Latest News Now: March 2018

Saturday, March 31, 2018

Decomposition: An Easter Story

By EUGENIA BONE from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2uGucsq

The Bright, Shiny Distraction of Self-Driving Cars

By VIKAS BAJAJ from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2GZUGaR

Rhino census in India's Kaziranga park counts 12 more

A census suggests that one-horn rhino numbers have increased by 12 to 2,413 in the national park.

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Donald Trump steps up attacks on Amazon

The president accuses the online retail giant of scamming the US Postal Service.

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Democrats Are Christians, Too

By AMY SULLIVAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2uGe76k

We Forgot What Dr. King Believed In

By MICHAEL ERIC DYSON from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2E9V57F

At Pruitt’s E.P.A.: No Studies, No Data, No Rules

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2GrLFXa

Laura Ingraham Takes a Week Off as Advertisers Drop Her Show

By JEFFERY C. MAYS from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2uxBHlw

Javanka vs. the Klossy Posse

By MAUREEN DOWD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2J4mnjH

God and Her (Female) Clergy

By NICHOLAS KRISTOF from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2E9VLKl

God and Men and Jordan Peterson

By ROSS DOUTHAT from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2J9CsET

Hey, Alexa, What Can You Hear? And What Will You Do With It?

By SAPNA MAHESHWARI from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2uC1MzW

At the Justice Dept.’s Death Penalty Unit, Accusations of Favoritism, Gender Bias and Unwanted Groping

By KATIE BENNER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2GrGuXe

In the Bronx, Stadium Scents Take Fans Out to the Ballgame

By COREY KILGANNON from NYT N.Y. / Region https://ift.tt/2GLj2ry

Spy poisoning: UK plays down Russia complaint at plane search

The UK says the search of an Aeroflot plane at Heathrow was routine - illegal says Russia.

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At Stephen Hawking Funeral, Eddie Redmayne and Astronomer Royal Give Readings

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2GIrzeM

Sidney Crosby and Penguins Try to Peak at the Right Time

By ALLAN KREDA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2IhXYpw

French armed officers spark Italy migrant centre row

Italy reacts angrily as customs officers enter a migrant centre to carry out a urine test.

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Yemen war: Fire damages World Food Programme warehouses

Supplies critical to the humanitarian aid effort have been destroyed, the World Food Programme says.

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Variety: Acrostic

By CAITLIN LOVINGER from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2J6WTSC

Congestion Pricing Falters in New York, Again

By WINNIE HU from NYT N.Y. / Region https://ift.tt/2E6NAyh

Pippa Middleton’s Father-in-Law Faces Rape Investigation in France

By ELIAN PELTIER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2pUOVDp

'2 Bitter Options’ for Syrians Trapped Between Assad and Extremists

By ANNE BARNARD and HWAIDA SAAD from NYT World https://ift.tt/2GmtXZa

Denmark Gets Statue of a ‘Rebel Queen’ Who Led Fiery Revolt Against Colonialism

By MARTIN SELSOE SORENSEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2GGIk9X

Our 10 Most Popular Recipes Right Now

By Unknown Author from NYT Admin https://ift.tt/2pV0lXX

Can a Building Message Board Be an Open Forum?

By RONDA KAYSEN from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/2uxjrJ0

Massachusetts, a Health Pioneer, Turns Its Focus to Drug Prices. It’s in for a Fight.

By ROBERT PEAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2GnU3ej

In Puerto Rico, Following Stories That Hit Close to Home

By LUIS FERRÉ-SADURNÍ from NYT Times Insider https://ift.tt/2pVqw0p

Saving a Fussy Eater in Europe, With Help From 50,000 Rabbits

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

Friday Night Music on Saturday: The Lone Bellow

By PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2pT5lgp

Is This Tissue a New Organ? Maybe. A Conduit for Cancer? It Seems Likely.

By JACEY FORTIN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2pUkjlA

A French Acrobat Sweeps Her Off Her Feet. Figuratively, Too.

By ROSALIE R. RADOMSKY from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2H0Chem

11 of Our Best Weekend Reads

By KALY SOTO from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2pW2sdR

Man in India killed 'for owning horse'

The low-caste victim was reportedly warned by neighbours not to ride the horse, a status symbol.

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Office lunch theft: the internet reacts

One man and the disappearance of his shrimp fried rice led to many people sharing food theft stories

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Tesla in fatal California crash was on Autopilot

The company says a Model X vehicle involved in a fatal crash in the US was in Autopilot mode.

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U.N. Unveils Blacklist to Fight North Korea Sanctions-Busting

By CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2E8KUjN

Spy poisoning: Russia expels more UK diplomats

Britain is told a total of more than 50 diplomats must leave over the nerve agent poisoning row.

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What Is Former Wonder Woman Lynda Carter Doing These Days?

