Pine Martens returned to Forest of Dean after facing extinction

A group of Scottish pine martens have been brought to the Forest of Dean and fitted with tracking collars.

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Peru’s President Dissolves Congress, and Lawmakers Suspend Him

By BY ANATOLY KURMANAEV AND ANDREA ZARATE from NYT World
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President Martín Vizcarra of Peru plunged the government into uncertainty as he tried to force new elections and overcome lawmakers’ efforts to block his anticorruption agenda.

Federal Judge in Kansas City Is Reprimanded for Sexual Harassment

By BY MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S.
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The federal judiciary has worked in recent years to better address the harassment and abuse of employees.

Convicted Murderer Who Escaped From Prison in 2009 Is Missing Again

By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S.
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Calvin Adams, who is serving a sentence of life without parole, is either hiding on the grounds of an Arkansas prison or has escaped, officials say.

They Usually Attract

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Erik Agard shows us how to Tuesday.

Alberto Salazar: Four-Year Doping Ban for the Distance Running Coach

By BY JERÉ LONGMAN AND MATT HART from NYT Sports
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The United States Anti-Doping Agency announced the ban against Salazar, a former star runner who is the head coach for the Nike Oregon Project.

Crystal has face cancer and wants to work in theatre

Diagnosed at 18-years-old, Crystal has joined the Teenage Cancer Trust #stillme campaign to inspire others.

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Catalonia protesters: 'It feels like we're all being tried'

Fresh unrest is feared in Catalonia, as it awaits the verdicts from 12 independence leaders' trials.

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James Johnson: 'My struggles as an intersex footballer'

James Johnson, who was born intersex, was a star in Nigeria's women's team before transitioning.

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'I struggled to do my mum justice at her inquest'

Bereaved families often get no legal aid to help them establish the causes of a loved one's death.

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How China became the world's 'economic miracle'

Historic reforms propelled China from poor and isolated, to one of the world's economic superpowers.

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Trump impeachment: Who's who in whistleblower story?

It's the story that kickstarted impeachment moves against Donald Trump. But who are the main players?

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Jet fuel from thin air: Aviation's hope or hype?

A pilot project at Rotterdam airport plans to capture CO2 from the air and turn it into jet fuel.

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Jack Charles: 'I'd rob to collect rent for stolen Aboriginal land'

He was stolen from his family, then he stole from "posh homes" - now actor Jack Charles wants closure.

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The imam who died fighting racism in South Africa

Relatives of Abdullah Haron, who died in detention 50 years ago, are still traumatised by his death.

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Hong Kong protests: 'I can't say I love China any more'

A Hong Kong protester from a pro-Beijing area talks about his complicated feelings about China.

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How to Win Republican Support for Impeachment

By BY ELIZABETH DREW from NYT Opinion
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Don’t rush the inquiry, and make it about more than Trump’s Ukraine scandal.

Minister to outline longer jail term plans for serious offenders

The government wants those convicted of serious violent and sexual offences serve more of their sentences.

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Jessye Norman, Grammy-winning star of opera, dies at 74

Norman was one of the rare black singers to reach fame in the opera world.

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China National Day Live Updates: A Parade and Protest Fears

By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT World
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China wants its celebration of 70 years of Communist Party rule to go smoothly, but protests in Hong Kong threaten to overshadow the festivities.

EU brings in 'right to repair' rules for appliances

The rules will make household appliances longer-lasting and easier to fix.

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Trump’s Claims About Biden Aren’t ‘Unsupported.’ They’re Lies.

By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion
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The president’s accusations turn reality on its head and the media should say so.

Alberto Salazar: Mo Farah's former coach banned from athletics for four years after doping violations

Alberto Salazar, Mo Farah's former athletics coach, has been banned from the sport for four years after being found guilty of doping violations.

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Tory conference: Government confirms £25bn for road upgrades

Infrastructure plans to be set out at the Tory conference as opposition MPs meet to discuss Brexit moves.

