1
Travel
Monterey’s New Popularity Means New Hotel Deals
With more tourists coming to the area this winter, properties are responding to the interest by offering packages at lower-than-usual rates.Everybody likes money.
The snow may be better this year.
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The Upshot
We’re Living Longer. That’s Great, Except for Social Security.
Despite the political challenges, fixing Social Security is rather simple: take more money in, send less money out, or both.The problem is the boomers and the bust.
The Social Security Administration can borrow the difference for the duration of the problem if the Republicans allow it. Thirty years is not a long loan.
3
Real Estate
Block by Block: Jackson Heights
The historically diverse Queens neighborhood is the focus of the next video in our new monthly series, “Block by Block.”I don't want to live there.
4
Opinion
Indian Water Rights
The Hoopa Valley Indian Tribe writes that Congress’s “historical unwillingness to ratify the so-called Klamath agreements is praiseworthy.”I am backing the fish.
5
Real Estate
Video: Block by Block | Jackson Heights
The Queens neighborhood of Jackson Heights combines ethnic diversity with private gardens and still-affordable apartments.I still don't want to live there.
6
Your Money
More States Are Initiating Programs to Encourage Retirement Savings
States are increasingly creating their own retirement savings programs, and the Obama administration on Monday took steps to bolster the movement.ok.
The action is deflationary.
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World
Mennonite Farmers Prepare to Leave Mexico, and Competition for Water
In Chihuahua State, relations between Mennonites and other farmers have been strained by a water supply that officials have said could run out in 20 years.Fossil water is limited.
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Health
Studies Find Declines in Screening and Early Detection of Prostate Cancer
The declines “could have significant public health implications,” one study said, and almost certainly result from a panel’s recommendation against the hotly debated test.If you are worried I will get another test.
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World
China Faces Sharp Questioning by U.N. Panel on Torture
The pointed questions came as experts with the United Nations challenged China’s commitment to ending torture and governing by the rule of law.The Chinese are having troubles.
They will get worse.
10
Opinion
Inadequate Transportation Bills in Congress
Legislation that could be approved by the end of this week may make traveling on American roads and railways less safe.A higher gas tax will help two ways.
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N.Y. / Region
Jury Is Selected in Trial of Dean G. Skelos and His Son
With the selection of 9 women and 3 men to hear the bribery and extortion case against the state senator and his son Adam Skelos, opening arguments were expected Tuesday afternoon.Prosecutors Outline Corruption Trial for Senator Skelos and His Son
A prosecutor told jurors on Tuesday in the federal corruption trial of State Senator Dean G. Skelos and his son that they would hear “the age-old tale of abuse of political power to satisfyNovember 18, 2015 - - N.Y. / Region - Print Headline: "Graft Case Outlined Against Skelos and His Son"
N.Y. / Region
Engineer Accused of Failing to Assess Manhattan Building Where Falling Debris Killed Girl
Maqsood Faruqi was arrested after investigators found he did not follow the required inspection protocols, the authorities said."Constant vigilance."
13
U.S.
Storm System Batters Colorado and Texas
A winter storm brought more than 100 flights to a standstill in Denver, while parts of the central and southern Plains recovered from power failures and tornadoes.A winter storm.
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U.S.
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Case Over Planned Parenthood Documents
The justices let stand a ruling shielding the documents, related to an application for federal funding, from a disclosure request by New Hampshire Right to Life, an anti-abortion group.Planned Parenthood wins a round.
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U.S.
Colorado Town, Home to 11 Prisons, Doesn’t Want Guantánamo Detainees
Residents and officials in Florence don’t want the notoriety or the visitors who would come with taking transferred Guantánamo inmates.It is not their choice.
16
World
China Bends Vow, Using Prisoners’ Organs for Transplants
A senior health official said last year that the practice would be stopped, but organs from prisoners, including those on death row, are still used.China is a sovereign nation.
17
Opinion
A Proposed Smoking Ban in Public Housing
Ira Glasser, former head of the A.C.L.U., calls the ban “outrageous” because it compels mostly nonwhite residents to give up rights that others have.I happen to agree.
18
Science
Billions of People Depend on Water From Shrinking Snowpacks
Drainage basins fed by rain and snow are declining in many parts of the world, researchers report.Restating the obvious.
19
Sports
Loss to Penn Ends Streak of 22 Wins for Harvard
Penn won at Harvard, 35-25, on Saturday, ending the Crimson’s 22-game streak.It is expected of Ivy to lose at football.
http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/w-baskbl/sched/conn-w-baskbl-sched.html
| Mon., Nov. 23 | vs. Kansas State  |
XL Center, Hartford, Conn. | 7:00 p.m. |
| Sat., Nov. 28 | vs. Nebraska |
XL Center, Hartford, Conn. | 1:00 p.m. |
| Mon., Nov. 30 | at Chattanooga |
Chattanooga, Tenn. | 6:30 p.m. |
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Sports
Terrible Defense Leads Saints to Fire Rob Ryan
Among the coaches who have been defensive coordinators for at least ten seasons since 1990, Ryan’s defenses have allowed the most points per game and yards per game
Monday, November 23, 2015
| 8:30 PM ET | ESPN |
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