1
Science
Drug Overdoses Propel Rise in Mortality Rates of Young Whites
The rising death rates for young white adults, ages 25 to 34, make them the first generation since the Vietnam War years to experience higher death rates in early adulthood than their previous generation.The distribution is interesting.
2
U.S.
Oklahoma: Cuts Ordered for Wastewater Wells
Operators of 27 oil and natural gas wastewater disposal wells in northwest Oklahoma must reduce volume about 18 percent because of the swarm of moderate earthquakes in the past week.Waste water injection is making Oklahoma nervous.
It should.
They will try the experiment of stopping.
A change should be easily and quickly observed.
3
The Upshot
Stuff We Liked: Bikes, Baristas and Powerball
Our selection of weekly web gems includes squirrel mayhem and a wrap-up of Powerball madness.Bike sharing is not making money.
http://www.businessinsider.com/fed-research-on-under-employed-college-grads-2016-1
4
Opinion
The Death Penalty Endgame
The justices are considering a petition that asks them to strike down capital punishment once and for all. What are they waiting for?We would be better without it than with it.
The dead do not suffer.
The hopeful condemned suffer excessively.
All attached to the convicted suffer in innocence.
5
World
Investigation of SEAL Conduct in Afghanistan Is Reopened
The N.C.I.S. has begun further inquiry into allegations that Navy SEALs and Afghan police militiamen beat several detainees, including one who died, at an isolated outpost in 2012.The U.S. must attempt justice.
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U.S.
Cleveland Is Accused of ‘Blatant Dodge’ for Not Paying After Verdicts
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."Lawyers for Mr. Ayers’s and Mr. Smith’s families say they are outraged by the practice. They say Ohio law requires municipalities to pay judgments for employees sued for acts committed during their employment."
I agree.
7
Sports
Nets Lose Again at Barclays Center as Trail Blazers Rally
Portland overcame a 6-point deficit with a little under nine minutes left to send the Nets to their 11th loss in their last 12 home games.http://nytimes.stats.com/nba/scoreboard.asp?day=20160116
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Tot |
| Boston | 24 | 30 | 29 | 36 | 119 |
| Washington | 31 | 30 | 25 | 31 | 117 |
| Preview | Box | Recap |
| Leaders | Boston | Washington |
| Points | I. Thomas 32 | J. Wall 36 |
| Rebounds | J. Sullinger 9 | M. Gortat 11 |
| Assists | J. Crowder 6 | J. Wall 13 |
http://nytimes.stats.com/nba/scoreboard.asp?day=20160118
| 8:30 PM ET | CSNE/FSSW | ||||
| Boston | |||||
| Dallas | |||||
Sports
Australian Open Draw Seems Suited for Serena Williams
Williams’s first opponent, Camila Giorgi, is the highest seed she could have faced in the first round, but if Williams advances, the potential threats in her half of the field are players she has dominated.Good luck to Serena.
http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox?p1=menu_sports_more_redsox
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N.Y. / Region
Brownsville’s Broken Windows
Although the events that unfolded at the Osborn Playground on Jan. 7 are still unclear, what seems obvious is the inconsistency with which “broken windows” policing is practiced.Let the prosecutors figure it out.
They will tell us what they can.
10
Science
Airing the Evidence on Dust Mites
Keeping a home’s relative humidity low can help fight the irritating creatures, but solid made-vs.-unmade-bed evidence remains undone.I have not developed new allergies.
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Business Day
Chipotle Will Close Stores for Food Safety Meetings After Outbreaks
All Chipotle restaurants will open later than usual on Feb. 8 so employees can discuss safety changes, the chain said.Talking with the staff helps.
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Health
‘Moonshot’ to Cure Cancer, to Be Led by Biden, Relies on Outmoded View of Disease
The idea that a concerted government push can lead to a “cure” for cancer is nearly a half century old, stretching back to President Nixon’s failed “War on Cancer.”Let the trials begin!
