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World
Video: Bringing Back Europe’s Bison
A German prince is leading an effort to bring back the European bison, Europe’s largest land mammal, in Bad Berleburg. The animal almost went extinct in the early 20th century.
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U.S.
V.A. Punished Critics on Staff, Doctors Assert
In response to employee whistle-blowers, the Department of Veterans Affairs has made clear over the years that it would not hesitate to retaliate, disciplining and even firing those who spoke up.
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Health
‘Thinking of Ways to Harm Her’
Studies are revealing a more complex view of maternal mental illness, including that what is known as postpartum depression often begins during pregnancy.
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Opinion
Let North Korea Collapse
However destabilizing, the collapse of the house of Kim would be a necessary step toward reunifying the peninsula.The primary support for North Korea will continue to be a nevous Peking.
Sharing a border with South Korea would be terminal for the Chinese.
Better to leave the poor mad nation in place as a buffer and example to their malcontents.
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Technology
Security Needs Evolve as Computing Leaves the Office
As cloud computing grows, and security still lags far behind the layers of physical and network security of computer rooms down the hall, many start-ups are offering ways to encrypt information.
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Business Day
Ackman's Hedge Fund Sues Botox Maker Allergan Over Poison Pill Trigger
Pershing Square, the hedge fund run by William A. Ackman, contends that Allergan has not made it clear whether calling a special meeting of Allergan shareholders would set off its shareholder rights plan.
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Business Day
Mota-Engil Africa Plans I.P.O. Amid Flurry of London Offerings
The engineering and construction company, which is based in Johannesburg, intends to float at least 25 percent of its share capital in the offer.
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Sports
San Francisco Out for 2017 America’s Cup
America’s Cup officials said San Francisco was out of the running to host the 2017 regatta, with the field narrowed to San Diego, Bermuda and Chicago.
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Health
An Alert When the Policy Lapses
Virginia will require that insurance companies notify designated third parties when a long-term care policy lapses.
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N.Y. / Region
New York Adoptees Fight for Access to Birth Certificates
The recent passage of laws in New Jersey and Connecticut that give adopted children more rights to their files is fueling hope that New York will follow suit.
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Business Day
Agency Aims to Regulate Map Aids in Vehicles
In an effort to curb distracted driving, a measure in a proposed bill would specify that Transportation Department could regulate smartphone map apps and systems built into cars.
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Sports
In Testimony Against N.C.A.A., Economics Professor Suggests Players Should Be Paid
The key witness in a federal antitrust trial involving the athletic association has been an economics professor who has suggested that universities would be better off compensating players financially.
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U.S.
Another Factor Said to Sway Judges to Rule for Women’s Rights: A Daughter
A study found the effect is especially pronounced in men who were appointed by Republican presidents.
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Business Day
Weighing the Risks of Investing in Energy Companies
Some fund managers are skeptical about fossil fuel companies as long-term investments as nations move toward tougher rules on emissions.
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Opinion
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