Tuesday, 30 April 2019

The Long Shadows of a Failed War


By MOTOKO RICH from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2UPwBJp

Trump Sues Banks to Stop Them From Complying With House Subpoenas


By MAGGIE HABERMAN, WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM and DAVID ENRICH from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GRQATZ

Sri Lanka, ISIS, British Police: Your Tuesday Briefing


By MELINA DELKIC and ALISHA HARIDASANI GUPTA from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2GTm6kx

US Economy Grew at Strong 3.2% Rate in First Quarter, Exceeding Expectations

The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.2% annual rate in the first three months of the year, a far better outcome than expected, overcoming a host of headwinds including global weakness, rising trade tensions and a partial government shutdown.

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'God Was Definitely With Us': Family Prayer Answered Amid Tornado, Churches Help Rebuild

Severe weather, including several tornadoes, have ripped a path of destruction across the South killing at least five people. 

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'I Think There's...Fear': Abby Johnson Responds to Washington Post Editorial's Misrepresentation of Abortion Numbers

A Washington Post editorial on abortion recently reported that most Americans identify as pro-choice and claims that "public support for abortion rights is at its highest since ...Roe v. Wade.'" The editorial, released April 23, cited a poll that showed that 67 percent of voters say that abortion should be legal in all or most cases.  But Abby Jo hnson, the former Planned Parenthood abortion clinic director whose life story is the subject of the hit movie, "Unplanned," pushed back against those claims. 

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Loving Teachers, Your Unions Persecute Christians and Ex-Gays

Loving teachers defend and protect all children and families no matter their religion, political leanings or sexual orientation. Make no mistake, teachers' unions don't represent our hearts or ethics. Unions use us, silence us, and undermine the traditional values most teachers cherish.

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'These are People of Great Faith': Oliver North's American Heroes

Col. Oliver North says he's spent most of his life in the company of heroes. Now as president of the National Rifle Association he's taking his passion for telling their stories to NRA TV and so far, each episode of "Oliver North's American Heroes" highlights men and women of faith facing risk to help others.

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‘I Was an...Addict’: Inside My Pillow Inventor Mike Lindell’s Amazing Transformation

Millions of Americans know Mike Lindell from his popular commercials for MyPillow, but many people are likely unaware of the iconic pillow magnate’s incredible backstory of overcoming addiction, finding faith and using his massive platform to help transform the lives of others.

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Earth's Magnetic North Pole Is Shifting, Prompting Fears of a Coming Global Chaos

The Earth's north magnetic pole has been moving from its old location in Northern Canada towards Siberia. And there is a growing concern among scientists that the weakening of the Earth's magnetic field could someday cause its north and south poles to flip. And that could lead to global chaos.

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CA Supreme Court Halts Abortion Case About Baby Body Parts Trafficking by Planned Parenthood

California's Supreme Court has halted an abortion case surrounding the trafficking of baby body parts by Planned Parenthood employees, granting pro-life activist David Daleiden an unexpected victory. On Good Friday, a California Superior Court judge vacated the preliminary hearings against Daleiden and his co-defendant Sandra Merritt. 

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KPMG 'severely reprimanded' over audit

The accountancy giant has been "severely reprimanded" for the way it audited an insurance company.

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Debenhams closures: Four ways to use the empty stores

Across the UK, empty department stores are being turned into everything from housing to arts spaces.

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Operators say government should lose oversight of rail

Long-distance routes should also be serviced by more than one company to spark competition, they said.

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Trade war: What you need to know about US-China talks

Talks appear to be reaching the final stretch though both sides remain divided on several key issues.

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Google owner Alphabet misses sales forecasts

Shares in the internet giant tumble nearly 7% after its sales growth falls short of forecasts.

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WeWork office giant plans US share listing

The US firm which offers shared office space around the world is yet to make a profit.

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Woodstock 50 anniversary festival cancelled, investor says

Rapper Jay-Z, singer Miley Cyrus and the Killers band were booked to play at Woodstock 50 in New York.

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Boeing safety system not at fault, says chief executive

Dennis Muilenburg says a safety mechanism was only one factor in two fatal Boeing plane crashes.

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Mastercard and Visa agree to cut overseas card fees

The European Commission says the deal will lead to "lower prices for European retailers to do business".

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Labour's John McDonnell says UK economy requires 'revolution'

Shadow chancellor says people want change in a Newsnight series marking Mrs Thatcher's election.

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Quietly-spoken investor seeks change at Barclays

British-born but US-based investor Edward Bramson is seeking election to the bank's board on Thursday.

