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Thursday 31 May 2018

Beautiful and Brutal


By DAVE TAFT from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2H6pci1

‘The End of the World Will Start Here in Manbij’


By JENAN MOUSSA and HARALD DOORNBOS from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2JkvKP0

Poem: [ Death’s Dictionary ]


By KEVIN YOUNG from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2J76mJv

Judge John Hodgman on Dedicating a Space to Flatulence


By JUDGE JOHN HODGMAN from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2J4pIyT

Documenting Hanoi’s Post-War Evolution


By JORDAN G. TEICHER from NYT Lens https://ift.tt/2IY9I5f

Should All Americans Receive Anti-Bias Education?


By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2H9AEJw

Bill Clinton: By the Book


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Rape message left in University of Nottingham bathroom

The message, made using loo roll on the floor of a shared bathroom, is called "vile" and "disturbing".

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Blind to Race, Gender and Disability, Shakespeare’s Globe Goes a New Way


By MATT WOLF from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/2IXZ1jc

Teaching Activities for: ‘Breathe Deep: How the Antarctic Sea Spider Gets Oxygen’


By CAROLINE CROSSON GILPIN from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2Laeauw

The Underground Science Festival Has New Faces to Introduce to You


By SOPAN DEB from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2JjJ0TW

Mom-Coms Latch On to the Raw Reality of New Motherhood


By ALEXIS SOLOSKI from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2L7apGa

The Audacious Architectural Models of Bodys Isek Kingelez


By ROBERTA SMITH from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2J2p9W4

Double marriage proposal video goes viral

Jessa Gillaspie and Becky McCabe proposed to each other at Michigan Zoo in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Nick Grimshaw to leave Radio 1 Breakfast Show

The presenter is moving to the drivetime slot on Radio 1 and will be replaced by Greg James.

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With a $250 Million ‘Institute,’ the U.S. Upgrades Ties to Taiwan


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US sizes up Kim ahead of possible nuclear summit

While Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's recent meetings with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un were billed primarily as diplomatic missions, the face-to-face encounters have also served as valuable intelligence gathering opportunities that are helping shape US officials' understanding of the reclusive dictator and guide ongoing talks between the two countries.

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US admiral says China is Asia's biggest long-term threat



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China ready to fight back over US tariffs



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Trump breaks silence on Roseanne scandal, makes it about him



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Harvey Weinstein indicted on charges of rape, criminal sexual act

A New York City grand jury on Wednesday indicted movie producer Harvey Weinstein on charges of rape in the first and third degrees and first-degree criminal sexual act, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office said.

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'Murdered' Russian journalist appears on Ukrainian TV after staged death

A Russian journalist and Kremlin critic, reported to have been shot dead in Ukraine, has appeared alive at a news conference.

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A journalist reappears, and Russia cries foul



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Ex-intelligence chief barred from leaving Pakistan over explosive book

An explosive new book co-written by a former intelligence chief has caused an uproar in Pakistan, prompting authorities to bar the author from leaving the country while they investigate him.

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Sanders chokes up after kid's question on school shootings

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders got emotional while answering a child's question on how the Trump administration will create safe school environments and prevent future school shootings.

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Australia's intelligence laws face most significant review in 40 years

Australia has ordered a sweeping review of its intelligence laws amid growing concerns over interference by foreign agents in the country.

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Pregnancy complications might 'turn on' schizophrenia genes, study says

Schizophrenia is thought to be caused by a mixture of genetic and environmental factors. But new research suggests that complications during pregnancy could increase nearly five-fold the child's risk of developing schizophrenia later in life in high-risk individuals.

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Half of world's children at risk of war, poverty, discrimination, report finds

More than half of the world's children are at risk one or more of three threats -- conflict, poverty and discrimination against girls -- according to a new report from Save the Children.

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Trump wishes he hadn't picked Jeff Sessions for attorney general



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Belgium attacker killed another person the day before

A man who killed two policewomen and a bystander in the eastern Belgian city of Liege on Tuesday is suspected of killing someone the day before, according to the country's federal prosecutor's office.

