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U.S.
From Celebrated to Vilified, House’s Muslim Women Absorb Blows Over Israel
Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar were celebrated this month as symbols of diversity, the House’s first two Muslim women. But on Israel, they have exposed a Democratic Party divide.The conflict in the Levant will continue.
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Opinion
A Hillbilly and a Survivalist Show the Way Out of Trump Country
One common thread of J.D. Vance’s and Tara Westover’s memoirs is distrust of institutions. Yet it was institutions — the military in one case, college in the other — that saved them.Better is possible and should be encouraged.
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U.S.
Ralph Northam, Virginia Governor, Admits He Was in Racist Photo
Mr. Northam said he was “deeply sorry” for the decision to appear in the photo but resisted calls for his resignation.What is he now must be the question.
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Opinion
This General Doesn’t Mention Trump, but His Tweets Speak Volumes
A former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff doles out lessons in restraint for a hot-tempered commander in chief.Donald Trump is not listening.
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U.S.
Trump Calls Intelligence Officials ‘Naive’ After They Contradict Him
“Perhaps Intelligence should go back to school,” the president said a day after his intelligence chiefs disagreed with his assessments on Iran, North Korea and other national security threats.Donald Trump has removed all doubt about his mental condition.
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U.S.
U.S. Suspends Nuclear Arms Control Treaty With Russia
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo acknowledged a risk of a new arms race after the suspension of a 1987 treaty banning the deployment of intermediate-range missiles.Maximum ineffective force.
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Opinion
What Keeps the Spies Up at Night
Trump isn’t entirely wrong about the dangers America faces.Face the facts.
The fantasies, once identified, evaporate.
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Opinion
How the Supreme Court’s Inaction Could Decide the Future of Abortion
If the justices fail to intervene in our case, the future of Roe v. Wade will be in enormous jeopardy.The antiabortion crew keeps trying to further hobble the right to end pregnancy.
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Business
As Chances of No-Deal Brexit Rise, British Companies Scramble to Prepare
A lack of clarity over the terms of Britain’s looming departure from the European Union has British businesses stockpiling products and components, and delaying new investments.There is little uncertainty.
There is no acceptable deal.
No deal is a virtual certainty.
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U.S.
‘I’m Cold and I’m Afraid’: Across Midwest, Homeless Await Deep Freeze
As health officials issued warnings about the dangers of frostbite and hypothermia, homeless people in the Midwest faced potentially devastating circumstances.Most survived.
The arguments against homeless shelters are real as is the need for them.
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Business
U.S. Job Gains Show Employers Shrugged Off Government Shutdown
The economy added 304,000 jobs in January, the 100th consecutive month of payroll gains. Unemployment ticked up to 4 percent, possibly a shutdown-related anomaly.This shut down was temporary.
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Business
Trump Discusses Claims of ‘Fake News,’ and Their Impact, With New York Times Publisher
A.G. Sulzberger asked the president to curb his anti-press remarks. Mr. Trump replied with a request for “a great story, just one,” from The Times.Trump does not understand he is on the hot seat in his bully pulpit.
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Sports
How Tom Brady Became New England’s Favorite Adopted Son
He is not from there, and spends a lot of time in New York. But in New England, Brady has become as close as it gets to a Kennedy.I will ignore the super bowl in so far as I can.
https://nytimes.stats.com/wcbk/schedules.asp?team=0129
| 1/27 | vs. UCF | 4:00 PM ET | ESPN2 | W 93 - 57 |
| 1/31 | at
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Louisville |
7:00 PM ET | ESPN | L 69 - 78 |
| 2/2 | at Cincinnati | 12:00 PM ET | ESPN3 | W 65 - 55 |
| 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 |
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New York
Emma Coronel Aispuro Talks About Her Life as El Chapo’s Wife
The 29-year-old who married Mexico’s most notorious drug lord as a teenager discusses their courtship and the weeks of testimony depicting her husband as a cruel killer.She will be a rich widow.
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Opinion
House of Pain for President Trump
The new Democratic majority in Congress maps out its investigations of the Trump administration.There are almost no independents and swing voters. 4%.
Investigate as opportunity offers.
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World
Bangkok Is Choking on Air Pollution. The Response? Water Cannons.
More than 400 schools across the Thai capital will be closed on Thursday and Friday because of the smog. Bangkok is now on the list of the world’s top most polluted cities.Electric cars and trucks will help.
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Opinion
When College Rapists Graduate
If they’re not held accountable at school, what’s to stop them from becoming the villain of another woman’s #MeToo story once they enter the work force?An alternative is death.
Another is repair.
Placement on a sexual predator list could be tried.
I do not know how to warantee a repair.
Prosecutions will be repeated until training is achieved.
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New York
Are Police Lineups Always Fair? See for Yourself
Hints can steer witnesses toward the suspect the police already have in mind.Eye witnesses are not dependable.
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Business
He Committed Murder. Then He Graduated From an Elite Law School. Would You Hire Him as Your Attorney?
A bipartisan consensus has taken hold: After prison, nonviolent offenders should get a second chance at normal lives. But what about someone whose criminal history — and ambitions — are more extreme?As I consider Mr. Reilly's history and situation I probably would not hesitate to hire him as my attorney if he would take me as a client.
He is more moral than most.
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U.S.
Joshua Trees Destroyed in National Park During Shutdown May Take Centuries to Regrow
A small number of thousands of signature trees in Joshua Tree National Park were destroyed during the shutdown. Conservationists said replacing them will take time.The trouble with tourism is tourists.
Wilderness parks are difficult to administer.
If they are treated as parks they cease to be wilderness.
Civilization and universal access are enemies yet polititians cannot admit
that wilderness is special and cannot accommodate the incompetent and the developers.
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