The ghoulish meme known as "momo" is a hoax, fact-checkers and charities say.
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Your Thursday Briefing
By CHRIS STANFORD and INYOUNG KANG from NYT Briefing
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North Korea, Michael Cohen, Israel: Here’s what you need to know.
Unhappy Families Onstage, Unhappy in Their Own Ways
By LAURA CAPPELLE from NYT Arts
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In Paris, two adaptations of movies by Ingmar Bergman and a contemporary play explore the dynamic between parents and children, and husbands and wives.
UK migration: Rise in net migration from outside EU
About 261,000 more non-EU citizens came to the UK than left in the year to September 2018, the ONS says.
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Michael Cohen’s Testimony Grabs Late-Night TV’s Attention
By GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO from NYT Arts
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All the late-night shows broadcasting on Wednesday focused on Cohen’s revealing, often startling congressional testimony about President Trump, his former client.
When It Comes to Negotiating, Kim’s Team Is More Experienced
By RUSSELL GOLDMAN, JIN WU, MOTOKO RICH and CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT World
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As negotiators for the United States and North Korea sat down on Thursday in Hanoi, Vietnam, to discuss denuclearization, the team on Kim Jong-un’s side of the table had one clear advantage -- experience.
U.N. Says Israel May Have Committed Crimes Against Humanity in 2018 Gaza Protests
By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT World
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Investigators said there is evidence of systematic human rights violations by Israeli security forces, who killed 189 Palestinians last year during protests at the Gaza border.
My Afterlife on the Body Farm
By FAWN FITTER from NYT Well
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After I die, my body will help solve crimes as part of a world-renowned criminal justice program.
DeVos to Announce Federal Tax Credit for School Choice
By ERICA L. GREEN from NYT U.S.
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The Education Department plans to back a proposal for a $5 billion federal tax credit for donations to scholarships for private schools and other educational programs.
Robert Kraft’s Prostitution Charges Return a Wary Palm Beach to the Tabloids
By PATRICIA MAZZEI and KEN BELSON from NYT U.S.
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The prostitution charges against Mr. Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots, have shined an uncomfortable light on one of Florida’s playgrounds for the rich.
36 Hours in Ghent
By SETH SHERWOOD from NYT Travel
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In an often overlooked Flemish city: canals, spires, cobblestone streets and some of Belgium’s best food and design.
Seth Meyers on Donald Trump, Fatherhood and What He Won’t Joke About
By FRANK BRUNI from NYT T Magazine
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A wide-ranging conversation with the era’s defining late-night host on the eve of his show’s fifth anniversary.
There Are No Five Stages of Grief
By ANDY KOPSA from NYT Style
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When my father died, I wanted desperately to know the timing of this thing. But grief doesn’t have a timeline.
John Tavares, Returning as the Enemy, Will Face Jilted Islanders Fans
By ALLAN KREDA from NYT Sports
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Many fans have vowed to taunt Tavares, the leader of the Islanders for years, when he returns to Nassau Coliseum Thursday night for his first visit as a Toronto Maple Leaf.
Learning to Play the New York Rental Game
By JOYCE COHEN from NYT Real Estate
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With little experience in the city, a single father sets out to find a comfortable Manhattan home for himself and his 4-year-old roommate.
Meet Amanda Cox, Who Brings Life to Data on Our Pages
By JAKE LUCAS from NYT Reader Center
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The Times’s newly named data editor spends her time thinking about how best to leverage data for journalism and present it with reader-friendly tools like charts, graphs and interactives.
Will Michael Cohen’s Testimony Doom Trump?
By Unknown Author from NYT Opinion
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And is Bernie Sanders the 2020 Democratic frontrunner?
Poem: Frost on Fire
By DEAN RADER and RITA DOVE from NYT Magazine
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A ballad to yearning and mortality, as biting as ice, as inscrutable as the snowy woods.
The Botched Niger Mission Was a Leadership Failure. I’ve Seen It Happen Before.
