Why R.B.G. Matters

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We Need Better Answers on Nutrition

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N.Y. Today: Transit Costs Are Going Up. (But Don’t Expect Better Service.)

By AZI PAYBARAH from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2T7JVge

‘Climax’ Review: A Party That Assaults the Senses and Scrambles the Brain

By A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/2T6qwfp

The Botched Niger Mission Was a Leadership Failure. I’ve Seen It Happen Before.

By ANDREA N. GOLDSTEIN from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2EAsyeU

Collaborating in Their Artwork and in Life

By ALIX STRAUSS from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/2Xs3tdw

A Growing Divide on Climate Science: Trump vs. the Rest of the World

By CORAL DAVENPORT from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/2Hbq1d7

What to Watch For in Thursday’s G.D.P. Report

By BEN CASSELMAN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2ECbDsA

Trading Fairways for Straightaways at Automotive Country Clubs

By PAUL STENQUIST from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2EnoEoj

North Korea, Michael Cohen, Israel: Your Thursday Briefing

By CHRIS STANFORD and INYOUNG KANG from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2H9EJkD

Michael Cohen’s Testimony Grabs Late-Night TV’s Attention

By GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2T9FIIL

Unhappy Families Onstage, Unhappy in Their Own Ways

By LAURA CAPPELLE from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2TjGnXr

Pakistan 'to free Indian pilot on Friday'

A captured Indian pilot is to be freed on Friday as a peace gesture, Pakistani PM Imran Khan says, amid tensions over Kashmir.

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Cairo station fire: Train driver 'left brakes off'

Prosecutors say the driver left the train to argue with a colleague, but he blames corroded brakes.

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Israel Awaits Decision on Netanyahu Corruption Indictment

Israel's attorney general is expected to deliver a much-anticipated decision Thursday on whether to indict Benjamin Netanyahu on a series of corruption allegations, a momentous move that looks to shake up Israel's election campaign and potentially spell the end of the prime minister's illustrious political career.

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Trump’s Talks With Kim Jong-un Collapse After North Korea Demands End to Sanctions

By EDWARD WONG from NYT World https://ift.tt/2tHG0HW

A Year of Quiet Contemplation Led to the Rebirth of Alec Soth’s Photography

By ALEC SOTH and JORDAN G. TEICHER from NYT Lens https://ift.tt/2tDOShE

Learning With: ‘Michael Cohen Accuses Trump of Expansive Pattern of Lies and Criminality’

By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2H61nKS

Michael Jackson Cast a Spell. ‘Leaving Neverland’ Breaks It.

By WESLEY MORRIS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2H5rDoE

Senegal: The life of a 17-year-old in Dakar

We spend a day with Abdoulaye as he shows us what it's like being 17 in Dakar.

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Trump says he walked away from deal with North Korea over sanctions

The US president says talks ended without an agreement after North Korea asked for full sanctions relief.

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India demands Pakistan release pilot as Kashmir crisis intensifies

Tensions rise over a fighter pilot being held following an exchange of fire over disputed Kashmir.

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Michael Cohen: Ex-lawyer tells Congress Trump directed lies

Michael Cohen says Mr Trump directed plans for a Moscow tower, while denying the fact publicly.

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US gun laws: House passes bill expanding background checks

The legislation expands background checks for all gun sales but the Senate is unlikely to approve it.

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Jody Wilson-Raybould: Ex-minister increases pressure on Trudeau

Jody Wilson-Raybould says she faced "sustained" pressure over SNC-Lavalin prosecution.

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Nigeria election: Atiku Abubakar rejects Muhammadu Buhari's victory

Atiku Abubakar rejects President Buhari's re-election, calling it a return to "military dictatorship" .

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Nicaragua releases dozens of prisoners ahead of talks

Dozens of people arrested during months of anti-government protests are released.

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Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed to host a fundraising dinner

The event is part of an effort to raise $1bn for infrastructure projects in the capital Addis Ababa.

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Selma Blair opens up about MS: 'People with disabilities are invisible'

The US actress stepped out at an Oscars party with a cane, four months after her diagnosis.

