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U.S.

U.S. Seeks to Censor More of Memo That Approved Drone Strike on American

By CHARLIE SAVAGE | May 28th 2014

I want the reasoning.  

I want liberal democracy advanced.

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Automobiles

Wheelies: The Maybe Someday Edition

By ROBERT PEELE | May 28th 2014

DeltaWing released an image of what its four-door passenger sedan might look like; G.M. and Ford both made announcements on safety belt technology.

Delta Wing will not aid civilization.

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U.S.

I.Q. Cutoff Ruling May Spare Some Inmates on Death Row

By LIZETTE ALVAREZ and JOHN SCHWARTZ | May 28th 2014

Nine states will have to fall in line with the majority of others that use a more flexible standard to measure intelligence when sentencing inmates.

Capital Punishment; Intelligence and Intelligence Tests (IQ); Murders and Attempted Murders 

Execution is a barbarous relic.  The practice should be abandoned.

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U.S.

Justices, in 2 Cases, Side With Law Enforcement Officials

By ADAM LIPTAK | May 27th 2014

Linda Greenhouse is correct.

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Sports

Duke Holds Off Notre Dame to Win Third Lacrosse Title in Five Years

By ZACH SCHONBRUN | May 26th 2014

I don't like Durham's history.  I don't know the town.

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Opinion

Polar Vision

By LINDA GREENHOUSE | May 28th 2014

Yes.

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U.S.

Obama to Offer Rules to Sharply Curb Power Plants’ Carbon Emissions

By CORAL DAVENPORT | May 28th 2014

Get it done.

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U.S.

Democrats, to Counter G.O.P., Turn Their Focus to Local Issues for Midterms

By ASHLEY PARKER | May 28th 2014

Disastrous if true.

 

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U.S.

Holder Hints Reporter May Be Spared Jail in Leak

By CHARLIE SAVAGE | May 27th 2014

The Justice Department might choose not to jail a New York Times reporter who refused to discuss his confidential sources, the attorney general suggested Tuesday.

Suits and Litigation (Civil); News Sources, Confidential Status of; News and News Media; Subpoenas; Attorneys General; Classified Information and State Secrets; Books and Literature; Freedom of the Press; Freedom of Speech and Expression 

Stopping a prosecution once started is politically difficult.

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Sports

Obama to Host Concussions Meeting

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and KEN BELSON | May 28th 2014

The White House event on Thursday will focus on money for research and aim to start a national conversation about the dangers of sports-related head injuries, especially among young people.

Concussions; Sports Injuries; Football; Youth; College Athletics 

"Obama will not, however, call for new regulations or legislation aimed at requiring the use of specific helmets or restricting certain sports for young children. Such efforts would probably create controversy in the same way that Michael R. Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York, met resistance to his efforts to ban large sodas."

There is no point in making enemies of all sports fans yet.

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Opinion

The Shrinking Death Penalty

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD | May 27th 2014

With the Supreme Court’s ruling against Florida’s strict I.Q. rule, the momentum continues in limiting the use of capital punishment.

Capital Punishment; Mental Retardation; Editorials 

Wishful thinking at this time.

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U.S.

Michigan: Erroneous Ballots Sent to Retirees Voting on Detroit Debt Plan

By REUTERS | May 28th 2014

The ballots, sent to about 2,000 retirees this month for voting on the city’s plan to deal with its debt, contained errors on the amount of money pensioners could stand to lose.

Bankruptcies; Pensions and Retirement Plans 

Detroit may not survive the Republican party.

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Opinion

Gov. Christie’s Pipeline

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD | May 25th 2014

A governor money can buy.

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N.Y. / Region

In Expanded Program, Officers Across New York City Will Carry Antidote for Heroin Overdoses

By J. DAVID GOODMAN | May 27th 2014

It will make the police feel less helpless.

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Business Day

Regulators Set New Rules for Companies' Revenue Accounting

By FLOYD NORRIS | May 28th 2014

This is "arranging deck chairs on the Titanic".

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U.S.

Maine: Ethics Panel Fines Group Opposed to Same-Sex Marriage

By JESS BIDGOOD | May 28th 2014

The state ethics board voted to fine the National Organization for Marriage $50,250 for keeping its donors secret during the campaign, in 2009, to repeal a law legalizing gay marriage.

Fines (Penalties); Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships; Referendums; Law and Legislation 

A small step in the right direction.

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Opinion

Climate Change Doomed the Ancients

By ERIC H. CLINE | May 27th 2014

Yes.

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N.Y. / Region

As Ballot Count Nears, City’s Teachers Debate Whether to Ratify Contract

By AL BAKER | May 25th 2014

I would have to study the problem.

The teachers should have a contract.  

It may not be this one.

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World

President’s Choice for South Korea Premier Steps Aside

By CHOE SANG-HUN | May 28th 2014

President Park is troubled by her opposition.

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N.Y. / Region

An Old Friend, Safe in the Park

By JOAN SAPINSLEY | May 28th 2014

Metropolitan Diary: The lady with the pink spotted helmet worried when the shortish older man in the Yankee cap failed to appear in his regular spot in Central Park.

Bicycles and Bicycling; Fashion and Apparel; Parks and Other Recreation Areas; Seasons and Months 

It could be a successful repair. 

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