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Supreme Court Ruling Has Florida Scrambling to Fix Death Penalty Law
After part of the law was ruled unconstitutional, state officials are grappling with proposals that could significantly change how criminals are sentenced to die.If Florida is going to kill with deliberation, unanimity should be required.
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N.Y. / Region
Letitia James Sues City Education Dept. Over Schools’ Disability Services
Ms. James, New York’s public advocate, said that because of a computer system’s shortcomings, children have been deprived of assistance and the city has lost out on Medicaid reimbursements.Attention is demanded from the mayor.
The schools have a bureaucracy for a reason.
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Arts
Bill Cosby’s Pre-Trial Hearing Begins
Tuesday’s hearing will center on whether a former Montgomery County district attorney agreed more than 10 years ago that Mr. Cosby would not be prosecuted in the case.The judge will decide something.
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Sports
Louisville Ends North Carolina’s Streak at 12 Games
Damion Lee scored 24 points, making two free throws with 8.3 seconds remaining, to help the No. 19 Cardinals, playing at home, upset the No. 2 Tar Heels.http://nytimes.stats.com/wcbk/scoreboard.asp?day=20160203&conf=182
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World
China’s Lunar New Year Migration Off to a Difficult Start
Snow and ice have led to a particularly bad beginning to the busy travel period.The Chinese rail system gets this pulse of traffic every year.
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World
Australia Confirms 2 Cases of Zika Virus
The two people were probably infected on a trip to Haiti, health officials said, and they have recovered.Ok.
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U.S.
An Unwanted Circus Descends, and an Oregon Town Strives to Stay Kind
Journalists, protesters, officials and ideologues have swamped tiny Burns, Ore., and its residents have responded by offering couches, meals and coffee.Winter carnivals get old quickly.
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Travel
The Best Day to Buy Airline Tickets? Well, That Depends.
Is there a best day to get the lowest price on a flight? Some say Tuesday, others say weekends, but the trick may be in the way you buy, not the time.Plan ahead. Be flexible. Know the standard fare and watch for a deal. Nothing is irreversible until you go through the gate.
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Food
A Memorable Fillet of Sole, With a Touch of Color
Bright, juicy, sweet and tart segments of blood orange contrast beautifully with the understated fish.http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017948-sole-with-fennel-and-blood-oranges
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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World
Light Government Touch Lets China’s Hui Practice Islam in the Open
For the Muslims in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, there are fewer limitations on religion. “Life for the Hui is very good,” an imam said.It is good for the moment.
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N.Y. / Region
Brooklyn Suicide Is Third Hanging in City Holding Cells Since May
Fix the holding cells.
If there are no suspension points there can be no hangings.
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World
18 Elephants on a Plane: Move From Swaziland to U.S. Is Criticized
Three zoos formed a partnership to house the elephants, which were said to be threatened by habitat destruction and drought, but conservationists said the move imperiled the animals.I would not see the species elephant go extinct.
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U.S.
It’s Been 10 Years. Would Clarence Thomas Like to Add Anything?
The Supreme Court justice, who has not asked a question from the bench since Feb. 22, 2006, has said lawyers should be able to advocate without interruption.He may be deaf.
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World
U.N. Rights Chief Urges Turkey to Investigate Shooting of Civilians
Two were said to have been killed when troops appeared to open fire on an unarmed group about 10 days ago. The wounded included a journalist who filmed the episode.Turkey is a sovereign nation.
The law is what Turkey says it is in Turkey.
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U.S.
Illinois: Chicago Teachers Reject Contract Offer
The Chicago Teachers Union said Monday that it had rejected a contract proposal because it did not address school conditions, lack of services to some students and a long-term fiscal crisis.The Chicago teachers union has acted properly.
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U.S.
Both Sides in Wildlife Refuge Protest Face Off in Oregon
Residents angry about the takeover of a federal wildlife refuge confronted antigovernment supporters in a nonviolent but emotional demonstration in Burns, Ore.These weeds are not friends of mine.
I vote. You should too.
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U.S.
Fight Between 2 California Escapees Proved to Be Turning Point
Fugitives who had broken out of an Orange County jail argued over whether to kill a cabdriver they had kidnapped.They ran out of plan.
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Sports
Solid Bench Effort Propels Clippers to Victory Over Bulls
The Clippers’ Jamal Crawford led the way with 26 points in a 120-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls in Los Angeles on Sunday.| 3:41 4th Qtr | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Tot |
| Boston | 21 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 91 |
| New York | 22 | 25 | 18 | 16 | 81 |
| Preview | Box |
| Leaders | Boston | New York |
| Points | I. Thomas 18 | 2 tied with 16 |
| Rebounds | T. Zeller 9 | R. Lopez 13 |
| Assists | I. Thomas 7 | 2 tied with 3 |
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Food
The Death of a Star Swiss Chef Underscores the Profession’s Stress
The apparent suicide of Benoît Violier, at the top of his craft, has drawn attention to the mental-health challenges that can affect restaurant employees.Maitre D'hotel is an important position.
The chef runs only the kitchen.
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Science
Video: ScienceTake | Plants Can Count?
The Venus flytrap, a plant that eats insects, will clamp its leaves shut only after trigger hairs are tripped two times within about 20 seconds. Even without nerves, it counts electric impulses that go from cell to cell.Why not?
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