1
Magazine
Meet the American Vigilantes Who Are Fighting ISIS
A ragtag group of fighters from America and Europe have joined the fight against extremists in Syria. But with little training and no clear leadership, do they know what they’re doing?U.S.
Pope Francis Met With Kim Davis, Kentucky County Clerk, in Washington
The Vatican confirmed that the pope met with Ms. Davis, who defied a court order on same-sex marriage, but would not elaborate.Fashion & Style
Melania Trump, the Silent Partner
The spouse of Donald J. Trump is little seen and less often heard.World
Russians Strike Targets in Syria, but Not ISIS Areas
Russian aircraft carried out a bombing attack against Syrian opposition fighters, including at least one group trained by the C.I.A., eliciting angry protests from American officials.Opinion
Syria, Obama and Putin
It’s better to be wary of getting involved in Syria than rushing to do so.Fashion & Style
Father’s Wedding Gesture to Stepfather Tugs at a Million Hearts
A bride’s father halted her wedding procession to grab the hand of her stepfather, inviting him to help walk “our daughter” down the aisle.Magazine
Donald Trump Is Not Going Anywhere
Where does his political adventure end? “I have no idea. But I’m here now. And it’s beautiful.”Opinion
Hillary Clinton’s Pajama Party
With Lena Dunham, the candidate gives us a fresh glimpse of her labored spontaneity.U.S.
Spending Bill Passes, Averting a Shutdown
The temporary bill approved by lawmakers will keep the government running through Dec. 11, but does nothing to avoid even bigger battles ahead.U.S.
Donna Shalala, President of Clinton Foundation, Has Stroke
Ms. Shalala, 74, fell ill after leaving the closing events around the Clinton Global Initiative in New York.World
Mahmoud Abbas Says Palestinians Are No Longer Bound by Oslo Accords
Mr. Abbas accused Israel of having violated the accords, which formed the basis for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.Food
Vegans Go Glam
Proponents of a plant-based diet want to replace the spartan, dowdy vegan stereotypes of old with something sexier.Sports
Court Strikes Down Payments to College Athletes
An appeals court panel found that N.C.A.A. rules violated antitrust law but struck down a federal judge’s solution that would have paid athletes $5,000 a year.Business Day
‘Survivor’ Defies Gravity to Hang On as CBS Ratings Stalwart
The reality show, beginning its 16th year on the air, has managed to keep drawing a steady number of viewers, even as its contemporaries have faded.Opinion
Learning to Die
My mother’s death gave me the courage to think that I could do this myself, without fear.Fashion & Style
27 Ways to Be a Modern Man
A guide to life, of sorts, with easy-to-follow rules of conduct that may help one live sensibly in the modern world.Opinion
Dishonest Prosecutors, Lots of Them
For years, the district attorney’s office in Orange County, Calif., has gotten away with unconstitutional abuses.World
John Kerry Rushes In Where Obama Will Not Tread
The idea that solving the crisis in Syria, or any diplomatic dilemma, may be elusive, perhaps even impossible, is no deterrent to Secretary of State John Kerry.Arts
Fall TV Failures: Five Years of Dashed Hopes
Autumn is a time of great optimism for television networks. Then reality sets in.Business Day
Ralph Lauren, Creator of Fashion Empire, Is Stepping Down as C.E.O.
The designer will turn over management of his fashion empire to Stefan Larsson, president of Old Navy, but will stay active in the company in new roles.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
@ 15:00
1
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/09/30/world/middleeast/syria-control-map-isis-rebels-airstrikes.html
The Russians are supporting Assad.
Their treaty is with Assad.
14
17
@ 15:00
1
A purchase.
2
Vigilante is not the right word.
Say volunteer.
3
U.S.
Hillary Clinton Camp Is Making Moves to Check Joe Biden
Mrs. Clinton’s campaign appears to be worried about Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. making a run for president and has taken steps to lock down support for her bid.U.S.
Pope Francis Met With Kim Davis, Kentucky County Clerk, in Washington
The Vatican confirmed that the pope met with Ms. Davis, who defied a court order on same-sex marriage, but would not elaborate.Business Day
The Cost of Mobile Ads on 50 News Websites
Most of the data on the mobile homepages of the top 50 news websites comes from advertising, demonstrating the appeal of ad blockers.U.S.
Can Kevin McCarthy, House Speaker Favorite, Go From Buddy to Boss?
In just the past 48 hours, Mr. McCarthy insulted Speaker John A. Boehner and suggested a taxpayer-funded committee was designed to harm the political fortunes of Hillary Rodham Clinton.Opinion
Jeb Bush: Crying Out Loud
Most of his speeches ooze over me like cold gruel. But there’s one special phrase, when I hear it, that tells me to perk up and pay attention.U.S.
Pope Francis, the Kentucky Clerk and Culture Wars Revisited
Pope Francis’ meeting with Kim Davis cheered conservatives troubled by his words on poverty, the environment and immigration, and dismayed liberals who said it negated much of the good will he had built up on his trip.Opinion
The Most Important Thing, and It’s Almost a Secret
Everyone knows about the spread of war and the hopeless intractability of poverty. But everyone is wrong.
U.S.
Spending Bill Passes, Averting a Shutdown
The temporary bill approved by lawmakers will keep the government running through Dec. 11, but does nothing to avoid even bigger battles ahead.World
Russia Carries Out Airstrikes in Syria for 2nd Day
Contrary to Moscow's assertions, Russian warplanes appeared to be targeting not the Islamic State but a rival insurgent coalition.http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/09/30/world/middleeast/syria-control-map-isis-rebels-airstrikes.html
The Russians are supporting Assad.
Their treaty is with Assad.
14
U.S.
East Coast Braces for Hurricane Joaquin, Though Path Remains Uncertain
Forecasters cautioned that it was too early to say whether the storm, upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane, churning through the Bahamas, would strike the United States.
17
Food
Michelin Announces Its New York Stars
The Modern has moved up in the guide’s restaurant ratings.Arts
Fall TV Failures: Five Years of Dashed Hopes
Autumn is a time of great optimism for television networks. Then reality sets in.Magazine
Ellen Page Goes Off-Script
Hollywood wanted to turn the actress into a typical young star. She had other plans.Health
Effectiveness of Talk Therapy Is Overstated, a Study Says
A new analysis found that talk therapy is effective for treating depression, but about 25 percent less effective than previously thought.
|
No comments:
Post a Comment