There will be a race for cures.
The prize is success.
14
World
Ethiopia Halts Regional Plan After Protests
The government had hoped to integrate the capital, Addis Ababa, with the surrounding area, but the idea touched off a violent response.Things are bad in Ethiopia.
15
Sports
Mavericks’ Starters Sit Out, and Thunder Reap Rewards
The Oklahoma City Thunder, helped when Dallas sat out its usual starters, beat the visiting Mavericks, 108-89, on Wednesday night.Tuesday night.
16
Food
Recipes for a Long Weekend
How to use sourdough starter, plus a recipe for the best lasagna you’ll ever eat.Good ideas.
I will have to try sourdough again.
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World
Before Debris Collapse in China, Safety Fears Were Discussed
China’s industrial safety record has improved in recent years, but the ruling Communist Party still struggles to impose accountability on local bureaucrats.More than I need to know.
Taking action was less profitable.
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N.Y. / Region
Uber Not to Blame for Rise in Manhattan Traffic Congestion, Report Says
The report, based on a study conducted after Uber and Mayor Bill de Blasio clashed over his plan to cap the number of for-hire vehicles on New York City’s streets, recommended against such a limit.Parking was always the problem.
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U.S.
Oregon: Police Arrest Two Tied to Standoff at Refuge
One man connected with the armed takeover of a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon was arrested, and a second was held in the disappearance of a vehicle, the authorities said.Winter has only begun.
Drama is not the government's chosen path.
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Sports
Missouri Decides It Will Miss Postseason
The university’s basketball program is also vacating all 23 wins from the 2013-14 season after admitting to violations.#1 Connecticut Huskies (16-0)
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Result |
| 11/16 | at
7
Ohio State |
5:30 PM ET | ESPN2 | W 100 - 56 |
| 11/23 | vs. Kansas State | 7:00 PM ET | W 97 - 57 | |
| 11/28 | vs. Nebraska | 1:00 PM ET | W 88 - 46 | |
| 11/30 | at Chattanooga | 6:30 PM ET | W 79 - 31 | |
| 12/2 | at
23
DePaul |
7:30 PM ET | FS1 | W 86 - 70 |
| 12/5 | vs.
3
Notre Dame |
5:15 PM ET | ESPN | W 91 - 81 |
| 12/9 | at Colgate | 7:00 PM ET | W 94 - 50 | |
| 12/11 | vs.
11
Florida State* |
6:00 PM ET | ESPN2 | W 73 - 49 |
| 12/21 | vs. LSU | 7:00 PM ET | W 86 - 40 | |
| 12/28 | vs.
6
Maryland* |
8:30 PM ET | ESPN2 | W 83 - 73 |
| 12/30 | at Cincinnati | 7:00 PM ET | W 107 - 45 | |
| 1/6 | vs. Tulsa | 7:00 PM ET | W 95 - 35 | |
| 1/8 | at Houston | 9:00 PM ET | ESPN3 | W 76 - 37 |
| 1/10 | at
22
South Florida |
5:00 PM ET | W 75 - 59 | |
| 1/13 | at Memphis | 6:00 PM ET | W 86 - 46 | |
| 1/16 | vs. Temple | 6:00 PM ET | W 104 - 49 | |
| 1/20 | vs. UCF | 7:00 PM ET | ||
| 1/23 | at Southern Methodist | 3:00 PM ET | ||
| 1/27 | at Tulsa | 8:00 PM ET | ||
| 1/30 | vs. Memphis | 12:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/3 | at Tulane | 8:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/6 | vs. East Carolina | 1:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/8 | at
2
South Carolina |
7:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/14 | at Temple | 12:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/17 | vs. Cincinnati | 7:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/20 | at East Carolina | 8:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/24 | vs. Southern Methodist | 7:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/27 | vs. Tulane | 1:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/29 | vs.
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South Florida |
7:00 PM ET |
* - Neutral Location
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