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Opinion
Holding Church Shepherds Accountable
Pope Francis needs to hold accountable the bishops who covered up sexual abuse by priests, and a good place to start is the St. Paul-Minneapolis archdiocese.
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U.S.
Without Much Straining, Minnesota Reins In Its Utilities’ Carbon Emissions
While many have howled about complying with a proposed rule slashing greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, Minnesota has been reining in its utilities’ carbon pollution for decades.
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U.S.
C.D.C. Director Admits to Pattern of Unsafe Practices
Dr. Thomas Frieden told members of Congress that recent lab accidents involving flu viruses and anthrax were not isolated mistakes.
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U.S.
In Close-Knit South Dakota, Mudslinging Carries Political Risk
In this close-knit state, where retail politics involves living-room conversations and one-stop towns, attacking an opponent can be a delicate matter.
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World
Egypt Cuts Tax Breaks for Fuel; Few Protest
Critics say that President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi call for a drastic cut to energy subsidies in order to decrease the country’s budget deficit will harm vulnerable citizens.
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Opinion
Affirmative Action Survives in Texas
For the second time since 2011, an appeals court upheld the policy at the University of Texas at Austin to consider race as a factor in some of its admissions decisions.
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Opinion
Morning Views
Opinions on extending Iran talks, right-wing racial animus, emergency responder safety and slow food in France.
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U.S.
Lost in a Pressing Crisis: Perpetual Immigration Issues
Activists are concerned that longstanding problems like suspected abuses 0f border residents by federal agents are being neglected during the recent surge in illegal crossings.
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Opinion
A Fresh Look at Iron, Plankton, Carbon, Salmon and Ocean Engineering
A fresh look at controversial efforts to nourish salmon and store carbon.
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World
Japanese Nuclear Plant Is First to Get Go-Ahead Under New Rules
An independent watchdog agency gave preliminary approval to a facility in the city of Satsumasendai that could become the first to restart after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
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World
Copter Crashes After Search for Korean Ferry Victims
The helicopter crash killed five on Thursday when heading back from a search for 11 victims still missing from the sinking of the Sewol ferry in April.
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World
From Gaza, an Array of Makeshift Rockets Packs a Counterpunch
Though the crude rockets smuggled from Iran, Libya, Sudan and Syria rarely hit high-value targets, they are reaching farther into Israel than ever before.
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Automobiles
Chrysler Accelerates Its Repairs of Jeeps
After federal regulators complained that repairs of 1.6 million recalled Jeeps were taking too long, Chrysler said it would speed up the process.
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N.Y. / Region
Cuomo Allies Plan a Political Party Focusing on Women
If the new party is established, it will have Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on its ballot, and could weaken his Republican opponent’s chances and the power of the Working Families Party.
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U.S.
Public Problems, Private Dollars: Obama Seeks Infrastructure Repair Money
With bridges and roadways in serious need of repair, and Congress unwilling to free up money, the White House is turning to other sources.
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U.S.
Michigan: Sharp Words, and Sentence of 6 Months for Man in Mob Attack
A young man who participated in a mob attack on a Detroit-area motorist needed a father to “beat the hell” out of him to discourage him from committing such a crime, a judge said Thursday.
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N.Y. / Region
New York State Board Approves Reduced $256 Million Loan for Tappan Zee Project
After a last-minute deal that cut the money requested in half, a key state board unanimously voted in favor of a loan from federal clean-water funds to the New York State Thruway Authority.
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The Upshot
Flaws in How Mississippi Reports Elections Add to Its Problems
The complicated process of publishing certified results multiplies the possibility for errors and feeds conspiracy theories.
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Magazine
Is Your Relationship With Fido on the Rocks?
Maybe a little couples counseling is in order.
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The Upshot
The Global Slowdown in Medical Costs
Health spending has slowed in many countries, bringing good news — and reasons to question many neat explanations for the trend.
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Automobiles
Weekend Auto Calendar: Have Gasoline, Need Antique Pump
The Southeastern Gas and Petroleum Expo brings antique filling station gear and memorabilia to North Carolina; Nascar and N.H.R.A. take to the track.
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Automobiles
Kia Recalls 52,000 Souls for Steering Problem
Also, Hyundai recalls 2,100 new Sonata sedans for a wiring problem, and Mercedes-Benz recalls 300 cars with Takata air bags.
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N.Y. / Region
On Long Island, a Collective Sigh of Relief
As word of the accord spread, relieved New Yorkers rekindled arrangements for weekend getaways and Long Islanders shelved contingency plans for commuting the hard way.
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Automobiles
Wheelies: The Tangled Taxi Trail Edition
A new program shows how taxis move through, and make money in, New York City; Hyundai says the future of the full-size Azera is uncertain in America.
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Opinion
Love People, Not Pleasure
What do fame, wealth and lots of sex bring? Exactly the opposite of what you think.
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I wonder if ocean manipulation is carbon negative.
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Business Day
Fox Challenges ESPN With Pursuit of Time Warner
Purchasing Time Warner would give Fox a robust roster of sports programming, allowing it to command more lucrative fees from cable and satellite companies.
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U.S.
Manning’s Gender Treatments to Be Begun by the Military
The Bureau of Prisons has rejected the Army’s request to accept the transfer of Chelsea Manning, formerly known as Pfc. Bradley Manning, from the military prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., to a civilian facility.
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U.S.
Appeals Court Overturns Oklahoma’s Ban on Gay Marriage
The federal three-judge panel in Denver deemed Oklahoma’s ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, after issuing a similar ruling concerning Utah in late June.
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World
Tragedy on Top of Crisis May Strengthen Stand Against Russia in U.S. and Europe
If the Malaysia Airlines jet was downed by pro-Russian separatists, it will reinforce the United States’ urging for a stronger stance against Moscow.
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N.Y. / Region
Lawmakers Press Christie Aide on Her Texting About Lane Closings in Bridge Scandal
Regina Egea, Gov. Chris Christie’s incoming chief of staff, testified ata New Jersey legislative inquiry about the lane closings at the George Washington Bridge.
If nothing else Christie can be subpoenaed at critical moments.
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The Upshot
Charlie Rangel's Charitable Giving Shrinks Along With Fund-Raising Clout
The longtime representative from Harlem has given away hundreds of thousands of dollars over recent years, mostly to New York City organizations.
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N.Y. / Region
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