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Kim Kardashian meets Trump to discuss prison reform

Kim Kardashian West will meet with officials, including senior adviser Jared Kushner, at the White House on Wednesday to discuss prison reform, a person familiar with the plans says.

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What not to do if you're valet parking a Porsche

If you think you had a tough morning at work, spare a thought for this hotel valet in Sydney.

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Balenciaga mocked over this $1,300 shirt

Spanish fashion house Balenciaga is being mocked by social media users for its newest product, a $1,300 shirt that's attached to the front of a T-shirt.

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Inside Westminster Abbey's $30M secret attic

A "jewel-like tower" has become Westminster Abbey's first new structural addition in 250 years.

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An Olympic champion aged 17

Few reach the pinnacle of their sport at the age of 17. Fewer still do so having undertaken a journey quite like Ilias Iliadis.

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Hamas says Gaza ceasefire reached following intense fighting with Israel

Hamas said Wednesday that Palestinian militant groups would agree to a ceasefire if Israel also agreed to abide by one, following the biggest exchange of fire in Gaza since the 2014 war there.

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Stormy Daniels' lawyer warned in court to stop 'publicity tour'

Porn star Stormy Daniels' attorney, Michael Avenatti, withdrew his motion to participate in the court battle involving the FBI raid of President Donald Trump's attorney's hotel and office Wednesday after a federal judge warned him he would have to "stop your publicity tour."

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Trump's weight-loss regimen revealed

Dietitians have been consulted in the White House kitchens. Steak has been swapped out for Dover sole, his favored fish. And hamburger buns have been discarded -- or at least the tops have.

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Zimbabwe's announces first post-Mugabe elections

Zimbabwe will hold its national elections on July 30, President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced on Wednesday.

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New guidelines on colon and rectal cancer screenings

If you're in your mid-40s and haven't had your colon checked, it might be time.

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Blurred Lines Between Journalists and What We Cover


By DAMIEN CAVE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2LMMGMA

Group Text


By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2xsIxua

Cambridge Analytica’s Parent Company Helped Shape Saudi Arabia’s Reform Movement


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Key North Korea official meets Pompeo in New York

Talks on preparing a summit with the US are under way in New York, Singapore and on the Korean border.

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Top 10 worst excuses for not appointing women executives

A report on boardroom diversity reveals the top 10 worst excuses for not appointing women.

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Crackdown on high-interest lending announced by FCA

Rent-to-own sector faces a cap on prices but the regulator rules out an immediate limit on cost of overdrafts.

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Study casts doubt on 'healthy obesity'

Fat but otherwise healthy women are still likelier to have a stroke or heart attack, a study says.

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Tennis star struggles with Yorkshire accent

German Alexander Zverev admired the reporter's accent so much, he even promised to pay a visit to the county if they ever hold a tournament there.

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Muslim group tells Tories to 'remove Islamophobia from party'

The Muslim Council of Britain calls for "racists and bigots" to be removed from the party.

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Deficit for NHS trusts in England double the amount planned

Higher patient demand and staff costs are blamed for a total deficit of £960m for trusts in England.

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Kim Kardashian asks Trump to pardon Alice Marie Johnson

The star meets the president on behalf of a 63-year-old woman jailed for a first-time drug offence.

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Boy, 12, helps father fight anxiety and depression

Stuart Gumm often suffers panic attacks, no longer drives, and rarely leaves the house.

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World Cup 2018: BBC iPlayer to stream matches in 4K HDR

The iPlayer service will offer 29 matches in higher-than-normal quality, but access will be limited.

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Thameslink compares poor service to Poundland chocolate

Thameslink is threatened with legal action for comparing its poor service to Poundland chocolate.

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Meghan, Dua Lipa and Davidson on influential women list

Singer Dua Lipa and Supreme Court president Baroness Hale also make Vogue magazine's roll of honour.

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The Papers: 'You only live twice'

Exiled Russian reporter Arkady Babchenko is pictured and his fake death plot likened to a James Bond film.

