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Int'l Herald Tribune
Dec 10, 2023

Saudi Arabia Is Trying to Block a Global Deal to End Fossil Fuels, Negotiators Say
The world's leading oil exporter has become the most forceful opponent of a new agreement at the U.N. climate summit, according to people inside the talks.

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Dec 10, 2023

Want to Tax the Rich for Real? Pay Attention to This Supreme Court Case.
Why the court should not give favorable tax treatment to the wealthy.

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Dec 10, 2023

During War, We Must Press a Theological Truth
Ministers should encourage people to do what our faith tells us to do over and over, which is to see the humanity in everyone, even our enemies.

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Dec 10, 2023

The Right and Wrong Ways to Deal with Campus Antisemitism
The proper response to censorship is not more censorship.

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Dec 10, 2023

Children of Jailed Narges Mohammadi Accept Her Nobel Peace Prize
At the ceremony in Oslo, the Iranian activist's twins also read a speech from their mother calling for a "globalization of peace and human rights."

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Dec 10, 2023

Cookies for the Holidays
A behind-the-scenes guide to Cookie Week.

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Dec 10, 2023

As Fury Erupts Over Campus Antisemitism, Conservatives Seize the Moment
Republicans have been attacking elite universities for years. After a tense congressional hearing last week, many on the left are joining them.

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Dec 10, 2023

Giuliani to Go on Trial for Damages in Defamation Case
A federal jury will be selected to decide how much Rudolph Giuliani should pay for spreading lies about two Georgia election workers as he fought to keep Donald Trump in office.

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Dec 10, 2023

This A.I. Subculture's Motto: Go, Go, Go
The eccentric pro-tech movement known as "Effective Accelerationism" wants to unshackle powerful A.I., and party along the way.

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Dec 10, 2023

Dhonielle Clayton Is Working to Make the Book World More Diverse
Her solution? A packaging business that sells ideas for commercial genre fiction featuring characters from broadly diverse backgrounds.

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Dec 10, 2023

How Israel Secretly Propped Up Hamas
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gambled that a strong Hamas (but not too strong) would keep the peace and reduce pressure for a Palestinian state.

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Dec 10, 2023

Lawmakers Propose Revoking Hefty Tax Breaks for Columbia and N.Y.U.
Under the plan, the universities, which do not pay property taxes, would have to make payments to the City University of New York.

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Dec 10, 2023

The Guns Were Said to Be Destroyed. Instead, They Were Reborn.
Communities across the U.S. are fueling a secondary arms market by giving seized and surrendered guns to disposal services that destroy one part and resell the rest.

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Dec 10, 2023

Israel-Hamas War Has Buoyed Egypt's Leader Ahead of Presidential Vote
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt grew increasingly unpopular amid a deep economic crisis. But the war in neighboring Gaza has given him a vital role on the international stage.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Dec 09, 2023

Tennessee Tornadoes Leave 6 Dead and 23 Injured, Officials Say
Numerous tornado alerts were posted in the South on Saturday, while heavy rains and winds are forecast for the Northeast on Sunday.

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Dec 09, 2023

John Whitmire, a Moderate Democrat, Wins Runoff for Houston Mayor
Mr. Whitmire, a state senator, prevailed over U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee to lead the nation's fourth-largest city.

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Dec 09, 2023

Casey DeSantis Invited Outsiders to Caucus in Iowa. The State Party Said No.
The Iowa Republican Party reminded supporters that only residents can vote in the first-in-the-nation caucuses, which will be held on Jan. 15.

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Dec 09, 2023

Days After Heated Debate, G.O.P. Candidates Take a Gentler Tone in Iowa
The rivals for the Republican presidential nomination — minus Donald Trump — appeared at a "faith and family" event and talked in more personal terms.

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Dec 09, 2023

Penn's President Liz Magill Resigns After Her Responses to Antisemitism
The president, Elizabeth Magill, and the chairman of the board of trustees, Scott L. Bok, are leaving after intense pressure from donors, politicians and alumni.

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Dec 09, 2023

What to Know About Elizabeth Magill, the Penn President Who Resigned
Ms. Magill, who had been in her post since last year, stepped down four days after testifying before Congress.

