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Kochs’ Network Wrestles With Expectations for Presidential Primaries
Some activists involved in the political network overseen by Charles and David Koch are urging it to consider a more active role in the 2016 primaries.Business Day
Top Bitcoin Proponent to Plead Guilty to Federal Charge
Charles Shrem, a leading backer of Bitcoin, is to plead to one federal count of aiding and abetting an unlicensed money transmitting business.U.S.
On Climate, a Younger Bush’s Ideas Stray From Party Ideology
In his campaign for Texas land commissioner, George P. Bush sounds like someone the Tea Party can get behind on most issues. The exception is the environment.U.S.
California Governor Appeals Court Ruling Overturning Protections for Teachers
In a one-page appeal, Gov. Jerry Brown and the state attorney general, Kamala D. Harris, argued that a decision of such scope needed to be made by a higher court.Health
End-of-Life Talks May Finally Overcome Politics
Medicare may cover advance care planning that was once decried as “death panels,” and some private insurers are not waiting for the political process.
Sports
Tony Stewart Says Kevin Ward Jr.’s Death Will Affect Him Forever
After nearly three weeks without speaking publicly, Tony Stewart suggested returning to Nascar competition would best help him cope with the death of Kevin Ward Jr.
I can make art. Cars are more of a project.
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As Virginia Trial Ends, Jury Is Asked to Decide if Ex-Governor Was Corrupt, or Hapless Husband
Prosecutors warned jurors not to accept defense arguments that former Gov. Bob McDonnell was unfairly targeted by law enforcement.U.S.
In First for Court, Woman Is Ruled Eligible for Asylum in U.S. on Basis of Domestic Abuse
The ruling could slow the pace of deportations because it creates new legal grounds for women from Central America caught entering the country illegally in their fight to stay.Fashion & Style
Bubbles Carry a Lot of Weight
The “typing awareness indicator,” or “I can see that you’re typing, and the suspense is killing me.”U.S.
Debate Over Jury Instructions at Ex-Governor’s Trial
Lawyers in the corruption trial of former Gov. Bob McDonnell of Virginia and his wife, Maureen, debated how the judge should describe bribery to the jurors.U.S.
Massachusetts May Shut Down Casinos Before Even One Opens
Massachusetts approved legislation in 2011 to allow three casinos and a slots parlor, and voters will decide in November whether to repeal the law before a single casino has been built.U.S.
At Ferguson March, Call to Halt Traffic in Labor Day Highway Protest
In the continuing protests over the killing of a black teenager by a white police officer, protesters were encouraged to tie up traffic on the Labor Day holiday.Business Day
Japan Consumer Inflation Reaches 3.3%
Factoring in the effects of a sales tax increase in April, the rate is still below the central bank’s target of 2 percent.Automobiles
In Flint, a New Bronze Age
Joe Rundell, a General Motors retiree, taught himself sculpture at the age of 71 and created a series of statues honoring the automotive pioneers of Flint, Mich.Opinion
Yes to Housing in Our Backyards
Mayor de Blasio’s mission to fix the city’s affordable-housing problem is daunting and necessary.Arts
Praise the Lord, and Chase the Ratings
“Preachers of L.A.,” one of last year’s most invigorating and surprising reality television debuts, is now in its second season on Oxygen.U.S.
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