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World
Defying Court Ruling, Catalonia to Press Ahead With Independence Straw Poll
Catalan leaders vowed to challenge the Spanish government on the grounds that it had violated the rights of Catalans to decide their own future.Staying out of prison is a good thing.
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Opinion
Hamburger Face for Congress
This is what a normal campaign season looks like: strange people, funny memes, a strong influence of religion and lots of turnarounds.
"Finally, on Sunday night, Dilma Rousseff was re-elected by a narrow margin: 51.6 percent to 48.3 percent.
This whole democracy thing is very exhausting."
2.9% is a generous margin.
Science
A Fight for the Young Creationist Mind
Bill Nye, well known as a televised educator and sometimes firebrand for science, follows a very public debate for evolution against creationism with a new book on the divide.World
China and Russia Said to Block Creation of Antarctic Marine Reserves
International talks in Australia on establishing two marine reserve areas, each larger than Texas, in the waters around Antarctica ended in failure on Friday.
N.Y. / Region
Stronger Family Bonds, Two Years After Hurricane Sandy
When The Times asked readers affected by Hurricane Sandy to report how they were doing two years later, many wrote of the primacy of their loved ones.World
Sunni Tribesmen Say ISIS Exacts Brutal Revenge
Islamic State militants have killed scores of members of an Iraqi Sunni tribe that fought them for months, tribal leaders and officials said.Fashion & Style
It Was in Giving That They Received
Two couples, friends, were trying to have a baby. One had the solution for both.Travel
Are European Museum Passes Worth the Money?
The answer: It depends. That said, here are some things to consider if you’re visiting Amsterdam, Madrid, Florence or Paris.
U.S.
U.S. Immigration Laws Face New Scrutiny After Killings
The case could create a new problem for the Obama administration, as officials weigh steps the president could take after the Nov. 4 elections to expand protections from deportation for immigrants here illegally.
Automobiles
No-Shows and Strapped Teams Cloud Formula One’s Future
The Formula One road show has arrived for its race in Austin, Tex., in a depleted, demoralized and deeply fractious state, more uncertain of its future than at any time in recent memory.1914: Hospital-Ship Lost Off Coast
Opinion
A Living Wage in Denmark, and in America
Readers respond to a Business Day article, “Serving Up Fries, for a Living Wage.”
U.S.
Oklahoma Supreme Court Blocks 2 Abortion Laws
The court voted to prevent enforcement of the new abortion measures pending the outcome of lawsuits challenging their constitutionality.Opinion
Fight Poverty, Not Cooking
It’s not important that everyone cook, but it is important that everyone eat well — and the best way to do that now is to buy good food and cook it.Sports
Adrian Peterson Agrees to Plea Deal in Child-Abuse Case
Peterson, a Vikings running back accused of disciplining his 4-year-old son with a switch, will pay a fine and perform community service after pleading no contest to a reduced charge.World
W.H.O. Assails Delay in Ebola Vaccine
Dr. Margaret Chan, the director general of the health organization, said the drug industry’s drive for profit was one reason no vaccine had yet been found for Ebola.U.S.
Appeals Court Is Urged to Strike Down Program for Collecting Phone Records
A conservative legal activist urged a federal appeals court Tuesday to strike down the National Security Agency’s program that collects Americans’ phone records in bulk.Sports
Maryland-Penn State Scuffle Leads to Penalties
The Big Ten gave Maryland receiver Stefon Diggs a one-game suspension for his part in the scuffle, before Saturday’s game. The conference also fined Maryland $10,000.U.S.
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