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Opinion
New York’s Humane Retreat From Solitary Confinement
A new agreement reflects a growing realization that holding prisoners in isolation is a form of torture that inflicts psychological damage.The guards will have to be watched.
Sadism is easy in a position of limited power.
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U.S.
House Approves Huge Package of Tax Breaks
The tax package is a companion to a more than $1.1 trillion spending measure, and it includes tax breaks for businesses and low-income workers.Paul Ryan is wrong.
Tax cuts do not pay for themselves.
They foster no general growth.
They do grow the incomes of the rich.
The poor have no spendable income.
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Sports
Thai Golfers Are Making Gains in Force on the L.P.G.A. Tour
Eight players from the country, after playing a 90-hole qualifying tournament, emerge with memberships.Good
http://www.theguardian.com/uk/scotland
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Your Money
Deadline for Health Insurance Is Hours Away
The deadline for enrolling in health insurance through the federal marketplace is midnight Tuesday Pacific time and 3 a.m. Wednesday Eastern time for coverage to begin Jan. 1.I am covered.
Medicare A&B
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U.S.
North Carolina to Review Death Sentences Reduced Over Race
The State Supreme Court ordered a re-examination of sentences that were commuted under the state’s Racial Justice Act, which has since been repealed.Events cannot be undone.
North Carolina must deal with the facts.
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Sports
Wade and Whiteside Lead Heat Past Nets
Dwyane Wade scored 10 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, and Hassan Whiteside had 20 points and 13 rebounds as Miami beat the Nets, 104-98, at Barclays Center."PISTONS 119, CELTICS 116 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 31 points in a home victory for Detroit over Boston, which got 38 points from Isaiah Thomas."
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U.S.
Oklahoma Highway Shootings Leave 2 Dead
A suspect who fired randomly at cars surrendered to troopers after a short pursuit and, so far, has been charged with driving under the influence.He will be charged and convicted.
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Opinion
A New Budget for a New Year
The $1.1 trillion spending bill is good for what it does not contain.The budget bill is not adequite
It is the best that could be passed.
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U.S.
Video: Breaking the Code of Silence
In Chicago, the nation’s third largest city, officers shot and killed 70 people in a five-year span ending in 2014 — more than in any of the nation’s nine other largest cities. Yet officers are rarely disciplined. A retired officer who investigated excessive force complaints explains why.http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/18/us/chicago-pays-millions-but-punishes-few-in-police-killings.html
The Chicago police are criminal.
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The Upshot
Broncos’ Playoff Picture: Anything Seems Possible
They could finish as the No. 1 seed in the A.F.C — but could also fail to win their division.later today.
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U.S.
War of Words Escalates in Chicago After Laquan McDonald Shooting
A lawyer for Officer Jason Van Dyke, charged with Mr. McDonald’s murder, said Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s criticism might prompt him to seek a change of venue.The motion for a change of venue should not succeed.
Jury selection will be difficult in any case.
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N.Y. / Region
New York City to Pay $2.75 Million in Wrongful-Conviction Settlement
Despite pleading guilty to attempted robbery, Michael Poventud was able to sue the city for withholding evidence from his defense lawyers.Prosecutorial abuse can get expensive.
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Sports
Pacers’ Bench Proves Crucial in Victory Against the Nets
The Pacers beat the visiting Nets, 104-97, on Friday night, with Paul George scoring 23 points.http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/20/sports/basketball/celtics-are-on-the-rise-but-not-in-the-standings.html?ref=basketball
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World
Nepal Avalanche Carried Half the Force of an Atomic Bomb
When an earthquake in April set off an avalanche that buried the hiking village of Langtang, the impact was equivalent to the detonation of 7.6 kilotons of TNT, a study found.The dead can wait.
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Opinion
Reining In College Costs
A reader cites how Purdue has frozen tuition and reduced room and board costs.Self discipline is a nice idea that often fails.
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N.Y. / Region
Officers May Face Discipline in Overlooked Killing of Brooklyn Woman
The officers who responded to the death of Myrtle McKinney in November believed she had died of natural causes; a funeral director found a stab wound and other injuries weeks later.Yes, an easy mistake that should not have been made.
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Business Day
Virginia to Replace Guardrails With Others Deemed Safer
After stricter crash-testing, the state of Virginia will remove some ET-Plus guardrails, as well as some others, on its roads.The states would like to have Trinity guilty of something.
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Sports
No Messi or Neymar, but Barcelona Predictably Wins at Club World Cup
Barcelona played Guangzhou Evergrande in the semifinal, winning 3-0 on a Luis Suárez hat trick. But even many Barça fans probably did not take much notice.yes. I do not follow the play.
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N.Y. / Region
Chief Lost Influence Amid Criticism of Mayor de Blasio’s Policies on Homelessness
A mounting crisis on the streets and friction between agencies preceded the resignation of Gilbert Taylor, the commissioner of the Department of Homeless Services.Most of the population is suffering a depression.
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