Work.
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U.S.
California Today: Is a U.C. Education Affordable Anymore?
Friday: The rising cost of tuition and fees at public universities, a crackdown on illegal warehouses, and a look back at a dark day in rock history.Your Money
Combine Long-Term Care With Life Insurance? Do the Numbers First
New hybrid policies are less expensive than traditional long-term care insurance, but know your needs and ask some tough questions before deciding.Opinion
Broken Men in Paradise
The world’s refugee crisis knows no more sinister exercise in cruelty than Australia’s island prisons.The Upshot
What Would It Take to Replace the Pay Working-Class Americans Have Lost?
Poor and working-class Americans have fallen behind the rest of the country. A tweak of the tax system could help them, but it wouldn’t be cheap.Real Estate
800 Square Feet, and Not an Inch Wasted
The renovation challenge: Downsizing from a loft to a studio, without losing the feeling of space.Theater
Nia Vardalos on Fame, That Greek Wedding and ‘Hamilton’
Ms. Vardalos is appearing at the Public Theater in “Tiny Beautiful Things” portraying Sugar, an advice columnist eventually revealed to be Ms. Strayed.World
Bomb at Checkpoint in Cairo Area Kills 6 Police Officers
The explosives were detonated next to a large mosque in Giza less than two hours before hundreds flocked to the area for Friday Prayer.World
Chaos and Desperation as Thousands Flee Aleppo Amid Government Advance
Hundreds of men are missing amid reports of government reprisals against opposition supporters in rebel-held areas, rights officials said.Health
Video: Surgeon General Raises E-Cigarette Concerns
Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, the United States Surgeon General, called for action on Thursday to reduce the use of e-cigarettes among young people.Business Day
Video: Draghi on Eurozone Stimulus Package
Mario Draghi, the president of the European Central Bank, on Thursday said the bank would continue its bond-purchase stimulus program as long as needed to try and keep the eurozone economy stable.Opinion
The Russian Doping Scandal Keeps on Growing
A new report uncovers even more cheating by Moscow’s sports authorities.Magazine
Do You Get Involved When a Parent Treats a Child Badly?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether to intervene when a parent is not responding to a child’s distress, what to do when a friend befriends your rapist’s ex and more.Business Day
Fox Faces New Lawsuit Claiming Harassment by Roger Ailes
The suit was filed by Fox 5 reporter Lidia Curanaj, who said she faced discrimination and a hostile work environment during her tenure at the network.Opinion
The Dangers of Echo Chambers on Campus
We liberals hurt ourselves when we don’t hear others’ voices.Opinion
Preserving the Great Barrier Reef
An Australian official defends the country’s commitment to preserving the natural wonder.Opinion
Flawed Choices for the State Department
Donald Trump has chosen for the top post an apologist for Russia and for deputy a past diplomat with dangerous policies.Fashion & Style
You Are Not Getting Hungry …: Using Hypnosis to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Instead of a new diet or a gym membership, many people are opting for a session with a hypnotist.Opinion
What Cities and States Can Do About the Climate
Readers offer concrete ways in which progress can be made right now.Magazine
The Woman Who Might Find Us Another Earth
The star-crossed life of Sara Seager, an astrophysicist obsessed with discovering distant worlds.U.S.
In Donald McGahn, Donald Trump Gets a Combative White House Counsel
If his record in election law is any guide, Mr. McGahn will be a fierce proponent of Mr. Trump’s executive authority to operate independently on a variety of issues.Opinion
An Antidote to Donald Trump’s Secrecy on Taxes
States could make disclosure of tax returns a requirement for getting on the ballot.U.S.
Libraries Become Unexpected Sites of Hate Crimes
The president of the American Library Association said there had been “startling increases” in vandalism, including hateful messages, at libraries in 2016.U.S.
New Mothers Derailed by Drugs Find Support in New Hampshire Home
The center, Hope on Haven Hill, provides drug treatment and counseling in a safe environment for opioid users who are pregnant or newly postpartum.N.Y. / Region
Plane Bound for Germany Is Diverted to Kennedy Airport After Bomb Threat
Officials evacuated about 500 passengers from Lufthansa Flight 441, which was traveling from Houston to Frankfurt.The Upshot
What Would It Take to Replace the Pay Working-Class Americans Have Lost?
Poor and working-class Americans have fallen behind the rest of the country. A tweak of the tax system could help them, but it wouldn’t be cheap.U.S.
2 Juveniles Charged With Arson in Deadly Tennessee Wildfire
The fire last week killed 14 people and destroyed about 1,000 buildings.U.S.
Video: Rebuild or Leave?
The first town chartered by African Americans has battled two 100-year storms in under 20 years. Some see the ruins of homes, many covered in mold, as a lost cause. Others vow to rebuild.Technology
The Gadget Apocalypse Is Upon Us
Remember gadgets? They were wonderful, and now they’re no more.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
@11:05, 12/14/16
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U.S.
California Today: Is a U.C. Education Affordable Anymore?