By ANDREA N. GOLDSTEIN from NYT Magazine
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When four soldiers were killed in Niger in 2017, the mission’s failures reminded me of an attack that hit my own unit. Both disasters could have been prevented.
Judge John Hodgman on Sharks in the Tub
By JOHN HODGMAN from NYT Magazine
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Should you put your feet inside?
Is Your School a Safe Learning Space?
By JEREMY ENGLE from NYT The Learning Network
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Enrollment at historically black colleges and universities and women’s colleges is up as more young people seek a “safe space” for their higher education.
A Growing Divide on Climate Science: Trump vs. the Rest of the World
By CORAL DAVENPORT from NYT Climate
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What to Watch For in Thursday’s G.D.P. Report
By BEN CASSELMAN from NYT Business
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The delayed data will establish whether President Trump met his goal of 3 percent economic growth last year, possibly with an asterisk.
When Asia Ruled the World
By ALAN MIKHAIL from NYT Books
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In “Empires of the Weak,” J.C. Sharman argues that the belief in Western dominance is a mistake.
By the Book: Edward O. Wilson
By Unknown Author from NYT Books
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The naturalist and entomologist, whose new book is “Genesis,” loves a reptile guide called “Lizards and Snakes of Alabama,” which “speaks to my boyhood passion and is a source of good memories page by page.”
Bank customers hit by dozens of IT shutdowns
Customers suffer during regular operational and security incidents, BBC analysis of new data reveals.
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London housing market in 'prolonged downturn'
London-focused estate agent swings to a loss and says Brexit uncertainty is harming confidence.
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Officials 'talking NI schools into gutter', says Paisley
DUP MP Ian Paisley says children would be "depressed" by comments made by the children's commissioner.
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James DeGale: Former world champion retires
Britain's two-time world champion boxer James DeGale announces his retirement.
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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
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Mr. Trump said “we had to walk away” from the talks as North Korea was not prepared to do more to end its weapons programs.
A Year of Quiet Contemplation Led to the Rebirth of Alec Soth’s Photography
By ALEC SOTH and JORDAN G. TEICHER from NYT Lens
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After taking a break from photography, Alec Soth has returned to capture the quietness and lyricism of people residing in their own homes.
Learning With: ‘Michael Cohen Accuses Trump of Expansive Pattern of Lies and Criminality’
By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network
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What were three of the most incriminating accusations Mr. Cohen made against Mr. Trump in his testimony?
Michael Jackson Cast a Spell. ‘Leaving Neverland’ Breaks It.
By WESLEY MORRIS from NYT Arts
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In a new documentary on HBO, two men accuse the star of sexually abusing them as children. Our critic wrestles with their stories, and his own fandom.
Legos and Battlebots
By KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network
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Are you a lover of Legos, either now or when you were younger? What have you made from them or from other building materials?
Pakistan and India Inch Toward Military Conflict, 2 Indian Warplanes Downed, Pilots Captured
Pakistan shot down two Indian warplanes Wednesday in the disputed region of Kashmir and captured their pilots, its military said, raising tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals to a level unseen in 20 years.
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Billy Graham’s Grandson Breaks Down the Best ‘Proof of God’
Evangelist Will Graham comes from a well-known family line of famous preachers. His grandfather, the late Rev. Billy Graham, and his dad, Franklin Graham, have both made a monumental impact across the globe. Will Graham is following in their footsteps as he preaches, teaches and carries on the family legacy of spreading the Christian gospel.
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The phone-makers bringing buttons back
Several phones at MWC are sporting physical keyboards rather than relying on touchscreens.
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Iris-scanning phone pitched at refugees
UK firm IrisGuard hopes to help refugees access banking and services with its device.
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Pokemon: Nintendo announces two new games, Sword and Shield, for the Switch
This is the first 'real' Pokemon game to appear on consoles, following successful titles on handheld and mobile.
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OneWeb launches mega-constellation pathfinder satellites
A London-based start-up's multi-billion-pound project to take the web everywhere gets off the ground.
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Energizer 'thick boi' phone gives 50 days of battery life
Could chunky smartphones be the future for our pocket tech? This huge new handset has tech experts talking.
