Wednesday, February 17, 2016

@0:29, 2/16/16

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1
Science

Wild Tomatoes Repel Whiteflies, Study Finds

The farm pests attack many domestic crops, but crossbreeding with wild types may help yield insect-resistant varieties, researchers suggest.

A good idea.

2
N.Y. / Region

Grand Central Terminal Goes Dark After Power Failure

A Metropolitan Transportation Authority spokesman said a water pipe had burst, cutting power to the lower level of the terminal. Shops and restaurants were closed, but trains kept running.

Yes.

3
U.S.

Oregon Standoff Is Expected to Cost Millions, and Occupiers May Pay Part of the Bill

Experts guess that the costs of removing occupiers from the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in the eastern Oregon will reach into the millions of dollars — most of which will probably be absorbed by the federal government.

Deep pockets.

4
T Magazine

Uptown — but Natural — Beauty at Carolina Herrera

Opinion

The Bison Roundup the Government Wants to Hide


6
N.Y. / Region

When Parole Rules Keep Getaway Driver Locked Up the Longest


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N.Y. / Region

Guilty Verdict for Officer Peter Liang Adds to Broader Debate on Policing


9
Real Estate

Moving to Jersey City? Join the Club.


10
Health

A New Culprit in Lyme Disease

Researchers have discovered a second bacterium that may cause the condition.

11
Travel

At Dorset Restaurant, Sophistication by the Sea


12
N.Y. / Region

Man Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of Staten Island Woman and Her 2 Daughters


13
Sports

Roberta Vinci Triumphs in Russia


14
World

Trial of Chad’s Ex-President Is Punctuated by His Noncooperation


15
Business Day

At Puerto Rico’s Power Company, a Recipe for Toxic Air, and Debt

For years, Abraham Ortiz, of Puerto Rico’s power authority, reported that it bought oil that failed to meet clean-air standards. He was ignored.

The Republicans object to public ownership.

16
Sports

Arsenal and Spurs Come Away Winners in Matchups of Top Four


http://www.theguardian.com/football

17
U.S.

California: Prosecutors Seek to Derail Prison Initiative


Opinion

Deadly Domestic Violence

The head of Sanctuary for Families says the deaths of a woman and her two daughters are the most recent examples of family-related homicides.

Yes.  I am not sure there have not been other incidents since this one.

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