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Dec 09, 2023

U.S. Is Criticized After Veto of U.N. Call for Gaza Cease-Fire
As fighting surged in the territory, Arab leaders condemned the move as a "mark of shame," one that will haunt the United States for years.

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Dec 09, 2023

Penn's President Resigns, After Her Responses About Antisemitism
Elizabeth Magill angered many alumni for allowing a Palestinian writers conference on campus. After she appeared to dodge questions at a congressional hearing, the outcry swelled.

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Dec 09, 2023

Mexico Shootout Kills 14 After Town Fights Back Against Cartel
At least 14 people were killed in a clash between the gunmen and members of a small farming community in central Mexico, an episode that the state authorities cast as a gang extortion attempt that backfired.

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Dec 09, 2023

State Department Bypasses Congress to Approve Israel's Order for Tank Ammunition
It is the first time the Biden administration has declared an emergency to expedite arms shipments to the Middle East, which are controversial because of the civilian death toll from Israeli airstrikes.

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Dec 09, 2023

Talk of a Trump Dictatorship Charges the American Political Debate
Former President Donald J. Trump and his allies are not doing much to reassure those worried about his autocratic instincts. If anything, they seem to be leaning into the predictions.

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Dec 09, 2023

Azerbaijan Is Expected to Host the U.N. Climate Summit in 2024
An agreement ended a monthslong deadlock in which Russia exercised veto power over countries that had criticized its invasion of Ukraine.

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Dec 09, 2023

Why Fears of a Broader Middle East Conflict Are Growing in Iraq
Iran-backed forces are assembling drones and retrofitting rockets in the territory of an American ally. They are used in attacks on U.S. outposts in Iraq and Syria.

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Dec 09, 2023

ACLU to Represent NRA in Supreme Court Free-Speech Case
The civil liberties group says it opposes the N.R.A. and its mission but has agreed to represent it in the Supreme Court in a free-speech case.

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Dec 09, 2023

Once, This Was Iraqi Farmland. Now It's Controlled by an Iran-Linked Militia.
Iran-backed forces are assembling drones and retrofitting rockets in the territory of an American ally. They are used in attacks on U.S. outposts in Iraq and Syria.

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Dec 09, 2023

COP28: At Dubai's Climate Summit, Protesters Test the Limits
The annual U.N. talks have brought the rare spectacle of limited protests to the politically repressive United Arab Emirates.

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Dec 09, 2023

While Gazans Suffer, Hamas Reaps the Benefits
It has gained prestige among Palestinians while poisoning Israel's relations with the Arab world and putting the Palestinian issue back on the Western agenda.

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Dec 09, 2023

Tiny Electric Vehicles Pack a Bigger Climate Punch Than Cars
Two- and three-wheeled vehicles, used by billions of people, are moving away from fossil fuels to batteries faster than cars in countries that have made the energy transition a priority.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Dec 09, 2023

Once, This Was Iraqi Farmland. Now It's Controlled by an Iran-Linked Militia
Iran-backed forces are assembling drones and retrofitting rockets in the territory of an American ally. They are used in attacks on U.S. outposts in Iraq and Syria.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Dec 09, 2023

It's a Game Show!
True stories told in the form of a game show.

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Dec 09, 2023

For Palestinians, the Future Is Being Bulldozed
The West Bank is policed by armed settlers and littered with destroyed houses that residents are forbidden to repair.

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Dec 09, 2023

Why Biden Should Make an Immigration Deal With Republicans
The border is a big part of the president's re-election problem.

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Dec 09, 2023

The Ivy League Flunks Out
We shouldn't need to tell these smart people how ignorant they sound.

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Dec 09, 2023

If Homelessness Is About a Lack of Housing, This Could Be an Answer
Twenty-first-century versions of rooming houses are cropping up and housing workers with few other options.

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Dec 09, 2023

Record of the Year
It's year-end list time. What are your favorites from 2023?

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Dec 09, 2023

In Soldiers' Remains, Russia Plots a Way to Reconcile With France
A man with close ties to the Kremlin went looking for and found the remains of World War I Russian soldiers in France. Moscow hopes to use the discovery for diplomatic purposes.

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Dec 09, 2023

At Dubai's Climate Summit, Activists Test the Limits
The annual U.N. talks have brought the rare spectacle of limited protests to the politically repressive United Arab Emirates.