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Forever 21, Which Helped Popularize Fast Fashion, to File for Bankruptcy

By BY SAPNA MAHESHWARI from NYT Business
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The retailer fell victim to the eroding power of shopping malls and said it would cease operations in 40 countries and close up to 178 stores in the U.S.

4 Inmates Escape From Ohio Jail After Overpowering Guards

By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S.
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The escapees had help from at least one individual on the outside, the authorities said.

Pelosi Pushes for Simple Message on Impeachment as Inquiry Barrels Ahead

By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S.
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“Our tone must be prayerful, respectful, solemn, worthy of the Constitution,” the House speaker privately told her colleagues as Democrats planned more subpoenas, including to Rudy Giuliani.

Elena Delle Donne Gets Help as Mystics Take Game 1 Over the Sun

By BY HOWARD MEGDAL from NYT Sports
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The league’s M.V.P. dominated but got an assist from Ariel Atkins.

U.S. Officials Warn of Rising Threat From Qaeda Branch in Northwest Syria

By BY ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World
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American counterterrorism officials are voicing alarm about a Qaeda affiliate in Syria that they say is plotting attacks from the country’s northwest.

Sound of Music play still 'sumptuous and so joyful'

Sixty years on, the original stage show's power still endures, says one of its remaining stars.

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Where does recycling and rubbish from the UK go?

Waste management company Biffa has been fined for sending used nappies and food packaging to China.

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A former diet cola addict built a $100m firm

Kara Goldin, the founder of US flavoured water company Hint, used to drink 10 cans of cola a day.

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Hong Kong’s Status as Neutral Ground at Risk as China Asserts Power

By BY PETER S. GOODMAN AND AUSTIN RAMZY from NYT Business
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The island’s traditional role as a gateway is under assault from President Trump’s trade war and a crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

M.L.B.’s Juggernauts Set to Clash After a Season of Extraordinary Numbers

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports
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Four teams recorded at least 100 victories for the first time in M.L.B. history, and four more had at least 100 losses for just the second time.

The day China became communist

On 1 October 1949 Chairman Mao Zedong announced the creation of the People’s Republic of China

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The sex education circus

Performer and educator Jess Herman has come up with a creative way of teaching teenagers about sex.

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Will virtual clothes transform how we shop?

A smartphone app can make a detailed virtual avatar allowing you to try on a whole range of clothes.

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Be More Chill: The word-of-mouth hit musical now heading to London

Be More Chill was kept alive thanks to the cult following its soundtrack built up on streaming.

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Greece: Deadly fire triggers riots at Moria refugee camp

Police fire tear gas to control a crowd who say firefighters were too slow to respond to the fire.

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Amazon fires: The volunteer firefighters battling to save Brazil’s rainforest

A band of volunteer firefighters are on a mission to stop their stretch of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest from going up in flames.

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Cocaine and alcohol a 'deadly combination'

At least 13 self-inflicted deaths among people who took alcohol with cocaine have occurred in a year.

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Man Is Charged With Terrorism After Driving S.U.V. Through Illinois Mall

By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S.
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The driver was denied bail on Sunday in connection with the episode, which happened on Sept. 20.

Yankees Turn Their Focus to the Playoffs, and Stifling the Twins

By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports
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The Yankees have four days to prepare for what promises to be a power-heavy series against Minnesota, and several roster questions remain.

Will virtual clothes transform how we shop?

A smartphone app can make a detailed virtual avatar allowing you to try on a whole range of clothes.

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Inequalities in heart attack care 'costing women's lives'

Thousands of women are dying needlessly because of delays in diagnosis and poor care, a report says.

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Private schools say abolition would be vote-loser

Independent-school leaders hit back at Labour's plans to ban fee-paying schools.

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Courtney Rottenberger, Jason McKean

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The bride, a dancer and former Radio City Rockette, and the groom, a group creative director at McCann, met in 2016 through the dating app Bumble.

Ann Honor, Patrick Kozak

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The couple met as first-year students at the University of Virginia’s medical school in Charlottesville.

