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U.S.
Plan to Refill Highway Fund Stokes Conflict in Congress
Companies would be allowed to deduct 85 percent of the money the parent corporation receives from foreign subsidiaries, a move that would bring the Treasury over $20 billion in the next two years.
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U.S.
Battle Over Fracking Poses Threat to Colorado Democrats
An array of ballot proposals would ask Colorado voters to sharply limit energy development, but the Democratic governor and other party leaders are seeking an alternative.
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World
No Alarm Before Waters Rose, Say Survivors of Dam Flood
Four bodies were recovered Monday after 24 students and their tour guide were swept away when the floodgates opened at a dam in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
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U.S.
Detroit Automakers Pledge $26 Million to Help Save City’s Art
Ford, General Motors and Chrysler committed to donating a combined $26 million to help save the city’s art collection, part of a “grand bargain” to ease pension cuts for city retirees.
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World
Nigerian Newspaper Says Army Blocked Distribution
The newspaper, Weekly Trust, said soldiers raided its work sites just days after it published an article that accused army generals of corruption.
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World
Syrian Leader Declares ‘General Amnesty’ for Prisoners
A decree from President Bashar al-Assad granted amnesty for all crimes except “acts of terrorism,” raising hopes among Syrians with relatives in detention.
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Sports
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Says Polluted Bay Won’t Be Clean
Mayor Eduardo Paes of Rio de Janeiro said the city would fail to keep the promise of cleaning the polluted Guanabara Bay for the 2016 Olympics.
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The Upshot
Strong Senate Polls in Iowa and Georgia Give G.O.P. Slight Lead
For the first time in weeks, our election model gives Republicans the edge in taking control of the Senate, but the shift is not as significant as you might think.
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Business Day
Netflix Investors to Vote on C.E.O.-Chairman Split
Shareholders of the media company are to vote Monday on whether to divide the roles of chief executive and chairman now held by Reed Hastings.
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Opinion
A Model for Juvenile Detention Reform
The Justice Department’s recent settlement with Ohio, which will eventually end solitary confinement there, puts all states on notice.
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N.Y. / Region
Port Authority Land Purchase Is Boon to Bayonne, and Christie
The Port Authority’s 2010 purchase of land in New Jersey appears to be an early example of how Gov. Chris Christie has used the agency as a financial backstop for his state.
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Automobiles
Monday Motorsports: Ricciardo Breaks Through in Formula One
The Canadian Grand Prix is Ricciardo’s first Formula One victory; Ed Carpenter wins IndyCar the event at Texas Motor Speedway.
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Opinion
Pot Rules
As it moves past the old "Reefer Madness" caricature, the reefer crowd in Colorado gets mad at the prospect of almost any regulations.
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U.S.
Under Obama, a Chill on Press Freedom
This administration has prosecuted more whistle-blowers for leaks and gone after more journalists than any of its predecessors.
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World
Italians Rescue Thousands From Teeming Migrant Boats
Calm seas have created an opportunity for this latest wave of migrants who have left North African shores for Italy, an Italian Navy spokesman said.
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U.S.
In Newly Released Clinton Papers, Ire Over Speeches
Roughly 2,000 Clinton administration documents were unsealed by the National Archives on Friday, the fifth such release of memos and transcripts that had been withheld from public view.
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Technology
The Well-Followed on Social Media Cash In on Their Influence
Popular stars of social media platforms like Vine and Instagram are making advertising deals with companies trying to reach their audiences.Opinion
Starting Out Behind
Today’s young people face limited job opportunities and increasing hardship.
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U.S.
Cruz Fires Up G.O.P. Delegates in Texas
To no one’s surprise, Ted Cruz, the United States senator, was a star-spangled celebrity at the three-day Texas Republican Convention, which drew more than 7,000 delegates, alternates and guests.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Opinion
A Model for Juvenile Detention Reform
The Justice Department’s recent settlement with Ohio, which will eventually end solitary confinement there, puts all states on notice.
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Sports
Sterling’s Ban and Fine Won’t Change, Silver Says
The process of removing the Clippers owner Donald Sterling from the N.B.A. is nearing an end, Commissioner Adam Silver said Sunday.
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U.S.
Buying Upstate New York Land, V.A. Closes Chapter in Building Cemeteries
The department anticipates it will have enough burial space until 2050, when 2.6 million veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan begin to reach old age.
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Business Day
Cyberattack Insurance a Challenge for Business
More businesses are buying policies, but losses are difficult to quantify because attackers are constantly getting more advanced.
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Sports
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Says Polluted Bay Won’t Be Clean
Mayor Eduardo Paes of Rio de Janeiro said the city would fail to keep the promise of cleaning the polluted Guanabara Bay for the 2016 Olympics.
