Thursday, May 31, 2018

Mail Thefts of About $660K Plague New York County by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Authorities say about $660,000 has been stolen from 85 victims of mail theft in Yonkers, New York, since January.

Published: May 31, 2018 at 12:09PM

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State Starts Building 1st Artificial Reef Using Bridge Parts by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York state has started building the first of 12 artificial reefs planned for the waters off Long Island using recycled sections of the demolished Tappan Zee Bridge.

Published: May 31, 2018 at 11:27AM

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Texas Jury Convicts Man in Death of Border Patrol Agent by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

A jury has convicted a 34-year-old Mexican national of capital murder in the 2014 killing of an off-duty Border Patrol agent.

Published: May 31, 2018 at 08:36AM

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Philippines Say It Protested China ‘Harassment’ of Navy Boat by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Philippine government has quietly protested after Chinese ships deployed a helicopter that flew close to a Philippine navy boat carrying supplies to Filipino marines at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, two officials said Wednesday.

Published: May 30, 2018 at 06:09AM

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Indonesia, India Plan to Develop Strategic Indian Ocean Port by REUTERS


By REUTERS

Indonesia and India pledged on Wednesday to step up defense and maritime cooperation, with plans to develop a strategic Indonesian naval port in the Indian Ocean, the leaders of the two countries said after meeting in Jakarta.

Published: May 30, 2018 at 03:45AM

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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Bitter Biter: Caught-And-Released Lemon Nips Florida Man by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

A good deed has not gone unpunished in Florida, where a man practicing catch-and-release fishing was nipped in the foot by a shark.

Published: May 29, 2018 at 10:39AM

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Conservation Groups’ Pact Will Help Save Atlantic Salmon by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two conservation groups say a deal has been struck with commercial fishermen in Greenland and the Faroe Islands to protect thousands of vulnerable Atlantic salmon.

Published: May 29, 2018 at 10:21AM

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Israeli Jets Bomb Gaza After Mortar Shells Fired From Strip by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Israeli jets bombed Gaza hours after militants from the territory on Tuesday fired more than 25 mortar shells toward communities in southern Israel in what appeared to be the largest single barrage since the 2014 Israel-Hamas war.

Published: May 29, 2018 at 01:51AM

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The Latest: Palestinian Set Sail From Gaza Defying Blockade by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest on the violence along the Israel-Gaza border (all times local):

Published: May 29, 2018 at 06:18AM

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Monday, May 28, 2018

E.U. Proposes Ban on Some Plastic Items to Reduce Marine Pollution by MILAN SCHREUER


By MILAN SCHREUER

The proposal would ban many single-use plastic items, like straws and disposable cutlery, that litter Europe’s beaches and seas.

Published: May 28, 2018 at 03:29PM

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The Stanley Cup’s Namesake Produced a Great Trophy. Not Much Else. by VICTOR MATHER


By VICTOR MATHER

Turns out Lord Stanley is the last person you would think would be a namesake for the best trophy in sports.

Published: May 28, 2018 at 12:24PM

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Money Flows as Republicans Jockey for Montana US Senate Slot by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Outside money is pouring into Montana’s U.S. Senate race even before Republicans settle on a nominee to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Tester, who has become a leading target of the GOP after drawing the fury of President Donald Trump.

Published: May 28, 2018 at 12:12PM

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Shortage of Key Hawaii Crop Expected After Rains Swamp Farms by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Farmers on the Hawaiian island of Kauai say their state should brace for a shortage of its taro crop, a staple of the traditional Hawaiian diet, after record-breaking rains flooded their fields.

Published: May 28, 2018 at 01:39AM

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Saturday, May 26, 2018

How’s Life in the War Zone? Not Great by ALISA SOPOVA


By ALISA SOPOVA

What’s life like in Ukraine’s breakaway republic? A low-profile war proceeds, and people live close to it. It’s hard to explain.

Published: May 26, 2018 at 02:30PM

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Hooking the Dinosaur of Fish by JIM ROBBINS


By JIM ROBBINS

It’s paddlefish season in Montana. Programs to harvest the giant’s caviar and sell it have helped to create a model for sustainable fishing.

Published: May 26, 2018 at 10:58AM

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Friday, May 25, 2018

They Shared Drugs. Someone Died. Does That Make Them Killers? by ROSA GOLDENSOHN


By ROSA GOLDENSOHN

Prosecutors are increasingly treating overdose deaths as homicides, but they aren’t just going after dealers. Friends, family and fellow users are going to prison.

Published: May 25, 2018 at 05:00AM

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Thursday, May 24, 2018

Who is Neville Longbottom, and Why Should I Care? A Potter Newbie on That Broadway Show by ELISABETH VINCENTELLI


By ELISABETH VINCENTELLI

The stagecraft is impressive, but if you’re not familiar with J.K. Rowling’s world of wizards, “Cursed Child” can be a mystifying slog.

Published: May 24, 2018 at 11:05AM

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A Kentucky Town Votes Against a Culture War Rematch by CAMPBELL ROBERTSON


By CAMPBELL ROBERTSON

A gay man who was denied a marriage license by Kim Davis in 2015 lost a Democratic primary Tuesday to run against her for county clerk this fall.

