William Sitwell steps down after responding to a freelancer by proposing a series on "killing vegans".
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Met Police to launch range of merchandise
Scotland Yard hopes the merchandise will help improve the Met's image and raise income
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CCTV captures Horsham armed robber's attack on PC
Footage shows PC Ellie Young being dragged from her patrol car by an armed robber.
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Harry and Meghan: Duchess hugs 'Hannah from Instagram'
Hannah Sergel waited 20 hours to meet the Duchess, who supported her through mental health struggles.
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Is It Safe to Be Jewish in New York?
By GINIA BELLAFANTE from NYT New York
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Hate crimes in the city are largely driven by incidents of anti-Semitism. And the aggressors don’t conform to an easy profil...
Bomb Explodes at Russian Security Agency, Wounding 3 Workers
By IVAN NECHEPURENKO from NYT World
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The device killed the person who carried it into the offices of the Federal Security Service in the northern city of Arkhangels...
Worcester house fire victim was GB swimmer Tazmin Pugh
Tazmin Pugh, who represented England and Great Britain, was found dead with her partner Josh Kirk.
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Halloween 2018: Meet the UK's real-life witches
Two members of a coven talk us through a girls' night in with a difference.
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DealBook Briefing: Why Facebook Broke Its Revenue Growth
By Unknown Author from NYT Business Day
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The social network will reduce emphasis on its News Feed in the wake of numerous scandals, but expects revenue growth to slow as a resul...
Facebook: MPs in new attempt to question Mark Zuckerberg
British and Canadian politicians request Facebook boss appear before joint data privacy hearing.
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Wales great Jenkins to retire on Sunday
Wales' most capped player Gethin Jenkins will play his final game of rugby on Sunday for Cardiff Blues before retiring.
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‘Cold War’ Takes New Meaning for U.S. Marines at a NATO Exercise
By HELENE COOPER from NYT World
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A military conflict between NATO and Russia would mean fighting in the cold. American troops have spent much of the past 17 years warring in warmer clime...
The Trump Effect, Kobach’s Hand, Tester and DeWine Ads: 6 Days to Go
By MATT FLEGENHEIMER and JONATHAN MARTIN from NYT U.S.
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Trump’s throw-everything-at-the-wall strategy a week before Election Day — particularly a constitutionally dubious call to end birthright citizenship — has brought new headaches for Republican...
Pasta Dreams and Flying Machines: Our Tuscan Adventure
By REIF LARSEN from NYT Travel
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A father takes his two young sons to Tuscany to savor pasta and the country’s rich history. Along the way, they discover that the straight path is not always the best pat...
Miss Those Video Games of Your Youth? Here’s How to Find Them
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology
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The classics can take you back in time — and are probably easier to recapture than you thin...
Where Training for the New York City Marathon is a Reality Show
By MATTHEW FUTTERMAN from NYT Sports
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At NAZ Elite, there is no secrecy. From training logs to workout videos, nearly everything is public. Want advice about something? Just as...
Rising Stars Make Their Mark in Golf’s Rolex Series
By JEFF SHAIN from NYT Sports
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This second-year series has helped identify a lineup of talent on the verge of joining the top tie...
Matt Wallace Finds Success After Altering Technique
By JOHN CLARKE from NYT Sports
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He had been considering leaving the sport, but after hiring a new coach, Wallace made some changes and started winnin...
This Halloween, Consider the Unappreciated Beauty of Spiders
By JAMES GORMAN from NYT Science
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Arachnids get a bad rap, particularly around Halloween, but they’re actually quite lovely in their own, deadly, leaping, eight-legged, cannibalistic wa...
Morningside Heights: More Space for the Money
By AILEEN JACOBSON from NYT Real Estate
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The area is known for its parks and historic buildings, but it has another draw: larger homes for less than New Yorkers might pay elsewher...
The Business of Internet Outrage
By Unknown Author from NYT Podcasts
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We look at the rise and fall of a right-wing website and the imprint it left on our politic...
One Billion Dollars for the Planet
By HANSJÖRG WYSS from NYT Opinion
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I will donate this sum over the next decade to help accelerate land and ocean conservation around the worl...
Donald Trump’s Unconstitutional Dreams
By ERIC FONER from NYT Opinion
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The president has birthright citizenship all wron...
Trump Plays His Greatest Hits
By ROSS DOUTHAT from NYT Opinion
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The president closes the 2018 campaign with a return to his 2016 strateg...
Congress Has No Clue What Americans Want
By ALEXANDER HERTEL-FERNANDEZ, MATTO MILDENBERGER and LEAH C. STOKES from NYT Opinion
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People in the U.S. House and Senate have wildly inaccurate perceptions of our opinions and preference...
