Thursday, 31 December 2020

Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'

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Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them.

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India's love affair with classic British motorbikes

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BSA, Norton and Royal Enfield are all owned by Indian firms who want to kickstart the brands.

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Why 2021 could be turning point for tackling climate change

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This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming.

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Australia-China row: 'I'm Australian - why do I need to prove my loyalty?'

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Many Chinese-Australians fear a "new McCarthyism" as Australia's values are tested by its China row.

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Ten African music stars to look out for in 2021

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Elaine, Fik Fameica and Omah Lay are among the stars who have impressed BBC Africa's music experts.

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Resolving to live a lot better than in 2020.

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New Year’s Eve in Dakar, Senegal

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Grapes, yellow underwear and a scarecrow: Colombia preserves its traditions.

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Macron promises to speed up France’s vaccine rollout after frustration over sluggish start.

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New top story on Hacker News: Tesla Short Sellers Lost $38B in 2020 as Stock Surged

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Tesla Short Sellers Lost $38B in 2020 as Stock Surged
45 by onetimemanytime | 28 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The Design of the Roland Juno Syntheziser's Oscillators

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The Design of the Roland Juno Syntheziser's Oscillators
7 by cushychicken | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: When Nintendo fought a device that gave Mario 'new superpowers'

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When Nintendo fought a device that gave Mario 'new superpowers'
15 by avery42 | 2 comments on Hacker News.

Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets

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The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home.

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In Montreal, at least there is still (takeout) poutine, a hangover antidote of choice.

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Minneapolis Police Release Body Camera Video of First Killing Since George Floyd

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Israel could become the first country to vaccinate all of its citizens.

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Things Will Get Better. Seriously.

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For a grieving family, 2020 cannot end soon enough.

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The Morning

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Citing pandemic, prosecutors in case against officers in George Floyd’s death want trial delay.

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Georgia Republicans Deliver Persistent Message: Fear the Democrats

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New top story on Hacker News: UK formally leaves European Union after 48 years

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UK formally leaves European Union after 48 years
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MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49

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A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile.

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Wednesday, 30 December 2020

A Dallas-Fort Worth air traffic control center was closed for disinfection, and big flight delays soon followed.

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Closing of Air Traffic Control Center for Virus Cleaning Halts Flights in Dallas

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New top story on Hacker News: HTML5 still doesn't replicate what mattered about Flash

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HTML5 still doesn't replicate what mattered about Flash
23 by tosh | 20 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Diffgram – Human Supervision of AI Data

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Show HN: Diffgram – Human Supervision of AI Data
5 by anthonysarkis | 1 comments on Hacker News.

Syria attack: At least 28 killed in ambush on bus

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A human rights monitor blamed Islamic State for the attack, saying all those killed were soldiers.

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Penn Station: New train hall returns beauty to New York station

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The newly-designed hall opens on Thursday after the original landmark was demolished in 1963.

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2020 through the lens of a photojournalist

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Photojournalist Leah Millis recaps the year with her favourite images from 2020.

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Four protests that triggered change - and one that didn't

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The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals.

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The Morning

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The Bomb That Struck the Heart of Nashville

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Life went on as it always had in Simla, Colo., until the virus came to town. And then the variant.

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‘No Realistic Path’ for Quick Vote on $2,000 Stimulus Checks, McConnell Says

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To get young students back in classrooms, California plans to offer a financial incentive to districts to reopen.

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This New Year’s Eve, Times Square Will Be Filled With Hope. But Not People.

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New top story on Hacker News: Uber will charge 25% starting Jan. 1 in Seattle as per minimum wage law

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Uber will charge 25% starting Jan. 1 in Seattle as per minimum wage law
12 by donsupreme | 2 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Leading someone with more years of experience than my age

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Leading someone with more years of experience than my age
35 by drojasug | 45 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Clams filter the water and check whether the water is polluted or clean

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Clams filter the water and check whether the water is polluted or clean
109 by ta988 | 21 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Talk Less, Listen More

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Talk Less, Listen More
7 by paulpauper | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Israeli startup claims Covid-19 likely originated in a lab, willing to bet on it

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Israeli startup claims Covid-19 likely originated in a lab, willing to bet on it
171 by delbarital | 167 comments on Hacker News.

Covid: France mobilises 100,000 police to stop New Year's Eve gatherings

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Like other European countries, France will see muted celebrations to mark the last night of the year.

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Woolly rhino from Ice Age unearthed in Russian Arctic

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Found with most of its organs intact, the rhino is thought to have lived more than 20,000 years ago.

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Yemen war: Video shows moment Aden airport attacked

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Television cameras were positioned for the arrival of the new government when the attack happened.

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Norway mudslide: Aerial footage shows devastation

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At least nine people are injured and houses have been buried in the Norwegian village of Gjerdrum.

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Tuesday, 29 December 2020

China is set to vaccinate millions, but without any proof that its vaccines work.

