Friday, September 11, 2015

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World

Video: Juncker Proposes Migrant Quota

Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European Commission, said European nations needed to take in 160,000 migrants and announced a package for legal migration, expected in early 2016.

The quota will not work.

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Opinion

In Europe, Issues of Emigration, Not Extermination

Laurel Leff of Northeastern University draws an essential distinction.

There are no ovens as yet.

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World

Video: Camerawoman Kicks Migrants in Hungary

An employee of a private television channel associated with Hungary’s far-right Jobbik party was filmed kicking migrants and tripping a man carrying a child. She was fired on Tuesday.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/09/world/europe/hungarian-journalist-fired-after-abusing-migrants-on-camera.html

Appearances are important.

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U.S.

Police Officers Charged in Freddie Gray’s Death to Be Tried in Baltimore

In keeping the trial in the city, a judge rejected arguments that fair trials would be impossible because of the rioting and unrest set off by Mr. Gray’s death.

There must be trials if there is to be an end to the matter.

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Food

Your Next Lesson: Chinon

Thought-provoking reds from the Touraine region of the Loire Valley in France.

Wines are different.

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Business Day

U.S. Jobless Claims Decline; Import Prices Fall, Too

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 275,000 for the week ended Sept. 5, the Labor Department said on Thursday

Watch the inflation rate to know how the economy is doing.
The economy will be recovering strongly when inflation passes three percent.

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Opinion

The Quieter Gun Death Toll

The presence of poorly secured firearms in American homes offers too much of a risk for those in despair.

Death is easy.
Guns are not necessary.

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Opinion

A Flawed Medical Malpractice System

Doctors and lawyers discuss how the current system fails both doctors and patients.

Find a better system.

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Business Day

Auto Safety Agency Sets Date for Update on Airbag Recall

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will hold a public meeting on Oct. 22 to provide updates on the sweeping recall of defective Takata airbags.

Yes.
Let us know the facts.

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U.S.

Nevada: Federal Inquiry Is Sought After Starving Horses Are Euthanized

Wild horse advocates called for a federal investigation Wednesday into an emergency mustang roundup in southern Nevada where government officials say more than two dozen animals had to be euthanized because of severe starvation.

The herd must be culled.

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Business Day

What Puerto Rico’s New Plan Means

The island commonwealth laid out a plan to work through its financial miasma. Here are the highlights.

Federally mandated programs should be backed by the federal government.

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World

European Commission President Calls for Continent to Take In 160,000 Refugees

Acknowledging that “there’s a lack of union in the European Union,” Jean-Claude Juncker proposed that the migrants be distributed as part of a quota system.

The migrants will go where they can do well.

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U.S.

9/11 White House Emails Capture History Through Modern Lens

In newly released messages, aides to President George W. Bush pivoted from business as usual to shock and confusion to the opening of a new era of war.

 President George W. Bush guessed wrong.

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Science

A Pregnancy Souvenir: Cells That Are Not Your Own

The process by which women acquire cells from a fetus, called fetal microchimerism, is not as rare as once thought, but remains quite mysterious.

Placental transfer.

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N.Y. / Region

De Blasio Administration Responds Quickly After Arrest of James Blake

The arrest of Mr. Blake, the international tennis star, renewed scrutiny of the mayor’s ability to curb the aggressive policing that he has pledged to erase.

The police must get things right.

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Opinion

The Mayor’s Battle on Homelessness

New York City’s homeless crisis is now Mayor Bill de Blasio’s problem to solve.

The mayor is doomed to defeat on homelessness.

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N.Y. / Region

Thabo Sefolosha, Atlanta Hawks Player, Refuses Plea Bargain

Mr. Sefolosha’s lawyer said his client believes he is innocent of the charges against him arising from a scuffle with the police outside a Manhattan nightclub in April.

I will cheer for him.

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Magazine

Is College Tuition Really Too High?

The answer — like so many things in American life today — depends on what you mean by college.

I think so.

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N.Y. / Region

Raymond Kelly, Ex-Police Commissioner, Blames Mayor de Blasio for Rise in Killings


Pointless bun throwing.

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Sports

Rain Postpones U.S. Open Women’s Semifinals

Thursday night’s matches, featuring Serena Williams versus Roberta Vinci and Simona Halep versus Flavia Pennetta, were rescheduled for Friday morning.

http://nytimes.stats.com/mlb/scoreboard.asp

9/11/15
7:10 PM ET  NESN/SUN 
Boston (66-73, 27-38 Road)
Tampa Bay (68-71, 33-35 Home)

 Bos: W. Miley  (11-10, 4.43 ERA)
 TB: C. Archer  (12-11, 2.88 ERA)
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U.S.

Virginia: No Charges for Deputies in Stun-Gun Death

The commonwealth’s attorney in Fairfax County, Ray Morrogh, says he will not bring criminal charges against jail deputies who used a stun gun on a restrained inmate who later died.

A bad idea.

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Business Day

Macy’s Says It Plans to Close Up to 40 Stores Early Next Year


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Sports

Venus vs. Serena Williams: A Long, Uncomfortable Rivalry


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N.Y. / Region

New York City Health Board Approves Sodium Warnings on Menus

The measure, which could take effect as soon as December, would require many chain restaurants to post a warning label next to items that contain more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium.

A good idea.

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Opinion

A Smarter Way to Raise Paychecks


No.

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Sports

Rain Aids Simona Halep; Flavia Pennetta Wins Under Scorching Sun

Halep’s match against Victoria Azarenka was delayed during the third set, allowing her to refocus and advance to the U.S. Open semifinals for the first time. Pennetta beat Petra Kvitova.

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Sports

Dutch Rider Regains Vuelta Lead


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Food

A Blurry Line Between Bar and Restaurant


T Magazine

The Illustrated Interview: Dave Eggers


N.Y. / Region

A Door-to-Door Push to Get Parents Involved at Struggling Schools


U.S.

Fires in West Have Residents Gasping on the Soot Left Behind


Something will grow on the hills.
U.S.

Kentucky: Release of County Clerk Is Sought


Sports

Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka Prey on Fatigue at U.S. Open


Food

Raw Fish Finds a Spot on Chinese Menus


The Upshot

Jeb Bush’s Tax Plan Is a Large Tax Cut for the Wealthiest


yes
Travel

With Wine Tasting, How Loud Is Too Loud?


Real Estate

House Hunting in ... Costa Rica


U.S.

California Democrats Drop Plan for 50 Percent Oil Cut


The plan would work.

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