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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | Aug 25th 2014
Members of a Shiite rebel group on Monday presented Yemen’s
government with new demands in order to stop their protests, hardening
their positions and prolonging a standoff in the capital.
Muslims and Islam; Middle East and North Africa Unrest (2010- ); Shiite Muslims
The north end of East Africa.
Saudi is the dominant power. Saudi is Sunni.
They are out of water.
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N.Y. / Region
By PATRICK McGEEHAN | Aug 25th 2014
The city is bracing for an economic blow as three of its casinos —
Showboat, Revel and Trump Plaza — shut down in the next three weeks.
About 6,500 workers will be laid off.
Casinos; Labor and Jobs; Unemployment; Gambling
Getting a job in a depressed economy is nearly impossible.
I intend to create for an income.
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Opinion
By JAKE FLANAGIN | Aug 22nd 2014
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_the_Republic_of_Ireland
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_views_on_sin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judaism_and_Christianity#Sin
I do not want to dominate or submit.
Acts are facts.
There is a basic human right.
The right to take action in anticipation of events.
Law is an expression of this right.
There is no natural or divine law.
The higher powers are humans acting in concert.
The Irish are wrong on abortion.
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Automobiles
By JERRY GARRETT | Aug 25th 2014
Daniel Ricciardo is the first Australian since 1960 to win at
Spa-Francorchamps; Joey Logano wins Sprint Cup race, capping Nascar
sweep for Penske.
Automobiles; Automobile Racing; Nascar Sprint Cup Series
Another day on the road.
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World
By REUTERS | Aug 25th 2014
The leader of the Islamist militant group Boko Haram said his
fighters were now ruling the northeastern city of Gwoza “by Islamic
law,” according to a video released late Sunday.
Muslims and Islam
“Allah commands us to rule Gwoza by Islamic law,” Mr. Shekau said. “In
fact, he commands us to rule the rest of the world, not only Nigeria,
and now we have started.”
Nigeria has a civil war.
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Crosswords/Games
By GARY ANTONICK | Aug 25th 2014
Guessing numbers has little appeal.
I will be informed when the time comes.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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U.S.
By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE | Aug 25th 2014
Deadlocked votes by the Federal Election Commission have created a
rapidly expanding universe of unofficial law, particularly on financial
disclosure and investigations.
Campaign Finance; United States Politics and Government; Lobbying
and Lobbyists; Bitcoin (Currency); Political Action Committees; Citizens
United v Federal Election Commission (Supreme Court Decision)
Impasse is G.O.P. policy.
Vote them out of office and power.
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Opinion
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD | Aug 25th 2014
The treatment of Central Americans in a detention center in New
Mexico is evidence that the Obama administration is not combining
compassion with respect for the law.
Immigration Detention; Deportation; Suits and Litigation (Civil)
"homeland security secretary, Jeh Johnson, said when the crisis was at its peak: “We will send you back.”"
"The urgency of “deterrence” messaging and damping a political crisis
can’t supersede the Constitution and the requirements of asylum law."
"Heads will roll."
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Opinion
By TALI MENDELBERG and BENNETT L. BUTLER | Aug 21st 2014
Yes.
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Opinion
By STEPHEN R. KELLY | Aug 23rd 2014
Interstate border fights can get ugly. Two states found a better way.
Maps; States (US)
Yes.
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N.Y. / Region
By J. DAVID GOODMAN | Aug 24th 2014
Athena Skeeter, a licensed child care worker, is facing charges in
the death of 19-month-old Cardell Williamson, who was found
unresponsive in her home.
Murders and Attempted Murders; Child Abuse and Neglect; Child Care
The prosecutor is acting for the father and potential clients of Athena Skeeter.
Cute kid.
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Business Day
Poh Si Teng and Emily Steel | Aug 21st 2014
With people as varied as former President George W. Bush and
Justin Bieber, the viral “Ice Bucket Challenge” has now raised more than
$41.8 million for Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Philanthropy
The world resembles Georgian London.
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World
By THOMAS ERDBRINK | Aug 25th 2014
An Iranian general described the wreckage but said that the drone had not taken off from Israel.
Drones (Pilotless Planes); Uranium
It is interesting that Iran needs an excuse.
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U.S.
By SABRINA TAVERNISE | Aug 25th 2014
The number of middle school and high school students in the United
States who say they have tried e-cigarettes but not traditional
cigarettes increased by about 60 percent from 2012 to 2013.
Smoking and Tobacco; E-Cigarettes; Teenagers and Adolescence
A license could be required to own the device.
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Opinion
By STEPHEN E. TOWNE | Aug 22nd 2014
How pro-Confederate conspiracies in the 1864 Midwest helped win the elections for the Republicans.
Civil War (US) (1861-65); Espionage and Intelligence Services
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posse_Comitatus_Act
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FDR
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_strategy
All my grandparents were Republicans.
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World
By CHOE SANG-HUN | Aug 22nd 2014
Satellite images indicate that the North is likely to have the
ability to launch a rocket that can carry a heavier payload by the end
of 2014, according to an American research organization.
Missiles and Missile Defense Systems
Drones could shoot such a rocket down on launch.
That would not be viewed as a friendly act.
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Sports
By KEN BELSON | Aug 22nd 2014
The Post’s editorial board joined newspapers in Seattle, San
Francisco and Detroit in refusing to use the football team’s name in its
writing.
Football
The end is near.
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U.S.
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | Aug 25th 2014
A soldier died Monday after barricading herself in an office and shooting herself at Fort Lee.
Suicides and Suicide Attempts
We don't know yet. There will be more reported.
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Sports
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | Aug 23rd 2014
The St. Louis quarterback, who missed the team’s final nine games
last season after having a torn anterior cruciate ligament repaired, was
hurt in the first quarter of a preseason game against Cleveland.
Football; Stadiums and Arenas
Emblematic of his host city.
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World
By SHAOJIE HUANG | Aug 25th 2014
A new report suggests that bear farms have not decreased the demand for wild bears and bear parts.
Animal Abuse, Rights and Welfare; Bears; Poaching (Wildlife)
Enforced bans work.
They do cost.
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