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Central Park Detective Retires With the Horse He Rode in On
By COREY KILGANNON from NYT New York
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At 63, Detective John Reilly — perhaps New York City’s oldest uniformed officer – faces mandatory retirement. He was Central Park’s lone mounted officer.
FIFA signs Conotoxia as Official National Supporter of FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019
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Final 100-day countdown to France 2019 begins
The nine Host Cities of the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ are all set to mark the 100-days-to-go milestone on Wednesday 27 February.
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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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Gangs: 27,000 children in England say they are members - report
A major report says gangs are using "chilling levels of violence" to keep child members compliant.
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Semi-identical twins 'identified for only the second time'
The boy and girl are identical on their mother's side but share only a proportion of their father's DNA.
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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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More than 100 firefighters battle Birmingham tyre centre fire
Residents have been told to keep their windows and doors shut due to a tyre plant fire in Birmingham.
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Jeremy Corbyn: Labour will support Brexit referendum
But the Labour leader says he will continue to push for other options, after Commons Brexit votes.
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Bank customers hit by dozens of IT shutdowns
Customers suffer regular operational and security incidents, BBC analysis of new data reveals.
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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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Manchester Pride: Ariane Grande responds to backlash
The US singer responds to concerns about a straight artist headlining the LGBT event in Manchester.
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Walsall siblings' stomachs removed over cancer risk
The early deaths of the siblings' mother and sister prompted them to be tested for a cancer gene.
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Mike Hall: UK endurance cyclist's death in Australia 'avoidable'
Mike Hall died almost instantly when he was hit by a car during a race in Australia in 2017.
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Prince William and Kate visit Empire bar during NI trip
The couple ended their first day of their visit at a party to celebrate young people who have made a difference to NI.
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The Papers: Trump 'lies' and footballers' mental health
The US president makes many front pages while footballers' mental health dominates the tabloids.
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News Daily: Trump and Kim talks end, and thousands of children in gangs
Your morning briefing for 28 February 2019.
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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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Booker Prize finds new funder in billionaire Sir Michael Moritz
Venture capitalist Sir Michael Moritz steps in after the literary award's previous sponsor withdrew.
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UK Antarctic meteorite hunt bags large haul
The first British-led expedition to gather space rocks in the Antarctic returns with 36 objects.
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What is BritBox?
The new streaming service is set to arrive in the UK, but what is it?
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Norwich City: Marco Stiepermann cleans Daniel Farke's car
Midfielder Marco Stiepermann took the chance to avoid a £50 fine by spinning a wheel of chance.
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Diabulimia: NHS cash to treat type 1 diabetes eating disorder
Zohra says treatment for the type 1 diabetes eating disorder has saved her life.
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The hairdressers spotting signs of abuse
Hairdressers and beauticians are being trained on the signs of domestic abuse, after one fatal case.
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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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Do we know how many children are in gangs?
A report today suggests 27,000 children are members of gangs, but how accurate is that figure?
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Will Birmingham's boom benefit all?
Not since the 1960s has Birmingham experienced so much redevelopment - but will the boom benefit everyone?
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'How learning a foreign language changed my life'
Native English speakers on how their lives have been shaped by learning a second language.
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The phone-makers bringing buttons back
Several phones at MWC are sporting physical keyboards rather than relying on touchscreens.
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Why are there UK wildfires in February?
What is causing the multiple February wildfires and is this the new normal?
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Will the BBC and ITV's BritBox be a hit or a flop?
The BBC and ITV-run service has been more than a decade in the making. Is it too little, too late?
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Buttler and Gayle smash breathtaking centuries as England edge Windies in thriller
Chris Gayle hits a superb 162 as West Indies fall agonisingly short of a famous one-day victory against a Jos Buttler-inspired England.
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Las principales noticias del jueves
By Por ELDA CANTÚ from NYT Universal
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Liberaciones en Nicaragua, desertores venezolanos y un futuro extremo: lo que está sucediendo en América Latina y el mundo.
