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U.S.
Florida Self-Defense Law Complicated Jury’s Job in Michael Dunn Trial
The jurors in Dunn’s murder trial wrangled with knowing when lethal force is justified, where nothing is straightforward and perception counts as much as fact.
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N.Y. / Region
In Brooklyn, a Longtime Critic of Police Policies Basks in a de Blasio Moment
Eric L. Adams was once known for the often incendiary curbside news conferences he held outside One Police Plaza in Lower Manhattan. Now he is the Brooklyn borough president.
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Sports
Redskins’ Davis Suspended
Davis said the suspension resulted from taking a supplement that contained a banned substance.
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Technology
Mediation Fails for Samsung and Apple
The smartphone makers told a federal judge in California that their latest patent dispute remained unresolved, pointing them toward a trial in March.
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N.Y. / Region
New York City Chancellor Meets With Charter School Leaders
New York City’s schools chancellor, Carmen Fariña, met with more than 100 representatives from the city’s charter schools, and they found common ground over serving at-risk children.
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U.S.
Texas G.O.P. Eagerly Jumps on Neglected Bandwagons
Senator John Cornyn and the state Republican Party are hard at work using technology and social media to reach out to minority voters, a major priority in the next elections.
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Opinion
Seeking the Strategy Behind Kerry's Climate Speech in Indonesia
The Secretary of State presses a rising Asian country to cut its use of fossil fuels.
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World
Iraq: Mortar Fire Kills at Least 21 People
Seven mortar shells fell on the Shiite town of Musayyib, south of Baghdad, on Thursday, killing 21 people and wounding 65, Iraqi officials said.
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U.S.
Kentucky Challenger Sets Sights on Senate G.O.P. Heavyweight
Democrats are coalescing around Alison Lundergan Grimes, Kentucky’s secretary of state, who is seeking to unseat Mitch McConnell, the Senate minority leader.
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Technology
These Apps Are Made for Walking
Several apps count your steps and calories burned, and maybe can help motivate you to move a little more.
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Business Day
To Make Shipping Oil Safer, Railroads Agree to 8 Measures
The Department of Transportation said the major railroads had approved voluntary steps, including lowering speed limits and increasing the frequency of track inspections, to ensure safety.
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Health
Sleep Apnea May Worsen Diabetes
Sleep apnea can worsen blood sugar control in people with Type 2 diabetes by disrupting the deepest stage of sleep, a new study suggests.
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World
U.S. Scolds Russia as It Weighs Options on Syrian War
Secretary of State John Kerry sharply criticized Russia’s support of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, saying it was undermining prospects for a negotiated solution.
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U.S.
Environmental Groups Resort to Suing Industries Directly
Environmental groups are suing industries for excess pollution directly, rather than relying on the government to take action, as some say agencies have been slow to enforce laws.
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U.S.
Stability and Chaos, Hallmarks of Presidential Races, Swap Parties
Republican primaries usually amount to coronations, nominating whoever is deemed next in line, while the Democratic contests are often messier affairs. This time the roles are reversed.
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N.Y. / Region
Another Step on the Path to Settling Frisk Cases
A federal appeals panel has sent the lawsuits challenging New York Police Department’s stop-and-frisk practices back to a lower court, which will supervise settlement discussions.
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Opinion
Turkey’s Internet Crackdown
A new law that would lead to the blocking of many websites is the latest assault on democracy.
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Movies
Being Huma
n Seems Enough
Jennifer Lawrence, at 23, has displayed personal qualities, in work and life, that make her more than a collection of performances.
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N.Y. / Region
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