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U.S.
The California Wildfires: What’s Making This Season So Wild?
The blazes continue to consume thousands of acres and homes, fueled by a convergence of intense drought, oppressive heat and the influence of climate change.Hot, dry and windy.
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The Upshot
Why Americans Still Think the Economy Is Terrible
A middle-income family is making less money in inflation-adjusted terms than 15 years ago, and new census numbers show no sign of progress.The economic times are bad.
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N.Y. / Region
Deadline to Refile Hurricane Sandy Insurance Claims Is Extended
As investigations into possible improprieties in flood-damage assessment continue, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will give homeowners until Oct. 15 to reopen their cases.Do it right the first time.
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World
Chile Earthquake Strikes Coast, Forcing Residents to Evacuate
Waves began flooding parts of some cities with differing intensity. At least two people were reported killed.
Pacific
Ocean
La Serena
CHILE
Illapel
ARGENTINA
EPICENTER OF QUAKE
Santiago
50 Miles
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The Upshot
How Economists Forecast Growth Under Jeb Bush? By Guessing
Some prominent economists who back the Bush tax-cut plan also predicted his brother’s tax cuts wouldn’t hurt the surplus.Yes, by guessing.
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Sports
U.S. Beats Egypt at Volleyball World Cup
The United States stayed in first place with a comfortable 25-20, 25-13, 25-21 win over Egypt in Hiroshima, Japan, at the men’s volleyball World Cup.OK
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N.Y. / Region
New York Today: Waves of the Future
Thursday: A 3-D printed regatta, warm weather, and Harvest in the Square.http://www.ace.net.au/schooner/fs.htm
I see no reason the printed boat needs to be one piece
Try four sections. Top hinge at the center. Bottom hinged at the quarter points.
The shape is a scow.
Screws must be allowed. The motor and battery are still beyond printers.
• The state will shorten the Common Core tests this year, after many students opted out. [New York Times]
• Environmental advocates filed a lawsuit intended to block the construction of a park in the Hudson River, paid for by Barry Diller. [New York Post]
• Barney Frank and others discuss affordable housing in New York at the New York Academy of Medicine, with a reception at the Museum of the City of New York. 5:30 p.m. [$35]
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World
Hungary Detains Migrants in Border Crackdown
Tough laws aimed at keeping out migrants came into effect early Tuesday, a harsh new element in the European Union’s struggle with the crisis.http://krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/03/17/hungary-without-two-thirds/
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World
Migrants Plot Alternative Routes as Hungary Detains 500
Some were planning to go through Croatia or Slovenia, or even through Hungary’s border with Romania — which Hungary is also moving to tighten.Go through Greece to Triest Italy by ferry. Take the train to Austria and Germany.
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Business Day
Jardiance, a Diabetes Drug, Is Shown to Reduce Cardiovascular Deaths
A clinical trial reduced the overall risk of having a heart attack or stroke, or of dying from cardiovascular causes by 14 percent.A promising development.
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U.S.
Protecting Homes Elsewhere, California Firefighters Find Their Own Burned Down
Emergency service people can't refuse to work when needed.
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U.S.
Ahead of Pope Francis’ Visit, Survivors of Sexual Abuse Take Stock
The church must do more to live up to its promises of reconciliation and transparency, victims and advocates say.After the statute of limitations runs criminal liability ends.
Civil liability is harder to prove.
Careful thought is advised.
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U.S.
Maryland: Acting Police Commissioner in Baltimore May Retain Job
The mayor of Baltimore asked the City Council to confirm Kevin Davis, the interim police commissioner, as the permanent replacement for the official fired after riots in April.The police culture in Baltimore should change.
This does not look like it will do the job.
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Opinion
When Adult Children Care for Elderly Parents
Readers discuss the growing numbers of the elderly and issues of money, independence and security.I will deal with that problem when I come to it.
It looks distant.
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U.S.
Pennsylvania: Postmaster Charged With Threatening Workers
Pittsburgh’s postmaster has been charged with threatening to retaliate against employees if they reported seeing him opening parcels and removing the illegal drugs inside.His action was at least vigilantism.
If he had a warrant he could act openly.
I expect he will be found guilty.
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Sports
Top Three Returning to New York City Marathon
Wilson Kipsang, Lelisa Desisa and Gebre Gebremariam, the podium finishers in last year’s men’s race, will run again in November.We will watch them age.
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World
Austrian Rail Operator Resumes Train Service to Germany
The suspension had come after Berlin imposed border restrictions on Sunday intended to better regulate the influx of migrants.Germany does not have the right to control her borders while a member of the European Union.
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Sports
Gagne Ends 14-Year N.H.L. Career
Gagne, 35, was a four-time All-Star who scored 291 goals and had 310 assists for 601 points.http://nytimes.stats.com/mlb/scoreboard.asp?day=20150918
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U.S.
Power Line May Have Started a Deadly California Wildfire
The authorities are investigating whether a Pacific Gas and Electric Company power line came into contact with a tree to cause a blaze that has killed two people.The fire season continues.
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