Topic: Borders

Here Comes the North-South Border Entrance Fee Face-Off

REUTERS

While the long-promised immigration compromise in Congress continues its "will they, won't they" dance, there's a war brewing between states at the northern and southern borders of the U.S. over a plan to charge a fee per land crossing.

By David Wagner

Jul 16, 2012

A Harrowing Post-Borders World; The 'Outsiders' of The New York Times

Today in books and publishing: The New York Times' book reviewers are "outsiders"; dispatches from a Borders-less Ann Arbor; Hari Kunzru on American xenophilia; mapping Infinite Jest's Boston; E.L. James tops the charts. 

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 27, 2011

Reports of Chick Lit's Death Are Greatly Exaggerated

Plus: How to bet on the Nobel Prize in Literature

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 16, 2011

Frederick the Great Also Wrote Erotic, Overwrought Poems

Plus: Where the Borders business model lost its way

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 7, 2011

J.D. Salinger Now Threatening Legal Action From Beyond the Grave

Plus: An appropriate send-off for Borders

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By Ray Gustini

Aug 31, 2011

Barnes & Noble Outlasted Borders, But It's Still Bleeding Money

Plus: Stephen King's 'Under the Dome' is lined up for the Showtime miniseries treatment

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By Ray Gustini

Aug 25, 2011

Stephen King Can't Stop Writing About Evil Autos

Also, in books: Michiko Kakutani gives Tom Perrotta's new novel a mixed review

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Jul 22, 2011

Don't Feel Too Bad About Borders

It's sad to see a bookstore close forever, but in this case, it's just not that sad

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By Ray Gustini

Jul 18, 2011

Borders Group President Confirms Liquidation

The bookstore could begin liquidation sales at its remaining 400 locations as soon as Friday

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By Erik Hayden

Jul 6, 2011

Mexican Immigration Has Fallen to a 60-Year Low

Among the reasons: more attractive jobs at home and a shrinking migrant pool

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By Erik Hayden

Jul 1, 2011

Bankrupt Borders Finds a Buyer, Plans to Sell For $215 Million

It finds a bidder who also would acquire $220 million in debt

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By Alex Eichler

Apr 4, 2011

Liquidators Could Close All Remaining Blockbuster Locations

It's just part of the ongoing die-off of '90s entertainment chains

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