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World
Venezuelan Officers Linked to Colombian Cocaine Traffickers
The head of Venezuelan military intelligence was on the payroll of a Colombian drug lord, invested money in drug shipments and coordinated the shipment of cocaine, according to prosecutors.
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Business Day
With Huge Sums in Play, FIFA Sponsors Are Reluctant to Push Reforms
While partners like Sony and Adidas raised concerns before the World Cup, it is unlikely that sponsor companies will risk undermining their investment in the FIFA brand.
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U.S.OptionsOptions
Most Migrant Children Entering U.S. Are Now With Relatives, Data Show
Officials said more than half of all children initially placed in shelters have gone on to be reunited with at least one parent already living in the United States.
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N.Y. / Region
Groups Press New York State to Ban Poisons That Kill Wildlife
Wildlife and conservation groups are citing new evidence gathered from post-mortem examinations by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
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Sports
Donald Sterling Loses Bid to Block Sale of Clippers
Judge Michael Levanas ruled that Sterling could not stop the sale of the team that his wife, Rochelle, brokered for a record $2 billion against his wishes.
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World
Where Ancient Burmese Beauty Balm Competes With Modern Cosmetics
Thanakha, a paste long prized in Myanmar for its sunblock and aesthetic qualities, is facing a challenge from multinational cosmetic corporations.
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U.S.
Outside Money Drives a Deluge of Political Ads
Since the Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United ruling, lavish spending by outside groups has created a nearly nonstop campaign season with a harsh, negative tone.
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U.S.
Pagan High Priest Finds Few Believers Inside an Arkansas City Hall
Bertram Dahl, a self-described high priest of Paganism, and the city of Beebe have clashed over Mr. Dahl’s dream of opening a Pagan temple next to his house.Burning crosses on the grass could well be next.
I try to be without religion.
I consider this form of paganism silly.
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U.S.
Justice Dept. Moves to Shield Anti-Iran Group’s Files
The unusual move raised questions about connections between the American government and United Against Nuclear Iran, a hard-line voice seeking to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
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Opinion
Countering Anti-Gay Bias
The presidential order barring federal contractors from sexual-orientation or gender-identity discrimination may also help the fight against H.I.V./AIDS.
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N.Y. / Region
Fighting a No-Pets Eviction With Doctors’ Notes and a Federal Suit
Three residents of the East River Housing cooperative on the Lower East Side contend that their dogs are therapeutic, and they have the support of a federal housing agency.
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Health
Ask Well: Exercise and Weight Loss
Is weight loss truly greater (for the same time expended) when exercising at moderate levels (say, 60 percent of maximum capacity) versus more intense levels (85 percent of maximum capacity)?
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Business Day
AT&T Gains Customers, but Its Profit Is Slightly Lower
The communications giant, in reporting its second-quarter results, said its contract-free plans helped attract many new subscribers.
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U.S.
Martin R. Hoffmann, Army Secretary in 1970s, Dies at 82
As secretary of the Army in the 1970s, Mr. Hoffmann presided over a cheating scandal at West Point and helped usher in the all-volunteer Army.
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U.S.
A Surrogacy Agency That Delivered Heartache
As unregulated surrogacy agencies proliferate, the story of Planet Hospital stands as a cautionary tale about their ability to prey on vulnerable clients who do not notice the red flags.
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Technology
Sale of Handset Unit Bolsters Nokia’s Profit
When adjusted for that sale and other divestments, however, the Finnish company reported a net loss of 26 million euros in the second quarter.
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U.S.
Ohio State Fires Marching Band Director After Finding Tradition of Sexual Hazing
A report said that the university’s band members had been told to mimic sex acts and were given vulgar nicknames, and that the director did not do enough to stop harassment.
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Automobiles
Monday Motorsports: Jeff Gordon Wins a Fifth Race at Indy
The Nascar driver became the first of any racing series to score five wins at the Brickyard; Daniel Ricciardo won the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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U.S.
Appeals Panel Rejects Virginia Gay-Marriage Ban
A 2-to-1 ruling by a federal circuit court followed similar rebukes covering Utah and Oklahoma, adding impetus for the Supreme Court to act next term.
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N.Y. / RegionOptions
With Rent Up, It’s Quittin’ Time for a Honky-Tonk
After 27 years of holding out, Alamo style, against rising rents and marching chain stores, the Rodeo Bar on the corner of Third Avenue and East 27th Street closed on Sunday.
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Opinion
Prosecutors Snooping on Legal Mail
Federal prosecutors are abusing the most important privilege in the American legal system by accessing emails between inmates and their attorneys.
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Business Day
Rhapsody Reaches 2 Million Monthly Subscribers
The music service announced the milestone on Tuesday as it seeks to expand its footprint in Europe and Latin America.
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U.S.
The Cuckoo Bird and the Baby
The cuckoo bird lays its eggs in another bird’s nest, then flies off, never to return. Is a sperm donor like the cuckoo bird?
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Business Day
BP Profit Rises, but It Warns of Risks in Russia
Profit in the second quarter rose 65 percent on improving output in the United States, but the company said sanctions against Russia were a concern.
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U.S.
Nuclear Plants Should Focus on Risks Posed by External Events, Study Says
The nuclear power industry is not as prepared for those external events, according to a National Academy of Sciences study ordered by Congress after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident in Japan in 2011.
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Opinion
Japan’s Need for Women Workers
Prime Minister Abe wants more women in management to promote economic growth.
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Sports
Saying Goodbye to Friendship
U.S.
Friendship Baptist, Atlanta’s oldest African-American Baptist church, is being torn down, perhaps this summer, to make
After 27 years of holding out, Alamo style, against rising rents and marching chain stores, the Rodeo Bar on the corner of Third Avenue and East 27th Street closed on Sunday.
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