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Dec 09, 2023

How Can Buildings Beat the Heat in a Desert City? Blend Ancient and Modern.
More architects in the United Arab Emirates, the host of this year's U.N. climate summit, are moving past glass skyscrapers and focusing on sustainability.

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Dec 09, 2023

Norman Lear Reshaped How America Saw Black Families
"Good Times," "The Jeffersons" and "Sanford and Son" brought a wave of Black characters to TV, even as the shows opened up tensions over stereotypes.

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Dec 09, 2023

Check Fraud Is Rising and the Thieves Are Winning
Although check usage has declined in the last couple of decades, check fraud has risen sharply, creating a problem for banks — and customers trying to pay their bills.

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Dec 09, 2023

Minnesota's Search for a New State Flag Stirs Ideas and Debate
A commission is weighing 6 finalists, and a new state flag could be flying in Minnesota by sometime next year.

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Dec 09, 2023

What's on Your Best-of List for 2023? We Want to Know.
Best line from a movie? Best pasta recipe? Best advice? Tell us your highly subjective, super-specific favorites from the past year.

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Dec 09, 2023

Mideast War Pushes Companies to Extend Diversity Programs to Faith Groups
Workers are asking employers to respond to rising Islamophobia and antisemitism. But office discussions about religion are complicated.

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Dec 09, 2023

Where Did All the Hong Kong Neon Go?
A government crackdown on neon signs stems from safety and environmental concerns, but the campaign evokes the fading of the city itself.

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Dec 09, 2023

How Stolen Checks Are Sold and Bought Online
One reason this fraud is rampant: Open forums where anyone can buy checks that thieves have taken from the mail.

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Dec 09, 2023

Fears of a NATO Withdrawal Rise as Trump Seeks a Return to Power
Current and former European diplomats said there was growing concern a second Trump presidency could mean an American retreat from the continent and a gutting of NATO.

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Dec 09, 2023

Britons Love the N.H.S. Some Will Also Pay to Avoid It.
With millions-long lines for routine surgery, it has become more common for patients to pay for procedures. That carries risks for the future of the treasured public system.

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Dec 09, 2023

Quiz: Would You Close This Bartender's Bank Account?
Here's what bank security employees might be thinking when deciding whether to shut down a customer account after detecting unusual activity.

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Dec 09, 2023

Key Players in OpenAI's Boardroom Drama
A mix of prominent tech industry figures and people not well known outside the A.I. community played big roles in the upheaval at the company.

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Dec 09, 2023

The Holiday Boom in New York Is Back. Sort Of.
After three years of less foot traffic and less spending, things are looking up this year, even if it's not 2019 again.

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Dec 09, 2023

Mayor Adams's Swagger Is Diminished. His Foes Are Ready to Pounce
Eric Adams is facing stronger pushback from the City Council and progressives, and prominent Democrats in New York are considering running for mayor.

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Dec 09, 2023

Shoppers, Facing Holiday Spending, Turn to Loyalty Programs
The programs and the incentives that come with them will be critical for retailers hoping to attract cash-strapped customers over the next month.

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Dec 09, 2023

Inside OpenAI's Crisis Over the Future of Artificial Intelligence
Split over the leadership of Sam Altman, board members and executives turned on one another. Their brawl exposed the cracks at the heart of the A.I. movement.

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Dec 09, 2023

Stuffy, Preppy, Sleepy: Can a Rebrand Fix Connecticut's Reputation?
The state has retired its "Still Revolutionary" slogan in favor of twin marketing campaigns: "Make It Here" and "Find Your Vibe."

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Dec 09, 2023

SmileDirectClub Shuts Down, Months After Filing for Bankruptcy
The telehealth company, which sold teeth alignment devices to two million customers, was unprofitable and had been criticized by medical groups.

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Dec 08, 2023

In Iowa, Nikki Haley Looks Beyond Her Rivals' Attacks
In her first campaign stop since Wednesday's heated Republican debate, Ms. Haley suggested that fierce criticism from her opponents continued to not be worth her time.

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Dec 08, 2023

In Las Vegas, Biden Speaks the Name He Often Doesn't
The president openly attacked his predecessor, former President Donald J. Trump, deploying direct criticism he has frequently avoided, at an event announcing billions for high-speed rail service.

