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Health
By GINA KOLATA | Feb 2nd 2015
The budget President Obama sent to Congress would establish a
coordinated way for researchers to get genetic and clinical data on a
million people.
Genetics and Heredity; Medicine and Health; Alzheimer's Disease;
Cancer; Diabetes; DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid); Research; Federal Budget
(US)
The President's budget will not be passed by the Republican congress.
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Business Day
By AARON M. KESSLER | Feb 3rd 2015
The broad gains — which included double-digit increases by several
automakers — came in a month that is traditionally slow for American
dealerships.
Automobiles; Sports Utility Vehicles and Light Trucks; Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
Ok, not that significant.
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World
By MATTHEW ROSENBERG | Feb 2nd 2015
The data had been available for the past six years. But last week word leaked that it would be kept secret.
Afghanistan War (2001-14); Classified Information and State Secrets; United States Defense and Military Forces
The Pentagon would like to hide the failure of their effort.
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World
By CEYLAN YEGINSU | Feb 3rd 2015
The revocation means the United States will have to decide whether
to extradite the cleric, Fethullah Gulen, a foe of the Turkish
president.
Extradition; Passports
Mr. Gulen is a political refugee.
The U.S. does not typically send them back.
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Opinion
By LINDA GREENHOUSE | Feb 5th 2015
If the Supreme Court overturns the Affordable Care Act, it will
first have to suspend its own settled approach to interpreting statutes.
Constitution (US); Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010); Interstate Commerce; Federal-State Relations (US)
The G.O.P. would like to render the national government ineffective.
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World
By ISMAIL KHAN | Feb 1st 2015
Dangerous times call for unusual measures in northwestern
Pakistan, where the Taliban massacred 150 people at a school in
December.
Teachers and School Employees; Firearms; Terrorism; Women and Girls
This is the best that can be done in the absence of an effective police.
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Opinion
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD | Feb 2nd 2015
Certainly the United States and Europe should increase their aid
to Ukraine, but lethal assistance could open a dangerous new chapter in
the struggle.
Editorials; Embargoes and Sanctions; International Relations; Civilian Casualties
Diplomatic pressure is slow.
The Republicans have no patience.
We will support the Ukrainian war with anonymous cash.
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U.S.
By RON NIXON | Feb 4th 2015
More funding will be needed to modernize a decrepit system that was built mainly in the 1930s and is slowing commerce.
Infrastructure (Public Works); Delays (Transportation); Levees and Dams; Ships and Shipping
"Keep the governments hands off my Medicare."
Government spending is essential to business.
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Opinion
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD | Feb 4th 2015
The push to censor information on the Internet to citizens beyond the European Union is a troubling idea.
Editorials; Computers and the Internet; Censorship; Privacy; Search Engines
National governments can only act within their borders.
The internet is not local.
The U.N. is the proper forum for this matter.
Alternatively the E.U. could try diplomacy.
Attempts at border violation are news.
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U.S.
By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA | Feb 4th 2015
In his first State of the State address, Gov. Bruce Rauner, a
Republican, said the state should ban some political contributions by
public employee unions and allow local “right to work” laws.
Organized Labor; Government Employees; Campaign Finance
He is a devout Republican.
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false
By ANDREW C. REVKIN | Feb 4th 2015
In a new PBS series, a conservation biologist explores how people
can be a nurturing presence in what used to be called “the wild.”
Animals; Bears; Earth; Elephants; Endangered and Extinct Species;
Forests and Forestry; Oceans and Seas; Pandas; Television; Wilderness
Areas
Yes.
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World
By GAIA PIANIGIANI | Feb 3rd 2015
The pope’s step opens the way for Archbishop Romero, who was shot
to death at the altar in 1980 as he said Mass, to be beatified.
Beatifications and Canonizations; Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides
There is a requirement of miracles.
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Home & Garden
By JULIE LASKY | Feb 4th 2015
Coyuchi’s spring 2015 collection aspires to wrap the consumer in unadulterated nature.
Textiles; Organic Foods and Products; Sustainable Living; Interior Design and Furnishings
Sustainable fashion is nearly an oxymoron.
Such things are your choice.
I will be able to claim most of the dry goods here but do not need to do so.
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Business Day
By ANDREW POLLACK | Feb 3rd 2015
Global sales of Sovaldi brought it close to being the best-selling drug in the world in only its first year on the market.
Sovaldi (Drug); Hepatitis; Company Reports; Harvoni (Drug)
There is big money in pharmaceuticals.
We should move toward the extinction of Hepatitis-C
I do not have it.
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N.Y. / Region
By JAMES C. McKINLEY Jr. | Feb 2nd 2015
Julie Patz testified about the tragedy that would come to define
much of her life and identity: the disappearance of her son in 1979.
Missing Persons; Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides
Julie does not know how her son disappeared.
She only knows that he did not return.
