Monday, March 19, 2018

@18:00, 3/18/18

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U.S.

Before Saudi’s Visit, Administration Implores Congress Not to Block Military Aid

Even as the State Department weighs approval of more than $1 billion in new arms, lawmakers are pushing for a resolution that they say would prevent Washington from giving the Saudis “a blank check.”

This is a state department problem.
Let the professionals work.

2
Sports

N.C.A.A. Women’s Tournament: Oregon State Upsets Tennessee

The Beavers triumphed by a score of 66-59. In other games, Louisville beat Marquette and North Carolina State beat Maryland.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/03/12/sports/ncaa-women-bracket-printable.html

3
Business Day

Air France Reminds Travelers What Their Flight Could Be Like

In a new ad campaign aimed at distinguishing itself from low-cost competitors, the airline is emphasizing the in-flight perks included with a standard ticket.

A comfortable trip at a comfortable price.
Excellent idea.

4
Opinion

An Offer Trump Couldn’t Resist

The American president wants what he wants.

The cartoonist is getting it right

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U.S.

‘Skinhead Lesbian’ Tweet About Parkland Student Ends Maine Republican’s Candidacy

The State House candidate, Leslie Gibson, made the comment about Emma González, also calling David Hogg a “baldfaced liar.” His remarks prompted others to run.

There is hope.

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Opinion

First-World Problem: Student Parking in an Affluent Suburb

“Why are 17-year-olds being given luxury cars as birthday presents?” a reader asks. Two others also weigh in.

Boasting rights.

The cars will not save the children's lives.

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Fashion & Style

Weijia Jiang, Luther Lowe

A White House CBS News correspondent and a vice president of global public policy at Yelp met in 2004 at the College of William & Mary.

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

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Fashion & Style

Simran Winkelstern, Moses Kagan

The bride and groom were married in Beverly Hills, Calif.

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

9
Fashion & Style

Molly Cohen, Daniel Miller

Daniel Miller proposed to Molly Cohen in 2015 at their favorite diner, where the special of the day on the chalkboard wall was “Marry Me Molly.’’

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

10
Food

What to Cook This Week

In these cold, dark days before spring, make some buttermilk fried chicken, and pair it with waffles, or a perfectly Sundayish chicken potpie.

Food is good.


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