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Ukraine pulls out of Eurovision Song Contest 2019

Three acts had refused to represent the country at the contest in a political row involving Russia.

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When Kim responded to a foreign reporter

The moment Kim Jong-un answered a question from a foreign reporter at the US-North Korea summit.

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Kim and Trump start second day of talks

US President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong-un discuss the day ahead as they begin talks.

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Michael Cohen: Five things he said about Donald Trump

From hacked emails to hush money, the explosive things Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen told Congress.

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India Pakistan: Footage appears to show downed Indian jet

The downing of aircraft marks a significant escalation of the dispute between India and Pakistan.

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What President Bush's dog Sully did next

The former service dog of the late President George HW Bush has a new job with the US Navy.

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Trump and Kim meet for Vietnam summit

The US president and North Korean leader shook hands at the start of their summit in Vietnam.

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Melissa McCarthy's Oscars bunny dress criticised by top designer

The outfit Melissa McCarthy wore to present best costume design is branded "tasteless and insulting".

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Joe's 100th birthday card appeal goes global

Joe Cuba wanted 100 cards for his 100th birthday - but he received a few thousand instead.

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Athens to open up ancient river

Athens city planners aim to uncover an ancient river long hidden underground.

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The 'caravans of love' visiting Spain's empty villages

For the men who remain to farm the land in emptying Spanish villages it can be hard to meet women. The 'caravans of women' are one solution.

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Abhinandan: Who is the Indian pilot captured by Pakistan?

The fighter pilot who has 16 years of experience is from the southern city of Chennai.

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Risks to Mexico journalists remain despite Amlo's promises

Mexico’s president promised to put an end to the murders of journalists, but attacks continue.

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What we've learnt from the Nigerian election

Five lessons from a controversial poll.

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Venezuela crisis: How much aid is getting in?

A large shipment of US humanitarian aid has been refused entry into Venezuela.

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Can Georgian wine win over global drinkers?

As Georgia aims to boost wine exports, can its unique but sometimes challenging bottles find more fans?

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Las principales noticias del jueves

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A Sports Hijab Has France Debating the Muslim Veil, Again

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Huawei’s Cutest Fans in China? A Troupe of Dancing Children

By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2XuNo7c

The Cutest Animal on Instagram Is Possibly in Your Trash Can

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Central Park Detective Retires With the Horse He Rode in On

By COREY KILGANNON from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2H6efAz

Word + Quiz: skein

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A New Editor, and a New Take on Brexit, for a Brawny London Tabloid

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Michael Cohen, Kim Jong-un, Kashmir: Your Thursday Briefing

By PENN BULLOCK and MELINA DELKIC from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2UegBB6

What’s on TV Thursday: ‘Better Things’ and ‘The Guilty’

By GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2EmarZ1

Beal, Wizards Roll to 125-116 Victory Over Nets

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Trudeau’s Ex-Attorney General: ‘Veiled Threats’ Were Made to Drop Case

By IAN AUSTEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2IHuDKp

Patient Shoots Doctor at Florida Veterans Affairs Hospital, Officials Say

By JULIA JACOBS and MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2EEhde9

On Politics: Michael Cohen Testifies

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XroCEN

Cohen’s Testimony Is a Test for Both Parties in the Year Ahead

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2TkjCCB

White Man Who Shot Black Men After Hurricane Katrina Dies Days After Sentencing

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Quotation of the Day: Confessed Liar Meets With Ardent Partisans to Set the Record Straight

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Tampa Bay and Calgary Keep Streaks Alive by Beating Rangers and Devils

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2tGgTFh

Warriors Host Survivors of the Parkland School Shooting

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Corrections: February 28, 2019

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Could Peace Cross Case Go Much Bigger and Decide the Fate of Many Religious Displays?

On Wednesday the Supreme Court heard arguments in a religious liberty case that was over just one cross dominating a World War I memorial on government land in Bladensburg, Maryland since 1925. But lawyers defending the Peace Cross urged the justices use this opportunity to come up with a simpler, clearer way to decide these cases involving government and religious displays, symbols or actions.

