Infrastructure plans to be set out at the Tory conference as opposition MPs meet to discuss Brexit moves.
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Monday, September 30, 2019
Forever 21, Which Helped Popularize Fast Fashion, to File for Bankruptcy
By BY SAPNA MAHESHWARI from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2mKJA...
4 Inmates Escape From Ohio Jail After Overpowering Guards
By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2mKy4...
Pelosi Pushes for Simple Message on Impeachment as Inquiry Barrels Ahead
By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2mHOI...
Elena Delle Donne Gets Help as Mystics Take Game 1 Over the Sun
By BY HOWARD MEGDAL from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2m8X7...
U.S. Officials Warn of Rising Threat From Qaeda Branch in Northwest Syria
By BY ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2mTfF...
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 https://nyti.ms/2nFFO...
M.L.B.’s Juggernauts Set to Clash After a Season of Extraordinary Numbers
By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2mXed...
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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Man Is Charged With Terrorism After Driving S.U.V. Through Illinois Mall
By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ork7...
Yankees Turn Their Focus to the Playoffs, and Stifling the Twins
By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2mdCb...
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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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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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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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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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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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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Sunday, September 29, 2019
Corrections: September 29, 2019
By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://nyti.ms/2ohKw...
Quotation of the Day: Beijing Parade Glorifies Party, and Xi’s Power
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://nyti.ms/2nuV2...
Mexico rollercoaster crash leaves two dead
A rollercoaster carriage derailed in a Mexico City amusement park, officials say.
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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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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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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.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2nCqM...
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.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2lYm3...
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.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2mHQs...
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.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2nBN6...
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. https://nyti.ms/2nB0R...
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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Labradoodle creator says it's his 'life's regret'
'They're crazy' - the man who created the labradoodle says it's a huge regret.
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Beijing Daxing: China's huge new 'starfish' airport opens its doors
The Beijing Daxing International Airport spans 700,000 square metres - or 98 football fields.
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Indonesia haze causes sky to turn blood red
Pictures and videos of the phenomenon went viral on social media over the weekend.
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Canada's Green Party edits photo of leader holding single-use cup
Elizabeth May was "shocked" to see the image, saying it was manipulated without her knowledge.
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Mets’ Pete Alonso Breaks Rookie Home-Run Record
By BY KEVIN ARMSTRONG from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2nDkz...
‘You’re a Bad Police Officer’: Official Confronts Deputy at Awards Ceremony
By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2odZ5...
Saturday, September 28, 2019
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.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2nqng...
Trump Tears Up the Welcome Mat
By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2lLUm...
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 https://nyti.ms/2niOL...
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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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 https://nyti.ms/2lOBW...
Pete Alonso Ties Aaron Judge’s Rookie Record With 52nd Home Run
By BY DAVID WALDSTEIN AND KEVIN ARMSTRONG from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2nUfM...
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. https://nyti.ms/2lKBB...
Harris County Deputy Is Fatally Shot in Traffic Stop, Official Says
By BY CHRISTOPHER MELE AND AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2mtv3...
‘The Irishman’ Review: The Mob’s Greatest Hits, in a Somber Key
By BY A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies https://nyti.ms/2o0hy...
Biden, Weathering Attacks From Trump, Returns to Campaign Trail
By BY SYDNEY EMBER AND KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2lPOE...
Friday, September 27, 2019
Complaint in Hand, Democrats Aim for a Fast, and Focused, Impeachment Inquiry
By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2n3e1...
Trump, Ukraine and impeachment: Your questions answered
From impeachment proceedings to who listens in on a president's calls - your questions answered.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2m7BL...
Not just about sex: Indonesia's protests explained
The violent protests are about corruption, blasphemy and a draconian new criminal code.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2lpFA...
Prince Harry in southern Africa: Where are the world's landmines?
Prince Harry will highlight the fact that landmines continue to take thousands of lives.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2n6Gp...
Ryan Murphy, Super Producer, Reboots Himself for Netflix and ‘The Politician’
By BY JOHN KOBLIN from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2ltD7...
Facebook tests hiding likes from Australian users
It follows a similar and controversial trial by Instagram and is designed to ease social pressure.
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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.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2n692...
Just How Corrupt Is Bill Barr?
By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2lyp6...
Stasi files: German plan to transfer files sparks concern
Critics warn files on citizens of former East Germany could be less accessible if they are archived.
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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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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. https://nyti.ms/2m9n9...
Anxious Biden Allies May Unleash Super PAC
By BY ALEXANDER BURNS AND JONATHAN MARTIN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2lsAi...
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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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.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2lY8b...
Fake courier ties-up family in Brooklyn robbery
CCTV footage shows three people being robbed by fake FedEx couriers in a Brooklyn home.