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Sports
By EMMA STONEY | Feb 5th 2015
England and Wales, who are paired in the “Group of Death” at this
year’s Rugby World Cup, will kick off the Six Nations tournament Friday
in Cardiff, Wales.
Rugby
| 10:40 2nd Half |
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2 |
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28 |
24 |
52 |
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16 |
8 |
24 |
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| American Athletic Conference |
| | Conference | Overall | vs |
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W-L |
Pct |
Hm |
Rd |
W-L |
Pct |
Hm |
Rd |
Nt |
Top 25 |
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2 Connecticut |
11-0 |
1.000 |
6-0 |
5-0 |
21-1 |
.955 |
9-0 |
7-1 |
5-0 |
3-1 |
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South Florida |
9-1 |
.900 |
5-0 |
4-1 |
18-4 |
.818 |
9-1 |
6-2 |
3-1 |
0-3 |
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Tulane |
8-3 |
.727 |
3-2 |
5-1 |
17-5 |
.773 |
8-3 |
8-1 |
1-1 |
0-0 |
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Temple |
7-3 |
.700 |
4-2 |
3-1 |
11-12 |
.478 |
5-6 |
4-5 |
2-1 |
0-3 |
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Tulsa |
6-4 |
.600 |
5-1 |
1-3 |
11-10 |
.524 |
7-5 |
3-5 |
1-0 |
0-1 |
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East Carolina |
6-6 |
.500 |
2-3 |
4-3 |
15-8 |
.652 |
6-3 |
7-4 |
2-1 |
0-3 |
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Memphis |
5-6 |
.455 |
3-2 |
2-4 |
11-11 |
.500 |
8-4 |
3-7 |
0-0 |
0-0 |
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UCF |
3-8 |
.273 |
1-4 |
2-4 |
7-15 |
.318 |
5-6 |
2-9 |
0-0 |
0-1 |
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Cincinnati |
3-8 |
.273 |
2-4 |
1-4 |
6-16 |
.273 |
5-5 |
1-9 |
0-2 |
0-2 |
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Houston |
1-10 |
.091 |
0-5 |
1-5 |
6-16 |
.273 |
1-7 |
3-7 |
2-2 |
0-1 |
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SMU |
0-10 |
.000 |
0-5 |
0-5 |
4-17 |
.190 |
4-8 |
0-7 |
0-2 |
0-3 |
Conference W-L - conference win-loss record
Conference Pct - conference winning percentage
Conference Hm - conference home record
Conference Rd - conference away record
Conference Nt - conference neutral site record
Overall W-L - overall win-loss record
Overall Pct - overall winning percentage
Overall Hm - overall home record
Overall Rd - overall road record
Overall Nt - overall neutral site record
vs Top 25 - record vs. Top 25 teams
x - conference champion -- regular season
y - conference champion -- tournament
z - divisional champion
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Travel
By FREDA MOON | Feb 4th 2015
Getting around Mexico via rental car, hired car, bus, small van or budget airline.
Budget Travel; Travel and Vacations; Buses; Traffic Accidents and Safety; Road Trips
I am game.
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U.S.
By CORAL DAVENPORT | Feb 3rd 2015
The report said that when oil prices fall, the lower cost to move
the oil through a pipeline would make it more attractive to buyers and
increase production and the amount of greenhouse gas emissions.
Keystone Pipeline System; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Global Warming; United States Politics and Government
President Obama will not willingly approve construction.
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U.S.
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | Feb 3rd 2015
December’s rains enabled Californians to finally meet Gov. Jerry
Brown’s call for a 20 percent reduction in monthly water consumption,
but more restrictions loom as the state adapts to a drought.
Drought; Rain
http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/
http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/MapsAndData/MapArchive.aspx
http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/Home/RegionalDroughtMonitor.aspx?west
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The Upshot
By NATE COHN | Feb 3rd 2015
Jeb Bush appears to have substantial support from the same
Republican officials and donors whom Mr. Christie and Mr. Rubio would
probably need.
Presidential Election of 2016; Primaries and Caucuses
Moot
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mootness
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@10:00
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U.S.
By HELENE COOPER | Feb 4th 2015
At a confirmation hearing, Ashton B. Carter said he would consider
selling lethal arms to Ukraine as part of its effort to fight
Russian-backed separatists in the east.
United States Defense and Military Forces; Appointments and Executive Changes; Detainees; Federal Budget (US)
He will take Obama's orders or answer with his position.
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World
By MICHAEL R. GORDON | Feb 5th 2015
Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, President François Hollande
of France and Secretary of State John Kerry are traveling to Kiev to
bolster peace efforts in the country.
United States International Relations; Embargoes and Sanctions;
International Relations; United States Politics and Government
We are a long way from any resolution of Ukraine.