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'I Saw These Swirling Lights': Double Lung Transplant Pastor Says He Died, Went to Heaven, Heard Jesus

A Louisville pastor says he died on the operating table during a double lung transplant, went to heaven and even met his organ donor.

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Climate Crisis: A Modern-Day Witch Hunt?

Is the science of climate change really as settled as the media and the political left claim? Leading scientists say no. 

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'Advancing His Kingdom': Teen Entrepreneur Tithes $7k After Earning $35,000 in Just Four Days

A teenager from Idaho has given away a staggering $7,000 after managing to make five times that amount in just four days. David Holston, 18, a young entrepreneur who runs his landscaping business out of Coeur d’Alene, managed to make the enormous amount of money while he was in Seattle just after the city got doused with a historic snowfall of up to 10 inches.

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'I Want to Empty the Foster Care System': Retired Nun Provides Loving Environment for At-Risk Kids

New Life Village in Florida is a unique intergenerational community. Its goal is to reduce the number of children in foster care and provide kids in need with a loving, stable environment.

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'Where Is Their Respect for My Beliefs?' Christian Woman Targeted for Not Filing Taxes for Lesbian Couple

A lesbian couple in Indiana wants lawmakers to force businesses to serve them, even if it violates the religious views of the business owners and their employees. 

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PayPal Censoring Groups With Help from Leftist, Anti-Christian SPLC

The CEO of PayPal has revealed the multi-billion dollar service partners with the leftist organization Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) to decide who should be blacklisted from their company. Using "company corporate values" as their defense, PayPal has taken intentional steps to deny access to conservatives.

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Reactions to United Methodist Church's Vote Against Recognizing Gay Marriage Are Pouring In

The United States’ second-largest Protestant denomination, the United Methodist Church, voted Tuesday to strengthen its embrace of marriage between one man and one woman, laid out in the church’s so-called “Traditional Plan.” In an unexpected turn, the UMC’s delegates decided to reject the “One Church Plan,” which would have permitted individual church leaders and regional annual conference officials to decide whether to ordain and marry LGBTQ members.

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Israeli Archaeologists Uncover 1,600-Year-Old Estate of Samaritan Man With Rare Inscription

The Israel Antiquities Authority has unearthed the sprawling 1,600-year-old estate of a wealthy Samaritan man.

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'Run the Race': Tim Tebow Encourages Young People with New Movie

Athlete-turned-movie-producer, Tim Tebow, talks about his new film, "Run the Race."

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Missouri House Passes Wide-Ranging Abortion Restrictions

The Missouri House on Wednesday took steps to outlaw most abortions in the state should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade, an effort that’s part of a broader Republican push amid renewed optimism that the high court might be more open to increased restrictions, and possibly an outright ban, on the procedure.

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Could Peace Cross Case Go Much Bigger and Decide the Fate of Many Religious Displays?

On Wednesday the Supreme Court heard arguments in a religious liberty case that was over just one cross dominating a World War I memorial on government land in Bladensburg, Maryland since 1925. But lawyers defending the Peace Cross urged the justices use this opportunity to come up with a simpler, clearer way to decide these cases involving government and religious displays, symbols or actions.

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'I Saw These Swirling Lights': Double Lung Transplant Pastor Says He Died, Went to Heaven, Heard Jesus

A Louisville pastor says he died on the operating table during a double lung transplant, went to heaven and even met his organ donor.

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Joel Osteen Executive Producer on History's Series 'Jesus: His Life', Premieres March 25

History's four-part event Jesus: His Life explores the story of Jesus Christ through a unique lens – the people in his life who were closest to him. Each of the eight chapters is told from the perspective of different biblical figures, all of whom played a pivotal role in Jesus' life including Joseph, John the Baptist, Mary Mother of Jesus, Caiaphas, Judas Iscariot, Pontius Pilate, Mary Magdalene, and Peter. 

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Cohen's Credibility Crushed by Republicans as He Accuses President Trump of Criminal Conduct

It's been described as the hearing heard around the world – President Trump's ex-lawyer, who once said he would take a bullet for Trump, instead lambasted the president for hours on Capitol Hill. 