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News Daily: US-N Korea talks, 'excuses' over female boards, and Meghan on Vogue list

Your morning briefing for 31 May 2018.

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Perfecting the pout: Which city is the UK's lip filler capital?

More searches for lip filling are made in one northern city than anywhere else in Britain, research suggests.

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The beach from The Beach closes

Ko Phi Phi, made famous by Danny Boyle's The Beach, prepares close to tourists to protect its beauty.

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Do these photos change your view of pigeons?

This photographer has been on a 10-year mission to teach people that pigeons are beautiful.

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Hay Festival: Bradford schoolgirls' first time review

A group of Bradford pupils visit the Hay Festival for the first time and give their review.

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The mystery of Russia's missing IS brides

More than 2,000 Russian women who lived under the Islamic State group have disappeared.

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Melania Trump tweets 20 days after last public appearance

"Rest assured, I'm here at the @WhiteHouse w my family," a tweet posted on her account says.

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Why Serena Williams is a real life superhero

The 23-time Grand Slam winner said she felt like a "warrior" at the French Open.

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Meet the Russians turning the turntables on male DJs

How two female DJs from St Petersburg are challenging stereotypes, ahead of the World Cup in Russia.

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Neighbours to show Australian TV's first gay wedding

The long-running soap will air Aaron Brennan and David Tanaka's nuptials in September.

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Eight times celebrities messed up on social media

Following the cancellation of Roseanne's show, which other celebrities have messed up on social media?

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US preacher asks followers to help buy fourth private jet

Jesse Duplantis, 68, said God told him to "believe" for his fourth plane, which is set to cost $54m.

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Twins in school: To separate or not to separate?

Some mothers want their twins kept together, some prefer separate classes and others say "they'll find their own way regardless".

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What could Brexit mean for the UK's creative talent?

From Britain's film industry and political playwrights to touring musicians and Eurovision.

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Vaping - the rise in five charts

Spending on e-cigarettes is increasing. The BBC looks at what's behind the rise.

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Profile: Billionaire philanthropist George Soros

The hedge fund investor turned liberal philanthropist is politically divisive around the world.

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Blood Will Tell, Part 2: Did Faulty Evidence Doom Joe Bryan?


By PAMELA COLLOFF from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2Ji40dW

How an Unproven Forensic Science Became a Courtroom Staple


By LEORA SMITH and PROPUBLICA from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2kBaFBZ

Tu resumen de noticias del jueves


By Por ALBINSON LINARES from NYT Universal https://ift.tt/2slejEt

This Harry Potter Uses a Bow and Arrow. Not a Wand.


By ALEXIS SOLOSKI from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2xqpS25

Word + Quiz: solicitude


By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2xsCzcK

What’s on TV Thursday: N.B.A. Finals and ‘A Bronx Tale’


By ANDREW R. CHOW from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2H6u8TV

Race Against the Rains


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Spain Is Next to Test Europe’s Stability as Rajoy Faces No-Confidence Vote


By RAPHAEL MINDER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2siHFmY

Crosses Go Up in Public Offices. It’s Culture, Bavaria Says, Not Religion.


By KATRIN BENNHOLD from NYT World https://ift.tt/2LJoE5a

Trump Meets With Kim. Kim Kardashian West, That Is.


By KATIE ROGERS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2kAvNIs

Stanley Cup Finals: Braden Holtby Bounces Back to Lift the Capitals


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2xt8N7z

Sanchez Goes the Other Way, and Severino Stays the Course, in a Yankees Win


By BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2sjNjoz

The Mets Get Some Help From Jason Vargas and a Few Fresh Arms


By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2IYWipV

Overlooked No More: The Soviet Icon Who Was Hanged for Killing a Czar


By EVA SOHLMAN from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/2H3afgB

What You Might Say


By DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2LaZHhP

In a First for Germany, Hamburg Bans Diesel Engines. On 2 Roads.


