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Your Health

In Today's World, the Well-Rested Lose Respect

From Bill Clinton to Martha Stewart, many successful people brag about how little sleep they need. But sleep researchers say some people sneak in some extra shut-eye during the day, and the truly sleep-deprived usually pay a price.

In Today's World, the Well-Rested Lose Respect

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National

Purse Sting Nabs Good Samaritans, Critics Say

A New York City police program is credited with cutting subway crime, but organizations like the New York Civil Liberties Union say many a good Samaritan has picked up a wallet with the intention of finding its owner, only to find that he or she is under arrest.

Purse Sting Nabs Good Samaritans, Critics Say

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Arts & Life

Magna Carta Copy Sells at Auction for $21.3 Million

A copy of the Magna Carta was sold at auction Tuesday for $21.3 million to David Rubenstein, who plans to keep it at the National Archives where it's been on display for years. Originally written in 1215, the handwritten English charter limited the power of King John and confirmed the rights of the people under common law.

Magna Carta Copy Sells at Auction for $21.3 Million

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Music News

New York Philharmonic Plans Concert in N. Korea

The New York Philharmonic on Tuesday disclosed the details of a February visit to North Korea. The orchestra's visit comes at a time of hints of thawing relations between Washington and Pyongyang. But at Tuesday's news conference, both American and North Korean spokesmen kept politics at a distance.

New York Philharmonic Plans Concert in N. Korea

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Economy

NYC Businesses Hurt by Broadway Strike

Restaurants, vendors and charities in Manhattan's theater district feel the pain of the strike by stage hands against the League of American Theatres and Producers, now entering the third week. For some charities this is the season to request money during show intermissions.

NYC Businesses Hurt by Broadway Strike

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Performing Arts

Broadway Fans Find Alternative Amusements

More than two dozen Broadway theaters have been dark since the stagehands went on strike a week ago. But Broadway fans still find entertainment opportunities in other amusements in the New York theater district.

Broadway Fans Find Alternative Amusements

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Media

Strike Puts Soaps in Tight Spot

A week into the Writers Guild of America strike, some primetime shows are already cutting back and most late night television shows are in reruns. But soap operas face an even more difficult situation: They can't run re-runs and the shows can't afford to go dark.

Strike Puts Soaps in Tight Spot

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Books

New 'Letters from Mississippi' Addresses Omissions

The 1965 book documented the experiences of volunteers who registered black voters in so-called freedom schools in the summer of 1964. It was dismissed by many of the volunteers who were embarrassed that it included the experiences of white volunteers only.

New 'Letters from Mississippi' Addresses Omissions

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Arts & Life

Letters Paint Nuanced Picture of Van Gogh

A new exhibit on the work and letters of Vincent Van Gogh offers a more detailed look at the painter. Painted with Words is based on letters Van Gogh wrote to friend Emile Bernard.

Letters Paint Nuanced Picture of Van Gogh

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National

Man Lives Off the Fat of His Brooklyn Land

A lot of people talk about eating locally, but Manny Howard went further. He created a farm in his 20- by 40-foot Brooklyn backyard — with rabbits, chickens, and a host of vegetables — and was determined to spend a month eating only from his land.

Man Lives Off the Fat of His Brooklyn Land

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National

Designers Jockey for Spot in 'Architectural Digest'

For two days in New York, more than 500 home-design devotees, some professionals and some not, line up to show their designs to editors in hopes of being featured in the magazine. Readers will vote for their favorite among the finalists.

Designers Jockey for Spot in 'Architectural Digest'

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Author Interviews

Author Uncertain About 'Dark' Leap to Big Screen

Susan Cooper's The Dark Is Rising series of young-adult books was published more than 30 years ago. A Hollywood version debuts this week. But a recent visit with the author finds that fantasy doesn't always translate easily into film.

Author Uncertain About 'Dark' Leap to Big Screen

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Food

Street Food Carts Vie for Vendy Awards in New York

While most food carts in American cities offer familiar fare such as pretzels, peanuts and hot dogs, some have gone positively gourmet. That's the case in New York, where the annual Vendy Awards recognize the city's best street food.

Street Food Carts Vie for Vendy Awards in New York

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Business

'Extreme' Jobs Force Employees to Make Choices

Two million professionals are working in "extreme" jobs. A study that looks at these jobs finds that most who have them love them. Still, many workers, particularly women, find the hours impossible.

'Extreme' Jobs Force Employees to Make Choices

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