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Donald Trump Releases List of Possible Supreme Court Picks

The presumptive Republican nominee for president is trying to quell concerns that he would not select conservative jurists.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 2016 

Donald Trump must not be our president.

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Arts

How Robin Wright Negotiated Equal Pay on ‘House of Cards’

Ms. Wright said that when negotiating with her Netflix bosses, she declared, “You better pay me or I’m going to go public.”
WOMEN'S RIGHTS; INCOME INEQUALITY 

Do what works.

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U.S.

Bernie Sanders, Eyeing Convention, Willing to Harm Hillary Clinton in the Homestretch

Determined to transform the party, the senator is aiming to amass enough leverage to press his agenda at the convention — or even wrest the nomination.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 2016 

I will not vote for Bernie Sanders.

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World

EgyptAir Flight Believed to Have Crashed at Sea; Egypt Cites Possible Terrorism

Flight 804, carrying 66 people en route to Cairo from Paris, disappeared shortly before it was due to land. The reason was unclear, but the developments touched off fears about terrorism.
AVIATION ACCIDENTS, SAFETY AND DISASTERS; TERRORISM 

We can't know yet.

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U.S.

2016 Delegate Count and Primary Results

The 2016 primaries and caucuses have begun. See results and upcoming primary dates.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 2016; ELECTIONS; PRIMARIES AND CAUCUSES; UNITED STATES POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT 

Bernie Sanders will not be the Candidate.

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Business Day

Morley Safer, Mainstay of ‘60 Minutes,’ Is Dead at 84

Mr. Safer was on the CBS show for 46 years, and as a TV correspondent brought the horrors of the Vietnam War into America’s living rooms.
TELEVISION; NEWS AND NEWS MEDIA 

None last forever.

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Opinion

Austria’s Election Is a Warning to the West

For the first time since the defeat of Nazism, a Western European country might elect a far-right head of state.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 2016 

Say rather a "liberal democratic order". 

These reactionary movements are externally democratic.

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U.S.

Bernie Sanders Wins Oregon; Hillary Clinton Declares Victory in Kentucky

Mr. Sanders prevailed over Mrs. Clinton in the Oregon primary, while Mrs. Clinton claimed victory in Kentucky, edging Mr. Sanders by 1,900 votes in unofficial results.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 2016

http://fivethirtyeight.com/politics/

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N.Y. / Region

Woman Found Guilty of Murder in 1991 Death of Her Son, 5

The verdict ended a mystery that has long haunted the New Jersey community where the child disappeared and confirmed suspicions harbored by many that his mother, Michelle Lodzinski, was responsible.

The jury has decided, probably correctly.

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Business Day

White House Increases Overtime Eligibility by Millions

A rule to be issued by the Labor Department will state that most salaried workers earning up to $47,476 a year must receive overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours.
OVERTIME; WAGES AND SALARIES; WORKING HOURS

Labor gets overtime.

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N.Y. / Region

Manhattan Office Workers Start a Post-it War, and Stick With It

The windows of two buildings on Canal Street are covered in sticky-note re-creations of cartoon characters, memes and logos, the result of a friendly back and forth between firms.
ART; ADVERTISING AND MARKETING

fun

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N.Y. / Region

Police Fatally Shoot Man on a Midtown Manhattan Street

The shooting happened near the intersection of 49th Street and Eighth Avenue on Wednesday morning after the man refused to drop a knife, the police said.
ATTACKS ON POLICE; POLICE BRUTALITY, MISCONDUCT AND SHOOTINGS

Give the police back their batons.

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U.S.

Transgender Bathroom Debate Turns Personal at a Vermont High School

An announcement supporting a transgender student’s use of the restroom of his choice has divided students and parents in Chester.
EDUCATION (K-12); BATHROOMS AND TOILETS; CIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES

I don't care.  Fix the laws or go single occupancy.
Socializing is not the objective.

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U.S.

What Would It Take for Donald Trump to Deport 11 Million and Build a Wall?

Mr. Trump’s proposal, which calls for deporting millions and building a wall along the southern border, is financially, scientifically and legally problematic, experts say.
IMMIGRATION AND EMIGRATION

More than Trump can get.

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World

The EgyptAir Flight: Moment by Moment

EgyptAir Flight 804, en route from Paris to Cairo, disappeared from radar over the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday morning after it abruptly turned and dropped in altitude.
AVIATION ACCIDENTS, SAFETY AND DISASTERS

Debris have been found.

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Opinion

The Saga of My Rape Kit

Two decades later, it was finally tested. There was a match.
SEX CRIMES; FORENSIC SCIENCE; TESTS (MEDICAL); POLICE

"When the backlog grants were announced last year, Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch said: “For anyone who has felt isolated and afraid, left out and left behind as a result of a sexual crime, our message is clear: We will not forget you. We will not abandon you. You are not alone.” This is important to say to every victim, not just those whose cases can be prosecuted; not just those whose evidence is easier to find; not just those with evidence already in line at the lab."

