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N.Y. / Region
Guilty Plea in ’07 Murder Ends New York’s Longest Unresolved Case
Carlos Vega, whose case has dragged on through years of adjournments and three trials, pleaded guilty to manslaughter for killing Robert Gaston in a Bronx bodega.It is the best deal the prosecutor could get after nine years of torture by uncertainty.
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U.S.
Dylann Roof’s Lawyers Argue Against Death Penalty for Charleston Church Massacre
Lawyers for the white man accused of killing nine people in a historic African-American church in Charleston, S.C., last year argued that capital punishment is unconstitutional.Killing Dylann Roof would give him an early end.
Life without parole is sadistic.
Imprisonment for an uncertain time ending in execution is more sadistic.
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Science
Scientists Ponder an Evolutionary Mystery: The Female Orgasm
Two evolutionary biologists have offered a new way of thinking about the experience based on a reconstruction of its ancient history.Ok, the work should continue.
Keeping sex pleasurable for all parties seems like enough of a reason.
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Food
All Aboard the Nordic Express, at Agern
Tucked inside Grand Central Terminal, Claus Meyer’s new restaurant offers a sleek trip to Scandinavia.As convenient.
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U.S.
Think AR-15s Are O.K.? This Restaurant Owner Doesn’t Want Your Business
A Maine restaurateur joined other establishments in taking a stand against gun violence, but she went further, spurning people over their beliefs as well as actions.Semiautomatic rifels are not owned by responsible people.
Irresponsible people should not boast about their condition.
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N.Y. / Region
Wrongfully Convicted of Rape, a New Jersey Man Finds More Punishment After Prison
Dion Harrell this week will be formally exonerated of the conviction, which has haunted him, labeled him as a sex offender and prevented him from getting jobs and living near children.Yes.
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N.Y. / Region
De Blasio Stops for Coffee and a Workout in Brooklyn. Chanting Police Officers Follow Him.
The mayor’s morning routine of breakfast and exercise at a Y.M.C.A. was interrupted on Tuesday by members of a police union calling for a pay raise.Picketing. The police are not allowed to strike.
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Magazine
The Lost Ones
Yuko and Emi disappeared in the tsunami that killed tens of thousands in Japan. Five years later, two men still search the sea for their bodies.Hope is a a terrible burden.
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U.S.
3 Walmart Employees in Florida Face Charges in Death of Shoplifter
The workers chased and held down a 64-year-old suspect who tried to steal a cart full of DVDs at a store in February.Fifteen broken ribs.
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Food
It’s Called ‘Hell Chicken’ for a Reason
Whole chicken is smoked, browned and braised on a wood-fired grill behind the bar Achilles Heel in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.As convenient.
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Food
Five Sauces for the Modern Cook
Master these simple sauces, which offer maximum flavor for minimum effort.I can do those at need.
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Opinion
On Getting the Children to Read
Readers object to the use of bribes in getting kids to read.The best possible bribe is a new story.
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Fashion & Style
Julianna Manzi, Brendan Syron
The couple met as teenagers, but reconnected years later at a charity run in Brookline, Mass.Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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Health
Feeling Guilty About Not Flossing? Maybe There’s No Need
It’s been something of an open secret among experts that flossing hasn’t been shown to prevent cavities or periodontal disease.My mouth feels better when I clean between my teeth.
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Sports
Stan Wawrinka to Skip the Rio Games
Wawrinka’s withdrawal leaves the Olympics without half of the ATP’s top 10 players.Another no show.
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Fashion & Style
Theodora Skeadas, Wael Khobalatte
The couple met through an exchange program between Harvard and Al-Akhawayn University.Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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N.Y. / Region
Long Island Firm Charged in Insurance Scheme After Hurricane Sandy
An engineering company and one of its former executives were charged in what the state said was a scheme to reduce payments to homeowners whose residences were damaged in the storm in 2012.Ugly things were done. Audits show them.
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Travel
Playing Pokémon Go on the Road? A Website Can Help With Rooms
The search engine Alltherooms.com has a new filter called PokéView for travelers playing Pokémon Go away from home.I don't want to spend the time.
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Fashion & Style
Teresa Lii, Jeremy Xia
The couple met while on the ballroom dance team at Columbia University.Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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U.S.
Can You Sign Here? Alabama Law Aims to Keep Cursive in Schools
Cursive education has been, understandably, declining, but advocates say it teaches broader skills and is needed for the reading of original documents.Use a dip pen and oak gall ink.
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