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Opinion

States Should Raise the Gas Tax

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD | Jan 15th 2016

Higher investment would not just improve roads and railways; it would also boost the economy.

World

Ebola Death in Sierra Leone Follows Report of Outbreak’s End

By DIONNE SEARCEY | Jan 15th 2016

The World Health Organization did not provide the age or sex of the victim, although Reuters reported that the death occurred in the capital, Freetown.

Sports

No. 2 South Carolina Women Top No. 9 Kentucky

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jan 14th 2016

A’Ja Wilson had 26 points and 13 rebounds as No. 2 South Carolina remained undefeated

Your Money

State Tax Refunds May Be Delayed by Security Precautions

By ANN CARRNS | Jan 15th 2016

Some states have warned taxpayers not to expect refunds until after March 1, no matter when they file, because of added scrutiny to prevent fraud.

N.Y. / Region

Cuomo to Continue Shrinking State’s Share of CUNY’s Costs

By VIVIAN YEE | Jan 14th 2016

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s new budget would shift one-third of the City University’s costs to the city from the state, displeasing Mayor Bill de Blasio.

N.Y. / Region

Cuomo’s Budget Opens New Chapter in Rivalry With de Blasio

By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM | Jan 14th 2016

Mayor Bill de Blasio vowed on Thursday to use “any means necessary” to reverse cuts outlined in Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s budget plan, which the mayor praised on Wednesday.

U.S.

Planned Parenthood Sues Activists Who Made Secret Videotapes

By ERIK ECKHOLM | Jan 14th 2016

The suit states that the defendants set up a fake company claiming to be a provider of fetal tissue to researchers, violating racketeering and state privacy laws.

Health

To Protect Against Zika Virus, Pregnant Women Are Warned About Latin American Trips

By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. | Jan 15th 2016

Pregnant women are told to avoid countries where mosquitoes are spreading the virus, which has been linked to brain damage in babies.

World

Sean Penn Says El Chapo’s Capture Spoiled His Article

By CHRISTINE HAUSER | Jan 15th 2016

In an interview with CBS to be broadcast on Sunday, Mr. Penn said his article “has failed” because the drug lord’s capture distracted from its purpose.

Real Estate

Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

Jan 15th 2016

This week’s properties include a five-bedroom in Irvington, N.Y., and a seven-bedroom in Teaneck, N.J.

Opinion

Keep Guns Away From Abusers

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD | Jan 16th 2016

Shortcomings in federal and state law allow many domestic abusers to have access to firearms.

U.S.

Colorado: Man Says Clinic Killings Were Unplanned

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jan 13th 2016

A man who acknowledged killing three people at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs said that the shooting was spur of the moment, and that he targeted the clinic because it was “murdering little babies.”

Job Market

Sgt. E. Castro: A Prison Peacemaker

As told to PERRY GARFINKEL | Jan 16th 2016

Ms. Castro, who works at the Folsom Women’s Facility in California, says it’s important to spend time reassuring the inmates when they’re having problems.

U.S.

Cleveland Is Accused of ‘Blatant Dodge’ for Not Paying After Verdicts

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jan 16th 2016

The Ohio city says it owes nothing to a man whose murder conviction was voided in 2010 and was later awarded $13.2 million by a federal jury. The city insists the judgment was against two homicide detectives.

Sports

Notre Dame Sends No. 9 Duke to a Second Straight Loss; No. 2 Oklahoma Survives

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jan 16th 2016

The Irish’s Bonzie Colson finished with a career high in points, and Demetrius Jackson contributed 22, as Notre Dame knocked off the Blue Devils on the road.

U.S.

New Guidelines Nudge Doctors on Giving Patients Access to Medical Records

By ROBERT PEAR | Jan 16th 2016

In new guidelines, the Obama administration says doctors and hospitals cannot require patients to state a reason for requesting their records, and cannot deny access out of a general concern that patients might be upset by the information.