Inside the List The great independent publisher New Directions around since 1936 had its first New York Times best seller last month when Takashi Hiraides novel The Guest Cat briefly surfaced on the trade paperback list. GREGORY COWLES March 23 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/1m3Lh3L http://nyti.ms/1giHwza The New York Times Books Books and Literature

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Jakartas Popular Governor Gets His Partys Nod for President Joko Widodo who has become a political phenomenon received his partys blessing Friday ending speculation over whether the party chairwoman would stand in his way. JOE COCHRANE March 15 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/1d0JXX3 The New York Times World

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U.S. Imposes New Sanctions in Response to Ukraine Crisis The United States State Department imposed a ban Thursday on visas for officials and individuals who have taken steps to undermine the territorial integrity of Ukraine. MICHAEL R. GORDON March 7 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1nhlMdn The New York Times World Embargoes and Economic Sanctions United States International Relations

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Holder and Republicans Unite to Soften Sentencing Laws Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. and libertarian-leaning Republicans have found common cause on eliminating mandatory-minimum prison sentences for nonviolent drug offenders. MATT APUZZO March 4 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1mQvgPK The New York Times U.S. Mandatory Sentencing

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If Given Gavel McConnell Vows a Senate in Working Order Senator Mitch McConnell still has a few obstacles to overcome to become Senate majority leader but if he does he says that we are going to work harder and accomplish more. CARL HULSE March 4 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1cx5MgJ The New York Times U.S. United States Politics and Government Filibusters and Debate Curbs

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Guilt-Free Indulgence in Rameaus Platée A dazzling new production of "Platée" by Robert Carsen at the Theater an der Wien this year highlights the work of Jean-Philippe Rameau during the 250th anniversary of his death in 1764. GEORGE LOOMIS March 4 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1n1csKo http://nyti.ms/1fC1RFj International New York Times Arts Opera

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