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'The Potential is AWESOME': Trump Offers Economic Boom to Get North Korea to End Its Nukes

President Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un exchanged greetings as they kicked off their second nuclear summit today in Hanoi, Vietnam. Here's how Trump is trying to convince Kim to give up his nukes.

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PayPal Censoring Groups With Help from Leftist, Anti-Christian SPLC

The CEO of PayPal has revealed the multi-billion dollar service partners with the leftist organization Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) to decide who should be blacklisted from their company. Using "company corporate values" as their defense, PayPal has taken intentional steps to deny access to conservatives.

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The Four States of the Apocalypse: Conn., Ill., NJ and NY Are Careening Off a Progressive Cliff

One year ago in these pages, we predicted that the Trump tax reform would supercharge the national economy but could cause big financial problems for the five highest-tax states: California, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey and New York. We were right.

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'Advancing His Kingdom': Teen Entrepreneur Tithes $7k After Earning $35,000 in Just Four Days

A teenager from Idaho has given away a staggering $7,000 after managing to make five times that amount in just four days. David Holston, 18, a young entrepreneur who runs his landscaping business out of Coeur d’Alene, managed to make the enormous amount of money while he was in Seattle just after the city got doused with a historic snowfall of up to 10 inches.

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'Where Is Their Respect for My Beliefs?' Christian Woman Targeted for Not Filing Taxes for Lesbian Couple

A lesbian couple in Indiana wants lawmakers to force businesses to serve them, even if it violates the religious views of the business owners and their employees. 

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Is Israel Headed for Another War? Why One Leader Says Jerusalem Could Become an Epicenter of Violent Conflict

The Israel Defense Forces completed a major drill Tuesday simulating a future war in the Gaza Strip.

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'Run the Race': Tim Tebow Encourages Young People with New Movie

Athlete-turned-movie-producer, Tim Tebow, talks about his new film, "Run the Race."

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Missouri House Passes Wide-Ranging Abortion Restrictions

The Missouri House on Wednesday took steps to outlaw most abortions in the state should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade, an effort that’s part of a broader Republican push amid renewed optimism that the high court might be more open to increased restrictions, and possibly an outright ban, on the procedure.

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Could Peace Cross Case Go Much Bigger and Decide the Fate of Many Religious Displays?

On Wednesday the Supreme Court heard arguments in a religious liberty case that was over just one cross dominating a World War I memorial on government land in Bladensburg, Maryland since 1925. But lawyers defending the Peace Cross urged the justices use this opportunity to come up with a simpler, clearer way to decide these cases involving government and religious displays, symbols or actions.

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'I Saw These Swirling Lights': Double Lung Transplant Pastor Says He Died, Went to Heaven, Heard Jesus

A Louisville pastor says he died on the operating table during a double lung transplant, went to heaven and even met his organ donor.

from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2TohMAA

Joel Osteen Executive Producer on History's Series 'Jesus: His Life', Premieres March 25

History's four-part event Jesus: His Life explores the story of Jesus Christ through a unique lens – the people in his life who were closest to him. Each of the eight chapters is told from the perspective of different biblical figures, all of whom played a pivotal role in Jesus' life including Joseph, John the Baptist, Mary Mother of Jesus, Caiaphas, Judas Iscariot, Pontius Pilate, Mary Magdalene, and Peter. 

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Cohen's Credibility Crushed by Republicans as He Accuses President Trump of Criminal Conduct

It's been described as the hearing heard around the world – President Trump's ex-lawyer, who once said he would take a bullet for Trump, instead lambasted the president for hours on Capitol Hill. 

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'The Potential is AWESOME': Trump Offers Economic Boom to Get North Korea to End Its Nukes

President Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un exchanged greetings as they kicked off their second nuclear summit today in Hanoi, Vietnam. Here's how Trump is trying to convince Kim to give up his nukes.

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PayPal Censoring Groups With Help from Leftist, Anti-Christian SPLC

The CEO of PayPal has revealed the multi-billion dollar service partners with the leftist organization Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) to decide who should be blacklisted from their company. Using "company corporate values" as their defense, PayPal has taken intentional steps to deny access to conservatives.

