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U.S.
Supreme Court Deals Blow to Obama’s Efforts to Regulate Coal Emissions
The justices’ willingness to issue a stay while the case proceeds was a hint that the emissions program could face a skeptical reception.Republican opposition continues.
There is no change in bitterness.
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N.Y. / Region
New York City to Review a Nuisance Law That Has Led to Evictions
A little-known, difficult to counter legal practice raises questions over aggressive policing and judicial oversight in which some residents have been forced from their homes.It is more business for poverty law offices.
There is a high probability of abuse by city agencies.
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U.S.
Ferguson Reverses Course on Police Deal; Justice Dept. Expected to Sue
City leaders rejected a deal to overhaul the police force, setting up a court fight over excessive policing in a city that came to symbolize it.The government of Ferguson did not learn.
The Justice Department will try again.
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Real Estate
$1,300,000 Homes in Connecticut, Iowa and Pennsylvania
This week’s properties include a 1796 house in Connecticut and contemporaries in Iowa and Pennsylvania.I would not inflict these on anyone.
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U.S.
Pennsylvania: Jailed Church Official May Seek Bail
A Roman Catholic church official could soon seek bail after a Pennsylvania appeals court refused to review a decision to throw out his child-endangerment conviction.A judge will have to decide the case.
At the moment bail is appropriate.
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Opinion
Protecting Whistle-Blowers Against Retaliation
Readers criticize laws that allow companies to sue employees who expose harmful or illegal practices.Bad aesthetics are not necessarily abuse.
The law should not reward or punish "whistle blowing".
"Going public" will cost the employment of the individual.
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N.Y. / Region
Police See Possible Hate Crime in Stabbing of Jewish Man in Brooklyn
The 25-year-old man, who was wearing traditional Hasidic clothing, sustained a collapsed lung after being attacked in the Crown Heights neighborhood, officials said.There are crazies.
Some are organized with state support.
This one acted alone.
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N.Y. / Region
Federal Grand Jury Begins Hearing Evidence in Eric Garner Case
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.A federal grand jury is appropriate.
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N.Y. / Region
Technology Manager Gets 3 Years’ Probation in CityTime Scheme
Carl Bell, who took $6 million in bribes while working on the CityTime payroll project, avoided prison after testifying at his accomplices’ trails.Testimony is rewarded.
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Sports
Nets’ Buzzer-Beater Gives Them a Victory Over the Nuggets
Joe Johnson hit a 3-pointer as time expired after Denver had taken a 2-point lead with 0.9 of a second left.Boston Celtics (32-23)
| Tue. 9 | at Milwaukee | 8:00 PM ET | CSNE/FSWI | L 111 - 112 |
| Wed. 10 | vs. Los Angeles | 7:30 PM ET | PT/CSNE | W 139 - 134 OT |
| Fri. 19 | at Utah | 10:30 PM ET | ESPN/ROOT/CSNE | |
| Sun. 21 | at Denver |
Sports
Late Jumper Lifts Spurs Over Magic
Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points and drilled a jumper from the top of the key with 0.9 on the clock to lift the visiting San Antonio Spurs to a 98-96 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night."CELTICS 139, CLIPPERS 134 Isaiah Thomas had 36 points and 11 assists, making a fadeaway jumper that sent the game into overtime, and Boston edged visiting Los Angeles."
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Travel
Sanctions Lifted, American Tourists Head to Iran
Drawing comparisons to interest in Cuba trips, tour operators say that Iran is fast becoming a popular destination for Americans.It is adventure travel.
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Opinion
The Court Blocks Efforts to Slow Climate Change
The Republican justices just raised serious questions about America’s ability to deliver on its international pledge to lower emissions.The stay is partisan politics.
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Sports
Banned Kenyan Runners Say They Were Asked for Bribes
Two Kenyan track athletes banned for doping at the world championships say an official asked them each for $24,000 to reduce their suspensions.Kenya must clean house.
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U.S.
Pregnancy Clinics Fight for Right to Deny Abortion Information
The clinics are fighting a losing battle.
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N.Y. / Region
Officer Peter Liang, in Emotional Testimony, Describes the Night of a Fatal Shooting
The jury will decide.
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U.S.
F.B.I. Agents Encircle Holdouts Inside Oregon Wildlife Refuge
In a live phone feed that was streaming on YouTube, the occupiers said they believed the government agents had closed in to kill them.http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/12/us/malheur-national-wildlife-refuge-standoff.html
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T Magazine
Perversity in a Bottle
A new fragrance line from a perfume historian brings back the sexiest scents.As you wish.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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Health
Education May Cut Dementia Risk, Study Finds
Researchers say people with at least a high school education and healthier lifestyles are aiding a decline in new cases, or staving off dementia longer.The symptoms are less obvious.
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N.Y. / Region
Judge Refuses to Grant Mistrial in Akai Gurley Case
Lawyers for Officer Peter Liang, who is accused of fatally shooting Mr. Gurley in 2014, said the prosecution had introduced an “inflammatory” new theory at the last minute.The jury will decide.
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