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2 Convicted in New Jersey Bridge Scandal Seek New Trial
Court filings on behalf of Bill Baroni and Bridget Anne Kelly say some jurors deliberated on a day when a judge had ordered them not to do so.Business Day
Volkswagen Expected to Pay Another $1 Billion in Emissions Scandal
The agreement covers the remaining diesel cars involved in the scandal that were not included in a June settlement: about 80,000 Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche cars.Opinion
An Anti-Semitic ‘Troll Storm’ in Montana
These hate crimes and incidents of harassment were reported in the last week.Well
Remembering My Doctor Who Let Me Walk Again
A freak mountain accident was the beginning of a remarkable four decade relationship between Dr. Philip Wilson Jr. and me.U.S.
Insurance Policies on Slaves: New York Life’s Complicated Past
In its 19th-century beginnings, New York Life Insurance sold 508 policies covering slaves. Their descendants are grappling with it.World
Indonesia’s Dire Need for Engineers Is Going Unmet
Too many of those lucky enough to pursue a higher education choose professions that, however noble, can do little to help expand the economy.Sports
Facing Athletes’ Boycott, Bobsled and Skeleton Event Is Moved From Russia
The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association plans to name a new site in the coming days.Business Day
Japanese Mogul Starts on Vow to Trump to Create 50,000 U.S. Jobs
A $1.2 billion investment by Masayoshi Son’s conglomerate, SoftBank, is the first step in his promise made in a meeting with Mr. Trump to create thousands of jobs in the United States.Health
Trump Administration Puts the U.S. at a Crossroad for Global Health Aid
The United States is the pillar of health aid to poor countries, but experts are uncertain about the focus of the new Trump administration.Business Day
Silicon Valley Dominating Self-Driving Tech? Motor City Says Not So Fast
Silicon Valley, with Google and Tesla, is developing the smart cars of tomorrow, but the Detroit Three are working hard on self-driving projects in Michigan.Opinion
Proud to Be a Sanctuary City
New York, with strong public support, is one of the cities that is determined to help shield immigrants from a Trump administration crackdown.Business Day
Commerce Dept. to Revise Growth Figures; Nike and FedEx to Announce Earnings
What’s ahead this week: The Commerce Department will release its updated predictions for the economy’s trajectory; and Nike, FedEx and Rite Aid will announce earnings.N.Y. / Region
Metro-North Riders Lament a Curb on Their Pre-Christmas Spirits
The railroad has shut several station bar carts amid an inquiry into missing money — a holiday hurdle for those who like a cup of cheer on the ride home.N.Y. / Region
Prosecution Won’t Use Suspect’s Statement in New York Bombing Case
The government is trying to keep to a schedule a judge has set for a trial in March in a case stemming from a bombing in Chelsea on Sept. 17 and an attempted bombing nearby.Science
Scientists Say the Clock of Aging May Be Reversible
The technique, discovered by a team at the Salk Institute and tested in mice, cannot be applied directly to people, but it points toward better understanding of human aging.Arts
Inside the Ku Klux Klan, With an A&E Documentary Series
The filmmakers incorporated anti-hate activists as they tried to persuade members to leave the Klan — or at least to leave their children out of it.Opinion
Donald Trump’s Choices: Education
Former Senator Bill Frist says Betsy DeVos “is the trailblazer needed at the helm of federal education policy.” Two other readers offer their views.Public Editor
Friday Mailbag: The Veil, Storm Troopers and False Equivalence
A woman fleeing Aleppo, Syria, goes unmentioned in a caption, but not unnoticed by readers. And a student’s violent threat appears to be equated in severity with criticism of racism.Opinion
Unequal Sentences for Blacks and Whites
A Florida newspaper exposes a judicial system where skin color determines time behind bars.Public Editor
Preaching the Gospel of Diversity, but Not Following It
The Times needs to do a far better job hiring people of color as the country it covers grows more diverse and its ambitions become more global.|
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