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Arkansas: Another Judge Rejects Marriage Ban
Judge Kristine Baker of Federal District Court struck down Arkansas’ same-sex marriage ban on Tuesday, which could pave the way for county clerks to resume issuing licenses.Automobiles
Mazda Recalls 100,000 Cars for Defect in Tire Pressure Sensor
The automaker says some 2014-15 Mazda 6s may not alert the driver when all four tires are low; Land Rover and Mini also recall vehicles.N.Y. / Region
With Ad, Neighbors Zero In on Bill de Blasio in Truck Ramp Dispute
The dispute centers on an unused garbage transfer station on the shore of the East River, which is set to be reopened soon, over residents’ objections.World
As Bombing Toll Rises, Afghan Villagers Direct Anger at Government
Villagers of Yahya Khel, where a bomber killed 61 people Sunday, expressed anger at the Taliban but also at a national government they felt had offered them little.N.Y. / Region
When Their Workday Ends, More Fathers Are Heading Into the Kitchen
As parents juggle the demands of their jobs with the desire to prepare home-cooked meals, men are increasingly in front of the stove.U.S.
FBI Declassifies Additional Portions of 2010 Inspector General Report on Problems With Exigent Letters
In response to a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit filed by The New York Times, the FBI has declassified additional portions of a 2010 inspector general report about “exigent letters” and other informal requests for telephone records. The new version contains about 125 words or passages that were previously redacted.Your Money
When It Comes to Holiday Shopping, Not All Plastic Is Equal
To keep your money safe from hackers, many experts recommend using a credit card instead of a debit card both online and in stores.U.S.
Rhode Island Investigating Former State Attorney General
A former Rhode Island attorney general is being investigated on suspicion of lobbying former colleagues without registering as a lobbyist.U.S.
Utah: Deal Scraps Parts of Immigration Law
The state has agreed to scrap key provisions in its 2011 immigration law and put limits on another in a settlement with the American Civil Liberties Union.N.Y. / Region
Unpredictable East Coast Storm Could Snarl Thanksgiving Travel
More than 20 million people live in the area under a winter storm warning, and some parts of New York and New Jersey could see 10 inches of snow on Wednesday.- This Afternoon Sleet. Steady temperature around 33. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Breezy, with a north wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.
- Tonight Snow and sleet before 10pm, then a chance of snow between 10pm and 1am. Low around 32. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Breezy, with a northwest wind 19 to 24 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
- Thanksgiving Day A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Arts
William H. Scheide, 100, Philanthropist, Is Dead
Mr. Scheide devoted his life to philanthropic and artistic pursuits striking in their range and depth.
"Not
long ago, his wife said, she tried to persuade him to switch his party
affiliation so that he could vote in a local election. His sympathies,
after all, seemed more aligned with the Democratic Party. But he
refused, citing his respect for his party’s most admired leader.
“He said, ‘I could never do that to Lincoln,’ ” Mrs. Scheide recalled."
My grandfather took the same position. He chocked on Watergate.
My parents favored F.D.R.
The red diaper group soured me on revolution.
U.S.
Nevada Lawmaker, Ira Hansen, Is Forced From Leadership Post Over Remarks on Minorities
A Reno newspaper disclosed that Mr. Hansen, the speaker-elect of the Assembly, had written published remarks full of derogatory remarks about blacks, women, Latinos and gays.Magazine
The Business Tycoons of Airbnb
The sharing economy is supposed to offer a new kind of capitalism for regular folks. But a class of well-heeled professionals are outperforming the amateurs.Business Day
Solar and Wind Energy Start to Win on Price vs. Conventional Fuels
The cost of electricity from wind and solar power plants has plummeted, making it cheaper than coal or natural gas in some places.Business Day
A Defense Against Hostile Takeovers Develops a Downside
The “poison put” began as a well-intentioned way to protect debt holders, but like any good idea, it got a little out of hand, writes Steven Davidoff Solomon in the Deal Professor.World
Nigeria: Fish Vendors Attacked
Boko Haram militants have killed 48 fish vendors in northeastern Nigeria, near the border with Chad, the leader of the local fish traders’ association said Sunday.
U.S.
Bill Walker, Next Governor for Alaska, Traversed Unlikely Path
Mr. Walker had no party, little money and almost no chance of victory just two months before Election Day.World
U.S.-Led Raid Rescues Eight Held in Yemen
The freed captives were six Yemeni citizens, a Saudi and an Ethiopian, who were unharmed, Yemeni officials said in a statement.U.S.
Arkansas: Another Judge Rejects Marriage Ban
Fort Sumpter is not armed.
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N.Y. / Region
For New York City Officers, Drawing Guns Is Based on Discretion, Not Rules
After the shooting death of a man in the Louis H. Pink Houses in Brooklyn, the notion of officers patrolling public housing complexes with guns unholstered strikes some as troubling.World
Jerusalem, the Holy City of Separation
Jerusalem, in Hebrew, shares the root word for peace, shalom. But the holy city is becoming ever-more divided among Israelis and Palestinians.Business Day
E.U. Investment Plan Aims for Billions to Spur Economy
The idea is to finance big projects and small and midsize businesses. But most of the money would have to come from private lenders.Opinion
Committed to Carbon Goals
The chief executive of NRG Energy is making his company part of the solution.U.S.
U.S. Wants Teacher Training Programs to Track How Graduates’ Students Perform
The Department of Education is seeking to require states to develop rating systems for teacher preparation programs that could affect who receives federal grants.Opinion
A Problem Beyond Mr. Hagel
The defense secretary resigned, but the Obama administration’s core military problem is a national security policy that has been too incoherent and shifting.N.Y. / Region
With Ad, Neighbors Zero In on Bill de Blasio in Truck Ramp Dispute
The dispute centers on an unused garbage transfer station on the shore of the East River, which is set to be reopened soon, over residents’ objections.Magazine
Do Online Death Threats Count as Free Speech?
After decades of declaring true threats as an exception to the rule against criminalizing speech, the Supreme Court will consider whether threats on social media count, too.Opinion
Subcontracting Repression in the West Bank and Gaza
Palestinian security forces were supposed to help build a state. Instead, they’ve become a tool of the occupation.Business Day
O.E.C.D. Calls for Fiscal and Monetary Measures to Spur E.U. Growth
Leaders of the bloc should consider allowing more time for nations to bring government spending in line with European rules, the group’s chief said.Your Money
When It Comes to Holiday Shopping, Not All Plastic Is Equal
To keep your money safe from hackers, many experts recommend using a credit card instead of a debit card both online and in stores.Opinion
Is Harvard Unfair to Asian-Americans?
In a true meritocracy, whites would be a minority of the student body. That worries some people.World
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