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Four Unfussy — and Totally Unexpected — Things We Saw at Couture Week
Chanel’s smartphone fanny packs, Schiaparelli’s potato brooches and more surprises from the spring/summer 2016 runways.The holster is worn in front.
The brooches do not shock
Ankle bracelets are old news.
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World
China to Try Canadian on Spying Charges
Kevin Garratt, who ran a cafe near China’s border with North Korea, will be tried on charges of spying and stealing state secrets nearly a year and a half after he and his wife were detained.China is a sovereign nation.
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Science
Bird Watchers Help Science Fill Gaps in the Migratory Story
With a flood of amateur data, researchers create an animated map showing where birds go once they leave our backyards, and how they travel on the way back.I am glad to see the map.
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T Magazine
Three Styling Take-Aways from Dior Couture
Inventively layered knits, undone hair — and even ankle bracelets — appeared on the spring/summer 2016 haute couture runway today in Paris.No hats.
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Travel
Passport Expiring Soon? Renew It Now, State Dept. Says
Officials hope to avoid a crush that could leave some Americans frustrated with no passport in hand on the day they planned to travel.I will have to get a passport if I need one.
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N.Y. / Region
Dean Skelos and His Son, Convicted on Corruption Charges, Seek New Trial
Lawyers for Mr. Skelos, a former majority leader of the New York Senate, and his son, Adam, filed a motion arguing government prosecutors failed to submit enough evidence.Their risk is money.
Their gain could be exoneration.
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/exoneration
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Opinion
Zika, Mosquitoes and the Plagues to Come
We already know which pandemics are on the horizon. We just don’t do anything about them."Preaching to the quire"
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Real Estate
Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Brooklyn Headquarters for Sale
The sale of the group’s headquarters, along with two other Witnesses properties, has the potential to bring in $1 billion.Their audience left.
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Business Day
Gilead Faces Fights Over Hepatitis C and H.I.V. Drugs
The company may face legal action in Massachusetts unless it drops prices for its hepatitis C drugs. In California, it is being sued over patents for an H.I.V. treatment.Regulation is necessary.
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Sports
Iowa State Topples No. 4 Kansas
Monte Morris scored 21 points, and Georges Niang had 19 for No. 14 Iowa State, which earned its fourth straight victory.http://nytimes.stats.com/wcbk/scoreboard.asp
Tomorrow
http://nytimes.stats.com/wcbk/scoreboard.asp?day=20160130&conf=000
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Opinion
Deaths and Broken Lives From Drug Overdoses
Readers call for youth education and long-term treatment options, and the New York special narcotics prosecutor says our strategy is lop-sided.There is no chemical treatment for addiction.
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U.S.
‘Making a Murderer’ Prosecutor on Critics’ Questions
The Netflix series “Making a Murderer” raised doubts about convictions in a 2005 murder. Here are a few of the questions, and responses from investigators and the lead prosecutor.Without doubts there is no show.
Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey should appeal if they think they can prevail.
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World
Europe Raises Pressure on Greece to Tighten Its Borders
European Union authorities filed a report saying Athens needs to slow the flow of migrants, the first step toward allowing countries to the north to extend border controls.How is Greece to tighten its borders?
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N.Y. / Region
Officer Shoots Man After a Robbery in Brooklyn, Police Say
The man, who was fleeing after robbing a Verizon store in Midwood, is in critical condition, the authorities said.yes
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World
Princess Cristina of Spain Loses Bid to Avoid Tax-Fraud Trial
A court rejected a final legal attempt to exempt her from a corruption case that has badly damaged the reputation of the country’s monarchy.ok
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Sports
Serena Williams Routs Radwanska and Nears a 22nd Major Title
Williams, who dominated Agnieszka Radwanska, 6-0, 6-4, needs one victory to capture her seventh Australian Open championship and tie Steffi Graf’s Open-era record of 22 Grand Slam singles titles.Good.
http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/2016/01/29/robbie-ross-red-sox-agree-million-year-contract/4bPSLnTlCewwT3I9FGtcwN/story.html
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N.Y. / Region
Suspect Flees After Fatally Stabbing Roommate at Harlem Shelter, Police Say
The police were searching for Anthony White, 21, who is accused of killing his 62-year-old roommate, who was found stabbed in the neck.There will be a trial.
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Sports
7th-Ranked Xavier Hangs on to Top No. 10 Providence
The Musketeers improved to 18-2 over all and 6-2 in the Big East after staving off a rally by the Friars (17-4, 5-3), who had beaten No. 6 Villanova in their last game.#1 Connecticut Huskies (19-0)
| 1/20 | vs. UCF | 7:00 PM ET | W 106 - 51 | |
| 1/23 | at Southern Methodist | 3:00 PM ET | W 90 - 37 | |
| 1/27 | at Tulsa | 8:00 PM ET | W 94 - 30 | |
| 1/30 | vs. Memphis | 12:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/3 | at Tulane | 8:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/6 | vs. East Carolina | 1:00 PM ET |
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U.S.
Few Answers on When Flint Will Have Clean Water Again
Gov. Rick Snyder would not say at a news conference when residents could begin to drink tap water, or when lead service lines would be replaced.Emotions and politics.
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U.S.
Lawyers Assail ‘Runaway Grand Jury’ in Indictments of Abortion Opponents
A move is afoot to ask the district attorney not to proceed with the case against the two indicted figures in the Planned Parenthood case.These lawyers must prove their contentions in open court.
I do not think they can.
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