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World
She Left France to Fight in Syria. Now She Wants to Return. But Can She?
The case of a woman in France who became a prominent propagandist for the Islamic State is unusual, but points to a broader quandary for Europe.If she survives the Syrian victory and the Kurdish secession she can return to France.
She has my sympathy but not my support.
France might grant an amnesty.
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U.S.
A Year Later, Trump Is Less Popular Across Voting Blocs. See by How Much.
President Trump’s approval rating fell across many demographic groups over his first year in office, including among those seen as important to his base.Dramatic.
Impeachment is not being debated in congress.
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U.S.
Baltimore Hospital Patient Discharged at Bus Stop, Stumbling and Cold
A video of the woman, who appears to have trouble keeping her balance, shows her wearing nothing but socks and a hospital gown.The ER did what they could.
Mental wards are needed.
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U.S.
Melania Trump Hires Policy Director Amid Scrutiny From New Book
For months, Mrs. Trump’s East Wing had undergone a search for a policy director who could advance an agenda that has been broadly defined as helping children.Mrs. Trump is in conflict with her husband and his party.
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World
Pressed on False Claims About Muslims, U.S. Ambassador Goes Silent
In an exchange with Dutch journalists, Peter Hoekstra declined to clarify his prior remarks. “This is the Netherlands, you have to answer questions,” one reporter said.The Republican party is not rational.
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Technology
States Push Back After Net Neutrality Repeal
At least six, including California, New York and Washington, are considering bills to restore protections that the F.C.C. ended, but political and legal obstacles may stand in the way.The net is a common carrier.
It is not broadcast.
Regulation to neutrality is both possible and necessary.
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U.S.
Gov. Eric Greitens of Missouri Admits Affair but Denies Threats
Mr. Greitens called the extramarital relationship before he was elected governor “a deeply personal mistake,” but denied threatening the woman with retribution if it was exposed.Gov. Greitens is in trouble.
The Republican party in Missouri may also suffer.
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Opinion
The Women the Abortion War Leaves Out
I am a pro-choice feminist, but I understand what crisis pregnancy centers are offering.Michelle Oberman is correct.
The campaign against abortion must end.
Women have a right to a hopeful future.
Anything else amounts to misogyny.
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The Upshot
Can Requiring People to Work Make Them Healthier?
The Trump administration wants to make a major change to Medicaid, but there’s not a lot of evidence for one of its key assertions.No.
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U.S.
House Extends Surveillance Law, Rejecting New Privacy Safeguards
House lawmakers voted to preserve the National Security Agency’s warrantless surveillance program.The Republican party has forgotten that governments exist at the behest of a majority of the governed. It is acting to enhance authoritarian rule.
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