U.S.
Video: Fact Check: Texas Republican Debate
The New York Times checks assertions made from the Republican presidential candidates during Thursday’s debate in Houston.Loud
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N.Y. / Region
Retired Police Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Tapping Into Confidential Databases for Money
Ronald G. Buell, 49, admitted to providing restricted information to an investigator for criminal defense lawyers.We will not learn why this information was worth Mr. Buell's liberty.
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‘Strange Gods,’ by Susan Jacoby
Susan Jacoby examines the motives for religious conversion.dismissal is easy
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N.Y. / Region
Prosecutors Will Move to Dismiss Charges in Brownsville Rape Case
The effort to drop the case against five teenagers accused of attacking an 18-year-old woman came primarily as the victim’s credibility as a witness fell apart, officials said.Books
Sarah Ruhl: By the Book
The playwright and author, most recently, of “The Oldest Boy” says what moves her most in literature is “the writer who says: Here I stood! I loved the world enough to write it all down.”N.Y. / Region
Woman Whose Daughter, 2, Died Alone in Fire Was Under Investigation
The woman, Leila Aquino, was already the subject of a New York City child welfare agency inquiry into whether the girl had previously been left unattended.Opinion
The Wrong Way to Teach Math
Think about numbers as a language; we need to learn to be fluent in it.World
Bahrain: Opposition Figure Sentenced
The figure, Ibrahim Sharif, the former secretary general of the National Democratic Action Society, was convicted of inciting hatred.T Magazine
Three’s a Trend: Multicolored Oversize Knits
The once-frumpy combination of volume and clashing hues has gone from geek to chic.Books
Elizabeth Eisenstein, Historian of Movable Type, Dies at 92
In “The Printing Press as an Agent of Change,” Professor Eisenstein argued that the proliferation of print shops had a seismic effect on civilization.N.Y. / Region
Review: Thai West Puts French Accent on an Asian Cuisine
Thai West restaurant in Westwood is run by the Premon family, who have experience at both Thai and French restaurants.
Books
Matthew Desmond’s ‘Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City’
Barbara Ehrenreich says that “Evicted,” like Katherine Boo’s “Behind the Beautiful Forevers,” sets a new standard for reporting on poverty.N.Y. / Region
Babysitter Tortured Staten Island Boy Who Died, Prosecutors Say
Gloria Fields is accused of subjecting Anthony Delgado, a toddler, to hours of physical and sexual abuse while he was left in her care.Real Estate
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s homes include a colonial in Katonah, N.Y., and a contemporary in Westport, Conn.T Magazine
Classic English-Made Shoes for Men, Without the Heft
The designer Paula Gerbase is bringing new life to the beloved British shoemaker John Lobb, while retaining codes from its 150-year history.Opinion
Texas Abortion Case
Dr. Mary Bassett, the New York City health commissioner, writes that the case’s impact is broader.World
Italian Senate Approves Civil Unions for Gay Couples, but Not Adoptions
The bill passed handily once a provision allowing same-sex couples to adopt stepchildren was cut; gay rights advocates condemned the move.T Magazine
Artful and Stunning Cabinets of Curiosities, Decoded
Mark Dion discusses major works in his new show, which displays live birds, puzzle pieces and old trash.Business Day
Fed’s Transparency May Give Investors False Confidence, Economists Say
A paper by a group of economists argues that the Federal Reserve’s efforts to speak more clearly about its plans for monetary policy set up markets for disappointments.____________________________________________________________________________________
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Michigan: Ex-Lawmakers Charged in Scandal
Two Republican ex-lawmakers were charged Friday with felony misconduct in office after their affair snowballed into a political scandal when one of them concocted a bizarre cover story.U.S.
Texas Court Drops Criminal Case Against Rick Perry
The former governor of Texas had been indicted by a grand jury in 2014 on two felony counts of coercing a public servant and abusing his power.N.Y. / Region
Babysitter Tortured Staten Island Boy Who Died, Prosecutors Say
Gloria Fields is accused of subjecting Anthony Delgado, a toddler, to hours of physical and sexual abuse while he was left in her care.U.S.
North Carolina: State Lawmakers Target Restroom Anti-Bias Law in Charlotte
Charlotte has legalized the ability of transgender people to choose public restrooms corresponding to their gender identity.T Magazine
Three’s a Trend: Sheer Silhouettes, With a Bit of Fantasy
Alberta Ferretti, Gucci and Alexander McQueen have all shown dresses with whimsical, other-worldly designs.U.S.
Eviction Notification Turns Deadly as Man Fires at Police Officers in Colorado
On Wednesday, when seven Park County sheriff’s officers arrived to serve what they called a “high-risk” eviction notice, a man opened fire on them, killing a corporal and injuring two other officers.Sports
Derby Winner Back in Form
California Chrome, the 2014 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, appeared to be back in top form with an easy two-length victory in a $150,000 race in Dubai.Opinion
Bernie Sanders’s Jewishness
A reader writes that the candidate’s policy positions have been “informed by his upbringing in a secular but nevertheless Jewish home.”U.S.
Massachusetts: Life Term for Teacher’s Teenage Killer
A teenager who raped and killed his high school math teacher was sentenced Friday to life in prison with eligibility for parole in 40 years.U.S.
California: Water Conservation Beginning to Lag
Residents are starting to fall behind California’s mandatory 25-percent water conservation target, state officials said Thursday.T Magazine
At Cavalli, Individual Beauty With a ’70s Vibe
“She’s very cool, very relaxed,” said the hairstylist Duffy of the look this season.N.Y. / Region
Where to Put Sewage Tank Snags Gowanus Canal Cleanup
Federal officials favor a location under the city-owned Thomas Greene Playground, but some angry park users are opposed.N.Y. / Region
James Burke, Ex-Suffolk County Police Chief, Pleads Guilty
Mr. Burke was facing federal civil rights charges stemming from accusations that he beat a suspect in police custody and coerced his fellow officers into covering up the episode.Business Day
Fewer Carloads of Crude Oil Travel Across United States
The Association of American Railroads said t 410,249 carloads of crude oil were carried across the U.S. last year, a drop of 17 percent from 493,126 carloads in 2014.T Magazine
Three’s a Trend: Multicolored Oversize Knits
The once-frumpy combination of volume and clashing hues has gone from geek to chic.Opinion
A Bad Effort in Congress to Thwart States on Food Labels
States should be free to require the labeling of genetically modified food if they want to.U.S.
Dean at University of Texas Resigns in Part Over Handgun Law
The decision by the School of Architecture’s dean in Austin underscores concerns over a new law allowing people to carry concealed firearms in campus buildings.
Health
First Uterus Transplant in U.S. Bolsters Pregnancy Hopes of Many
Surgeons at the Cleveland Clinic have performed the nation’s first such procedure. The goal: to help women who lack a uterus have babies.Sports