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McConnell Blocks Vote on $2,000 Checks Despite G.O.P. Pressure

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Biden Criticizes Trump on Vaccine Distribution and Pledges to Pick Up Pace

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Alaska Airlines Clamps Down on Emotional Support Animals on Flights

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Howard J. Rubenstein, Public Relations Impresario, Dies at 88

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New top story on Hacker News: Learn 3D Computer Graphics Programming from Scratch

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Learn 3D Computer Graphics Programming from Scratch
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2020 and me: 'We need to learn life lessons from this'

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Mahnaz Rehman lost her husband during lockdown in Karachi, Pakistan.

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Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways

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Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve.

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Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted

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Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations.

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Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels

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The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year.

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What my grandfather's life taught me about China and America

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Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man.

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Notable African deaths of 2020: From jazz legends to football heroes

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A look back at some of the iconic figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year.

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Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British

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Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads.

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Moderna will give its Covid-19 vaccine to its workers, board members and some relatives.

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Nursing Home Patients Are Dying of Loneliness

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More Contagious Coronavirus Variant Found in Colorado

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Treasury will begin sending the $600 stimulus checks.

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China Has All It Needs to Vaccinate Millions, Except Proof Its Vaccines Work

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Pompeo Weighs Plan to Place Cuba on U.S. Terrorism Sponsor List

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When Nashville Bombing Hit a Telecom Hub, the Ripples Reached Far Beyond

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Stimulus Checks, Virus Variant, Breonna Taylor: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

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New top story on Hacker News: Visa Advertising Solutions (VAS) Opt Out

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Visa Advertising Solutions (VAS) Opt Out
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Covid-19: Biden says Trump vaccine roll-out is 'falling behind'

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The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead.

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Monday, 28 December 2020

New top story on Hacker News: Niex: Jupyter Notebooks but Using Elixir

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Niex: Jupyter Notebooks but Using Elixir
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New top story on Hacker News: FreeDV 700E and Compression

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FreeDV 700E and Compression
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Coronavirus: Spain to keep registry of those who refuse Covid vaccine

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Vaccination will not be mandatory, officials say, and the register will not be made public.

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Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year

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From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online.

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Australian man and child saved after friends walk 12 hours for help

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Their friends walked for 12 hours through the Australian desert to seek help after their car got stuck.

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India migrants: The tragedy of the tuk-tuk driver who fled Covid

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Rajan Yadav is one of millions of migrant workers whose lives were destroyed by India's lockdown.

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Will concerts come back in 2021? And other music stories to look out for

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How will live shows look when they resume in 2021, and other music stories to look out for.

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China Covid-19: How state media and censorship took on coronavirus

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We look back at how China's propaganda and censorship machine responded during a particularly dramatic year.

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Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer

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A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past.

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Covid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'

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Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died.

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When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom

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The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme.

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The big tech questions for 2021

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After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring.

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Biden Admonishes Trump Administration Over ‘Obstruction’

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Green Beret Charged in Shooting Spree Was Visiting Family, Prosecutor Says

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House Votes to Override Trump’s Veto of Military Bill

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2020 Was the Year Reaganism Died

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Coronavirus

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Relief Package Grows as Campaign Issue in Georgia Senate Races

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The Morning

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California’s governor says it’s ‘self-evident’ that stay-at-home orders will be extended.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Philosophy of Anger

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The Philosophy of Anger
10 by satchet | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Teaching the Unfortunate Parts (Of Programming Languages)

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Teaching the Unfortunate Parts (Of Programming Languages)
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New top story on Hacker News: Architecture of the Game Boy Advance

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Architecture of the Game Boy Advance
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Sunday, 27 December 2020

7 Wonderful Non-Covid Things We Learned in 2020

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New top story on Hacker News: Sirum (YC W15 Nonprofit) hiring many roles to make medicine more affordable

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Sirum (YC W15 Nonprofit) hiring many roles to make medicine more affordable
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New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Cygnus-X1 – A Thrust Vectoring Model Rocket Flight Computer

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Show HN: Cygnus-X1 – A Thrust Vectoring Model Rocket Flight Computer
25 by polishdude20 | 7 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The Hyperbezier Pen Tool

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The Hyperbezier Pen Tool
37 by raphlinus | 7 comments on Hacker News.

Covid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law

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The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™

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Trump Signs Pandemic Relief Bill After Unemployment Aid Lapses

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A Quiet Life, a Thunderous Death, and a Nightmare That Shook Nashville

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¿Cuánta inmunidad de rebaño es necesaria?

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Black Teenager Falsely Accused of Cellphone Theft in SoHo Hotel

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Video Shows Black 14-Year-Old Falsely Accused of Theft in a SoHo Hotel

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Heather Cox Richardson Offers a Break From the Media Maelstrom. It’s Working.

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The Morning

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What We Learned From Week 16 of the N.F.L. Season

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