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U.S.
Under Obama, a Chill on Press Freedom
This administration has prosecuted more whistle-blowers for leaks and gone after more journalists than any of its predecessors.
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N.Y. / Region
Port Authority Land Purchase Is Boon to Bayonne, and Christie
The Port Authority’s 2010 purchase of land in New Jersey appears to be an early example of how Gov. Chris Christie has used the agency as a financial backstop for his state.
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U.S.
Voter Turnout as Big as Texas? Not Really
Voter turnout puts the state close to the bottom of the nation. One reason is redistricting. Another is dominance of the Republican Party.
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Business Day
Noncompete Clauses Increasingly Pop Up in Array of Jobs
Once largely limited to the technology and sales sectors, the agreements are entering a range of fields; even camp counselors and hairstylists are being required to sign.
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Arts
For Art Collectors, the Risk Behind the High Returns
Major institutional investors such as banks, private equity and pension funds remain wary of "emotional" assets like paintings and sculptures.
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Business Day
An Elusive Jackpot
Women have a much harder time becoming a chief executive and hold well under 10 percent of such jobs, but those who do earn the same as men.
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Business Day
Japan Seeks to Squelch Its Tiny Cars
Saying the nation’s automakers are too focused on a niche market, the government has sharply raised taxes on the tiny vehicles, prompting an outcry.
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World
Urged to Multiply, Iranian Couples Are Dubious
The country’s leadership is offering incentives to begin and enlarge families, but experts say little will change while economic prospects are grim.
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Business Day
Video Gaming’s Big Expo, and G.M.’s Shareholder Meeting
E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, gets underway in Los Angeles, and G.M. is to hold its shareholders’ meeting less than a week after issuing an internal report on its recall of millions of cars.
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World
Obama Nominates Ambassadors to France and Ireland
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Business Day
In Vietnam, Paying Communities to Preserve the Forests
The country is the first in Southeast Asia to make ecosystem payments a national policy through a 2010 law that established an incentive program.
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Sports
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Says Polluted Bay Won’t Be Clean
Mayor Eduardo Paes of Rio de Janeiro said the city would fail to keep the promise of cleaning the polluted Guanabara Bay for the 2016 Olympics.
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N.Y. / Region
Port Authority Land Purchase Is Boon to Bayonne, and Christie
The Port Authority’s 2010 purchase of land in New Jersey appears to be an early example of how Gov. Chris Christie has used the agency as a financial backstop for his state.
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Automobiles
Monday Motorsports: Ricciardo Breaks Through in Formula One
The Canadian Grand Prix is Ricciardo’s first Formula One victory; Ed Carpenter wins IndyCar the event at Texas Motor Speedway.
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N.Y. / Region
Christie Chief of Staff Says He Did Not Know About Decision to Close Bridge Lanes
In his testimony, Kevin O’Dowd also said he believed the assurances of his deputy, Bridget Anne Kelly, that she was not involved in the closing of lanes at the George Washington Bridge.
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N.Y. / Region
Trying to Stop Fight at Staten Island Bar, Man Dies After He Is Punched
A 46-year-old regular at the Drunken Monkey who was trying to break up a fight was killed when he was struck and fell backward, his head hitting the pavement.
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Health
Malnutrition: Starving Children Lack Crucial Gut Bacteria
Even when fed nutritious food, malnourished children in Bangladesh were not able to acquire the beneficial bacteria, and remained stunted, a study found.
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Fashion & Style
In a Small Bag, She Packed All Our Hopes
Love doesn’t afford us the luxury of caring, or not caring, only about ourselves.
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U.S.
Under Obama, a Chill on Press Freedom
This administration has prosecuted more whistle-blowers for leaks and gone after more journalists than any of its predecessors.
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U.S.
An American Life, Lived in Shadows
A strict immigration law did not reduce Oklahoma’s illegal immigrant population. Tens of thousands have stayed put, hiding and striving.
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World
No Alarm Before Waters Rose, Say Survivors of Dam Flood
Four bodies were recovered Monday after 24 students and their tour guide were swept away when the floodgates opened at a dam in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
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Opinion
A Model for Juvenile Detention Reform
The Justice Department’s recent settlement with Ohio, which will eventually end solitary confinement there, puts all states on notice.
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Business Day
Japan Seeks to Squelch Its Tiny Cars
Saying the nation’s automakers are too focused on a niche market, the government has sharply raised taxes on the tiny vehicles, prompting an outcry.
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Your Money
Buying a Guaranteed Retirement Income, for Some Peace of Mind
Many people at or nearing retirement age are purchasing deferred-income annuities that will provide them with an extra monthly income check.
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