Alyssa Gerharter, Daniel Cohn

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She swept him off his feet when she mentioned she was into high fantasy novels.

Aaron Kurosu, Gregory Henselman

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The couple met in October 2016 in a photo booth during a graduate student function at Princeton.

The Internet Is Overrun With Images of Child Sexual Abuse. What Went Wrong?

By BY MICHAEL H. KELLER AND GABRIEL J.X. DANCE from NYT U.S.
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Online predators create and share the illegal material, which is increasingly cloaked by technology. Tech companies, the government and the authorities are no match.

Corrections: September 29, 2019

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Corrections appearing in print on Sunday, September 29, 2019.

Quotation of the Day: Beijing Parade Glorifies Party, and Xi’s Power

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Quotation of the Day for Sunday, September 29, 2019.

Jo Cox charity urges MPs to sign up to code of conduct

The foundation set up in memory of the murdered MP says it will help to protect election candidates.

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Money-making hack: Renting clothes online

Tash and Marie are making money by renting out old dresses to women in the area.

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Why Borana people don't name their children for up to three years

The Borana people are not in any rush to name their newborn babies. Here's why.

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The awfulness - and awesomeness - of being short

For men, being tall is considered desirable, but one man has come to embrace his height - or lack of it.

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Kelsea Ballerini on disco balls, ugly tears and stolen luggage

The country star spills the beans on her third album and the celebrity who stole her backpack.

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Why much of the internet is closed off to blind people

Retailers are struggling to make their products accessible, and customers are taking them to court.

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We Are Stoke-on-Trent: What links the Titanic and oatcakes?

The life of the captain of the Titanic and the origins of oatcakes - stories our readers asked us to tell.

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US economy under Trump: Is it the greatest in history?

Is the US economy under President Trump the best it's ever been?

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Organ donation: The phone call that changed Lilly's life

Lilly Kendall had been planning her funeral aged 11 - before an organ donor saved her life.

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World War Two: 'I discovered my eldest sister was my mother'

Albert Gilmour learned his father was an American GI based in Northern Ireland during World War Two.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'tiny things'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "tiny things".

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Republican Mark Amodei Tiptoes Around Impeachment Inquiry

By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S.
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The lawmaker on Saturday parsed his words about supporting congressional oversight of a whistle-blower’s complaint against President Trump.

Government plans 40 new hospitals and a new mental health services pilot

Ministers unveil plans for 40 new hospitals and a new mental health pilot for 12 areas of England.

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Four teens held after Enfield to Loughton police chase

The pursuit ended after the car hit stationary traffic and the suspects were dragged from the car.

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Mets’ Pete Alonso Breaks Rookie Home-Run Record

By BY KEVIN ARMSTRONG from NYT Sports
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Alonso, 24, hit his 53rd home run of the season on Saturday to surpass the record set by Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge in 2017.

‘You’re a Bad Police Officer’: Official Confronts Deputy at Awards Ceremony

By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S.
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A city commissioner in Florida accused the deputy of making a false arrest in 2015.

Ride It: Jay Sean's song re-charting because of TikTok

A 2008 remix has gone to the top of the UK's chart because of TikTok

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Showgirl Video: The last peep show in Las Vegas

The closure of Showgirl Video marks the end of an era for Sin City. But will it ever shun sex completely?

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Who listens in on a president's phone call?

A whistleblower has shone a spotlight on the practice of hearing and recording calls from the Oval Office.

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Sickle cell disease: I wanted to get people talking

Chris who lives with the disease wants to create conversation about the condition.

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Parisians fight climate change with a surprising weapon

An initiative in Paris is trying to persuade restaurants to turn food waste into compost.

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'Just let the power of music move you'

Ecstatic dance is a form of dance which generates feelings of trance and ecstasy.

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Week in pictures: 21 - 27 September 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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We are Stoke-on-Trent: How Pokemon Go is helping players

Meet the people who say Pokemon Go has helped them combat depression and social anxiety.