New York Today: Updates on the L Train Shutdown
By ALEXANDRA S. LEVINE from NYT New York
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Wednesday: A start date for the subway closing, and reflections ahead of the New York City Maratho...
Elena Ferrante Stays Out of the Picture
By MERVE EMRE from NYT Magazine
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For two years, the pseudonymous literary sensation corresponded regularly with the director adapting “My Brilliant Friend” for HBO. But the resulting show is a testament to her elusivenes...
Bulletin Board
By Unknown Author from NYT The Learning Network
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A collection of views, news and more from the Learning sectio...
Donald Trump, Whitey Bulger, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Your Wednesday Briefing
By CHRIS STANFORD from NYT Briefing
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Here’s what you need to know to start your da...
Lil Peep Died Before Becoming Pop Royalty. His New Music May Change That.
By JON CARAMANICA from NYT Arts
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The rapper and singer’s death at 21 left questions about the future of his songs. Now his closest collaborators are preparing his first full posthumous statemen...
When Visual Artists Make Music
By KIMBERLY BRADLEY from NYT Arts
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Musical works by Marcel Duchamp, Yves Klein and Laurie Anderson all feature in an exhibition in Vienna that explores intersections between two art form...
Viola Davis explains why there's a long way to go to eliminate racism
Oscar winner Viola Davis reveals how she has stayed grounded in Hollywood and why there still aren't enough black actors on screen.
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Sri Lanka v England: Ben Stokes retires hurt in warm-up match
All-rounder Ben Stokes retires hurt on day two of England's warm-up match in Colombo after being struck on the left arm.
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Teams gear up for expanded CONCACAF U-20 Championship
The quest to make next year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup begins for teams in the North, Central America and Caribbean regions this week, as the latest edition of the CONCACAF U-20 Championship takes place in USA.
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Car and house insurance faces FCA probe
The City regulator has warns customers face "significant harm" from the prices charged by some firms.
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Cardiff tech firm: 'We'll pay £100k, but can't get staff'
A tech skills shortage means some Welsh workers receive daily job offers, and salaries are increasing.
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Facebook daily visits growth slows as sales miss forecasts
The social media firm is seeing users shift from its most profitable business amid rising costs.
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CCTV issued over ambulance break-in in Birmingham
Paramedics' belongings were stolen when a man smashed the vehicle's window and climbed inside.
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The Faces of Change in the Midterm Elections
By K.K. REBECCA LAI, DENISE LU, LISA LERER and TROY GRIGGS from NYT U.S.
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The candidates in the midterm elections are among the most diverse set to run in the history of the United State...
India Unveils World’s Tallest Statue, Twice the Size of Lady Liberty
By DANIEL VICTOR from NYT World
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The bronze Statue of Unity pays tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a leader of the Indian independence movement who helped wrest the country from British contro...
On Politics: Trump Wants to End Birthright Citizenship With Executive Order
By Unknown Author from NYT U.S.
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President Trump has sought to appeal to prospective voters in the midterms by making dramatic claims that appear to have little chance of materializin...
A Weekend at Witch Camp
By VALERIYA SAFRONOVA from NYT Style
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It took 500 years, but witchcraft has gone from crime to commodit...
Word + Quiz: jamboree
By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network
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This word has appeared in 13 articles on nytimes.com in the past yea...
Pittsburgh, Venice, Whitey Bulger: Your Wednesday Briefing
By PENN BULLOCK from NYT Briefing
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Here’s what you need to know to start your da...
What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Scary Movie’ and ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
By GABE COHN from NYT Arts
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“Scary Movie” airs on MTV. And “A Nightmare on Elm Street” is among the many other horror films on T.V. this Hallowee...
Baby Antonio: 5 Pounds, 12 Ounces and Homeless From Birth
By NIKITA STEWART and GABRIELLA ANGOTTI-JONES from NYT New York
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When he left the hospital, he joined 11,233 other children under 6 living in New York City’s shelter syste...
Hartman Scores Twice as Predators Beat Golden Knights 4-1
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports
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After a lackluster opening period by the Nashville Predators, Ryan Hartman and Kevin Fiala went to wor...
Rescue Workers Search for Missing After Typhoon Strikes Philippines
By JASON GUTIERREZ from NYT World
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Up to 20 people were unaccounted for after a landslide, caused by rains from Typhoon Yutu, buried a government building in the country’s nort...
Amid Scrutiny, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Shaped Trump’s Pittsburgh Response
By KATIE ROGERS and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S.
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Since the shooting, the White House has emphasized Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s relationship to their religion and their relationship to the presiden...
In California, the Search for a Missing 800-Pound Hammer Continues
By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S.