A Sports Hijab Has France Debating the Muslim Veil, Again
By ELIAN PELTIER and AURELIEN BREEDEN from NYT World
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A French store dropped a plan to sell a hijab designed for runners after becoming embroiled in the country's debate about what Muslim women wear.
Huawei’s Cutest Fans in China? A Troupe of Dancing Children
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology
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In a music video on Chinese social media, young patriots sing the praises of the tech giant’s smartphones. The company says it had nothing to do with it.
The Cutest Animal on Instagram Is Possibly in Your Trash Can
By GRAY CHAPMAN from NYT Style
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Cuddle up to “verminfluencers,” the quintessential millennial pet.
Word + Quiz: skein
By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network
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This word has appeared in 19 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year.
A New Editor, and a New Take on Brexit, for a Brawny London Tabloid
By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT Business
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No more “Enemies of the People” headlines under Geordie Greig, the Eton- and Oxford-educated editor of the pugnacious Daily Mail.
Michael Cohen, Kim Jong-un, Kashmir: Your Thursday Briefing
By PENN BULLOCK and MELINA DELKIC from NYT Briefing
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Let us help you start your day.
What’s on TV Thursday: ‘Better Things’ and ‘The Guilty’
By GABE COHN from NYT Arts
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After a behind-the-scenes shift, “Better Things” returns to FX. And a minimalist Swedish thriller is streaming on Hulu.
Beal, Wizards Roll to 125-116 Victory Over Nets
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports
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Bradley Beal capped off the best month of his career with yet another 30-point night.
Trudeau’s Ex-Attorney General: ‘Veiled Threats’ Were Made to Drop Case
By IAN AUSTEN from NYT World
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Jody Wilson-Raybould said she was pressured to end a criminal prosecution of SNC-Lavalin. The opposition called for Mr. Trudeau’s resignation.
Patient Shoots Doctor at Florida Veterans Affairs Hospital, Officials Say
By JULIA JACOBS and MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S.
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The doctor at the V.A. hospital in West Palm Beach was shot in the neck as he tried to subdue the gunman. Another employee was grazed by a bullet.
On Politics: Michael Cohen Testifies
By Unknown Author from NYT U.S.
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President Trump’s former personal lawyer accused him of an expansive pattern of criminality, painting him as a lying, cheating, racist president.
Buoying Trump’s ‘Inflated’ Wealth: $4 Billion in ‘Brand Value,’ Cohen Says
By RUSS BUETTNER and SUSANNE CRAIG from NYT U.S.
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In congressional testimony, the president’s former personal lawyer traced the lifelong myth-making practice that created the brand of Donald J. Trump, self-made billionaire.
Cohen’s Testimony Is a Test for Both Parties in the Year Ahead
By MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S.
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Democrats will face a chorus from the party’s liberals to impeach President Trump. Republicans will have to decide how much to support him.
White Man Who Shot Black Men After Hurricane Katrina Dies Days After Sentencing
By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S.
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Roland J. Bourgeois Jr. died Feb. 19 — five days after he was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the shootings.
Quotation of the Day: Confessed Liar Meets With Ardent Partisans to Set the Record Straight
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper
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Quotation of the Day for Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Tampa Bay and Calgary Keep Streaks Alive by Beating Rangers and Devils
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports
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The Rangers fell in overtime as the Lightning got a 10th straight win, and the Devils lost, 2-1, in the Flames’ seventh consecutive victory.
Warriors Host Survivors of the Parkland School Shooting
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Coach Steve Kerr invited some students — including ones from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, the school in Parkland, Fla., where 17 people were killed in a massacre last year — to the team’s morning training session in Miami.
Corrections: February 28, 2019
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Corrections appearing in print on Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Surrey earthquake 'shakes houses'
One man reported his house shook for between four and five seconds after the 3.0 tremor.
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N.Y.C. Special Election: Your New Public Advocate
By AZI PAYBARAH from NYT New York
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Wednesday: Jumaane Williams, a Democratic councilman from Brooklyn, was voted into citywide office.
