Sunday, February 28, 2016

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U.S.

Video: Fact Check: Texas Republican Debate

The New York Times checks assertions made from the Republican presidential candidates during Thursday’s debate in Houston.

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N.Y. / Region

Retired Police Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Tapping Into Confidential Databases for Money

Ronald G. Buell, 49, admitted to providing restricted information to an investigator for criminal defense lawyers.

We will not learn why this information was worth Mr. Buell's liberty.

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Books

‘Strange Gods,’ by Susan Jacoby

Susan Jacoby examines the motives for religious conversion.
 
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N.Y. / Region

Prosecutors Will Move to Dismiss Charges in Brownsville Rape Case

The effort to drop the case against five teenagers accused of attacking an 18-year-old woman came primarily as the victim’s credibility as a witness fell apart, officials said.
Books

Sarah Ruhl: By the Book

The playwright and author, most recently, of “The Oldest Boy” says what moves her most in literature is “the writer who says: Here I stood! I loved the world enough to write it all down.”
N.Y. / Region

Woman Whose Daughter, 2, Died Alone in Fire Was Under Investigation

The woman, Leila Aquino, was already the subject of a New York City child welfare agency inquiry into whether the girl had previously been left unattended.
Opinion

The Wrong Way to Teach Math

Think about numbers as a language; we need to learn to be fluent in it.
World

Bahrain: Opposition Figure Sentenced

The figure, Ibrahim Sharif, the former secretary general of the National Democratic Action Society, was convicted of inciting hatred.
T Magazine

Three’s a Trend: Multicolored Oversize Knits

The once-frumpy combination of volume and clashing hues has gone from geek to chic.
Books

Elizabeth Eisenstein, Historian of Movable Type, Dies at 92

In “The Printing Press as an Agent of Change,” Professor Eisenstein argued that the proliferation of print shops had a seismic effect on civilization.
N.Y. / Region

Review: Thai West Puts French Accent on an Asian Cuisine

Thai West restaurant in Westwood is run by the Premon family, who have experience at both Thai and French restaurants.
Magazine

Failure to Lunch

The lamentable rise of desktop dining.
Books

Matthew Desmond’s ‘Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City’

Barbara Ehrenreich says that “Evicted,” like Katherine Boo’s “Behind the Beautiful Forevers,” sets a new standard for reporting on poverty.
N.Y. / Region

Babysitter Tortured Staten Island Boy Who Died, Prosecutors Say

Gloria Fields is accused of subjecting Anthony Delgado, a toddler, to hours of physical and sexual abuse while he was left in her care.
Real Estate

Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut

This week’s homes include a colonial in Katonah, N.Y., and a contemporary in Westport, Conn.
T Magazine

Classic English-Made Shoes for Men, Without the Heft

The designer Paula Gerbase is bringing new life to the beloved British shoemaker John Lobb, while retaining codes from its 150-year history.
Opinion

Texas Abortion Case

Dr. Mary Bassett, the New York City health commissioner, writes that the case’s impact is broader.
World

Italian Senate Approves Civil Unions for Gay Couples, but Not Adoptions

The bill passed handily once a provision allowing same-sex couples to adopt stepchildren was cut; gay rights advocates condemned the move.
T Magazine

Artful and Stunning Cabinets of Curiosities, Decoded

Mark Dion discusses major works in his new show, which displays live birds, puzzle pieces and old trash.
Business Day

Fed’s Transparency May Give Investors False Confidence, Economists Say

A paper by a group of economists argues that the Federal Reserve’s efforts to speak more clearly about its plans for monetary policy set up markets for disappointments.





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@20:00,  2/27/16
U.S.

Michigan: Ex-Lawmakers Charged in Scandal

Two Republican ex-lawmakers were charged Friday with felony misconduct in office after their affair snowballed into a political scandal when one of them concocted a bizarre cover story.
U.S.

Texas Court Drops Criminal Case Against Rick Perry

The former governor of Texas had been indicted by a grand jury in 2014 on two felony counts of coercing a public servant and abusing his power.
N.Y. / Region

Babysitter Tortured Staten Island Boy Who Died, Prosecutors Say

Gloria Fields is accused of subjecting Anthony Delgado, a toddler, to hours of physical and sexual abuse while he was left in her care.
U.S.

North Carolina: State Lawmakers Target Restroom Anti-Bias Law in Charlotte

Charlotte has legalized the ability of transgender people to choose public restrooms corresponding to their gender identity.
T Magazine

Three’s a Trend: Sheer Silhouettes, With a Bit of Fantasy

Alberta Ferretti, Gucci and Alexander McQueen have all shown dresses with whimsical, other-worldly designs.
U.S.

Eviction Notification Turns Deadly as Man Fires at Police Officers in Colorado

On Wednesday, when seven Park County sheriff’s officers arrived to serve what they called a “high-risk” eviction notice, a man opened fire on them, killing a corporal and injuring two other officers.
Sports

Derby Winner Back in Form

California Chrome, the 2014 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, appeared to be back in top form with an easy two-length victory in a $150,000 race in Dubai.
Opinion

Bernie Sanders’s Jewishness

A reader writes that the candidate’s policy positions have been “informed by his upbringing in a secular but nevertheless Jewish home.”
U.S.

Massachusetts: Life Term for Teacher’s Teenage Killer

A teenager who raped and killed his high school math teacher was sentenced Friday to life in prison with eligibility for parole in 40 years.
U.S.

California: Water Conservation Beginning to Lag

Residents are starting to fall behind California’s mandatory 25-percent water conservation target, state officials said Thursday.
T Magazine

At Cavalli, Individual Beauty With a ’70s Vibe

“She’s very cool, very relaxed,” said the hairstylist Duffy of the look this season.
N.Y. / Region

Where to Put Sewage Tank Snags Gowanus Canal Cleanup

Federal officials favor a location under the city-owned Thomas Greene Playground, but some angry park users are opposed.
N.Y. / Region

James Burke, Ex-Suffolk County Police Chief, Pleads Guilty

Mr. Burke was facing federal civil rights charges stemming from accusations that he beat a suspect in police custody and coerced his fellow officers into covering up the episode.
Business Day

Fewer Carloads of Crude Oil Travel Across United States

The Association of American Railroads said t 410,249 carloads of crude oil were carried across the U.S. last year, a drop of 17 percent from 493,126 carloads in 2014.
T Magazine

Three’s a Trend: Multicolored Oversize Knits

The once-frumpy combination of volume and clashing hues has gone from geek to chic.
Opinion

A Bad Effort in Congress to Thwart States on Food Labels

States should be free to require the labeling of genetically modified food if they want to.
U.S.

Dean at University of Texas Resigns in Part Over Handgun Law

The decision by the School of Architecture’s dean in Austin underscores concerns over a new law allowing people to carry concealed firearms in campus buildings.
T Magazine

The Daily Bag: Fendi

T plucks the best bags right off the runway.
Health

First Uterus Transplant in U.S. Bolsters Pregnancy Hopes of Many

Surgeons at the Cleveland Clinic have performed the nation’s first such procedure. The goal: to help women who lack a uterus have babies.
Sports

The FIFA Longshots: Prince Ali, Monsieur Champagne and Mr. Sexwale

In what looks like a two-way race, three other candidates are trying to stand out.




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