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2 Sides Cite Discrimination as Battle on Texas Voting Law Heads to Court
Justice Department lawyers say a law requiring voters to show photo identification is unfair to blacks and Hispanics, while Texas argues that Southern states are being unfairly targeted.Opinion
Politics-Minded Marine Group Targets 'Ocean Enemy #1'
An ocean conservation group dives into the gritty world of congressional politics.U.S.
Smaller Military Hospitals Said to Put Patients at Risk
Many of the hospitals run by the armed forces are so small and the trickle of patients so thin that doctors and nurses say their ability to properly treat serious illnesses is compromised.Opinion
The New Look of Smokers' Litter
The cigarettes may change, but for some smokers the habit of littering does not.
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Revisiting Life and Death in Africa
Yunghi Kim went to Somalia 20 years ago expecting to cover a famine. She found herself instead in a war zone.N.Y. / Region
A Rebel and a Subway Snooper
Metropolitan Diary: Reading secretly over a man’s shoulder on a crowded No. 3 train, a rider became fascinated by his personal email message.World
As Scots Weigh Independence, Wales Takes Note
Welsh nationalists have made the Scottish independence bid their own in the hope that it will stir passions at home — if not for full independence, at least for more self-government.World
Tarnishing a Reputation as Storied Warriors
The Kurdish pesh merga collapse left tens of thousands of defenseless residents in ISIS’ path, further calling into question fundamental assumptions about Iraq’s security.World
Myanmar: Census Yields a Surprise
Myanmar has discovered that it has 51 million people — far less than the previously estimated 60 million.Science
Tiny, Vast Windows Into Human DNA
In the fruit fly and the worm Caenorhabditis elegans, scientists have found a choreography of genes strikingly similar to human DNA, with the potential for insights into genetic disorders.World
Billboard Drives Home Extent of Corruption as Schools Suffer
In Mexico, which despite a healthy education budget has dilapidated schools, a billboard shows how much money goes to no-show teachers who collect pay without working.Health
Childhood Diet Habits Set in Infancy, Studies Suggest
Research published in the journal Pediatrics indicates that early preferences for fruits and vegetables or, conversely, sugary drinks last into age 6.Sports
Tony Stewart’s Return to Sprint Cup Series Ends With Blowout
Stewart crashed into a barrier and blew a tire in his return to Nascar competition Sunday. He had taken a three-week hiatus from racing after his car fatally struck a fellow driver at a short-track event.N.Y. / Region
Small Donations Fueled ‘Most Wide-Open’ Mayoral Race Last Year, Board Says
Mayoral candidates received $14 million in matching funds, according to a report by the New York City Campaign Finance Board to be released Tuesday.U.S.
Florida: Voters’ Groups Press On With Fight Over Congressional Maps
A coalition of voters rights organizations that successfully sued Florida over gerrymandering is appealing the state’s newly redrawn congressional districting maps.Opinion
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