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World
An Epicurean Village Is Too Rich for Some Paris Appetites
An entrepreneur aims to transform a working-class district into a high-concept gastronomic haven, but critics foresee the rise of another bourgeoisie enclave.World
Half a Ton of This, Half a Ton of That: Russia Is Calm Over Food Import Bans
Retaliatory sanctions against Western products have led to a “buy Russian” campaign and some signs that there were ways around the problem.
There is no decision as yet.
It does not look good for the Texas legislature.
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U.S.
Medical Marijuana Research Hits Wall of U.S. Law
Though over one million people are thought to use marijuana to treat ailments, there are few studies on its effectiveness. A major reason: The federal government puts tight restrictions on research.Opinion
Is a Hard Life Inherited?
Meet Rick Goff of Yamhill, Ore. His life story is a study in the national crisis facing working-class men.World
A View From the Sea, as China Flexes Muscle
A two-and-a-half month standoff over a Chinese oil rig illustrated the long reach of China’s nautical ambitions.Opinion
Mr. Obama, Your Move
Since Congress refused to act on immigration reform, it is the president’s duty to use his executive authority to protect unauthorized immigrants from deportation.
Opinion
Swimming Against the Rising Tide
Those of us who believe the science on climate change might take a lesson from evangelical Christians.N.Y. / Region
Baby Pictures at the Doctor’s? Cute, Sure, but Illegal
The “baby wall” at obstetricians’ and midwives’ offices is gradually going the way of cigars in the waiting room, because of the federal patient privacy law known as Hipaa.U.S.
Despite Failure, Campaign to Oust Tennessee Justices Keeps Conservatives Hopeful
The effort to remove three jurists from the State Supreme Court swayed voters despite having no single rallying issue — an encouraging development for activists targeting the judiciary.
World
Tracing Ebola’s Breakout to an African 2-Year-Old
The current Ebola outbreak, the largest ever, seems likely to surpass all previous known Ebola outbreaks combined, and epidemiologists predict it will take months to control.Confirmed, probable, and suspect cases and deaths from Ebola virus disease in Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone, as of 6 August 2014
| New (1) | Confirmed | Probable | Suspect | Totals | |
| Guinea | |||||
| Cases | 0 | 355 | 133 | 7 | 495 |
| Deaths | 4 | 231 | 133 | 3 | 367 |
| Liberia | |||||
| Cases | 38 | 148 | 274 | 132 | 554 |
| Deaths | 12 | 132 | 117 | 45 | 294 |
| Nigeria | |||||
| Cases | 4 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| Deaths | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Sierra Leone | |||||
| Cases | 26 | 631 | 38 | 48 | 717 |
| Deaths | 12 | 259 | 34 | 5 | 298 |
| Totals | |||||
| Cases | 68 | 1 134 | 452 | 193 | 1 779 |
| Deaths | 29 | 622 | 286 | 53 | 961 |
| 1. New cases were reported between 5 and 6 August 2014. | |||||
Sports
Tony Stewart Kills Driver During Confrontation on Racetrack
Stewart pulled out of a race Sunday after his sprint car struck a driver, Kevin Ward Jr., who had climbed from his car during Saturday night’s race.World
Obsessed? Bewildered? Ask Dr. Mahinder Watsa
A selection of questions and answers from the Ask the Sexpert Column in The Mumbai Mirror.U.S.
Growing Cities Opting to Rely on Impact Fees
Several cities have started to rely on a strategy of raising one-time fees charged to developers to pay for new homes to be connected to water and sewer lines.Business Day
G.M. Loses Bid to Dismiss Suit Over Switch
The family of a woman who was killed in 2010 after her ignition switch failed revived the previously settled case, claiming that the company fraudulently concealed evidence.U.S.
New V.A. Chief Promises to Mend Practices
In his first public address since taking the helm of the embattled Department of Veterans Affairs, Secretary Robert A. McDonald vowed on Saturday to restore trust in the agency.Science
J. W. Hastings, 87, a Pioneer in Bioluminescence Research, Dies
Mr. Hastings was a Harvard biochemist whose discovery of how bacteria communicate became the foundation for groundbreaking research in the development of more effective antibiotics.Business Day
Chrysler’s Quarterly Income Rose 22 Percent
Chrysler’s big vehicles, especially Jeeps, continue to power its performance, while the company’s passenger cars have lagged.Opinion
Eric Cantor’s Big Payoff
After losing the Republican primary in June, the former House majority leader is set to become Eric Cantor Inc. and make lots of money.
World
Syria: Progress on Chemical Stockpile
Nearly 75 percent of Syria’s known chemical arms material has been destroyed, the international organization responsible for policing a treaty banning the munitions announced Thursday.N.Y. / Region
Two Decades After Pair of Killings on Long Island, Authorities Make an Arrest
Prosecutors said DNA evidence has tied a man to the deaths of two prostitutes who were beaten and whose bodies were found on Long Island.The Upshot
A New Report Argues Inequality Is Causing Slower Growth. Here’s Why It Matters.
A new report says inequality is causing slower growth. It is not a novel conclusion. The surprise is the source: Standard & Poor’s.U.S.
In Virginia Graft Case, Cognac and Golf Trips Aren’t Smoking Guns
The trial of former Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife is raising the question of whether they simply received gifts from a businessman or were part of a scheme to arrange official favors.World
Shadowy World for Chinese Surrogates
Though illegal, surrogacy has increased in China thanks to couples waiting until their late 30s to have children, which makes it harder to conceive.Opinion
Claims Against BP
The lead counsel for the plaintiffs disagrees with Joe Nocera’s criticism that some claims are “bogus.”World
The Reality of English's Role in India
Protests over the use of English in a civil-service exam highlight the complex role the language plays in the country's social makeup.
Opinion
Plato and the Promise of College
One summer school seeks social mobility and better citizens through the classics.Arts
In Northern Ireland, a Celebration of Samuel Beckett
The third edition of the Happy Days Enniskillen International Beckett Festival pays homage to the writer in multiple ways.
If I were omniscient I suspect I would approve his actions.
As I am not I will wonder.
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