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Arts
When Mother Nature Stops Being Maternal
“Nature’s Fury: The Science of Natural Disasters” examines the immense forces wielded by earthquakes, volcanoes, tornadoes and hurricanes.U.S.
More Federal Agencies Are Using Undercover Operations
Once largely the domain of the F.B.I., undercover work has increased across federal agencies as policies have changed, according to officials, former agents and documents.Opinion
A Sustainable Solution for the Corn Belt
A creative new approach to Midwestern agriculture, involving indigenous prairie plants, has the potential to unite farmers and environmentalists.Automobiles
Monday Motorsports: Big Wins for Harvick, Enders-Stevens, MacCachren
Kevin Harvick won the 2014 Sprint Cup title, Erica Enders-Stevens became the first woman to win the championship in the N.H.R.A. Pro Stock car class.Automobiles
Wheelies: The Runaway Fusion Edition
Ford recalls 65,000 Fusion sedans for a software problem that can cause roll-aways; Consumer Reports issues a warning about counterfeit Chinese tires.World
A Familiar Anger Begins to Boil Again in Mexico
The shocking reports about the mass disappearance of college students have stoked the anger of many Mexicans toward corrupt politicians and police officers.U.S.
Vatican’s New Tone Gains a Voice in Chicago as Blase Cupich Becomes Archbishop
Blase J. Cupich of Chicago took his seat as archbishop in the nation’s third-largest Catholic archdiocese, part of the pope’s effort to reshape church leadership.U.S.
State of Emergency Declared in Missouri for Grand Jury’s Decision on Ferguson
Gov. Jay Nixon’s announcement allows him to activate the Missouri National Guard in preparation for a grand jury decision on whether to indict a white police officer for shooting to death an unarmed black teenager.World
Berlin After the Wall: A Microcosm of the World’s Chaotic Change
Twenty-five years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the city’s identity is still a work in progress.World
In a City Wary of Skyscrapers, a New Tower May Rise
Plans for a 42-story landmark in a somewhat undistinguished part of Paris have raised the alarm for traditionalists who have not approved a new skyscraper in four decades.
Wait for the report.
Business Day
Stretch of New High-Speed Rail Opened in Restive Western China
The new rail will help open up the region of Xinjiang, a critical part of China's economy strategy beset by worsening ethnic violence.U.S.
Voter ID Laws Scrutinized for Impact on Midterms
After an Election Day that featured a wave of new voting restrictions, the results are being picked over to see if the rules swayed any outcomes.Technology
WhatsApp Adds Improved Encryption on Android Phones
The popular messaging platform is getting more secure with technology from Open Whisper Systems.Business Day
Indonesia’s Central Bank Raises Benchmark Interest Rate as Gas Prices Jump
The new president’s first major policy move prompted an immediate response from Bank Indonesia to fend off an expected spike in inflation.U.S.
In Compromise Plan, Limited Fracking Is Approved for National Forest in Virginia
Ninety percent of the George Washington National Forest will be closed to hydraulic fracturing and conventional oil and gas drilling.N.Y. / Region
Desalination Plan Draws Ire in Rockland County
Opponents of a $150 million plant that would convert the saltwater of the lower Hudson River into drinking water say the project is unnecessary and potentially dangerous.World
Global Number of Youths Is Highest Ever, U.N. Reports
A United Nations report said the fate of the world’s adolescent population depended on governments’ ability to provide health care, education and jobs.N.Y. / Region
Philadelphia Casino Project Adds to Frenzy in Northeast Gambling Market
The rush to build casinos is only intensifying in the region, which is widely regarded as the most competitive market in the country despite flat or falling gambling revenues.Science
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