks by a top Federal Reserve official, who appeared to open the door to further interest rate cuts.
• As Violence Ebbs, Sarkozy Calls Riots Unacceptable
  After a quieter night in France’s troubled suburbs, Nicolas Sarkozy pledged to bring rioters to justice.
• Not Down and Out in Moscow
  Fueled by an oil boom, the Russian capital seems as awash in cash as Dallas was in its heyday and all the millionaires have to shop somewhere.
• Musharraf Quits Pakistani Army Post
  Pervez Musharraf remains president and will be sworn in to a new five-year term on Thursday, but as a civilian leader his power will be diminished.
• Democrats Cancel Debate Because of Writers Strike
  The D.N.C. had found itself in the middle of labor disputes between television writers and CBS.
• Nixon Papers Recall Concerns on Israel’s Weapons
  The newly released documents provide insights into America’s close, but by no means problem-free, relationship with Israel.
• Ex-Commander of NATO Named Mideast Liaison
  James L. Jones will report to Condoleezza Rice as part of what the White House hopes will be an intensified negotiating track following the Annapolis conference.
• Obesity Rates Are Leveling Off
  Obesity rates in American women have stayed steady since 1999, and there are hints that obesity rates may be leveling off for men, too.
• NATO Airstrike Kills 14 Afghans
  The strike hit laborers working for a road construction company that had been contracted by the U.S.
• Briton Charged With Insulting Islam in Sudan
  A British teacher faces 6 months in jail and 40 lashes after letting her students name a teddy bear Muhammad.
• City Room: How to Avoid Open House Thefts
  After two women were charged with looting expensive Upper East Side apartments during open houses, real estate agents have offered tips for keeping property safe when showing your home.
• Carpetbagger Blog: Sundance Rolls Out Its Picks
  Sundance announces its 2008 line-up.