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Music funding: 'There will not be another Sheku Kanneh-Mason'

The award winning cellist's mother has warned state schools aren't getting enough funding for music.

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Trump Tears Up the Welcome Mat

By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion
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Slashing the number of refugees is the latest way the White House has told immigrants to stay away.

Spoofing emails: The trickery costing businesses billions

Company executives are being targeted by spoof emails requesting them to send vast sums of money.

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Can a computer fool you into thinking it is human?

Chatbots are increasingly common on and off line, but does it matter if their voices aren't real?

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How Good Is the Yankees’ Defense? Depends on Who’s Keeping Track

By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports
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A sea of advanced data can help determine whether a club’s defense is improving or regressing, and the Yankees have been puzzled by differences between their numbers and outside models.

Avoid skin-lightening creams 'at all costs'

Consumers are being warned to steer clear of skin-lightening creams that can "act like paint stripper".

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Thomas Cook: How the collapse affected me

A week after the collapse of Thomas Cook, the BBC looks at the stories of those involved

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How to Throw an Intimate Dinner at Home, the Parisian Way

By BY KIN WOO from NYT T Magazine
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For the fashion designer Julie de Libran, a seasonal meal is filled with lively conversation, close friends — and, of course, copious amounts of wine.

Pete Alonso Ties Aaron Judge’s Rookie Record With 52nd Home Run

By BY DAVID WALDSTEIN AND KEVIN ARMSTRONG from NYT Sports
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With a homer in the first inning on Friday, the Mets’ Alonso matched the mark set by the Yankees’ Judge in 2017.

Trump impeachment inquiry: Pompeo subpoenaed by House Democrats

The US secretary of state is ordered to turn over all related documents within a week.

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Hundreds of thousands join Canada climate strikes

The demonstrations come after environmental activist Greta Thunberg called for students to strike.

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Giuliani Backs Out of Kremlin-Supported Conference in Armenia

By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S.
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“Not going,” Mr. Giuliani told The New York Times. He said he wanted to spend more time with his client, President Trump, who is facing an impeachment inquiry.

Harris County Deputy Is Fatally Shot in Traffic Stop, Official Says

By BY CHRISTOPHER MELE AND AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT U.S.
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Sandeep Dhaliwal made headlines after gaining a religious exemption to wear a turban as part of his uniform.

‘The Irishman’ Review: The Mob’s Greatest Hits, in a Somber Key

By BY A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies
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Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci star in Martin Scorsese’s monumental, elegiac tale of violence, betrayal, memory and loss. It’s the opening-night movie at the New York Film Festival.

Biden, Weathering Attacks From Trump, Returns to Campaign Trail

By BY SYDNEY EMBER AND KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S.
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The Democratic candidate is entering a critical new phase of the race, with the president facing impeachment and a spotlight on the Biden family.

Corrections: September 27, 2019

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No corrections appeared in print on Friday, September 27, 2019.

Quotation of the Day: Ally on Right Will Help ‘Dreamers’ in Legal Fight

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Quotation of the Day for Friday, September 27, 2019.

What’s It’s Really Like to Eat Your Way Around the Globe

By BY BESHA RODELL from NYT Food
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Our Australia critic went on a whirlwind dining tour for two magazines. Here’s what happened.

The Concussion Crisis in Australian Rules Football

By BY KEN BELSON from NYT Sports
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It’s a brutal game, and retired players are suffering the consequences of hits to the head. But the league there is following a familiar playbook, one used by the N.F.L.

US slashes refugee limit to all-time low of 18,000

The White House says Iraqis who helped the US military and persecuted minorities will get priority.

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In a Routine Phone Call, Alarmed Aides Saw Trouble

By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S.
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The alarm among officials who heard the exchange between President Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart led to an extraordinary effort to keep many more people from learning about it.

Review: Peter Brook Asks the Ultimate Question in ‘Why?’