Russia is trying Pan-Slavism again.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan-Slavism
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Opinion
By LINDA GREENHOUSE | Feb 5th 2015
The attempted case is a threat to legitimacy.
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Opinion
By THOMAS B. EDSALL | Feb 4th 2015
The instant retraction of President Obama’s proposed changes to
the 529 college savings program shows just how hard it will be for
Democrats to pursue a redistributive agenda.
State of the Union Message (US); United States Politics and Government; Income; Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions
We are still a democracy.
"You can fool all of the people some of the time and some of the people all of the time.
You cannot fool all of the people all of the time." A. Lincoln.
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Sports
By JERÉ LONGMAN | Feb 4th 2015
Legal maneuvering by State Senator Jake Corman led the N.C.A.A. to
roll back its original penalties against Penn State in the Jerry
Sandusky molestation case.
Suits and Litigation (Civil); Colleges and Universities; Football (College)
The Pennsylvania legislature liked their winning record.
Pi is still irrational.
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The Upshot
By JOSH BARRO | Feb 4th 2015
President Obama wants territorial taxation, in which companies pay
tax on their income only where they earn it, and Republicans agree.
Corporate Taxes; Taxation; Federal Taxes (US); Income Tax;
Corporations; Foreign Investments; Tax Shelters; United States Economy
This argument is unconvincing.
We need a change in the tax code.
This is not it.
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Opinion
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD | Feb 4th 2015
Censorship is a bad idea.
Tracking is another.
The two do not appear separable.
Anonymity is a possible solution.
I saw Martinsburg from I81.
I do not want to be near the clot.
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The Upshot
By DEREK WILLIS | Feb 4th 2015
Candidates are still struggling to use them effectively — to cut through the clutter of other videos and postings.
Political Advertising; Online Advertising; Social Media; Voting and Voters; Midterm Elections (2014); Television
Regulation will be painful.
I will continue to let Facebook languish.
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false
By ANDREW C. REVKIN | Feb 5th 2015
In a new PBS series, a conservation biologist explores how people
can be a nurturing presence in what used to be called “the wild.”
Animals; Bears; Earth; Elephants; Endangered and Extinct Species;
Forests and Forestry; Oceans and Seas; Pandas; Television; Wilderness
Areas
Humanity can learn.
It is still local.
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Business Day
By BILL VLASIC | Feb 4th 2015
Ford said on Wednesday that it would add 1,550 new jobs at four
plants in the United States to increase production of the latest version
of its top-selling F-series pickup.
Labor and Jobs; Wages and Salaries; Factories and Manufacturing; Organized Labor; Trucks and Trucking
Slight progress.
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U.S.
By RON NIXON | Feb 4th 2015
U.S.
By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA | Feb 4th 2015
Opinion
By JULIET LAPIDOS | Feb 4th 2015
Neither digital-world natives nor victims of the Great Recession, the children of the early ’80s deserve a different label.
Youth; Social Conditions and Trends; Age, Chronological; Nineteen Hundred Eighties; Nineteen Hundred Nineties
Thirty something is not a child.
The boomers are not dying as fast as expected.
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World
By SOMINI SENGUPTA | Feb 4th 2015
The country hopes that its promise to look into war crimes will
forestall the release of a United Nations inquiry that is set to be
released in March.
War Crimes, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity; International Relations; Human Rights and Human Rights Violations
The United States does not have standing.
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N.Y. / Region
By J. DAVID GOODMAN and AL BAKER | Feb 4th 2015
Few states currently give the police more legal protection from
scrutiny than New York, home to both the nation’s largest municipal
police department and a huge news media presence.
Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings; Police
The legislature must practice care.
Court records are public. Police files are not for good reason.
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Multimedia
By KERRI MACDONALD | Feb 5th 2015
When Lauren Fleishman discovered her grandparents’ love letters,
she decided to find couples who have stayed married for a half-century
or more.
Grandparents; Love (Emotion); Marriages; Photography; Social Media; World War II (1939-45)
It is possible.
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U.S.
By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT | Feb 4th 2015
Secret Service agents investigating the man who operated the drone
that crashed on the White House lawn last week said they believed there
was enough evidence to charge him with a crime.
Drones (Pilotless Planes); White House Building (Washington, DC); Law and Legislation
There were no injuries.
A stern lecture from the bench is enough.
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Business Day
By CLIFFORD KRAUSS | Feb 3rd 2015
Burning less carbon is a good idea.
Home & Garden
By JULIE LASKY | Feb 4th 2015
Your choice.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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Opinion
By LOUISE GREENSPAN and JULIANNA DEARDORFF | Feb 5th 2015
Overweight and stress are the most likely culprits.
Women and Girls; Hormones; Research; Estrogen; Obesity; Anxiety and Stress; Teenagers and Adolescence
We need to know more before we demand cultural changes.
My net access is intermittent.
Repairs should be complete Tuesday.
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