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Thursday, September 26, 2019
New York City F.C. Routs Atlanta and Inches Closer to Top Seed
By BY ANDREW DAS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2neoS...
Corrections: September 26, 2019
By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://nyti.ms/2mHqv...
We Are Stoke-on-Trent: The choir that transforms lives
Members of the All Woman Choir in the Potteries speak of their life-changing experiences.
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Bury Football Club's fans fight to keep their club alive
Bury fans have been left with a football team, but they're determined to bring the game back to Gigg Lane.
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Naughty Boy: Music's helping us cope with dementia
The producer speaks about the impact of his mum's diagnosis for the first time.
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Nuclear weapons: Explained in numbers
Reality Check takes a look at the facts and figures behind the world's nuclear weapons stockpiles
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Images capture a phone-less world
A series of photos by US photographer Eric Pickersgill shows people staring into the space where their phone usually is.
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Lisa Li: Angry landlord exposes online star's 'double life'
The Chinese star Lisa Li's life of travel, parties, and fine dining was not everything it seemed.
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Inside one of the world's largest licensed brothels
A BBC investigation has found children as young as seven are at risk of being forced into prostitution in Bangladesh.
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Trump immigration plans: US signs deal to deport migrants to Honduras
Critics say the country has one of the world's highest murder rates and is not a safe destination.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2mJY0...
Phone Call Showed Only a Slice of Trump’s Obsession With Ukraine
By BY KENNETH P. VOGEL, JULIAN E. BARNES, MAGGIE HABERMAN AND SHARON LAFRANIERE from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2lf83...
Rudy Giuliani — World’s Worst Best Friend
By BY GAIL COLLINS from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2lf81...
South Africa's xenophobic attacks: Why migrants won't be deterred
The wave of anti-foreigner attacks are a symptom of a bigger problem, writes Andrew Harding.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2leXB...
Whistle-Blower Is Said to Allege Concerns About White House Handling of Ukraine Call
By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE, MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT AND JULIAN E. BARNES from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2mJt2...
Trump’s Not-So-Excellent Day
By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN, MICHAEL CROWLEY AND KATIE ROGERS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2lNaV...
Citing Falsehoods, Nicolle Wallace of MSNBC Cut Away From Trump’s Remarks
By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2laXN...
Person of Interest Is Named in Killing of Transgender Woman in Florida
By BY MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2mJbP...
The Papers: 'Ferocious scenes as Commons hits boiling point'
Thursday's papers lead on the prime minister's appearance in Parliament - and the bitter tone of the debate.
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Trump impeachment: Was there quid pro quo?
A released memo confirmed the US president urged for a Biden inquiry, but was it in exchange for aid?
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2mJ9U...
Elated, Furious, Wary: Impeachment Divides Voters, Like Everything Trump
By BY TRIP GABRIEL, JACK HEALY AND SABRINA TAVERNISE from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2lPJX...
Trump to Ukraine: Such a Shame if Anything Happened to Your Nice Country
By BY NICHOLAS KRISTOF from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2nkEr...
Chile's stolen children: 'I was tricked into handing over my baby'
Chile is investigating how babies and children were sent abroad for adoption during military rule.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2lDRO...
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Federal Prosecutors Ask Judge to Delay Subpoena of Trump Tax Returns
By BY BENJAMIN WEISER AND WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2l1S9...
Quotation of the Day: Wednesday, September 25, 2019
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://nyti.ms/2lxYp...
Corrections: September 25, 2019
By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://nyti.ms/2lxRB...
U.S. Intelligence Officer Who Tried to Share Secrets With China Is Sentenced to 10 Years
By BY MIHIR ZAVERI AND MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2kUVt...
U.S. Intelligence Officer Who Tried to Share Secrets With China Is Sentenced to 10 Years
By BY MIHIR ZAVERI AND MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2llLH...
The Truth About Olivier Rousteing
By BY VANESSA FRIEDMAN from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2kWpQ...
How Jussie Smollett Was Written Off the Last Season of ‘Empire’
By BY JULIA JACOBS from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2n0rP...
Subject of a 2016 U.K. Referendum
By BY DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://nyti.ms/2n3WO...
The Brewers’ M.V.P. Falls, but the Team Keeps Soaring
By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2l1vp...
Review: Paging Pablo Escobar in ‘Our Dear Dead Drug Lord’
By BY BEN BRANTLEY from NYT Theater https://nyti.ms/2lwgu...
Review: In ‘The Height of the Storm,’ Two Stars and an Enigma
By BY JESSE GREEN from NYT Theater https://nyti.ms/2luyZ...
Auston Matthews Facing Disorderly Conduct Charges in Arizona
By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2llcv...
M.L.S. Lifts Ban on Signs Featuring the Iron Front
By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2lwQA...
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