Published: May 24, 2018 at 09:27AM

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Mike Pence, N.F.L., ‘Arrested Development’: Your Thursday Briefing by CHRIS STANFORD


By CHRIS STANFORD

Here’s what you need to know to start your day.

Published: May 24, 2018 at 05:47AM

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

‘Wrath of Coastal Erosion’ Is Devouring a Senegal Fishing Hub by AURELIEN BREEDEN


By AURELIEN BREEDEN

Saint-Louis, on Senegal’s Atlantic coast, has Unesco-protected architecture and a bustling fishing community. But coastal erosion threatens, and is accelerating.

Published: May 23, 2018 at 10:24AM

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Land Acquisition Woes Thwart India’s Mega Refinery Plan With Saudi Aramco by REUTERS


By REUTERS

At the International Energy Forum in Delhi in April, the world’s top oil producer Saudi Aramco inked a preliminary deal to partner with a consortium of Indian players to build a $44 billion refinery and petrochemical project on India’s west coast.

Published: May 23, 2018 at 07:15AM

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Searching for Dinosaurs in a Seaside English Town by DAVID SHAFTEL


By DAVID SHAFTEL

A novice fossil hunter immerses himself in the local pastime in the town of Lyme Regis in southwest England, an area that sits on a 95-mile stretch of shoreline known as the Jurassic Coast, a Unesco World Heritage site.

Published: May 23, 2018 at 05:00AM

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018

On the Water, and Off, the Rogue River in Oregon Charms by JADA YUAN


By JADA YUAN

The reason I’d come to the Rogue River area is because it’s thriving — even in the off season.

Published: May 22, 2018 at 05:00AM

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Four Father’s Day Getaways Worth Taking by JESSICA COLLEY CLARKE


By JESSICA COLLEY CLARKE

Give dad an experience this Father’s Day with one of these four budget-friendly vacation packages, designed to please the fathers on our gift lists.

Published: May 22, 2018 at 05:00AM

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Photographing a ‘Punk’ Priest in Rural Russia by RENA SILVERMAN


By RENA SILVERMAN

When Ekaterina Solovieva traveled to a remote lake town in northern Russia, she encountered an Orthodox priest with a decidedly unorthodox manner.

Published: May 22, 2018 at 04:00AM

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Monday, May 21, 2018

Whopper Walleye Breaks State’s Longest-Standing Fish Record by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

North Dakota’s record for largest walleye caught by a recreational angler had stood for nearly six decades. In about a minute, Neal Leier bested it.

Published: May 21, 2018 at 02:23PM

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Robert Indiana Has All but Vanished. His Friends Want to Know Why. by MURRAY CARPENTER and GRAHAM BOWLEY


By MURRAY CARPENTER and GRAHAM BOWLEY

A company that has represented the artist, best known for his “LOVE” sculpture, says in a lawsuit that Mr. Indiana’s caretaker has shut him off from the world.

Published: May 21, 2018 at 02:09PM

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A D.I.Y. Trip Through Alaska’s Inside Passage by MARK ADAMS


By MARK ADAMS

Following in the footsteps of John Muir — and millions of modern cruise ship passengers — one marine ferry at a time.

Published: May 21, 2018 at 05:00AM

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Sunday, May 20, 2018

The Eviction Machine Churning Through New York City by KIM BARKER, JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG, SARAH COHEN and GRACE ASHFORD


By KIM BARKER, JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG, SARAH COHEN and GRACE ASHFORD

Housing court, a system created to protect tenants, has become a powerful tool for landlords.

Published: May 20, 2018 at 11:24AM

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Saturday, May 19, 2018

They Smelled Bad, Had Blisters and Were Hungry. It Was Perfect. by NINA REYES


By NINA REYES

Both avid outdoor adventurers, the couple met in 2015 while hiking the Appalachian Trail, and fell in love.

Published: May 19, 2018 at 09:00AM

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Close to Nature (and a Nice Pool) in South Carolina by LYNN FREEHILL-MAYE


By LYNN FREEHILL-MAYE

The Montage Palmetto Bluff offers memorable kayaking in lagoons, soothing design in its rooms and romance throughout.

Published: May 19, 2018 at 05:00AM

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Friday, May 18, 2018

For Some in the Hamptons, It’s Not a Home Without a Dock by MARCELLE SUSSMAN FISCHLER


By MARCELLE SUSSMAN FISCHLER

The Hamptons may be known for its party circuit, but it is also a haven for boaters, many of whom want to be able set sail straight from home.

Published: May 18, 2018 at 05:00AM

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Sex and the Liberal Politician, a New York Story by GINIA BELLAFANTE


By GINIA BELLAFANTE

The state has sold itself as a standard-bearer of progressive virtue. So why do its elected officials keep getting in trouble for sexual misconduct and corruption?

Published: May 18, 2018 at 05:00AM

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Round-The-World Sailing Race Works to Protect Its Racetrack by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Between the kitesurfing and the paddling and the three times sailing around the world in the Volvo Ocean Race, Liz Wardley figures she spends more time on the water than on land.