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World

Egypt and Greece Mount Search for Missing EgyptAir Plane

The Egyptian military said that it had deployed aircraft and naval vessels to search for the plane, but there was no indication of what happened to the jetliner.
AVIATION ACCIDENTS, SAFETY AND DISASTERS

Debris have been found.

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U.S.

What’s in Donald Trump’s 104-Page Financial Disclosure?

A New York Times analysis of Donald J. Trump’s financial disclosure report.

Not enough.

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U.S.

Ex-Aide to Hillary Clinton Testifies About Email Server

The testimony by Lewis A. Lukens was part of a lawsuit brought against the State Department by a conservative legal advocacy group.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 2016

Fishing continues.

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U.S.

Crossing the Line: How Donald Trump Behaved With Women in Private

Interviews reveal unwelcome advances, a shrewd reliance on ambition, and unsettling workplace conduct over decades.
WOMEN AND GIRLS; PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 2016; DISCRIMINATION; SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Yes.











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World

Fort McMurray Residents May Be Allowed Back Even as Fire Rages

The return of residents evacuated on May 3 is contingent on the restoration of a variety of basic services, Alberta’s premier said.
N.Y. / Region

Metro-North Restores Limited Service After Fire

The damage from a fire that broke out beneath the railroad tracks in East Harlem continues to disrupt service; an official said trains would run on a Saturday schedule until Friday.
Travel

The Farallon Islands Are Off Limits to Humans — But Not Wildlife

The Farallon Islands are only 26 miles west of San Francisco but feel remote. A boat trip offers passengers a view of seabirds, seals and whales.
Travel

Bringing a Destination Wedding Within a Family’s Reach

With an infant in tow, a thrifty couple learns that a beach fiesta and wedding in Mexico are exercises in budgetary gamesmanship.
Travel

On Packing Light and the Car Seat Question

A new mother traveling internationally with her infant for the first time learns that there is a daunting list of baby must-haves.
Times Insider

Attached: When Reporting and Caring Are Intertwined

“I hoped my six elders wouldn’t give me stuff to write about: wouldn’t fall or get sick or worse, all the things that make for riveting copy. No news was good news.”
World

From Dog Farms in South Korea to New Lives as Pets Abroad

An animal-rights group has had success offering dog farmers thousands of dollars to give up their animals to be adopted as pets abroad.
Business Day

A Child Care Gap in the Résumé: Whether to Explain or Not

Though many women follow “don’t ask, don’t tell” when job-seeking after a child care gap, a study says it may be better to explain why they stayed home.
Food

A Distinctive Aged Cheddar-Style Cheese

Goat’s and cow’s milk from Wisconsin and aging in Chicago produce a winner.
World

In Sri Lanka, Little Hope for Survivors After Deadly Landslides

More than 130 people were missing after mud blanketed three villages on a mountain on the island, where monsoon season has just begun.
Sports

Russian Prosecutors to Investigate Olympic Doping Accusations

In a statement on Thursday, the prosecutors said that they would investigate reports in the last six months that Russian athletes doped at three recent Olympics.
Opinion

Who Gains From College Diversity?

College administrators and others discuss financial aid and diversity in the student body as well as academic administration.
World

Alberta Wildfire Upends Plan to Restart Oil Sands Operations

Just as the Canadian oil sands companies were preparing to resume full-scale operations, they and residents of the Fort McMurray area were forced to stay away.
U.S.

Donald Trump’s Immigration Plan: Big Promises, Bigger Doubts

Mr. Trump’s proposal, which calls for deporting millions and building a wall along the southern border, is financially, scientifically and legally problematic, experts say.
Real Estate

Finally, a Move to Manhattan

Keith Peterson was looking for a one-bedroom in Chelsea, but was charmed by the Lower East Side.
Science

Let Your Cat’s Mouse Games Begin

A veterinarian discusses the house cat’s need for exercise and mental stimulation.
N.Y. / Region

Police Fatally Shoot Man in Midtown Manhattan

The shooting happened near the intersection of 49th Street and Eighth Avenue on Wednesday morning after the man refused to drop a knife, the police said.
Food

At King of Falafel, the Crown Jewels Are Chickpeas

A popular street cart has spawned a new restaurant in Astoria, Queens.
Science

As Attention Grows, Transgender Children’s Numbers Are Elusive

For all the heated debate about bathroom access, a central fact remains unclear: how many children in the United States identify as transgender.
T Magazine

The Next Tulum: Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

With its pristine beaches, delicious seafood and cheery vibe, this town is the next great south-of-the-border destination.

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