Friday: The rising cost of tuition and fees at public universities, a crackdown on illegal warehouses, and a look back at a dark day in rock history.Your Money
Combine Long-Term Care With Life Insurance? Do the Numbers First
New hybrid policies are less expensive than traditional long-term care insurance, but know your needs and ask some tough questions before deciding.Opinion
Broken Men in Paradise
The world’s refugee crisis knows no more sinister exercise in cruelty than Australia’s island prisons.The Upshot
What Would It Take to Replace the Pay Working-Class Americans Have Lost?
Poor and working-class Americans have fallen behind the rest of the country. A tweak of the tax system could help them, but it wouldn’t be cheap.Real Estate
800 Square Feet, and Not an Inch Wasted
The renovation challenge: Downsizing from a loft to a studio, without losing the feeling of space.Theater
Nia Vardalos on Fame, That Greek Wedding and ‘Hamilton’
Ms. Vardalos is appearing at the Public Theater in “Tiny Beautiful Things” portraying Sugar, an advice columnist eventually revealed to be Ms. Strayed.World
Bomb at Checkpoint in Cairo Area Kills 6 Police Officers
The explosives were detonated next to a large mosque in Giza less than two hours before hundreds flocked to the area for Friday Prayer.World
Chaos and Desperation as Thousands Flee Aleppo Amid Government Advance
Hundreds of men are missing amid reports of government reprisals against opposition supporters in rebel-held areas, rights officials said.Science
America’s First Offshore Wind Farm Spins to Life
The Block Island Wind Farm, consisting of five turbines off Rhode Island, sets up the possibility for offshore wind projects elsewhere along the coast.Health
Video: Surgeon General Raises E-Cigarette Concerns
Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, the United States Surgeon General, called for action on Thursday to reduce the use of e-cigarettes among young people.Technology
How Self-Driving Cars Work
Uber and Google both made announcements this week that offer the latest signs that autonomous cars have arrived — and may be driving our city streets sooner than we think.Well
Running as the Thinking Person’s Sport
The sport seems to change how the brain works in surprising ways, according to a new report.Business Day
Japan, Looking for Money, Is Poised to Legalize Casino Gambling
If passed by lawmakers, the measure could allow the country to become a rival to Asian gambling centers like Macau — even as other countries also ramp up competition.Fashion & Style
You Are Not Getting Hungry …: Using Hypnosis to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Instead of a new diet or a gym membership, many people are opting for a session with a hypnotist.World
A ‘Stonehenge,’ and a Mystery, Rises in the Amazon
The conventional belief is that only small tribes could have inhabited the Amazon jungle, but new discoveries call that into question.Magazine
The Woman Who Might Find Us Another Earth
The star-crossed life of Sara Seager, an astrophysicist obsessed with discovering distant worlds.A worthwhile project that offers no hope.
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U.S.
In Donald McGahn, Donald Trump Gets a Combative White House Counsel
If his record in election law is any guide, Mr. McGahn will be a fierce proponent of Mr. Trump’s executive authority to operate independently on a variety of issues.His are not my causes.
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Opinion
An Antidote to Donald Trump’s Secrecy on Taxes
States could make disclosure of tax returns a requirement for getting on the ballot.Know who and what you elect.
Every time it is one person, one vote, one time and devil take the hindmost.
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U.S.
Libraries Become Unexpected Sites of Hate Crimes
The president of the American Library Association said there had been “startling increases” in vandalism, including hateful messages, at libraries in 2016.They are warmer and dryer than alleys.
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U.S.
New Mothers Derailed by Drugs Find Support in New Hampshire Home
The center, Hope on Haven Hill, provides drug treatment and counseling in a safe environment for opioid users who are pregnant or newly postpartum.A Placebo.
It is perhaps the best we can do.
I wish them success.
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The Upshot
What Would It Take to Replace the Pay Working-Class Americans Have Lost?
Poor and working-class Americans have fallen behind the rest of the country. A tweak of the tax system could help them, but it wouldn’t be cheap.Yes but . . .
Trickle down does not work.
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U.S.
Democratic House Candidates Were Also Targets of Russian Hacking
The fallout for nearly a dozen congressional candidates underscores the effect of the Russian influence operation on the American electoral system.Autocracy is winning.
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N.Y. / Region
Plane Bound for Germany Is Diverted to Kennedy Airport After Bomb Threat
Officials evacuated about 500 passengers from Lufthansa Flight 441, which was traveling from Houston to Frankfurt.Wounds are better than deaths.
More people are removed from the battle.
Every suicide bombing kills an enthusiastic warrior
of the attacking side.
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U.S.
2 Juveniles Charged With Arson in Deadly Tennessee Wildfire
The fire last week killed 14 people and destroyed about 1,000 buildings.I don't care.
The house in the woods is not low risk.
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N.Y. / Region
As Other Districts Grapple With Segregation, This One Makes Integration Work
The Morris district in Northern New Jersey has long championed diversity, even as its student body has changed and nearby schools remain deeply segregated.A token effort.
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Opinion
How to Stop a Black Snake
In the cold at Standing Rock, we came to our senses.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrrhic_victory
Perhaps.
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World
Video: Jakarta Governor Defends Himself at Trial
Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, the governor of Jakarta, as his blasphemy trial opened on Tuesday in Indonesia, denied that he had intended to insult the Koran.http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/13/world/asia/jakarta-ahok-basuki-indonesia-blasphemy.html
Think of it as an Islamic Inquisition.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inquisition
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