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The hammer heist, in Healdsburg, Calif., has befuddled the city and its officials. At one point, a large nail appeared where the hammer had once bee...
Quotation of the Day: Move Would Have Widespread Ramifications for Many American Families
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper
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Quotation of the Day for Wednesday, October 31, 201...
Review: In ‘Days of Rage,’ the Revolution Will Be Trivialized
By JESSE GREEN from NYT Theater
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Steven Levenson’s new play about young ’60s radicals has the unintentional effect of making all protest seem childis...
Review: Remembering What Was and Wasn’t in ‘Good Grief’
By BEN BRANTLEY from NYT Theater
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Ngozi Anyanwu’s tender new play, directed by Awoye Timpo at the Vineyard Theater, considers the nature of memory in the aftermath of a traged...
Penguins and Islanders Honor Victims of Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports
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Jordan Eberle scored two goals to lead the Islanders to a 6-3 victory. The Devils lost to the Panthers, 8-3, despite scoring the first two goal...
Corrections: October 31, 2018
By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections
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Corrections appearing in print on Wednesday, October 31, 201...
36 Teenagers Show Us Their Generation
By KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network
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“What can you show us that might help make the portrait of ‘Gen Z’ more interesting, nuanced, complete or real?” we asked. Nearly 2,200 students answere...
Resting Place
By DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games
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Bruce Haight shows us his dark sid...
Thomas Campbell, Ex-Director of the Met, Is Hired to Lead San Francisco Museums
By SARAH MERVOSH from NYT Arts
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Mr. Campbell resigned under pressure from the Metropolitan Museum last year, and is now essentially swapping jobs Max Hollein, who was recently named its hea...
Clampdown on violence against NHS staff
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he will introduce new measures to help protect NHS staff.
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Asia Bibi: Pakistan acquits Christian woman on death row
Asia Bibi's blasphemy conviction polarised Pakistan and the Supreme Court has already sparked protests.
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George Osborne 'regrets' mistakes that led to Brexit vote
Ex-chancellor says Tories were wrong over immigration - which helped lose the 2016 referendum.
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Suzy Lamplugh: Sutton Coldfield search enters day three
Police have been interested in an area to the rear of a semi-detached home in north Birmingham.
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What do American voters care about?
In just under a week the US goes to the polls to elect a new Congress. So what are the main issues?
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Maori ceremony for duke and duchess as royal tour ends
The couple's 16-day overseas tour ends with a visit to a kiwi hatchery and tree walk in New Zealand.
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Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits synagogue amid protests
Hundreds of demonstrators in Pittsburgh accuse the US president of fomenting intolerance and hate.
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Being wrong weight 'cuts four years off life'
People who are overweight or underweight could live shorter lives than those with a healthy BMI, a study says.
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Yemen conflict: Mattis and Pompeo urge swift ceasefire
US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urge all sides to hold talks soon.
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Nato holds biggest military exercise since Cold War
Trident Juncture is the biggest exercise of its kind since the Cold War.
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University stops making unconditional offers
Unconditional offers are being halted at one university to preserve its entry standards.
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Vatican embassy: Human remains found at Rome property
The human remains could help solve the disappearance of a teenage girl in 1983, Italian media report.
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The Great British Bake Off: 2018 winner revealed
After 10 weeks of biscuits, breads, cakes and pastries, one contestant emerges from the tent triumphant.
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The Papers: Brexit impact and 'Suzy cop's blunders'
Brexit continues to attract headlines with front page stories focusing on the economy and the rush for Irish passports.
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News Daily: Osborne 'regrets' Brexit vote mistakes and NHS violence clampdown
Your morning briefing for 31 October 2018.
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From Syria to Cambridge University
Studying with a mobile phone instead of textbooks in Syria, Abdullah Kattineh got into Cambridge.
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Meeting my long-lost Jamaican family
Keith from Lichfield thought he was an only child for his entire life, that is until a few months ago when he discovered that he is in fact, one of 10 siblings.
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Bitcoin: The first ten years
Bitcoin was born ten years ago. What has it brought the world?
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Harry greets NZ audience in six Pacific languages
He was attending an event with Auckland's local Pasifika community, hosted by New Zealand's prime minister.
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The men having penis fillers to boost their self-esteem
Penis fillers, designed to increase the organ's girth, have gained in popularity, cosmetic surgery groups say.
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DIY Generation: How to be your own boss aged 25
Young entrepreneurs give advice on how to get started in business.
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What should I do with my broken kettle?
Our household appliances could have much longer lives if they were designed to be easily repaired.
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The black history you might not learn at school
As Black History Month draws to a close, BBC News celebrates four lesser-known historical figures.
