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2015 Was a Great Year for Jobs. 2016 Will Have a Hard Time Matching It.
A big question is whether the pace of job growth of the last two years can continue now that we are close to what economists consider full employment.N.Y. / Region
New York Police Sergeant to Face Internal Charges in Eric Garner Confrontation
Police officials were forced to initiate internal discipline against the sergeant, Kizzy Adonis, because time was running out under an 18-month statute of limitations.Food
Cooking Beans at Home, Leaving the Can Behind
On their own or served over rice, polenta or salads, or added to soups and stews, home-cooked beans are the foundation for a simple, healthy and satisfying meal.World
Golden Mao Statue in China, Nearly Finished, Is Brought Down by Criticism
The 120-foot-tall structure, said to have cost $465,000, had been under construction for months when it began to attract attention online.N.Y. / Region
Retiring a U.N. Building Not Quite Fit for the World Stage
The United Nations’ temporary North Lawn Building will be demolished after six years as renovations of the main headquarters are completed.U.S.
South Dakota: Keystone XL Pipeline Permit Renewed
State regulators again approved the section of the pipeline that would go through South Dakota, despite the project’s stalled status at the federal level.U.S.
Obama Administration Optimistic About Health Plan Goal
The administration said 11.3 million people had signed up for health insurance so far in the third open enrollment period, citing “unprecedented demand for marketplace coverage.”Travel
8 Things You Can Do Now to Save Money on Travel
With the new year in mind, here are some ways to think ahead about airfares, places to go and how to get the best deals.Real Estate
A Country House for a Family of Six
Damian and Britt Zunino, the husband-and-wife partners of the New York design firm Studio DB, designed and built a home for weekend getaways,U.S.
Obama’s Action on Guns: What It Means for Background Checks
The president’s action clarifies existing rules on the sale of firearms and includes efforts to link mental health records with criminal background checks.Opinion
A Shameful Round-Up of Refugees
Many who pose no threat to American security are being sent back to some of the most dangerous countries in our hemisphere.The Upshot
Why the Government Owns So Much Land in the West
Understanding the dispute in Oregon requires a look at American history, and how geography, climate and politics shaped “the frontier.”Sports
S.M.U. (14-0) Edges Cincinnati; Arizona Falls to U.C.L.A.
S.M.U. won its third American Athletic Conference game and improved to 14-0 for the season, tying the overall record of No. 22 South Carolina, the only other undefeated Division I team.Business Day
Taxpayer Advocate Warns of ‘Pay to Play’ I.R.S. System
The agency plans to expand the role of tax preparers and reduce telephone interaction with taxpayers, she said.Your Money
The Importance of Being Prepared for a Natural Disaster
Disasters are especially hard for older adults, especially those with chronic illnesses, but thorough emergency preparation can save lives.Science
Venomous Sea Snakes Showing Up in Distress at Beaches
New reports of the snakes on Australian beaches came after the rare appearance of two in California.U.S.
Mandatory Union Fees Getting Hard Look by Supreme Court
The justices have already voiced skepticism about making people give money to public unions. They may now be ready to rule that it’s unconstitutional.World
18 Asylum Seekers Tied to Attacks on Women in Germany
The police chief in Cologne was forced out on Friday amid a growing uproar over an assault on young women on New Year’s Eve.U.S.
Lesson for Stalemated Sides in Oregon: A Texas Standoff Without End
In a wooded 47-acre compound southeast of Dallas, a standoff that started in 2000 came to an end years later, in 2014. Officially, anyway.Sports
Kansas City Chiefs Ride Momentum of 10-0 Run Into Playoffs
The Chiefs this season became the first 1-5 team to make the N.F.L. playoffs since the 1970 Bengals, but they have not won a playoff game since 1993.|++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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Mayor de Blasio to Raise Base Pay for City Workers
Mayor Bill de Blasio is set to announce on Wednesday a $15-an-hour minimum wage for New York City’s public work force that city officials said would be among the highest of its kind in the country.U.S.
Court Blocks Order That Officer Testify in Freddie Gray Case
The appeals court temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that William G. Porter must testify against a colleague facing trial in Mr. Gray’s death.World
Brazil: Protest Over Higher Bus Fares Erupt in 3 Cities
Demonstrations in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte reflected resentment over efforts to cover budget shortfalls.U.S.
California: Gas Leaking in Neighborhood to Be Burned
Air-quality regulators have reached an agreement with the Southern California Gas Company to capture and burn off some of the natural gas escaping from a blown-out well.Food
Recipes for the Weekend
A mid-winter turkey dinner, Melissa Clark’s buttery breakfast casserole and other menu ideas.U.S.
Maryland: Baltimore Plans Extensive Demolitions
Thousands of vacant buildings in Baltimore will be demolished over the next four years, officials said.N.Y. / Region
New York Police Sergeant to Face Internal Charges in Eric Garner Confrontation
Police officials were forced to initiate internal discipline against the sergeant, Kizzy Adonis, because time was running out under an 18-month statute of limitations.World
Crimea to Face Power Shortages for Months, Officials Say
After lines were sabotaged, electricity will not be fully restored until an “energy bridge” from Russia is completed in May, according to the Kremlin-appointed government.Sports
Magic Send the Nets to Their Ninth Straight Defeat at Home
Victor Oladipo and Nikola Vucevic led the Orlando Magic to an 83-77 victory over the Nets, who have lost nine straight home games.Business Day
Jonathan Lippman, New York’s Former Chief Judge, Joins Latham & Watkins
Jonathan Lippman is focusing his work on New York law and appellate matters as well as trying to expand access to legal services for the needy.Real Estate
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
This week’s properties are in Murray Hill, Battery Park City and Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.Science
Moonlight Drives Zooplankton’s Winter Migrations
During Arctic winters, zooplankton migrate from the surface when they moon is full, a study found.Sports
Nets’ Home Skid Reaches Eight With Loss to Raptors
Jonas Valanciunas had 22 points and 11 rebounds for Toronto, which bounced back from consecutive losses. The Nets have not won at Barclays Center since Dec. 10.Sports
Ty Lawson Is Suspended Over Drunken Driving Arrest
The N.B.A. has suspended Houston Rockets guard Ty Lawson for three games without pay because of a drunken driving case in California last year.N.Y. / Region
New York Reaches $3.75 Million Settlement With Man Wrongfully Convicted in 1997 Murder
Roger Logan was convicted of shooting and killing a man in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, and spent 17 years imprisoned for the murder.U.S.
Lesson for Stalemated Sides in Oregon: A Texas Standoff Without End
In a wooded 47-acre compound southeast of Dallas, a standoff that started in 2000 came to an end years later, in 2014. Officially, anyway.World
Golden Mao Statue in China, Nearly Finished, Is Brought Down by Criticism
The 120-foot-tall structure, said to have cost $465,000, had been under construction for months when it began to attract attention online.World
Drug Kingpin ‘El Chapo’ Has Been Arrested, Mexican President Says
The drug kingpin Joaquín Guzmán Loera, also known as El Chapo, has been arrested by Mexican authorities, the country’s president announced on Twitter.Sports
Panthers’ Winning Streak Hits 11
Reilly Smith and Vincent Trocheck scored eight seconds apart in the first period, and the Florida Panthers extended their franchise-best winning streak to 11 games with a 3-2 victory over the host Ottawa Senators.The Upshot
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