Monday, February 24, 2014

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1
Opinion

Genetically Modified Babies

Regulators consider radical biological procedures.
Genetic Engineering; Genetics and Heredity; In Vitro Fertilization; Reproduction (Biological); Babies and Infants; Pregnancy and Childbirth; Science and Technology 

Let the people who want to elect this experimental procedure use it.

There will quickly be Mexican clinics offering it.

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U.S.

Pentagon Plans to Shrink Army to Pre-World War II Level

Officials describe Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s proposal as the first Pentagon budget to aggressively push the military off the war footing adopted after the terror attacks of 2001.
Federal Budget (US); United States Defense and Military Forces; Military Aircraft 

A bargaining chip  that  works.  
The G.O.P. would rather raise taxes.
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N.Y. / Region

Chelsea Complex Divided Over Rare Indoor Amenity

The swimming pool at London Terrace welcomes all who live there — but renters worry they might soon lose their privilege to dive in.
Swimming Pools; Real Estate and Housing (Residential); Renting and Leasing (Real Estate) 

Arbitration.
 
4
Business Day

Wisconsin’s Legacy for Unions

Could a law that so swiftly deflated unions’ power become the pattern for other states? It’s labor’s worst fear.
Organized Labor; Collective Bargaining; Education (K-12); Government Employees; Teachers and School Employees 

Vote your interest.
 
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U.S.

Texas G.O.P. Eagerly Jumps on Neglected Bandwagons

Senator John Cornyn and the state Republican Party are hard at work using technology and social media to reach out to minority voters, a major priority in the next elections.
Minorities; Computers and the Internet; Elections 

I expect the G.O.P. will be refused.
 
6
Opinion

Christie Puts the Gloves On


Too late.

7
World

Hundreds of Anne Frank Books Vandalized in Japan

Japan promised to begin an investigation into the mutilation of hundreds of copies of Anne Frank’s diary and other books related to her at public libraries across Tokyo.
Anti-Semitism; Vandalism; Holocaust and the Nazi Era; Libraries and Librarians 

We will hear more.   This is just the fact of the mutilatiion.
 
8
Opinion

Let the E.P.A. Do Its Job

The Supreme Court should defer to the agency on curbing greenhouse-gas emissions, as it has done in the past.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Clean Air Act; Air Pollution; Global Warming; Fuel Efficiency; Regulation and Deregulation of Industry; Law and Legislation; United States Politics and Government 

The coal companies will make less money.
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U.S.

Abbott’s Choice of Help on Campaign Trail Is a Real Puzzle

Attorney General Greg Abbott, the favorite in a Republican primary race for governor, has made what some are calling risky campaign appearances with Ted Nugent, whose views are seen as misogynistic.
Attorneys General; Primaries and Caucuses; Elections, Governors 

"The blind leading the blind".
 
10
World

Video: Attack on Presidential Palace in Somalia


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Opinion

Foster Care and Prostitution

12
Sports

Two Firings in Dolphins Case

The Miami Dolphins offensive line coach Jim Turner and the head athletic trainer Kevin O’Neill were fired Wednesday for their roles in the team’s bullying scandal.
Football; Bullies 

Not a large enough action.
 
13
Automobiles

G.M. Recalls Some Cars, but Not All, With Ignition Switch Problem


Fix the problem.

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Business Day

From India, Proof That a Trip to Mars Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank

India’s recently launched mission to Mars was remarkable for its relatively low cost given the normally sky-high expense of space exploration.
Space and Astronomy; Mars (Planet); Satellites 

Cheap we can do.
"Quick, cheap, good; pick two."

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World

U.S. Scolds Russia as It Weighs Options on Syrian War

Secretary of State John Kerry sharply criticized Russia’s support of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, saying it was undermining prospects for a negotiated solution.
International Relations; Middle East and North Africa Unrest (2010- ) 

There will be no negotiated settlement soon.
 
17
Opinion

Audiobooks and the Return of Storytelling


19
Sports

Now What? A City Fears a Flameout

After a building boom, Sochi needs tourists but has no clear strategy for attracting them now that the Olympics are over.
Olympic Games (2014); Building (Construction); Infrastructure (Public Works); Stadiums and Arenas 

Build a high speed rail link to Moscow.
 
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World

U.S. Imposes Visa Ban on 20 Ukrainian Officials as Further Sanctions Are Threatened


Game over.  Ukraine joins Europe.
 
 
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