Published: May 18, 2018 at 02:44AM

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Thursday, May 17, 2018

4 Writers to Watch This Summer by Unknown Author


By Unknown Author

R.O. Kwon, Judy Blundell, Masih Alinejad and James A. McLaughlin talk about their new books.

Published: May 17, 2018 at 03:21PM

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Homes for Sale on the North Fork and Shelter Island by Reported by JULIE LASKY and JULIE SATOW


By Reported by JULIE LASKY and JULIE SATOW

This week’s properties are in Peconic, Baiting Hollow, and Shelter Island, N.Y.

Published: May 17, 2018 at 09:00AM

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Sailing Around the World, in His Father’s Footsteps by CHRISTOPHER CLAREY


By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY

James Blake is an onboard reporter for the Volvo Ocean Race, taking after his father, Peter, a yachting hero who was killed by pirates in 2001.

Published: May 17, 2018 at 05:00AM

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Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Britain’s Labour Tries to Force PM May’s Hand on Customs Proposals by REUTERS


By REUTERS

Britain’s opposition Labour Party will try to force Prime Minister Theresa May’s government on Wednesday to reveal details of its two customs proposals in Brexit talks, capitalizing on a row that is dividing her ministers.

Published: May 16, 2018 at 07:25AM

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Merkel Backs Iran Deal, Cautious on Euro Zone Reform by REUTERS


By REUTERS

Germany’s Angela Merkel on Wednesday defended the Iran nuclear deal following its rejection by Washington, arguing the pact is the best way to tackle concerns about Tehran’s role in Syria and its ballistic missile program.

Published: May 16, 2018 at 03:40AM

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How to Float by MALIA WOLLAN


By MALIA WOLLAN

Tilt your chin toward the sky. For buoyancy, arch your back and keep your lungs full of air.

Published: May 16, 2018 at 05:00AM

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Scottish Parliament Refuses Consent for Britain’s EU Withdrawal Bill by REUTERS


By REUTERS

The Scottish parliament refused consent for Britain’s flagship Brexit legislation on Tuesday, pushing Britain into constitutionally uncharted territory as London presses ahead with the bill regardless.

Published: May 15, 2018 at 01:28PM

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Bodies of Seven Afghan Refugees Found Off Turkish Coast: Coastguard by REUTERS


By REUTERS

Seven Afghan migrants, including three children, died after their boat sank late on Monday off Turkey’s northwest province of Canakkale, the Turkish coastguard said.

Published: May 15, 2018 at 11:55AM

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Monday, May 14, 2018

A Guide to Biarritz, a Scenic Surfer’s Paradise by MICHAELA TRIMBLE


By MICHAELA TRIMBLE

Where to stay, shop and eat in this laid-back Basque beach town with a glamorous past.

Published: May 14, 2018 at 05:00AM

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The Strange, Enduring Appeal of Biarritz by CHRISTINE SMALLWOOD


By CHRISTINE SMALLWOOD

Éric Rohmer’s small masterpiece ‘The Green Ray’ is a hymn to youth — and to the beach town’s indefinable allure.

Published: May 14, 2018 at 05:00AM

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Sunday, May 13, 2018

150-Pound Sea Turtle Released Off Florida Keys by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

A female subadult loggerhead sea turtle has been released off the Florida Keys, after convalescing for about three months at the Keys-based Turtle Hospital.

Published: May 13, 2018 at 10:43AM

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Saturday, May 12, 2018

In Canada, Theories Swirl With the Tide as 14th Human Foot Washes Ashore by DAN BILEFSKY


By DAN BILEFSKY

Officials say there are logical explanations for why the feet have been turning up off the coast for decades, spooking locals.

Published: May 12, 2018 at 07:00AM

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Friday, May 11, 2018

Alaska Jury Convicts Ex-Arizona Lawmaker in Shooting Death by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

An Alaska jury has convicted a former Arizona lawmaker of first-degree murder in the death of a man on a hunting and fishing trip.

Published: May 11, 2018 at 01:49PM

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Pirates Burn, Beat, and Toss Fishermen Overboard Off Suriname: Survivors by REUTERS


By REUTERS

Pirates burned Guyanese fishermen with hot oil, attacked them with machetes and forced them overboard tied to anchors in a fatal attack in the Atlantic Ocean off the neighboring South American nation of Suriname, according to survivors.

Published: May 11, 2018 at 12:40PM

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Brexit Group Leave.EU Fined for Breaking Referendum Spending Rules by REUTERS


By REUTERS

One of the main Brexit campaign groups in Britain’s 2016 EU referendum was fined 70,000 pounds ($95,000) on Friday by the Electoral Commission for incorrectly reporting its expenditure and breaching a spending limit.

Published: May 11, 2018 at 05:10AM

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North Korea Tells UN Aviation Group No More ICBM Tests by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

North Korea has informed a United Nations aviation agency that it will not conduct unannounced missile tests or further intercontinental ballistic missile launches because its nuclear arms program is now complete and it no longer needs to do such …

Published: May 11, 2018 at 03:49AM

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