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Some Top Officials Knew of V.A. Woes, Before the Scandal
Long before revelations that the Veterans Affairs hospital in Phoenix had hidden that veterans were facing long delays, senior department officials had been made aware of problems at the hospital.Technology
Risks in Using Social Media to Spot Signs of Mental Distress
The ill-fated introduction in Britain of an app to detect predictors of suicide shows what may happen when social media posts are scrutinized for cues about a person’s mental health.Opinion
The Dazzle of the Southern Sky
Our constellations may be upside down, but our stars shine brighter.Automobiles
Move Over Land Yachts, Compact S.U.V.s Are in Demand
Consumers are flocking to smaller S.U.V.s, fueling a boom in vehicles that handle like a car, get the mileage of a midsize sedan, and yet offer features many drivers want.U.S.
A Bipartisan Push to Limit Lobbyists’ Sway Over Attorneys General
An effort is emerging to try to prevent lawyers and lobbyists from shutting down investigations or enlisting attorneys general as partners in litigation.Movies
One Day Your Prince Will Come (Whining)
Chris Pine and Billy Magnussen play agonized princes in “Into the Woods,” a highly anticipated adaptation of the 1986 Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine fairy-tale mash-up.World
Pakistani Premier Announces Military Courts for Terrorism Cases
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced plans early Thursday to set up military courts to deal with terrorism cases after a deadly Taliban attack on a school in Peshawar last week.Health
Diabetes Prevention That Works
Lifestyle modification prevents Type 2 diabetes even more effectively in the elderly than in middle-aged patients.The Upshot
The Big Economic Unknowns of 2015, From Unemployment to Oil
No one can predict where the economy will land next year, but a handful of factors will help set its course.Opinion
The Best Lawyers Money Can Buy
When most of the cases accepted by the Supreme Court are argued by elite litigators, who work mainly for corporate clients, all Americans suffer.Fashion & Style
Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin Are Naughty and Nice
The television journalist and the stand-up comic discuss their oddball chemistry, which will be on full display when they host CNN’s “New Year’s Eve Live” celebration for the eighth year in a row.Technology
Out of Tragedy, a Protective Glass for Schools
The killer at Sandy Hook Elementary School shot through a window, a detail that stuck with the co-founder of School Guard Glass, maker of a strong glass intended to thwart intruders.World
A Boy in ISIS. A Suicide Vest. A Hope to Live.
Usaid Barho, a Syrian teenager who gave himself up rather than bomb a Shiite mosque, is one of thousands of children recruited by the Islamic State militants.U.S.
New Mexico: City to Revise Police Camera Policy
Albuquerque police officials say their policy for the use of body cameras is nearly impossible to follow, and they told The Albuquerque Journal that a new policy for the cameras would be put in place next year.Sports
Teams Turn to a Face Reader, Looking for That Winning Smile
Last May, the Milwaukee Bucks hired a facial coding expert to evaluate college prospects to determine their emotional attributes.Business Day
Rise in Loans Linked to Cars Is Hurting Poor
With a crackdown on payday lenders, subprime borrowers are increasingly using auto title loans, whose high interest rates can lead to repossession and financial ruin.Business Day
How Dreams and Money Didn’t Mix at a Texas Distillery
The founder of Balcones, an award-winning artisanal distillery in Waco, Tex., sought out capital to expand. But his passion collided with investors’ bottom line.Business Day
Entering the Secret Garden of Private Equity
It’s a rare shift in a long-opaque industry: A firm is letting investors hire an outside monitor to review a fund’s books and practices.World
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