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Dec 08, 2023

Stream These Ryan O'Neal Movies
The actor became one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood, and proved himself equally adept at drama, comedy and action.

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Dec 08, 2023

Frustrated by Washington, Pro-Palestinian Activists Take Their Fight to City Hall
Cease-fire activists hope that city council resolutions will send a message to the White House. One problem: local officials have little power.

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Dec 08, 2023

Migrant Children Are a Crisis for the U.S. Coast Guard
When detained by the U.S. Coast Guard at sea, even children fleeing violence have no right to asylum — and often face an uncertain fate.

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Dec 08, 2023

Ryan O'Neal, Master of the Offbeat Meet-Cute
The former boxer had a gift for mixing innocence and wit. It didn't hurt that he had the face of a good guy.

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Dec 08, 2023

U.S. Vetoes Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution at U.N. Security Council
The veto came amid a warning that "civil order is breaking down" in Gaza, and a day after the Biden administration warned that Israel's military had not done enough to reduce harm to civilians.

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Dec 08, 2023

Pro-Palestinian Protest in NYC Denounces U.S. Veto of Cease-Fire Resolution
The demonstration, called "Shut Down Wall Street" and meant to urge an end to the United States' financial support of Israel, became a forum to express anger over the U.S. veto.

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Dec 08, 2023

Majors Urged Ex-Girlfriend Not to Seek Aid After Head Wound, Jury Hears
The actor Jonathan Majors made the request after an incident in London last year, according to previously undisclosed text messages read at his assault trial.

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Dec 08, 2023

U.S. Sticks to Its Position on Israel as Gaza Crisis Deepens
The Biden administration is pressing Israel to do more to protect civilians. But it has not publicly discussed any consequences if it does not.

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Dec 08, 2023

An Aid Package for Ukraine and Israel That Invests in American Security Goals
Congress should promptly approve a military aid package that includes crucial support for Ukraine and Israel.

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Dec 08, 2023

E.U. Agrees on AI Act, Landmark Regulation for Artificial Intelligence
The agreement over the A.I. Act solidifies one of the world's first comprehensive attempts to limit the use of artificial intelligence.

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Dec 08, 2023

The F.D.A. Approved Gene Editing Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
Also, zombie TV has come for cable. Here's the latest at the end of Friday.

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Dec 08, 2023

Michigan State, Roiled by Turmoil, Hires U.N.C. Chancellor as President
Kevin M. Guskiewicz of the University of North Carolina is to become Michigan State University's sixth president in six years.

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Dec 08, 2023

Ryan O'Neal, Who Became a Star With ‘Love Story,' Dies at 82
He was a familiar face in movies and on TV before his breakout performance opposite Ali MacGraw in the 1970 blockbuster. But it was overshadowed by years of personal problems.

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Dec 08, 2023

Conservatives Called Her Artwork ‘Obscene.' She's Back for More.
Karen Finley, one of the N.E.A. Four, revisits culture wars 25 years after a Supreme Court ruling — amid today's culture wars — with a work at Art Basel Miami Beach.

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Dec 08, 2023

They Can't Fight Washington on Gaza. But They Can Fight City Hall.
Cease-fire activists hope that city council resolutions will send a message to the White House. One problem: local officials have little power.

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Dec 08, 2023

3 Contentious Exchanges at the College Antisemitism Hearing
The presidents of Harvard, M.I.T. and Penn faced a barrage of questions at a congressional hearing. Here are some of the most pointed exchanges.

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Dec 08, 2023

Hunter Biden Indictment Fuels Impeachment Inquiry at a Critical Time
The charges against the president's son may add momentum to the investigation just as House Republicans are holding a vote to formally authorize it, but they do nothing to implicate President Biden.

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Dec 08, 2023

Ethan Crumbley, Who Killed 4 in Michigan School Shooting, Sentenced to Life
The teenager, who committed the deadliest high school shooting in Michigan history, will not be eligible for parole.

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Dec 08, 2023

Teenagers Convicted in France in Connection With Teacher Samuel Paty's Killing
The teacher, Samuel Paty, was beheaded in 2020 by an Islamist extremist after showing caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad to his students to illustrate free speech.

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Dec 08, 2023

The Weekender
How Norman Lear changed TV. Also, the legacy of "Mr. Brightside," and the most stylish "people" of the year.