By RACHEL DODES from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2GmipVQ

Listen to ‘Dear Sugars’: When a Friendship Threatens Your Significant Other

By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/2GqxGRg

After Driving Streaming Music’s Rise, Spotify Aims to Cash In

By BEN SISARIO from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2pS3Y1g

Britons Accused of Being Islamic State ‘Beatles’ Call Beheadings ‘Regrettable’

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2GY7yOO

In Balkans Tour, Russia’s Night Wolves, a Bike Gang, Are More Bark Than Bite

By ANDREW HIGGINS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2GJqOlC

For the Compton Cowboys, Horseback Riding Is a Legacy, and Protection

By WALTER THOMPSON-HERNÁNDEZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2pSE2Th

When Bail Feels Less Like Freedom, More Like Extortion

By JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG and SHAILA DEWAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Iln334

Bobbi Brown Is Ready to Slay the Wellness Industry. Nicely.

By GEORGE GURLEY from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2GpXkFT

In Mexico, a Former Factory Is an Artful Hotel

By SARA LIEBERMAN from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/2pT8rB9

At City Mouse in Chicago, It Starts With Cheese (of Course)

By STEVE REDDICLIFFE from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/2GstDUz

Tiger Woods Is Back. Will Sponsors Buy In?

By ZACH SCHONBRUN from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2pT8r47

Alton Sterling: Cop dismissed over deadly Baton Rouge shooting

Alton Sterling was killed in Louisiana in 2016 and his death sparked days of protests.

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Inside train used by Kim Jong-un to travel to China

On his first known foreign trip, newly released footage shows Kim meeting with Xi Jinping on his train.

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Chocolate, cherries and Craig David

Some stories you may have missed over the past seven days. Let's fill you in.

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Malala returns to home town in Pakistan for first time since shooting

The Nobel Peace Prize winner visits the Pakistani area where Taliban militants tried to kill her.

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US may tie social media to visa applications

A state department proposal could require visa applicants to detail all their social media handles.

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Gaza-Israel border: UN seeks investigation over protest deaths

Palestinian officials say 16 people were killed in clashes with Israeli soldiers on Friday.

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Prince Laurent: €46,000 blow for Belgium's 'cursed prince'

Prince Laurent defended his allowance as "the price of my life, which is largely behind me now".

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Sierra Leone votes in run-off between Maada Bio and Kamara

The vote was delayed after an allegation of electoral fraud in the first round earlier this month.

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North Korea sanctions: UN blacklists shipping firms

It is the UN's largest ever package of designated penalties against Pyongyang.

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Spy poisoning: Russia escalates spy row with new expulsions

Moscow orders the UK to cut more Russian staff as it hits back at more than 20 countries.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger 'stable' after heart surgery

The 70-year-old film star has an operation to replace a pulmonary valve at a Los Angeles hospital.

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Vatican: Pope did not say there is no hell

A top Italian daily did not accurately quote Pope Francis, the Vatican says.

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Kosovo security chiefs sacked after six Turks deported

There is fury in Kosovo after six alleged opponents of the Turkish president were sent back.

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Noor Salman: Pulse nightclub shooter's widow not guilty

Noor Salman sobs as a jury clears her of helping her husband kill 49 people at the Pulse venue.

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Australia ball-tampering: David Warner's tearful apology

Australian cricketer David Warner cries as he admits he may never play for his country again.

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Breaking the period taboo in Pakistan

Wasma Imran and Mahin Khan founded the Recircle Cup, to help those who cannot afford sanitary towels in Pakistan.

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Costa Rica polls: 'People hate us, we might move to Spain'

A Costa Rican couple talks about their fears ahead of polls dominated by the issue of same-sex marriage .

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Test-launch footage of Russian ballistic missile Satan 2

Russia's President Putin claims it can penetrate any defence shield.

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Iowa man wins legal battle to say hometown stinks

A judge rules Sibley cannot threaten to sue Josh Harms for criticising the town's "rancid" stench.

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Ronaldo statue: Sculptor Emanuel Santos takes another shot at bust

Emanuel Santos creates a second statue one year on to silence critics who ridiculed his work.

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Avatar: Scientology-style sect causes concern in Netherlands

An investigation claims a Scientology-type sect is steering Dutch schools. So what is going on?

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Spring in Tashkent: Is Uzbekistan really opening up?

There's a renewed optimism in Uzbekistan under a reforming president, BBC Uzbek's Ibrat Safo reports.

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Lake Chad: Can the vanishing lake be saved?

It's been shrinking fast, but could a plan to divert water to one of Africa's largest lakes stop it disappearing?

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In pictures: The churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia

Ahead of Easter, the BBC's Frank Gardner's visit the churches of Ethiopia.

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The country where children fear election time

Parents in Sierra Leone have been warned to take extra care of their children this election period as it's feared they could be ritually killed.

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