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Dutch language besieged by English at the unis
So extensive is the spread of English, a group of lecturers warns of a looming "linguicide".
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Can artificial intelligence help stop religious violence?
Oxford University researchers have created a simulation designed to help prevent religious conflict.
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Does screen time really affect medical students' surgery skills?
Surgeons respond after a professor claimed medical students are losing the dexterity to stitch up patients.
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Leicester helicopter crash: Foxes will face Cardiff on Saturday following death of owner
Leicester City's Premier League match at Cardiff on Saturday will go ahead following the death of owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in a helicopter crash.
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Lewis Hamilton on 2018 F1 world title: 'Let's dance. I know how to get by you'
Following his fifth F1 world win Lewis Hamilton talks about his growth as a person, his spirituality and the stand-out moments in 2018.
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Carabao Cup: Nigel Clough says guiding Burton into last eight is 'special'
Burton boss Nigel Clough says it is "special" to have guided League One Burton to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup for the first time.
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Can artificial intelligence help stop religious violence?
Oxford University researchers have created a simulation designed to help prevent religious conflict.
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Android's under-5s apps have 'unfair and deceptive' ads
Campaign groups and university researchers raise concerns about the ads found in Android apps.
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Police ground drones after reports they fall out of the sky
Some incidents in which DJI drones "suffered a complete loss of power" have concerned UK authorities.
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Porn-loving US official spreads malware to government network
The employee at the US Geological Survey had an "extensive history" of visiting adult websites.
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Sony eyes record profit as gaming hits boost earnings
Strong demand for Spider-Man and other games is helping drive earnings at the Japanese electronics giant.
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Uber appeals against drivers' rights to pay and holiday
The taxi-hailing app appeals against a ruling its drivers should be treated as workers, not self employed.
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Pakistan's Supreme Court Aquits Asia Bibi of Blastphemy
The Pakistan Supreme Court acquitted Asia Bibi of blastphemy Wednesday, ordering her release before a packed courtroom.
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'Anti-Semitism Is Like a Contagious Disease': Could America Become Too Dangerous for Jews?
America was once considered a safe haven for refugees fleeing from anti-Semitism around the globe, especially in Europe. That may be changing.
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The coach transforming IR Iran’s women’s game
All too often, to see meaningful change you have to wait a frustratingly long time, but things seem to be moving quickly in IR Iran's women's game thanks to U-19 coach Katayoun Khosrowyar.
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Colbert Bashes Trump for His Response to Attacks
By GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO from NYT Arts
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Stephen Colbert felt the need to remind President Trump: “Your job is to be president,” not to win public arguments with CN...
Mass loss of wildlife caused by human consumption, WWF says
"Exploding consumption" has wiped out 60% of wildlife since 1970, conservationists say.
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Wagamama sold to Frankie & Benny's owner
The Asian-themed restaurant chain is being bought in a deal which values the business at £559m.
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The people embracing their disabilities for Halloween
For some with physical disabilities Halloween is proving an opportunity to embrace their bodies and celebrate difference.
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‘We’re Not Going to Let Anybody Stop Us From Voting’
By EMMA COTT, NATALIE RENEAU and JOE VAN EECKHOUT from NYT U.S.
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On the Turtle Mountain Reservation in North Dakota, Native American voters are scrambling to comply with a restrictive voter ID law in time to cast ballots for a crucial Senate electio...
‘This Is Our History’: A French City Confronts Its Slave-Trading Past
By ALISSA J. RUBIN from NYT World
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Nantes played a major role in the European slave trade. Its museum and memorial are a model for other French cities grappling with their historie...
A Giant Inflatable Intestine Went Missing. The Stolen Colon Is Back, but Mystery Remains.
By SARAH MERVOSH from NYT U.S.
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“Breaking: We have recovered the stolen colon,” the Kansas City Police Department announced Monday, ending a dozen days of suspens...
Female Candidates Break Barriers, Except When it Comes to Money
By KATE ZERNIKE from NYT U.S.
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Women are running in record numbers, and asserting themselves as donors as well, but they still trail male candidates in fund-raisin...
In North Dakota, Native Americans Try to Turn an ID Law to Their Advantage
By MAGGIE ASTOR from NYT U.S.
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Tribes think they may be able to increase turnout in the face of a strict voter ID law. But it will be a challeng...
Tight Race in South Carolina, Heckling in Florida, New Poll in Texas: 7 Days to Go
By JONATHAN MARTIN and MATT FLEGENHEIMER from NYT U.S.
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Republican are showing concern in Mark Sanford’s district in South Carolina, airing an ad for Katie Arrington, who defeated him. Poll shows Ted Cruz up by 5 point...