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The Four States of the Apocalypse: Conn., Ill., NJ and NY Are Careening Off a Progressive Cliff

One year ago in these pages, we predicted that the Trump tax reform would supercharge the national economy but could cause big financial problems for the five highest-tax states: California, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey and New York. We were right.

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'Advancing His Kingdom': Teen Entrepreneur Tithes $7k After Earning $35,000 in Just Four Days

A teenager from Idaho has given away a staggering $7,000 after managing to make five times that amount in just four days. David Holston, 18, a young entrepreneur who runs his landscaping business out of Coeur d’Alene, managed to make the enormous amount of money while he was in Seattle just after the city got doused with a historic snowfall of up to 10 inches.

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'Where Is Their Respect for My Beliefs?' Christian Woman Targeted for Not Filing Taxes for Lesbian Couple

A lesbian couple in Indiana wants lawmakers to force businesses to serve them, even if it violates the religious views of the business owners and their employees. 

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Is Israel Headed for Another War? Why One Leader Says Jerusalem Could Become an Epicenter of Violent Conflict

The Israel Defense Forces completed a major drill Tuesday simulating a future war in the Gaza Strip.

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What Is the Most Memorable Thing You Have Ever Lost or Found?

By JEREMY ENGLE from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2VpIjeu

An Economist’s Argument for Preserving Communities

By OREN CASS from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2Sv1AZP

Jimmy Kimmel Says Trump Arrived in Vietnam ‘About 50 Years Late’

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Israeli Archaeologists Uncover 1,600 Year Old Estate of Samaritan Man With Rare Inscription

The Israel Antiquities Authority has unearthed the sprawling 1,600-year-old estate of a wealthy Samaritan man.

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Israeli Archaeologists Uncover 1,600 Year Old Estate of Samaritan Man With Rare Inscription

The Israel Antiquities Authority has unearthed the sprawling 1,600-year-old estate of a wealthy Samaritan man.

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Deadly fire erupts at Cairo's main railway station

The blaze at the central Ramses Station was caused by a train collision, security sources say.

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A voice assistant to take breakfast orders

A Colorado restaurant is attempting to use a voice assistant to take breakfast orders in their drive-through.

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Intelligent, Bright and Merciless: A North Korean Official’s Take on Kim Jong-un

By JANE PERLEZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2BUSnEJ

Finding Echoes of Today’s Headlines in Central America’s Proxy Wars in the 1980s

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OneWeb satellite internet mega-constellation set to fly

A London-based start-up's multi-billion-pound plan would make the web available everywhere on Earth.

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Spotify launches in India to tap growing digital market

The Swedish firm faces competition from several local rivals in the fast-growing digital market.

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Michael Cohen to Tell Congress That Trump Is a ‘Con Man’

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A ‘Tradition’ Omission: I Had Never Seen ‘Fiddler’ Until Now.

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Desperate for the Deadliest Job in the World

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Word + Quiz: inculcate

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China Shifts, and Detroit’s Big Bet Goes Sour

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Pakistan-India: Pakistan 'shoots down two Indian jets' over Kashmir

Pakistan says the Indian planes were inside its airspace in Kashmir and one pilot has been arrested.

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Trump and Kim to start Vietnam summit with dinner

The US and North Korean leaders will have a one-on-one chat on Wednesday, then dinner with aides.

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Indonesia mine collapse: Dozens buried by landslide in Sulawesi

At least 60 people are feared to have been buried after a landslide at an illegal gold mine.

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House votes to block Trump border wall national emergency

The bill to terminate the president's declaration now moves to the Republican-led Senate.

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Nigeria election: Muhammadu Buhari re-elected as president

Official returns show Muhammadu Buhari won the election but the opposition rejects the results.

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George Pell: Cardinal's bail revoked after sexual abuse conviction

The ex-Vatican treasurer has been ordered into custody after being convicted of child sexual abuse.

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Making a Murderer: Steven Avery wins right to appeal

A US man whose murder conviction was the focus of the hit Netflix series wins a motion to appeal.

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Decathlon cancels sports hijab sale in France

Decathlon changes its mind about selling a sportswear hijab in France after it sparks an outcry.

