By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON from NYT U.S.
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Officials filed felony hate-crime charges against two women accused of assault in a Boston neighborhood where more than half of the residents are Latino.
Mother and Daughter Attacked for Speaking Spanish, Prosecutor Says
By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON from NYT U.S.
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Officials filed felony hate-crime charges against two women accused of assault in a Boston neighborhood where more than half of the residents are Latino.
Trump Moves to Calm Fears as First U.S. Death From Coronavirus Is Reported
By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY, MIKE BAKER AND NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S.
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A person in the Seattle area has died, officials said. Mr. Trump called more cases “likely” but added that “there’s no reason to panic at all.”
This is how a race is called the moment polls close.
By BY REID J. EPSTEIN from NYT U.S.
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Northern rail: Government takes over after chaos
The government takes over services from Sunday which were previously operated by Arriva Rail North.
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Berlin International Film Festival: Iranian film about executions wins top prize
Director Mohammad Rasoulof is banned from leaving Iran and filmed There Is No Evil in secret.
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Running Stories: 'Running helped me deal with my dad’s suicide'
Katie's dad took his own life in 2017. Now, she is carrying on his legacy by keeping running.
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US election: Is this the best way to pick Trump's challenger?
The way Democrats pick a nominee takes months, costs a fortune and doesn't even lead to high turnout.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'railways'
Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "railways"
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Into the Wild: Why tourists are risking their lives to visit a bus
Five more tourists were rescued trying to reach a bus made famous by Into the Wild. Why do they do it?
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One-armed potter: 'I just muddle my way through'
Gary Fulton lost the use of his right arm in a motorcycle accident that nearly killed him.
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6 Music Festival: 'When bands smash guitars it breaks my heart'
6 Music Festival acts on the "chaotic" highs and lows of being a musician in 2020.
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War of words as Nigerian English gets Oxford recognition
Not everyone is happy that the Oxford English Dictionary now includes several unique Nigerian words.
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St David: Ten things about the Patron Saint of Wales
The patron saint of Wales was a teetotal vegetarian who was born in a storm
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Clyburn says the Biden campaign needs ‘retooling.’
By BY THOMAS KAPLAN AND KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S.
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The Islanders Are Saying Goodbye to Brooklyn
By BY ALLAN KREDA from NYT Sports
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Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Saturday that soon the team would again play all of its home games at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island until a new arena opens.
At CPAC, Trump Takes Aim at Rivals
By BY ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S.
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President Trump appeared eager to bask in the warm reception of a conservative audience, who spent the conference listening to speakers road-testing messages for his re-election campaign.
South Carolina primary: Joe Biden projected to win
It comes as a major boost to the former vice-president's flagging presidential campaign.
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NHS gender clinic 'should have challenged me more' over transition
A woman is taking legal action against an NHS gender clinic which treated her as a teenager.
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Biden Wins in South Carolina, Adding New Life to His Candidacy
By BY JONATHAN MARTIN AND ALEXANDER BURNS from NYT U.S.
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Joseph R. Biden Jr. drew on his decades-long relationships and leveraged his close bond with black voters to try to wrap up a state long considered his stronghold.
Joe Biden wins South Carolina primary with overwhelming support.
By BY NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S.
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After 12 hours, the polls in South Carolina have closed.
By BY LISA LERER from NYT U.S.
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A crowd waits for Warren in Houston: ‘I just love her energy.’
By BY MICHAEL HARDY from NYT U.S.
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Looking to Super Tuesday, Buttigieg campaigns in Nashville.
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Why are Scottish councils closing their outdoor centres?
Residential centres have given generations of schoolchildren a taste of outdoor life, but more are set to close this year.
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When an Epidemic Looms, Gagging Scientists Is a Terrible Idea
By BY DONALD G. MCNEIL JR. from NYT Health
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In an epidemic, suppression of bad news costs lives and eventually angers the public. The White House is in danger of repeating the error.
Joe Biden says if he wins S.C., ‘I think I’m going to be the next nominee.’
By BY KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S.
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Making Pitch to Voters, Bloomberg Peddles His Experience in a Crisis
By BY JEREMY W. PETERS AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S.