By AMIE TSANG and CHRISTOPHER F. SCHUETZE from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2smgXtv

Italy, Arkady Babchenko, Whales: Your Thursday Briefing


By DAN LEVIN from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2LJq0Ni

‘The Americans,’ at Last, Lets Us Exhale


By JAMES PONIEWOZIK from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2sghj4X

The End of ‘The Americans’: Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys on the ‘Devastating’ Finale


By MAUREEN RYAN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2J2TCaQ

‘The Americans’ Finale: The Damage Done


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Fox News Breaking News Alert

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Suspect charged in death of Tennessee sheriff's deputy

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Harvey Weinstein indicted by NY grand jury on rape, criminal sexual act charges, DA says

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President Trump signs 'Right to Try' bill into law

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Tennessee sheriff's deputy shot and killed, reports say

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Anti-Kremlin journalist’s death faked to thwart murder plot, officials say

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Wednesday 30 May 2018

Seeking a silent retreat from urban life

Silent retreats are an increasingly popular form of escape from the stresses of urban life.

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Serena Williams returns in 'superhero' catsuit

Serena Williams says she felt like a "superhero" in the black catsuit she wore during the 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 win over Kristyna Pliskova at the French Open.

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Footballers and the meaning behind their tattoos

England star Raheem Sterling is just latest footballer whose tattoo has got people talking.

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Everybody's Talking About Jamie: West End smash to be made into film

The musical based on the true story of a 16-year old drag queen will be made into a film.

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Father wants safety checks on glass tables after his shatters

Darren Smith shared the story of his shattered table online and was told of many similar incidents.

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Trans activist Stephen Whittle on facing abuse on TV

Stephen Whittle on how life has changed since he started campaigning for transgender rights in the 1970s.

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'Stolen' golf buggy stopped at McDonald's drive-thru

A 19-year-old was arrested on suspicion of theft and driving while unfit through drink.

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North Koreans who dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

Two ordinary citizens in North Korea speak to the BBC, despite the threat of death or imprisonment.

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How many children are 'severely obese'?

Councils responsible for public health are concerned that children become more overweight at primary school.

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Caroline Flack: Love Island ‘brought people together’

...and whether there's extra pressure for this year's series.

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The sign language lawyer who became a social media star

Tang Shuai has become an inspiration to thousands in China as one of the few sign language lawyers.

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South Africans' anger over land set to explode

Frustration over the slow pace of land reform mounts amid a bitterness about the enduring economic power of the white minority.

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Japanese hunters kill 120 pregnant minke whales

More than 120 pregnant whales were killed during Japan's annual hunt last summer, a report has revealed, prompting outrage among conservationists.

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Did Ukrainian Police Kill Protesters? Videos May Reveal the Answer


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Living In ... Closter, N.J.


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When a Stranger Ruins Your Day


By DIANA OLIVA CAVE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2skacYm

A Never-Ending Hunger Season Is Plaguing South Sudan


By MEGAN SPECIA and KASSIE BRACKEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2L4trNg

For ‘Columbiners,’ School Shootings Have a Deadly Allure


By MANNY FERNANDEZ, JULIE TURKEWITZ and JESS BIDGOOD from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2H2lw0G

San Francisco’s Homeless Crisis Tests Mayoral Candidates’ Liberal Ideals


By THOMAS FULLER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2LEq7cK

The Largest Health Disparity We Don’t Talk About


By DHRUV KHULLAR from NYT The Upshot https://ift.tt/2IXCvCX

On Eating Alone in Paris


By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/2kAVtVF

Safari Camps Where Conservation Is More Than a Concept


By SHIVANI VORA from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/2sqG1Pd

How a Pentagon Contract Became an Identity Crisis for Google


By SCOTT SHANE, CADE METZ and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Jhgana

Director Joe Mantello, Broadway’s Invisible Wizard


By MAUREEN DOWD from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2H06aK4

Decluttering His Life Helps Ian Poulter Clean Up His Game


By JOHN CLARKE from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2JiKyh9

The PGA Tour and the European Tour Shuffle the Tournament Deck


By JEFF SHAIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2IVae41

Closter, N.J.: Strong Schools and a Revitalized Downtown


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Will Republicans win the House? The outstanding races to watch

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