Monday, August 7, 2017

@23:35, 8/6/17

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N.Y. / Region

How a Son of Sam Detective Realized ‘This Has Got to Be the Guy’

In 1977, James Justus tracked down the parking ticket that led to the arrest of the serial killer David Berkowitz.

A thin story.

2
World

Iran Gains Ground in Afghanistan as U.S. Presence Wanes

Tehran’s accelerating campaign to exert influence threatens to undo 16 years and half a trillion dollars’ worth of American efforts to forge a stable democratic Afghan government.

Iran and Afghanistan share a religion and a language.

3
Sports

With Open Arms, LaDainian Tomlinson Leads Hall of Fame Inductees

Tomlinson, the 2006 N.F.L. M.V.P., received several standing ovations during a speech that promoted inclusion. He said, “Football is a microcosm of America.”

"Winter is coming"

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Sports

Usain Bolt, in a Farewell, Takes 3rd in the 100 Meters at World Championships

Justin Gatlin won the race. Bolt, who has three world titles in the 100 meters, has said these championships are his final meet.

Time is passing.

5
Sports

Without Escaping an Offensive Rut, the Yankees Unearth a Victory

An eighth-inning home run by Chase Headley was the difference after a solid performance by Jordan Montgomery and the Yankees’ bullpen.

https://nytimes.stats.com/mlb/standings.asp

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Fashion & Style

Alison Macbeth, Daniel Cook

“I think you’re cute,” she said to him moments after they met, and the two had their first date a few days later.

Sooner is better.        As soon as you can is best.

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Smarter Living

4 Easy(ish) Ways to Save a Few Extra Bucks This Week

Welcome to the latest edition of the Smarter Living newsletter.

Sound advice.

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World

War-Crimes Prosecutor, Frustrated at U.N. Inaction, Quits Panel on Syria

The panel said the resignation of Carla del Ponte, who said she hoped her departure would nudge the world body to act, would not stop its work of compiling evidence of atrocities in the conflict.

War crimes prosecutions come after the shooting stops.
That will not happen soon.

9
Fashion & Style

Lara Crystal, Robert Saliterman

The couple met through a mobile dating app.

Sooner is better.   As soon as you can is best.

10
Books

Reading, Writing and Refugees

Nine new works show that children’s authors are writing about a difficult subject in a way that is educational, yet mindful of a young audience.

War does not need sugar coatings.


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