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Business Day
Consumer Prices in Eurozone Decline Again, but So Does Unemployment
Two reports did not alter the view that Europe is experiencing a miniboom, lifted by low oil prices, the weak euro and aggressive stimulus from the European Central Bank.Business Day
Charter Communications to Buy Bright House Networks in $10 Billion Deal
The acquisition of Bright House hinges on the approval of Comcast’s deal for Time Warner Cable, a merger in which Charter would acquire some subscribers.
Business Day
Movement to Increase McDonald’s Minimum Wage Broadens Its Tactics
Unions in the United States and elsewhere are increasing pressure on the fast-food giant by protesting its corporate practices to government bodies as well as planning strikes.Opinion
The E.P.A.’s Climate Plan
Prof. Laurence H. Tribe of Harvard takes issue with an Op-Ed article.U.S.
As Jobs Become Scarce, Teenagers Drive Farther to Find Work
Is a job for a teenager worth the price of a long commute?The Upshot
Now That Ben Bernanke Is Blogging, Here’s What He Should Write About
Inequality, robots, secular stagnation and the role of the Federal Reserve are all topics we’d love to know his thoughts on. Also, baseball.World
Sri Lankan President’s Brother Dies From Ax Wounds
President Maithripala Sirisena’s youngest brother, Priyantha Sirisena, known as Sand King for his sand mining business, was assaulted two days earlier.false
Profiling the Distracted Driver: Young, Female and Solo
People under 25 are more than four times as likely as older people to use a cellphone while driving, a new study reports.World
Ebola Vaccines Pass Initial Safety Tests
Two experimental Ebola vaccines “appear to be safe” partway through a clinical trial being conducted in Liberia, the National Institutes of Health said Thursday.Travel
In the Hills of Sri Lanka’s Tea Country
In the lush interior of the island nation, among the relics of the past, some of the world’s finest tea is grown.World
15 Bodies Pulled From Home Hit by Landslide in Northern India
Heavy rains in recent days have caused widespread flooding in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir, with the Jhelum River rising to dangerous levels.U.S.
The High Cost of Calling the Imprisoned
The Federal Communications Commission is investigating prison phone service that costs as much as $1.22 per minute compared with regular rates of 4 cents per minute.
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the core of the inquiry are the hundreds of millions of dollars in
concession fees, known as commissions, paid by the phone companies to
state and local prison systems in exchange for exclusive contracts. The
fees help drive phone charges as high as $1.22 per minute, and the
leading companies say they need to charge at least 20 cents per minute,
compared with typical commercial rates of about 4 cents a minute.
Business Day
In Atlanta, a Quest to Keep Its Airport the World’s Busiest
The city’s officials say they believe its bustling hub has been crucial to local economic growth and have intensified efforts to attract businesses.World
Liberia Recommends Ebola Survivors Practice Safe Sex Indefinitely
After an Ebola death, scientists want to gather more information on the length of time the virus might remain present in semen.Travel
In Hot Pursuit of Ice and Cold
In paintings and photographs, an artist captures the incomparable blues and greens of an Arctic landscape.
2016 Hopefuls and Wealthy Are Aligned on Inequality
The Republicans Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and Rand Paul and the Democrat Hillary Clinton agree that the income gap is a problem but diverge from public opinion on how to solve it.N.Y. / Region
Robert Durst’s Wife Steps Back After Years of Defending Him
The relationship between Mr. Durst and Debrah Lee Charatan, who supported him once before when he was accused of murder, has taken a sharp turn in recent years.
deflation.
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World
Strikes in Argentina Bring Transportation to Standstill
A one-day protest of income tax rules by airline, railroad, bus and other workers left roads and transportation terminals empty.
There will be no broader war in Ukraine.
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U.S.
Deportation of Salvadoran General Accused in ’80s Killings Is Delayed
Immigration authorities who have tried for years to deport Gen. Carlos Eugenio Vides Casanova now say he has to remain in the United States for at least another week.Health
Fluoridated Water Helps Older Adults Keep Teeth, Study Says
But the research from Ireland found that fluoridation had no effect on overall bone density in adults older than 50.
An entry in the record book.
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Fashion & Style
Winter Weather Stays; Its Clothes Do Not
Wearing spring clothes to ignore the lingering winter weather.false
Denmark Steps Into the Skinny Model Debate
Denmark’s fashion community intends to ensure there are healthy models on its runways by encouraging peer pressure within the industry.
Advice is not needed.
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U.S.
Pennsylvania: Court Turns Down Attorney General
Attorney General Kathleen Kane lost a court challenge over an investigation that recommended she be charged criminally in the leaks of secret material.N.Y. / Region
The 9/11 Survivor Tree Returns Home
An emotional journey of caring for a wounded Callery pear tree ended when it was replanted at the National September 11 Memorial plaza.Business Day
Intel Said to Be in Talks to Acquire Chip Maker
Intel is in discussions to buy Altera, a designer of specialized computer chips, in what would be one of the technology giant’s biggest deals ever, says a person briefed on the matter.Sports
At N.I.T., 30-Second Shot Clock Wins Support
A change that is intended to quicken the pace of men’s college basketball and that has led defensive-minded teams like Temple to score more could go into effect more broadly for the 2015-16 season.Science
Video: Secrets of Velvet Worm Slime
A new study sheds light on how exactly the velvet worm controls the jet of slime it sprays to deter would-be predators.1965: Pope Seeks Urgent Review of Birth Control Ban
From the International Herald Tribune archives: Pope Paul VI urges a review of the Roman Catholic ban on birth control in 1965, to address overpopulation and family circumstances.U.S.
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