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Dec 08, 2023

Texas A.G. Ken Paxton Tries to Block Court-Approved Abortion
Ken Paxton is asking the state supreme court to overturn a judge's decision allowing the procedure for a woman whose fetus has a fatal condition.

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Dec 08, 2023

OPEC Leader Tells Members to Block Any Climate Summit Deal to Curb Fossil Fuels
In a letter, the secretary general of the oil cartel called on countries in the group to "reject any text or formula that targets energy."

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Dec 08, 2023

Kenneth Chesebro Is a Key Witness as ‘Fake Electors' Face Charges
Kenneth Chesebro, an architect of the plan to deploy people claiming to be Trump electors in states won by President Biden, is cooperating with inquiries in Michigan, Arizona and Nevada.

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Dec 08, 2023

One Law Firm Prepared Both Penn and Harvard for Hearing on Antisemitism
The presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and M.I.T. came under fire after dodging questions about their policies.

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Dec 08, 2023

New York's Ban on Guns in Parks and Other ‘Sensitive' Sites Is Affirmed
In a major victory for the state, a federal appeals court also upheld its right to deny firearms to people whom local officials deem dangerous.

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Dec 08, 2023

Appeals Court Upholds Trump Gag Order in Election Case, but Narrows Terms
A three-judge panel largely left in place an order limiting what the former president can say about his upcoming federal trial but allowed him more leeway to criticize Jack Smith, the special counsel.

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Dec 08, 2023

New Sickle Cell Therapies Will Be Out of Reach Where They Are Needed Most
There is no clear path for African patients to get access to the treatments, which have multimillion-dollar price tags and are highly complex to manufacture and deliver.

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Dec 08, 2023

Ex-U.S. Ambassador Accused of Being a Cuban Spy Rose From Humble Origins
Former colleagues are struggling to separate fact from deception as they reconsider Manuel Rocha, who was accused of being a Cuban agent for decades.

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Dec 08, 2023

Retail Group Retracts Startling Claim About ‘Organized' Shoplifting
The National Retail Federation had said that nearly half of the industry's $94.5 billion in missing merchandise in 2021 was the result of organized theft. It was likely closer to 5 percent, experts say.

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Dec 08, 2023

Starbucks Tells Union It Wants to Resume Contract Talks
After the coffeehouse chain proposed terms for contract negotiations, Workers United, which represents 9,000 employees, said it was open to productive steps.

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Dec 08, 2023

Life for the Lowest Class in Ancient Pompeii? It Was Awful.
Excavations in the ancient ruins have unearthed a cramped space where enslaved workers and donkeys performed their grueling tasks.

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Dec 08, 2023

Finding George Santos's Replacement Is Proving Difficult for Republicans
Party leaders have vowed not to repeat the vetting mistakes they made with the expelled congressman. But getting to yes is proving messy.

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Dec 08, 2023

U.S. Job Growth Holds Up as Economy Gradually Cools
Interest rate increases have taken the edge off labor demand, but unemployment dipped in November, and wages rose more than expected.

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Dec 08, 2023

Harvard President Apologizes for Congressional Testimony on Antisemitism
The president, Claudine Gay, told the campus newspaper that she "should have had the presence of mind" to answer differently.

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Dec 08, 2023

Senate Introduces Long-Awaited Bill Promising Changes for Ticket Buying
The Fans First Act would require disclosures about fees and the location of tickets, strengthen a law banning bots and set stiff penalties for violations.

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Dec 08, 2023

F.D.A. Approves 2 Sickle Cell Treatments, One Using CRISPR Gene Editing
People with the genetic disease have new opportunities to eliminate their symptoms, but the treatments come with obstacles that limit their reach.

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Dec 08, 2023

One After Another, Russia Blocks Candidates to Host Next Climate Summit
Because the United Nations requires hosts to be chosen by consensus, next year's climate summit is mired in wartime political tensions.

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Dec 08, 2023

Conundrum of Covering Trump Lands at Univision's Doorstep
When the U.S.'s largest Spanish-language network ran a friendly interview with the former president, Democrats cried foul. Executives say they're seeking more balance.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Dec 08, 2023

Premier League TV Rights Deal Steps Back From Streaming
Why did soccer's richest league step back from streaming? Maybe because the status quo still pays.

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