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Unauthorized Immigrants’ Access to Driver’s Licenses Is at Risk
With Republicans in control of the State Senate in Colorado, the funding for the licensing program was largely stripped, leaving applicants waiting. And in New Mexico, the governor wants to repeal the law allowing the licenses.World
Former Head of Inquiry Into Gaza War Says He Faced Pressure and Threats
William Schabas, who resigned last week, said his appointment to a United Nations inquiry into last summer’s Gaza conflict had been troubled from the outset.N.Y. / Region
Jury in Patz Murder Trial Views Taped Confession
As the videotape of Pedro Hernandez’s confession played, some jurors scribbled notes and others leaned forward and stared at the television monitor, studying his face.Science
New Lookout for Solar Storms Lifts Off on SpaceX Rocket
The observatory took off on a SpaceX rocket from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on a mission to provide early warnings of solar storms before they reach Earth.World
French Teachers, on the Front Lines
The government increased security after the episode, but it also put new focus on teachers, who are expected to instill republican values and the concept of the rule of law.World
Britain: Julian Assange Duty Is Draining Police Coffers, London Chief Says
London’s police chief said Tuesday that the cost of keeping watch on Mr. Assange, who is holed up in the Ecuadorean Embassy there, was draining resources and must be reviewed.U.S.
Jury Pool for Trial in Aurora Shooting Is Pressed on Death Penalty
Lawyers began questioning potential jurors for the trial of the man accused of killing 12 people and wounding 70 during a showing of a Batman movie in 2012.U.S.
California: Lieutenant Governor Raising Money to Succeed Brown
Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, a former mayor of San Francisco, said Wednesday that he would begin raising money to run for governor in 2018, a position he has long sought.Business Day
Survey of Foreign Companies in China Finds Pollution a Growing Problem
The report by the American Chamber of Commerce reflects on-the-ground attitudes that large Chinese cities have become less hospitable places to work.false
Where to Caffeinate, Juice Up and Wind Down During New York Fashion Week
We’ve compiled a list of the best spots to drop by for beverages between the shows.World
Terrorist Claims Return Sept. 11 Suit to Spotlight
In 2002, victims’ families sued the government of Saudi Arabia and the Saudi elite, including banks, charities and even members of the royal family, accusing them of financing Al Qaeda.false
Student Filmmakers Focus on Coral Reef Revival in Curacao
A student filmmaking team prepares to chronicle efforts to save Caribbean coral reefs, with a focus on Curaçao.U.S.
Funding Is Still Elusive for Homeland Security
With just seven legislative days until the Department of Homeland Security runs out of money on Feb. 27, even a temporary solution still seems unlikely.Business Day
Whole Foods Market Reports a Rise in Sales
The chain attributed growth in customer traffic to digital and branding initiatives, and its profit rose.U.S.
Jury Is Told of Troubled Ex-Marine Who Killed ‘American Sniper’ Subject and Friend
Text messages show that Chris Kyle warned his friend Chad Littlefield about the man who would fatally shoot them both a short time later.U.S.
California: Lawsuit Seeks to Exempt Doctors From Assisted Suicide Ban
A cancer patient and five doctors filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking to exempt physicians who help terminally ill patients end their lives from a state ban on assisted suicide.U.S.
Response in Ferguson Draws Scrutiny
Though Gov. Jay Nixon had declared a state of emergency and called in the National Guard before the grand jury announcement, troops were not in position outside businesses that were burned and ransacked in November, leading to intense criticism from some.N.Y. / Region
Report Details the Worker Complaints That Blurred N.Y.U.’s Emirates Vision
The university’s reach into the Middle East showed the perils of mixing liberal ideals with an economy dependent on impoverished migrant workers.N.Y. / Region
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