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U.S.
Judge Blocks Alabama From Ending Funding to Planned Parenthood
A federal judge ordered Alabama to restore Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, money the state tried to cut off after undercover videos shot by abortion opponents.The judge acted properly.
Alabama did not.
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U.S.
New Medicare Rule Authorizes ‘End-of-Life’ Consultations
The Obama administration’s announcement touched off none of the rancor over “death panels” that came up during debate on the Affordable Care Act in 2009.I will give the doctors a few weeks to get setup.
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N.Y. / Region
Court Sets Limit on Holding Immigrants in Some Criminal Cases
A federal appeals court in New York ruled that some immigrants detained in deportation cases cannot be held longer than six months without a bail hearing.An injustice has been reduced.
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Business Day
Fiat Chrysler Recalls More Vehicles for Airbag Defect
The automaker recalled 316,000 Jeeps for airbags that could randomly deploy, and another 276,000 Dodge vans for anti-lock brakes that might fail.Fiat Chrysler has an electrical design error.
Telephony solved this one with twisted pair and differential mode.
All signal is the voltage difference between the two conductors.
All external noise is common mode. Both conductors are at the same voltage.
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Opinion
America Challenges Beijing’s Ambitions in the South China Sea
China has been expanding its territorial claims in violation of a treaty that it has ratified, threatening freedom of navigation.I expect actions will be required.
A tariff could be imposed on Chinese trade.
A blockade could be imposed.
Banking sanctions could be applied.
A fuel embargo could be tried.
All possible measures will impose costs on markets outside China.
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Sports
Abby Wambach to Retire From Soccer at End of 2015
Wambach, the leading scorer in international soccer history, will retire after the United States women’s national team ends its World Cup victory tour in December.There is more to life than kicking a ball around.
http://www.theguardian.com/football/results
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Education
Prestige Premium May Not Apply
Is an elite college worth the price of admission?Yes, it depends on the structure of the field of the chosen major.
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U.S.
California: Doctor Is Convicted in Overdose Deaths of Patients
A Los Angeles jury convicted a physician of second-degree murder in the deaths of three patients who overdosed on painkillers she prescribed.Depraved indifference would be my choice of a charge.
She has a medical education and it included opioids.
She understands addiction.
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Your Money
The Sticks and Carrots of Employee Wellness Programs
Some companies offer incentives for sharing medical data and undertaking health-improvement regimens. Others impose penalties for not doing that. Either way, the programs raise troubling questions.Companies like to offer as little compensation as possible.
Insurance companies want as little risk as possible.
If possible do not work for a company for the health insurance.
Get a better deal.
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Opinion
When Food Is Genetically Modified
A crop genetic engineer and the American Society of Plant Biologists disagree.Equivalent statements.
Do the science.
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U.S.
Nearly 4 Percent of U.S. Adults Regularly Use E-Cigarettes, Survey Says
Nearly 13 percent of adults in the United States have tried an e-cigarette, according to research to be published Wednesday from the National Center for Health Statistics.There is no point in another addiction.
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U.S.
Many May Find Unpleasant Surprise on HealthCare.gov: High Rate Increases
Federal officials said people would need to pick new plans under the Affordable Care Act to avoid substantial increases in health insurance premiums.The advantage of shopping is the ability to select among offered rates for services.
Shop!
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N.Y. / Region
Cemetery in Guyana Is Prepared for Fallen Officer Randolph Holder, a Native Son
Officer Holder will be buried on Saturday in Le Repentir Cemetery in Guyana, where he played as a child.The dead cannot care.
We try to comfort the living.
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Opinion
Dwindling Hopes for Immigration Reform
The real solutions to the immigration crisis are well known, but the Republicans have succeeded in strangling them.Plain truths simply stated.
Vote.
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Sports
Mats Zuccarello Records Hat Trick as Rangers Down Maple Leafs
Zuccarello helped send the Rangers to a 3-1 home win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night.You can read these numbers.
http://www.theguardian.com/uk/sport
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/rugby-world-cup-2015
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/oct/31/new-zealand-australia-rugby-world-cup-final-match-report
N.Z. 34 . . . Aus. 17
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Business Day
U.A.W. Leaders Approve Proposed G.M. Contract
The wage proposal matched that in the Fiat Chrysler contract, but G.M.’s workers would get an $8,000 signing bonus — double the amount at Fiat Chrysler.Unions are important.
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N.Y. / Region
Anger in East Harlem Over New Delays in 2nd Ave. Subway Plans
Despite $1 billion in cuts, three new stations are expected to open on the Upper East Side by December 2016.Sell some bonds.
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Fashion & Style
Ghosting a Pal Who Comes on Too Strong
Plus: questions about being recruited for cosmetic procedures, dogs at funerals, and moms who like to hang out with teenagers.With dogs as with people, communication helps.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
I am busy through the fourth. Find me with my cell.
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U.S.
Georgia: Dozens Arrested Over Sex-Trafficking
Raids on a network of sex traffickers around the Southeast resulted in more than two dozen arrests and the rescues of women forced into prostitution.It does happen here.
I have little interest in knowing the details.
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N.Y. / Region
New York City School Suspensions Fell 17% in 2014-15, Officials Say
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration announced new and expanded initiatives to change how students are disciplined, following a national shift in techniques.Small class sizes work well.
They also cost more.
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