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Supreme Court Rules That States Are Not Entitled to Windfalls in Tax Disputes

In a unanimous decision, the justices sided with a 94-year-old woman who got nothing when the state sold her condominium to recoup unpaid taxes.

By Adam Liptak

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Nanchang, Once a Symbol of China’s Growth, Signals a Housing Crisis

Nanchang’s skyscrapers represented urban transformation, but the city added apartments faster than its population grew. The result: vacant homes and offices.

By Daisuke Wakabayashi and Claire Fu

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What Makes a Garden a Work of Art? Piet Oudolf Explains.

The noted designer of the High Line has wisdom to share with other gardeners: “I put plants on a stage and let them perform.”

By Margaret Roach

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How to Light Your Patio or Yard Without Annoying Your Neighbors

Forget the floodlights. The key to effectively illuminating your yard or patio at night is subtlety.

By Tim McKeough