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Opinion

Why People Are Confused About What Experts Really Think

By DEREK J. KOEHLER | Feb 12th 2016

False balance in journalism is harder to fix than it seems.

Many experts sell their opinions.

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Opinion

False Convictions

Feb 10th 2016

A reader writes that “this tragic trend will not abate as long as prosecutors are rarely disciplined.”

I agree it should not happen.

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Opinion

Prisoners Exonerated, Prosecutors Exposed

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD | Feb 12th 2016

More people were exonerated of crimes in 2015 than ever before, revealing a criminal justice system rife with error, incompetence and misconduct.

Let there be more of this.

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Science

Two-Thirds of the World Faces Severe Water Shortages

By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR | Feb 12th 2016

The scarcity can lead to crop failure and low crop yields, which could cause food price increases, famine and widespread starvation.

Yes

5

Opinion

Are You a Toxic Waste Disposal Site?

By NICHOLAS KRISTOF | Feb 13th 2016

Inadequately regulated industrial companies surround us with chemicals that our bodies absorb.

Nicholas Kristof is correct.

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U.S.

Texas Panel Calls for an End to Criminal IDs via Bite Mark

By ERIK ECKHOLM | Feb 12th 2016

The recommendation by the influential Texas Forensic Science Commission is not legally binding, but is likely to carry great weight.

For good reason.

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N.Y. / Region

Review: Beneath the Rafters of the Barn, Steak and Seafood

By RAND RICHARDS COOPER | Feb 12th 2016

At the Barn, a new restaurant in Granby, Conn., the chef describes a fondness for cooking “a little bit of everything.”

I am an omnivore.

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U.S.

Police Department Fires Partner of Ex-Officer Peter Liang

By ASHLEY SOUTHALL | Feb 12th 2016

Shaun Landau was fired a day after Peter Liang was convicted of manslaughter in the shooting of a man in a Brooklyn housing project stairwell.

Thew police are not talking.

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Arts

Cosby Appeal Filed to Prevent Sexual Assault Case Prosecution

By GRAHAM BOWLEY | Feb 12th 2016

Mr. Cosby and his lawyers defended their appeal by saying that a previous prosecutor said he would never pursue the charge against the entertainer.

Defendants are obligated to try. 

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N.Y. / Region

Guilty Verdict for Officer Peter Liang Adds to Broader Debate on Policing

By MARC SANTORA | Feb 12th 2016

After the lengthy and often emotional trial of Officer Liang, who was convicted of manslaughter for shooting Akai Gurley in Brooklyn, the initial public reaction was hopeful, but wary.

yes

11

Health

Education May Cut Dementia Risk, Study Finds

By PAM BELLUCK | Feb 10th 2016

It helps with the symptoms.

12

Travel

A Tour of Rwanda, From Jungle to City

By DIANE DANIEL | Feb 13th 2016

An eight-day tour, departing from Kigali, features a trek into the jungle to view mountain gorillas.

If you wish.

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N.Y. / Region

Federal Grand Jury Begins Hearing Evidence in Eric Garner Case

By AL BAKER and ELI ROSENBERG | Feb 11th 2016

Prosecutors presented evidence in the death of Mr. Garner, who died after being placed in a chokehold by a police officer. A Staten Island grand jury declined to indict the officer in 2014.

The jury will decide.

14

Sports

Victory Over Islanders Adds to Hurricanes’ Celebrations

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | Feb 14th 2016

Carolina honored its 2006 Stanley Cup championship team before the game.

http://nytimes.stats.com/nhl/scoreboard.asp

Final 1 2 3 Tot Boston 3 1 1 5 Detroit 2 3 1 6

Preview | Box | Gameview | Recap

Three Stars 1:  Pavel Datsyuk, Det (2G, 1A) 2:  Henrik Zetterberg, Det (2G, 1A) 3:  Darren Helm, Det (2G)

15

Food

A Trip to Vietnam Inspires Tender Pork Ribs

By DAVID TANIS | Feb 12th 2016

The meat is first bathed in a fragrant marinade with traditional Vietnamese seasonings, then braised slowly, and browned at the end.

I can try.

16

Real Estate

Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

Feb 12th 2016

This week’s homes include a six-bedroom in Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., and a four-bedroom in Lawrence, N.J.

I will not deal with a palace or an hotel.

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N.Y. / Region

When Parole Rules Keep Getaway Driver Locked Up the Longest

By JIM DWYER | Feb 11th 2016

Judith Clark, who played a far smaller role in a 1981 armored-car robbery than Mutulu Shakur, will not be eligible for release until well after he is.

He was convicted of robbery.
She was convicted of revolution.

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Your Money

Some Auto Insurance Premiums Penalize Home Renters, Study Finds

By ANN CARRNS | Feb 10th 2016

Consumers pay about 7 percent more for annual premiums if they rent their home rather than own it, even if they have stellar driving records.

The insurance company's statistics tell them they should.

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N.Y. / Region

Queens Man Charged With Hate Crimes in Attacks on 2 Chinese Women

By RICK ROJAS | Feb 11th 2016

A Korean man faces counts of robbery and assault as hate crimes, as well as other charges, in connection with two episodes in Flushing, Queens.

Guilty.

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N.Y. / Region

Officer Peter Liang Convicted in Fatal Shooting of Akai Gurley in Brooklyn

By SARAH MASLIN NIR | Feb 11th 2016

Officer Liang was found guilty of manslaughter and official misconduct in the death of Mr. Gurley, who was unarmed when he was hit by a ricocheting bullet in a housing project stairwell.

yes

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