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New York
The L Train Shutdown Was Just Canceled. What Exactly Does That Mean?
On Thursday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo upended nearly three years of planning. Here’s what this abrupt U-turn means for Brooklynites, East Villagers and the rest of the city.More service on the L line.
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U.S.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Dancing Video Was Meant as a Smear, but It Backfired
Here’s the backstory of a video showing the newly minted lawmaker dancing and twirling barefoot on a rooftop in her college days.She was an active good looking kid.
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World
‘New Chapter’ in Space Exploration as China Reaches Far Side of the Moon
It was China’s second moon landing, and the first spacecraft to touch down on the side of the moon that always faces away from Earth.If China wants to spend the money I won't complain.
4
Opinion
What Have the Elites Ever Done for Fox?
With apologies to the People’s Front of Judea.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge9y5dvWLBs
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Business
This Expert Called the Market Plunge. Here’s What He Sees in 2019.
Market watchers are divided on whether the current slump will be prolonged or a blip, and history doesn’t offer a clear answer. Expect turbulence.Down is the direction.
When is the question.
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U.S.
White House Mulls Jim Webb, Ex-Democratic Senator, as Next Defense Secretary
Mr. Webb’s views align closely with President Trump’s drive to pull American troops from the Middle East and confront China more aggressively.The secritary has little decision power.
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Sports
Alabama Defeats Oklahoma to Advance to 4th Consecutive Title Game
The Crimson Tide fulfilled expectations in getting past Oklahoma and will face Clemson in the championship game for the third time in the last four seasons.https://nytimes.stats.com/wcbk/schedules.asp?team=0129
| 12/19 | at Oklahoma | 8:30 PM ET | FS1 | W 72 - 63 |
| 12/22 | at
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California |
3:00 PM ET | PACN | W 76 - 66 |
| 1/3 | at
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Baylor |
9:00 PM ET | ESPN | L 57 - 68 |
| 1/6 | at Houston | 12:00 PM ET | CBSS | |
| 1/9 | vs. Cincinnati | 7:00 PM ET | ||
| 1/13 | vs. South Florida | 1:00 PM ET | ESPN | |
| 1/16 | at Tulane | 8:00 PM ET | ||
| 1/20 | at Temple | 1:00 PM ET | ||
| 1/23 | vs. Southern Methodist | 7:00 PM ET | ||
| 1/27 | vs. UCF | 4:00 PM ET | ESPN2 | |
| 1/31 | at
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Louisville |
7:00 PM ET | ESPN | |
| 2/2 | at Cincinnati | 12:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/6 | vs. East Carolina | 7:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/9 | vs. Temple | 1:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/11 | vs.
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South Carolina |
7:00 PM ET | ESPN2 | |
| 2/17 | at UCF | 2:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/20 | vs. Memphis | 7:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/24 | at Tulsa | 3:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/26 | at Wichita State | 7:30 PM ET | ||
| 3/2 | vs. Houston | 1:00 PM ET | ||
| 3/4 | at South Florida | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN2 |
* - Neutral Location
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World
They Once Danced for Royalty. Now It’s Mostly for Leering Men.
As religious conservatism deepens in Pakistan, Lahore’s famed dancers have been forced underground, and performers who took pride in their art form have turned to prostitution to survive.https://www.google.com/search?q=dancing+girls&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi0v8iGutjfAhVqS98KHXiqBmAQ_AUIDygC&biw=1513&bih=738
https://www.google.com/search?q=classical+dancing+girls&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjs39bNutjfAhXrYN8KHfO-B6oQ_AUIDigB&biw=1513&bih=738
Puritanism runs in cycles.
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U.S.
American Detained in Moscow Also Has British, Irish and Canadian Passports
The man, Paul Whelan, holds citizenship from four countries and has requested help from multiple governments, increasing the pressure on Moscow to release him.Diplomats are professional.
Conspiracy theorists are not professional.
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U.S.
Trump Says Mattis Resignation Was ‘Essentially’ a Firing, Escalating His New Front Against Military Critics
“What’s he done for me? How has he done in Afghanistan? Not too good,” Mr. Trump said of his former defense secretary. “I’m not happy with what he’s done in Afghanistan, and I shouldn’t be happy.”Trump is not loved by his lieutenants.
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U.S.
As Trump Holds Firm on Shutdown, He Never Mentions One Group: Federal Workers
President Trump’s apparent indifference to the 800,000 federal workers who are not being paid represents a marked contrast from how his predecessors handled shutdowns.Donald Trump does not negotiate.
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New York
The L Train Shutdown Plan Was 3 Years in the Making. It Unraveled in 3 Weeks.
The strategy for coping with the closure of a subway tunnel was upended by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who said he has an alternative that would keep tubes open.The plan was made for a business.
The "L" train is a public service.
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U.S.
Trump’s Wall, Trump’s Shutdown and Trump’s Side of the Story
People close to the president described him as emboldened since members of Congress returned to Washington, giving him not only a clear target to swing at but helping him focus on a fight he relishes.Shadow boxing is not a winning strategy.
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Technology
Big Tech May Look Troubled, but It’s Just Getting Started
Even as Facebook, Google and others confronted challenges in 2018, their ambitions were undimmed. After all, so much of life remains undisrupted.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_Oil
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Competition_law
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teapot_Dome_scandal
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pets.com
15
Sports
The Self-Described Jets Owner-in-Waiting Will Tailgate for Now
The entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk, a fan of the Jets, would love to own the team someday. There are just two problems: The team isn’t for sale, and he isn’t rich enough. So here’s the plan. …People like wine.
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U.S.
5 Children Headed to Disney World Were Among 7 Killed in Florida Crash
Fifty gallons of spilled diesel fuel exacerbated a deadly blaze on Thursday that also injured several people.There was no collusion to the crash.
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Sports
12 Teams, One Goal: A First Look at the N.F.L. Playoffs
Recent history suggests the playoffs are stacked in favor of just a few teams.Some play better football.
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U.S.
Trump’s Freewheeling and Mostly Fact-Free Cabinet Meeting
For over an hour and a half, President Trump spoke on a variety of topics, including the border wall, Syria, his unpopularity abroad and Mitt Romney. Not all of it was accurate.There is no agenda.
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Sports
Clemson Crushes Notre Dame to Reach Its 3rd National Title Game in 4 Seasons
The rout of the Fighting Irish solidified the Tigers’ status as an elite college football program.Football.
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Sports
Kristi Toliver, an N.B.A. Assistant Who’s Paid Like an Intern
A rule limiting how much W.N.B.A. teams can pay their players in the off-season has the Mystics star making just $10,000 to be an assistant coach for the Wizards.Wendy.
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