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World
Duterte May Be Guilty of Crimes Against Humanity, Rights Group Says
Human Rights Watch said there was “a very strong case to be made” against the Philippine president in connection with his bloody antidrug campaign.I would have no idea how to defend Duterte in a court.
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Your Money
The Three Different Flavors of Family Businesses
Two psychologists have identified distinguishing cultures — revolving around honor, individualism and obligation — that they say shed light on potential frictions.The view is simplistic.
Trump is not so simple nor is Putin.
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Business Day
U.S. Agents Raid Caterpillar Over Offshore Tax Practices
Caterpillar has been dogged by accusations that it reduced its domestic tax bill by shifting profits from the United States to a subsidiary in Switzerland.The accountants at Caterpillar are honest and clever.
Watch the stock. This could be a buying opportunity.
Do not spend more than you are willing to lose.
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U.S.
Was Texas Voter ID Law Biased? Justice Dept. Stays Out of Argument
A previously scheduled hearing over the law had an awkward tone, one day after the Justice Department changed its position on a key issue.The law is biased. So is the new attorney general.
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U.S.
Trump to Undo Vehicle Rules That Curb Global Warming
The announcement, expected Tuesday, is a U-turn from Obama-era regulations on tailpipe emissions of carbon dioxide.The automakers hate to change.
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U.S.
Senate Confirms Rick Perry as Energy Secretary
Mr. Perry, a former Texas governor, will lead an agency he had once pledged as a presidential candidate to eliminate.Rick Perry has not changed.
He will follow orders.
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Technology
Yahoo’s Top Lawyer Resigns and C.E.O. Marissa Mayer Loses Bonus in Wake of Hack
An investigation by the company’s board of directors found lawyers and security staff knew about the incident but failed to understand its significance.Marissa Mayer has displayed disastrous judgment in relation to data security.
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Opinion
Assessing Trump’s More Upbeat Speech
Readers praise the tone of the president’s address to Congress but are critical of his policies, his “exploitation of a young military widow,” and more.https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/28/opinion/visions-of-trumptopia.html
There was nothing to admire in Trump's speech.
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Opinion
A Different Bargain on Race
Trading affirmative action for reparations.Deal with all poverty with entitlements.
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Times Insider
Race in America: Racial Progress or Racist Progress?
On Thursday, March 9, at 3 p.m. EST, Marc Lacey, The Times’s national editor, will host a discussion about race relations in America.I have nothing unique to contribute too the discussion.
I am interested in the content.
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