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Science
Study Links Sleeplessness and False Confessions
Research subjects who were kept awake were much more likely to admit to something they did not do than those who slept.Sleep deprivation is torture.
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Food
Recipes for Happiness and Prosperity
Recipes to celebrate the Lunar New Year, preparation for Valentine’s Day and more.Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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Sports
U.S. Advances in Fed Cup
Venus Williams clinched victory for the United States Fed Cup team against Poland in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, in Group II’s first round, advancing her team to the World Group Playoff in April.http://www.theguardian.com/sport/tennis
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Sports
Sluggish Chris Paul Finishes Hot as Clippers Defeat Heat
Paul’s consecutive 3-pointers in the final minutes were daggers to a Miami comeback, and his game-high 22 points helped the visiting Los Angeles Clippers hang on to beat the Heat, 100-93, on Sunday.http://nytimes.stats.com/nba/scoreboard.asp
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| Boston (31 - 22) | |||||
| Milwaukee (20 - 32) | |||||
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U.S.
Congressional Republicans Balk at Obama’s Budget, Sight Unseen
Breaking with a 41-year-old tradition, the Republican chairmen of the House and Senate budget committees said they would not invite the president’s budget director to testify on the proposal.The congressional Republicans are insane.
They are a danger to themselves and to others.
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Business Day
Lawyer for Plaintiffs Suing G.M. Steps Up Criticism of Another
Lance Cooper, a lawyer who helped bring a deadly switch defect to light, says a lead lawyer for the plaintiffs is putting his own financial interests ahead of the case.More noise.
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U.S.
Built Up by Oil Boom, North Dakota Now Has an Emptier Feeling
Work is slowing. Workers are leaving.
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U.S.
Heavy Snowfall in New England Breaks Through Lull of Mild Winter
Forecasts were predicting as much as 18 inches in parts of Massachusetts, and a blizzard warning was issued for the southeast part of the state.http://www.wunderground.com/news/winter-storm-mars-impacts
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/md0093.html
http://www.wunderground.com/news/
http://www.wunderground.com/news/winter-storm-nacio-south-mid-atlantic
http://www.wunderground.com/news/winter-storm-nacio-impacts
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World
German Train Crash Leaves 9 Dead and Dozens Injured
Two commuter trains collided head-on in the southeastern state of Bavaria, an accident that the police said was among the worst in the region.Regulation is failing in the E.U.
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U.S.
Pennsylvania: Attorney General Loses Bid for License
Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s law license will remain suspended after the State Supreme Court denied her request to have it reinstated while she fights criminal charges.The active Republican party is insane.
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U.S.
Michigan: Parents Sue Over Flint Toddler’s Lead Level
The parents of a 2-year-old Flint girl sued the city and Michigan on Monday over high levels of lead in the child’s blood, accusing officials of callous and deliberate indifference over contaminated water.Luke Waid and Michelle Rodriguez may win in federal court.
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Sports
Duke Upsets Louisville
The freshman Brandon Ingram had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and host Duke beat No. 13 Louisville.http://nytimes.stats.com/wcbk/scoreboard.asp?day=20160208&conf=000
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N.Y. / Region
Connecticut Bus Crash Leaves More Than 30 Injured
The charter bus was taking about 70 people from New York City to the Mohegan Sun casino when it crashed during a snowstorm, the police said.The storm was a bigger event than forecast.
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Science
Humans Are Spreading Deadly Bee Virus, Study Says
Researchers say that the trade and movement of honeybee colonies have caused deformed wing virus to travel all over the world.I have not seen a honey bee for years.
I will try to establish an apiary if I can find a market for the honey.
I do not want to eat sucrose or fructose.
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World
Tianjin Explosions Were Result of Mismanagement, China Finds
Citing dereliction of duty, Chinese cabinet officials vowed to punish 123 government workers in connection with the blasts in August, which killed 165 people.I agree.
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Business Day
U.N. Agency Proposes Limits on Airlines’ Carbon Emissions
The proposed new rules by the International Civil Aviation Organization, the United Nations’ aviation agency, would apply for all new airplanes delivered after 2028.I hope it works.
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N.Y. / Region
Scrutiny for Suffolk County’s District Attorney Amid a U.S. Inquiry
Over the past two months, the office of Thomas J. Spota has come under examination by the Justice Department, which is investigating the conduct of two of his protégés.Machine politics of either party are almost always ugly.
There are too many dead in Suffolk.
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Sports
Warriors Extend Home Streak to 41; Cavaliers Rebound Against Pelicans
Golden State is three wins from tying the Chicago Bulls (1995-96) for the longest home winning streak in N.B.A. history and at 46-4 is tied for the best record ever after 50 games.http://nytimes.stats.com/nba/scoreboard.asp
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| Boston (31 - 22) | |||||
| Milwaukee (20 - 32) | |||||
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Sports
Arizona State Women Top U.S.C. on a 3-Point Play
Sophie Brunner’s 3-point play with 1.9 seconds left gave No. 8 Arizona State a 69-68 victory at home over short-handed Southern California on Sunday.A report of the men's team.
#1 Connecticut Huskies (23-0)
http://nytimes.stats.com/wcbk/schedules.asp?team=0129&cat=schedule
| 1/30 | vs. Memphis | 12:00 PM ET | W 83 - 40 | |
| 2/3 | at Tulane | 8:00 PM ET | W 96 - 38 | |
| 2/6 | vs. East Carolina | 1:00 PM ET | W 92 - 46 | |
| 2/8 | at
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South Carolina |
7:00 PM ET | W 66 - 54 | |
| 2/14 | at Temple | 12:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/17 | vs. Cincinnati | 7:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/20 | at East Carolina | 8:00 PM ET |
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N.Y. / Region
New York City Council Votes to Raise Members’ Pay
The move to raise base salaries by nearly a third was paired with a series of reforms, though some would not apply to current city legislators.The Mayor is going to try again to limit the horse carriages.
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