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N.Y. / Region
A Third Suspect Is Arrested in the Killing of a Connecticut Man
The suspect, Max Gemma, joined James Rackover and Lawrence Dilione, who were arrested soon after the killing of Joseph Comunale on Nov. 13.Rich, stupid and lucky.
Think closeted gays.
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N.Y. / Region
CUNY’s Independence Is Under Attack by Cuomo, City Council Members Say
The City Council’s Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus say that actions heralded by the governor could put the university and its mission at risk.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_University_of_New_York#History
Open admissions has been considered a mistake on the same theory as public education in general.
This was presented to me as a joke:
Two company executives discussing staffing.
First speaker: Consider if we train them and they leave.
Second speaker: Consider if we don't train them and they stay.
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World
Confessions Made Under Duress Tarnish China’s Graft Fight, Report Says
Evidence collected in secret Communist Party investigations, using threats and torture, is often repurposed for criminal cases, Human Rights Watch said.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inquisition
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witch-hunt
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Chamber
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attainder
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ex_post_facto_law
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangaroo_court
https://www.google.com/search?q=congressional+investigation&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People%27s_Court
Tweets
It is a long tradition.
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The Upshot
What America Can Learn About Smart Schools in Other Countries
The U.S. fared poorly, as usual, in a worldwide ranking of students’ test scores, but it showed significant gains among disadvantaged teenagers.Entrance examinations.
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Business Day
E.U. Threatens to Sue 4 Countries Where VW Sold Emissions-Cheating Cars
The move against Britain, Germany, Luxembourg and Spain is an apparent attempt by the bloc to catch up after facing criticism for a lax response to a yearlong scandal.The European Union is broken.
Repair does not appear possible.
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Opinion
A Muslim Police Officer Attacked in Brooklyn
These hate crimes and incidents of harassment were reported in the last week.It is just the beginning.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City_draft_riots
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stealing_thunder
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Sports
What’s at Stake as an Inquiry Into Russian Doping Wraps Up
The World Anti-Doping Agency, the primary international watchdog on the use of performance-enhancing substances, will publish the results of an investigation Friday morning.Competitive sports tend to be distractions.
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U.S.
Video: Demonstrators Protest Keith Scott Decision
Scores of people gathered outside police headquarters in Charlotte, N.C., to protest the district attorney's decision not to charge Officer Brentley Vinson in the shooting death of Keith L. Scott.9
Opinion
Under Trump, the Federal Courts Will Be Up For Grabs
The incoming president has a substantial opportunity to shift the entire federal judiciary to the right.The booby prize is awarded.
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Opinion
The Eloquence of Pope Francis’ Silence
Readers discuss the reasons the pope declined to answer a formal missive sent by conservative cardinals.Any ceremony you can get.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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Technology
Lawmakers Change Their Tone on AT&T and Time Warner Deal
The telecom giant and media behemoth defended their proposed $85.4 billion merger in a Senate hearing.Net neutrality is important.
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Opinion
Poaching’s Bloody Human Toll
Poachers are killing wildlife rangers with impunity. Governments and conservation groups must work aggressively to turn this situation around.Gun control is a must.
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N.Y. / Region
Hotel Project Would Revive Embodiment of Jet Age at Kennedy Airport
A $265 million plan would preserve the Trans World Flight Center as the public entrance — with restaurants, a nightclub and event space — leading to the new six-story TWA Hotel.Think again.
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Opinion
The Great and Dying Barrier Reef
Australia persists in mining coal even though carbon emissions are killing the world’s most spectacular reef.People like income.
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N.Y. / Region
Prosecution Rests in Retrial of Etan Patz Murder Case
Prosecutors argued that Pedro Hernandez lured Etan into the basement of a bodega in 1979 and strangled him, and has been racked with guilt ever since.Pedro Hernandez is not guilty.
He is self destructive.
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Opinion
A Catastrophe for Workers
The Amalgamated Transit Union discusses the plight of drivers for Uber and Lyft.Lawrence Hanley is correct
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Business Day
As Fintech Comes of Age, Government Seeks an Oversight Role
The I.R.S. is looking at Bitcoin transactions for tax violations, demanding information from Coinbase, a virtual currency exchange.The I.R.S. wants what is theirs.
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U.S.
Dolly Parton Pledges $1,000 a Month to Families Made Homeless by Tennessee Fires
The donations from Ms. Parton’s foundation will continue for six months “until they get back up on their feet,” the singer said.If a thousand dollars a month will do the job the area is impoverished.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F4yT0KAMyo
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World
Modern World Tugs at an Indonesian Tribe Clinging to Its Ancient Ways
Only after decades of government intrusion were the Mentawai allowed to live according to their customs, but many in the younger generations have moved on.Sales is powerful.
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N.Y. / Region
New York City Has 5 Babies Born With Zika-Related Brain Issue
Health officials sent doctors an alert warning them to continue warning women who are or may becomepregnant about travel to areas where the virus is spreading.
The mosquitoes will be back.
Puerto Rico is actively infected.
Puerto Rico is a creature of congress.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish%E2%80%93American_War
The bill is due.
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