Friday, November 20, 2015

@22:00, 11/19/15

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U.S.

More Mexican Immigrants Leaving U.S. Than Entering, Report Finds

The Pew Research Center found that from 2009 to 2014, about a million Mexicans returned home as 870,000 arrived in the United States, marking an end to a wave of immigration.

Keep looking.
The seasonal farm work just ended.

2
U.S.

Maryland College to Remain Closed as Police Search for Student

Washington College said it would remain closed until after the Thanksgiving weekend, as the police searched for a student who was accused of brandishing a pistol there last month.

OK

3
Opinion

Sleazy Business as Usual in Albany

Gov. Andrew Cuomo should call a special legislative session devoted to cleaning house.

The key to an honest legislature is an aggressive and well financed press corps. 

4

Business Day

Weekly Jobless Claims Fall Again

Factory activity picked up slightly in November, too, suggesting that the worst of a manufacturing downturn may be over.

Christmas hiring is running.
Retail is in trouble.

5
Opinion

The G.O.P.’s Myopia on Coal

Republicans have ignored efforts to help the industry comply with looming emissions standards.

Coal cannot be made clean.

6
Opinion

Protect Doctor-Patient Confidentiality

A court case has alarming implications for physicians’ obligations.

Psychiatrists are not omniscient.
The legal system should not try to inflict omniscience on them.  

7
N.Y. / Region

Plan to Close Nuclear Plant in Upstate New York Rattles Its Neighbors

After Entergy announced the shutdown of the James A. FitzPatrick plant, residents of Oswego County became anxious about the loss of jobs and the drain on the local economy.

Entergy probably would like to expand the James A. FitzPatrick plant.


8
Science

Parasites Found to Influence Fertility in Women

Among indigenous people in Bolivia, women were likely to have more children if they were infected with roundworms

I do not advise parasitic infections.
Hookworm is supposed to suppress allergies. 

9
World

Philippines Detaining Homeless Before APEC Summit, Rights Group Says

Human Rights Watch says the Philippines is rounding up homeless people to get them off the streets during this week’s Asia-Pacific economic forum.

Cleaning up for visitors is traditional.

10
U.S.

Texas: Killer of Three Is Executed

A man was executed on Wednesday for setting a fire that killed his 18-month-old daughter and her two young half-sisters at an East Texas home 15 years ago.

Another argument is mooted.

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U.S.

Illinois: Attorney General Seeks Release of a Police Video

Attorney General Lisa Madigan asked the Chicago police on Wednesday to release a video that is said to show an officer shooting a black teenager 16 times last year.

Pictures can be damning.

12
Science

In Some Birds, Love Trumps Hunger Pains

Instead of foraging elsewhere, some birds stand by while a mate feasts, researchers find.

If the behavior is symetrical it is easy to understand.


13
Travel

From Sedona to the Breakers, Spas With a Sense of Place

Sylvia Sepielli firmly believes that a spa should channel the history, culture and spirit of a region.

The Swiss stage needs players.

Sylvia Sepielli is trying.
Doing better would be difficult.

14
Sports

U.S. Settles for a Scoreless Tie With Trinidad

Argentina, playing without Lionel Messi and two other stars, won at Colombia, 1-0, on Lucas Biglia’s first-half goal.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/results

"Qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia breaks until late March, when the Americans play Guatemala twice in a five-day span. After the final matches next September, the top two teams advance to the six-nation regional finals."

15
N.Y. / Region

Silver Made Misleading Comments About How He Disclosed His Income, U.S. Says

Prosecutors in Sheldon Silver’s corruption trial in Manhattan played recordings of the assemblyman giving statements to reporters about how he disclosed outside income.

yes.

16
Sports

Nets Let Opportunities Slip in Push for Late Comeback

Nicolas Batum had 24 points and 8 assists, and the Charlotte Hornets held off the visiting Nets, 116-111, on Wednesday night.

"MAVERICKS 106, CELTICS 102 Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 points, Wesley Matthews had 18, and Dallas erased an 18-point first-half deficit to win at Boston.
Dallas trailed by 89-82 with just under eight minutes to play before going on a 14-2 run. The Celtics closed to 104-102 and had the ball, but Raymond Felton stole it in the final seconds."

17
Sports

Kevin McHale Fired by Struggling Houston Rockets

McHale was in his fifth season with Houston and was coming off a 56-26 season where the Rockets reached the Western Conference finals for the first time since 1997.

http://nytimes.stats.com/nba/scoreboard.asp?day=20151120

7:30 PM ET CSNE/YES
Brooklyn (2 - 10)          
Boston (6 - 5)          
Preview


18
World

Nordic Countries, Overwhelmed by Migrants, Retreat From Generous Traditions

The abrupt change in the Nordic nations is one of the most striking consequences of the surge of asylum seekers in Europe this year.

Pressure is building.

19
Sports

Fantasy Football Week 11: Titans at Jaguars

Fantasy football analysis for Thursday night’s game between the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

20
Business Day

Genetically Engineered Salmon Approved for Consumption

The F.D.A. approval clears the way for the first genetically altered animal to enter the American food supply, despite opposition from consumer and environmental groups.

more fish.

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