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Michael Cohen 'to accuse Trump of racism and lies'

Donald Trump's former lawyer is expected to accuse the president of possible tax fraud and racism.

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'Thousands of US child migrants sexually abused'

Documents show US agencies received thousands of sex abuse complaints at US detention facilities.

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Amtrak train stuck in Oregon since Sunday is moving again

A 40-hour wait after the Amtrak train hit a tree in Oregon comes to an end as rescuers take it back to Seattle.

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Scooter fault leaves Lime riders injured

The bug can mean riders are flung from the scooters while travelling at high speed, Lime warned.

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US passenger train stuck in snow for nearly 40 hours

The service carrying 183 passengers was stopped by a tree on the track in the state of Oregon.

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Exclusive pictures of final Islamic State group bastion

Several hundred fighters from the Islamic State group are holed up in Baghuz.

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France debates: Speaking back to President Macron

President Macron has started a nationwide consultation, or Grand Debate, as a way to defuse the crisis of the yellow-vests.

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Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un: From enemies to frenemies

The US president and North Korean leader have had a turbulent relationship.

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The seamstress who sews with her feet

Egyptian seamstress Baraka Shenouda was born without forearms and sews with her feet.

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In 1959 a Swiss referendum denied women the right to vote

In 1959 Swiss men took part in a referendum on whether women should be allowed to vote in general elections. Two-thirds said no. Women didn't get the vote until 1971.

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George Pell to appeal child abuse conviction

Australian Cardinal George Pell is set to appeal, after being found guilty of sexual offences in Melbourne.

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Fat rat saved from manhole by German animal rescue

"She had a lot of winter flab," the animal rescuer explained after the rodent was set free.

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Dutch seize 90,000 bottles of vodka 'bound for North Korea'

Officials suspect 90,000 bottles of vodka may have been headed to the North Korean regime, in violation of UN sanctions.

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Locals want Iceland to buy their island

A town in Iceland wants the state to stop an island becoming private property.

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Nigeria election: The challenges waiting for Buhari

The problems the re-elected president of Nigeria will face include corruption and an economic slowdown.

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Algerian students protest against Bouteflika's fifth term bid

It is the fifth straight day of protests against the president's decision to run for a fifth term.

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Eritrean Press: Reporting on Africa's most secretive state

A mystery man who reports news from one of the most repressive countries in the world gives his first interview.

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Viewpoint: Balakot air strikes raise stakes in India-Pakistan stand-off

Air strikes across the border have escalated tensions but it's unclear how Pakistan will respond, writes Ajai Shukla.

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United Methodist Delegates Reject Recognizing Gay Marriage

The United Methodist Church, America’s second-largest Protestant denomination, faces a likely surge in defections and acts of defiance after delegates at a crucial conference voted Tuesday to strengthen the faith’s divisive bans on same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBT clergy.

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Fed’s Powell Predicts Solid but Slower Growth in 2019

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told Congress on Tuesday the U.S. economy should keep expanding at a solid, though somewhat slower pace this year. But he warned of growing risks, including a global slowdown, volatile financial markets and uncertainty about U.S. trade policy.

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PayPal Censoring Groups With Help from Leftist, Anti-Christian SPLC

The CEO of PayPal has revealed the multi-billion dollar service partners with the leftist organization Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) to decide who should be blacklisted from their company. Using "company corporate values" as their defense, PayPal has taken intentional steps to deny access to conservatives.

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Trump Was Born on a 'Blood Moon' - Australian Pastor Points to Prophecy Being Fulfilled

Australian Pastor Steve Cioccolanti says President Donald Trump was born in 1946 during a blood moon. And the latest blood moon on Jan. 20-21, 2019, was the midpoint of Trump's first term in office. Coincidence? Cioccolanti says there's a higher power at work.

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'They Even Refuse to Condemn Infanticide': Senate Dems Vote Against Saving Babies Who Survive Abortions

On Monday evening, Senate Democrats blocked legislation that would protect babies who survive botched abortion attempts. 

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Cardinal George Pell Sent to Jail to Await Sentencing on Sexual Abuse Conviction

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Pakistani Military Says It Shot Down 2 Indian Aircraft

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