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Science
Unraveling the Ties of Altitude, Oxygen and Lung Cancer
Humans need oxygen, but the link between higher altitudes, where there’s less of it, and a lower incidence of lung cancer is growing stronger.Could be.
Limiting the partial pressure of oxygen is easy.
Add nitrogen.
Design an experiment.
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World
China to Expel Swedish Human Rights Advocate
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Peter Jesper Dahlin, held this month on charges of violating security laws, had made “a full and frank confession.”The diplomats have been busy.
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Opinion
New York City’s Promising Step on Criminal Justice
A new bill could make many “quality of life” violations civil, not criminal, offenses, helping to ease the overpolicing in communities of color.Let us look at the statistics in a few years.
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U.S.
Michigan Attorney General Picks Investigator for Flint Water Case
A former county prosecutor, Todd Flood, will assess whether state laws were broken when Flint switched the source of its drinking water.I would guess no laws were broken.
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N.Y. / Region
Police Testify on Housing Project’s Dangers at Officer’s Manslaughter Trial
Two police officers, who responded to a radio call after Officer Peter Liang shot and killed a man in Brooklyn, gave testimony in Officer’s Liang’s trial.Manslaughter only requires no malice.
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N.Y. / Region
Woman, 59, Is Killed in Machete Attack in Bronx
The police said Carmen Torres-Gonzalez of the Mott Haven section was fatally slashed by a resident in the same apartment building, who was taken into custody.PCP?
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N.Y. / Region
U.S. Appeals Court Allows Killing of Snowy Owls Near Kennedy Airport
The Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey could kill the birds when a plane and its passengers are endangered.The Great Snowy Owl is not endangered.
It is rare this far south.
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The Upshot
How to Make Home Birth a Safer Option
Hospitals are better at preventing deaths, and yet parents may have legitimate reasons for not having deliveries there.It is not a decision I anticipate needing to make.
If it becomes necessary to decide, we should consult an expert or three.
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Opinion
Drug Deaths Reach White America
Lawmakers are starting to acknowledge that addiction is a problem that knows no racial barriers.It would be useful if a chemical fix for addiction existed.
Twelve step is the best available.
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Opinion
Slush Puddles, the Scourge of New York Walkers
When snow falls, the streets get prompt attention, except where pedestrians cross. In the “most walkable large city in America,” why is that so?Sidewalks are private property with a public right of way.
Snow clearance is the landlord or lease holder's responsibility.
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Science
Linking Arthritis to Old Injuries
Post-traumatic arthritis is a leading cause of disability, especially for wounded soldiers, but a way to prevent it has not been proven.Add to general knowledge.
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Sports
Kansas Follows Cold Start With a Hot Finish to Beat Texas
The Jayhawks, who have been struggling of late, used a 24-6 run in the second half to knock off the Longhorns and were led by Perry Ellis, who scored 26 points.http://nytimes.stats.com/wcbk/scoreboard.asp
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Sports
Iowa State Topples No. 4 Kansas
Monte Morris scored 21 points, and Georges Niang had 19 for No. 14 Iowa State, which earned its fourth straightvictory.
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Sports
Tennis Plans New Measures to Fight Match Fixing
The leaders of tennis’s multiple governing bodies have been meeting, with the corruption issue considered an urgent matter.Yes.
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Opinion
EKG Screening for College Athletes
Those who play certain sports should have their hearts tested.Screening is a good idea.
Let the effectiveness improve.
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N.Y. / Region
Albany Ethics Commission Adopts New Fund-Raising and Disclosure Rules
One rule is meant to restrict some campaign donations, and another widens the disclosure rules for public relations consultants who speak to journalists.An effective press is the best indicator.
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N.Y. / Region
Trial Begins for New York Officer Charged in Fatal Shooting of Akai Gurley
The prosecution and the defense presented opening statements in the trial of Peter Liang, who in 2014 shot his gun down an unlit stairwell in a housing project, killing Mr. Gurley, who was unarmed.Manslaughter.
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Sports
Angelique Kerber, the Higher Seed, Upsets Victoria Azarenka
After six straight losses to Azarenka, a former world No. 1, Kerber defeated her to advance to her third career major tournament semifinal.http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox?p1=menu_sports_more_redsox
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Sports
Milos Raonic Wins Match While Grieving for Victims of a Shooting in Canada
Raonic, a Canadian, reached the fourth round of the Australian Open and dedicated his victory to the four killed in a Saskatchewan school.20
Food
Panzanella to Suit the Season
Made with squash, it’s a great salad for a buffet, but you can also make a meal of it.http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017941-panzanella-with-winter-squash-and-sage
http://cooking.nytimes.com/68861692-nyt-cooking/807794-cheery-winter-salads-for-dreary-days
OK.
I cook.
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