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Michael R. Bloomberg is trying to highlight the part of his record that conveys the competence and cool-headedness he says are missing in the White House.
Closer to Home. But Maybe Not Close Enough.
By BY RAÚL VILCHIS from NYT Sports
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Javier Hernández’s decision to join the Los Angeles Galaxy was a coup for M.L.S., but back in his native Mexico, critics wondered why he hadn’t just come home.
Warren supporter in S.C. says: ‘I can hear me in that speech.’
By BY JOHN JETER from NYT U.S.
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Coronavirus Fears Reverberate Across Global Economy
By BY MICHAEL CORKERY from NYT Business
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The stock market had its worst week since 2008, signaling that one of the longest expansions in history could be ending. Policymakers said they were ready to act.
M.I.T. Researchers Cast Doubt on Bolivian Election Fraud
By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT World
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An international audit said officials had engaged in lies and manipulation to assure victory for Evo Morales. Academics at M.I.T.’s Election Data and Science Lab questioned that finding.
L.G.B.T.Q. group seeks apology following report of Bloomberg staffer’s remark.
By BY MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S.
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At CPAC, It’s Now an All-Trump Show
By BY ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S.
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At the annual gathering of conservatives, one Republican was conspicuously absent among the Trump supporters — Mitt Romney. The conference organizer said he had been disinvited.
Klobuchar kicks off a Southern swing without South Carolina.
By BY NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S.
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Amid Protests, Roman Polanski Wins Best Director at France’s Oscars
By BY ALEX MARSHALL from NYT Movies
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His film “J’accuse” had the most nominations at the César Awards in Paris, drawing outrage because of his history of accusations of sexual assault.
Photo: Bernie Sanders high fives tiny supporter.
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Why Bernie Scares Me
By BY BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion
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Sanders seems mostly incapable of admitting past errors of judgment.
Gerald Krone, a Negro Ensemble Company Founder, Dies at 86
By BY NEIL GENZLINGER from NYT Theater
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He provided the administrative know-how that got the theater troupe off the ground in 1967. That he was white drew some criticism.
Trump urges Afghans to seize opportunity for peace
A deal will be signed with the Taliban on Saturday as the US prepares to exit Afghanistan.
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Knife offenders lack male role models, says senior police officer
Senior officers says it is "too easy" to blame cuts, social media and drugs for a rise in offences.
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The decade that shattered trust in politics
Laura Kuenssberg explores the scandals that shook faith in elites at the start of the 21st century.
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Who Will Care For Society’s Forgotten?
By BY THERESA BROWN AND LEAH NASH from NYT Opinion
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Housecall Providers, an organization in Portland, Ore., provides end-of-life care for the city’s most vulnerable residents.
Joe Biden Needs a Win in South Carolina. Will He Get It?
By BY NU WEXLER from NYT Opinion
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Politics still move at a different pace there, and it’s a place where loyalty can outweigh ideology.
We Don’t Really Know How Many People Have Coronavirus
By BY ELISABETH ROSENTHAL from NYT Opinion
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In an era when we get flash-flood warnings on phones, why is data on the new coronavirus so limited?
Tom Steyer showered South Carolina in political spending. Will it pay off?
By BY STEPHANIE SAUL AND KIM BARKER from NYT U.S.
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Celine: Fall 2020
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See the looks from the Celine: Fall 2020 Collection.
Greta Thunberg: Who is the teenage climate change activist?
The Swedish teenager started a climate change protest that grew into a global movement of millions.
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Protecting whales from the noise people make in the ocean
Oil drilling and construction is creating a din for sealife - new tech is hoping to turn the volume down.
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West Midlands to get access to ultrafast home broadband
The West Midlands gigabit switch-on is the largest in the UK, says Virgin Media, but comes at a price.
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Tired of Chasing Astros, A’s Look Forward to a ‘Level’ Playing Field
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Now that their division rivals have been punished for cheating, the Oakland Athletics hope to finally close the gap on Houston and make a deep run into the postseason.
Bloomberg campaign reached out to Yang and discussed an endorsement.