By BY JESSE GREEN from NYT Theater
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A new work from one of the indisputably great directors is partly a tribute to theater and partly a warning about theatricality.

It Gets a Party Started

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Jack Mowat makes a tasty, twisty debut.

Man Who Berated Woman Over T-Shirt With Puerto Rican Flag Is Convicted of Hate Crimes

By BY AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT U.S.
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A Chicago man faces up to five years in prison after the encounter in a city park last year.

Complaint in Hand, Democrats Aim for a Fast, and Focused, Impeachment Inquiry

By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S.
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Lawmakers said they could potentially draft articles of impeachment over Ukraine by the end of October.

Ryan Murphy, Super Producer, Reboots Himself for Netflix and ‘The Politician’

By BY JOHN KOBLIN from NYT Business
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To create his first Netflix series, which starts streaming on Friday, Mr. Murphy ripped up his playbook and tried some new narrative tricks to encourage binge-watching.

Police watchdog warns 35,000 police staff 'not vetted properly'

Forces in England and Wales must do more to root out sexual predators, a police watchdog report says.

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Mothers with 'controlling voice' fail to persuade teenagers

The tone of voice used by mothers can be as important as what they say, a study suggests.

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Iranian spying charge 'preposterous', prisoner's wife says

The wife of a retired engineer from London jailed in Iran appeals to the UK government for help.

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No-deal Brexit 'still risk to NHS and care sector'

A report highlights new transport routes, support for care homes and doubts over the size of the medicines stockpile as concerns.

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'Clueless' Cleveland Police 'putting public at risk'

Cleveland's force becomes the first in England to be rated inadequate in all areas of inspection.

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Just How Corrupt Is Bill Barr?

By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion
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Trump’s attorney general is implicated in the Ukraine scandal, but refuses to recuse.

Trump Said His Ukraine Envoy Would ‘Go Through Some Things.’ She Has Already.

By BY SHARON LAFRANIERE, KENNETH P. VOGEL AND PETER BAKER from NYT U.S.
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Marie Yovanovitch was forced out as ambassador after Trump allies called her disloyal. Others say she fell victim to the president’s efforts to hurt Joe Biden.

Anxious Biden Allies May Unleash Super PAC

By BY ALEXANDER BURNS AND JONATHAN MARTIN from NYT U.S.
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Wary of the former vice president’s slipping poll numbers and the onslaught of attacks from President Trump, some Biden supporters want him to embrace a super PAC.

Quiz of the week: Fleabag's Emmy success and other posers

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Meet 'The Terminator', Zimbabwe's disabled footballer

Kuda Mapira, known as 'The Terminator', is one of the first disabled people to play football for his country.

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One man's 3,000km march across Russia to oust Putin

'Shaman warrior' Alexander Gabyshev walked across Russia for six months with the aim of confronting the president.

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The Egyptian calling for a revolution against al-Sisi

Mohamed Ali is a former Egyptian military contractor calling for protests against Egypt's president.

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Quarter of secondary pupils 'get private tuition'

Social-mobility campaigners say poorer families need fairer access to extra lessons from tutors.

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NHS will not pay for 'life-changing' migraine drug

Erenumab is the first drug specifically designed for preventing migraines.

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Peloton: 'It's borderline addiction'

The company's believers say its tech-enhanced stationary bike has matched exercise to the age of social media.

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Male infertility linked to prostate cancer risk

Men who have fertility treatment have a higher risk of prostate cancer in later life, a study suggests.

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Royal naming for Sir David Attenborough polar ship

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will celebrate the introduction of the UK's new polar research vessel.

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Quotation of the Day: For Some, a 3-Hour Game Is a Great Time to Knit a Sweater

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper
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Quotation of the Day for Thursday, September 26, 2019

New York City F.C. Routs Atlanta and Inches Closer to Top Seed

By BY ANDREW DAS from NYT Sports
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Thumping second-place Atlanta United, N.Y.C.F.C. moved a step closer to ensuring that its playoff run will go through Yankee Stadium.