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Paterson Gets Some Sobering Advice on His Future

By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE

Even David A. Paterson’s allies are saying he can not simultaneously govern, manage fallout from the latest scandal and lead the Democratic ticket this fall.

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Plan to Seek Use of U.S. Contracts as a Wage Lever

By STEVEN GREENHOUSE

One in four Americans work for companies with federal contracts, and administration officials see an opportunity to lift more families into the middle class.

Another Cold, Wet Blanket Covers Northeast

By LIZ ROBBINS and ANAHAD O'CONNOR

The third winter storm this month continued dropping thick flakes on Friday morning, disrupting travel at major airports from Philadelphia to Boston.

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South Korea’s Yu-na Kim won the gold for women’s figure skating on Thursday night.
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Kim Yu-na Wins Gold in Figure Skating

By JULIET MACUR 39 minutes ago

The South Korean skater, above, delivered a nearly flawless performance. Mao Asada of Japan took silver and Joannie Rochette of Canada, a crowd favorite, the bronze.

On Wall Street, a Romance With the Curling Stone
By ERIC DASH
Marc Lombardo, an analyst at Meredith Whitney Advisory Group, keeps Olympic curling on television while working.

Curling has captivated Wall Street traders thanks to CNBC, which switches to curling coverage after the closing bell.

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Mayor’s Housing Offer Sets Off Row in Jerusalem
By ETHAN BRONNER

Disagreements have arisen over matters of ownership and the demographics of East Jerusalem.

Radiation Bills Raise Question of Supervision
By WALT BOGDANICH and REBECCA R. RUIZ

Federal officials are looking into the billing practices at a Florida cancer center, but the case points to concerns about oversight involving complex radiotherapy.

News Analysis
Uniting Democrats Is Challenge at Health Forum
By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN

The president did not seem to win over any Republicans, and seemed to end the day largely where he started, with little choice but to rally his Democrats to act on their own.

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