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Cellphone Carriers May Face $200 Million in Fines for Selling Location Data
By BY JENNIFER VALENTINO-DEVRIES from NYT Technology
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The F.C.C is set to propose some of its largest penalties in decades. But critics see it as a delayed and tepid response.
When a Pandemic Meets a Personality Cult
By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion
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The Trump team confirms all of our worst fears.
Pelosi, Trying to Save House Majority, Fends Off Angst Over Sanders
By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG AND NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S.
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At a closed-door meeting, Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged Democrats to “keep our eye on the ball” and mocked President Trump’s skin color: “The ball has an orange face.”
The Superdelegates Are Nervous
By BY LISA LERER from NYT U.S.
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And many of them tell us they’re willing to use a brokered convention to stop Bernie Sanders.
More Pain for N.J. Commuters: Tunnel Repairs Could Cause Big Delays
By BY PATRICK MCGEEHAN from NYT New York
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A standoff over financing for an $11 billion transportation project prompts the railroad to repair its century-old Hudson River tunnels.
Dangerous Numbers? Teaching About Data and Statistics Using the Coronavirus Outbreak
By BY PATRICK HONNER from NYT The Learning Network
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In this guest lesson, the math teacher Patrick Honner helps students practice looking critically at data in the news.
DeVos Orders U.S.C. to Address ‘Systemic Failures’ Over Arrested Gynecologist
By BY ERICA L. GREEN from NYT U.S.
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The Education Department demanded that the University of Southern California overhaul the way it addresses sexual misconduct charges and offer remedies to the doctor’s patients.
How Concerned Are You About the Coronavirus Outbreak?
By BY JEREMY ENGLE from NYT The Learning Network
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Is it something you are talking about with family and friends? Are you changing behaviors, like washing your hands more, to try to stay healthy? Is your school doing anything to prepare for the spread of the illness?
Immigrants Could Face Nearly $1,000 Charge to Appeal Deportation Orders
By BY VANESSA SWALES from NYT U.S.
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The Justice Department proposal would bring new obstacles to immigrants hoping to win legal status in the United States.
Democrats thrive in the shadow of a Whole Foods. Here’s why that may be trouble.
By BY DAVID WASSERMAN from NYT U.S.
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No, Not Sanders, Not Ever
By BY DAVID BROOKS from NYT Opinion
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He is not a liberal, he’s the end of liberalism.
With a Rebel Yell, New York Revs Up Its War on Idling Vehicles
By BY JEFFERY C. MAYS from NYT New York
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The singer Billy Idol (yes, that pun is intentional) is supporting the campaign, which includes rewarding people who report infractions.
Bloomberg’s claim of persuading lawmakers to legalize gay marriage is ‘demonstrably false,’ Cuomo says.
By BY THOMAS KAPLAN from NYT U.S.
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Arlene Shechet Creates Beauty Out of Chaos
By BY MERRELL HAMBLETON from NYT T Magazine
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The artist’s vibrant, writhing sculptures often seem poised on the brink of transformation, an illusion born from her lively, ever-evolving practice.
Protecting whales from the noise people make in the ocean
Oil drilling and construction is creating a din for sealife - new tech is hoping to turn the volume down.
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Thousands of depression cases 'linked to universal credit'
The number of unemployed people with psychological distress rose 6.6% between 2013 and 2018, a study suggests.
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The Papers: Virus raises fears over economy and major events
Friday's papers say mass UK gatherings may be restricted due to the spread of coronavirus.
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Center Stage at Disney After a Career Out of the Spotlight
By BY BROOKS BARNES from NYT Business
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Bob Chapek, the company’s new chief executive, does not remind anyone of his predecessor, Bob Iger. And that might be fine.
Coronavirus, Joe Biden, Carnival: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing
By BY REMY TUMIN AND MARCUS PAYADUE from NYT Briefing
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Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
Gilead to Expand Coronavirus Drug Trials to Other Countries
By BY DENISE GRADY from NYT Health
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The drug maker said that in March it would begin two more clinical trials of remdesivir, an experimental antiviral drug, in more nations outside China.