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Huawei: US official warns 'no safe level' of involvement with tech giant

Intelligence sharing will be at risk if countries use the firm to build 5G networks, official says.

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Almost a third of graduates 'overeducated' for their job

The Office for National Statistics says 31% of graduates are overeducated for their job.

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US firm apologises for seeking 'preferably Caucasian' candidate

A US firm has apologised for a job ad that stated it would prefer white candidates.

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A supermarket is being piloted which has no tills, forcing customers to pay by app.

A supermarket is being piloted in London which has no tills, forcing customers to pay by app. Emma Simpson reports.

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How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together

Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges.

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Why the bicycle's future looks bright

The bicycle ushered in a manufacturing revolution as well as a social one, and is doing so again.

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Is the UK economy at a new moment of sea-change?

Forty years ago Mrs Thatcher came to power, is the UK economy at another historic moment of change?

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NPR News: Air Force Academy Abruptly Removes Its Commandant Of Cadets

Air Force Academy Abruptly Removes Its Commandant Of Cadets
A Pentagon official said there were "climate and leadership issues" at the academy. Brig. Gen. Kristin Goodwin was already scheduled to move on from the job next month.

NPR News: Biden, Calling Himself A 'Union Man,' Kicks Off Campaign With Pennsylvania Rally

Biden, Calling Himself A 'Union Man,' Kicks Off Campaign With Pennsylvania Rally
The former vice president said Monday, "We need a president who works for all Americans." A key labor union hosted the event, which focused on economic issues of concern to middle-class voters.

NPR News: FBI Says It Thwarted A Planned Terrorist Attack By A Man In Los Angeles Area

FBI Says It Thwarted A Planned Terrorist Attack By A Man In Los Angeles Area
A U.S. Army veteran discussed online his desire to avenge the New Zealand mosque attacks and professed to be inspired by martyrdom. He allegedly intended to strike a planned white supremacist rally.

NPR News: Wayne LaPierre Re-Elected As NRA Leader Amid Internal Turmoil And Outside Probe

Wayne LaPierre Re-Elected As NRA Leader Amid Internal Turmoil And Outside Probe
The gun rights group faces pressure to address allegations of financial mismanagement. The New York attorney general is investigating and the president said it needs to "get its act together quickly."

NPR News: Religious Freedom Report Offers Grim Review Of Attacks On Faith Groups

Religious Freedom Report Offers Grim Review Of Attacks On Faith Groups
The 20th annual report identifies 16 countries that engaged in or tolerated egregious violations. It also names five entities as violators of religious freedom, including ISIS and the Taliban.

NPR News: House Democrats' Campaign Chair Urges Focus On Issues Rather Than 'Outrage'

House Democrats' Campaign Chair Urges Focus On Issues Rather Than 'Outrage'
Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., is running Democrats' 2020 re-election strategy. She says voters in critical districts aren't focused on impeaching President Trump.

NPR News: Site's Ties To Shootings Renew Debate Over Internet's Role In Radicalizing Extremists

Site's Ties To Shootings Renew Debate Over Internet's Role In Radicalizing Extremists
8chan is a site where like-minded people gather to talk about cartoons, Game of Thrones and neo-Nazi ideology. Suspects in shootings at a U.S. synagogue and New Zealand mosques had used the site.

NPR News: Rod Rosenstein, Face Of Russia Probe, To Step Down As Deputy Attorney General

Rod Rosenstein, Face Of Russia Probe, To Step Down As Deputy Attorney General
The departure of the Justice Department's number two leader has been expected for months. Rosenstein has described himself as someone dealt a bad hand, one he played the best he could.

NPR News: John Singleton, Pioneering Director Of 'Boyz N The Hood,' Dies At 51

John Singleton, Pioneering Director Of 'Boyz N The Hood,' Dies At 51
The 1991 film earned him two Oscar nods and a spot in history as the youngest person and first African American ever nominated for best director. Singleton died in Los Angeles after a stroke.

NPR News: Photos: Picking Up A Million Pieces After A Rare And Angry Storm

Photos: Picking Up A Million Pieces After A Rare And Angry Storm
A photojournalist pictures of the toll of Cyclone Kenneth in Mozambique reveal moments of despair — and yet a quiet determination to rebuild.

NPR News: ISIS Leader Apparently Releases Video For First Time In 5 Years

ISIS Leader Apparently Releases Video For First Time In 5 Years
The man who is purportedly Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi acknowledges the recent major defeat of ISIS in Baghouz, Syria.

NPR News: Boeing CEO Faces Tough Questions On 737 Max Plane's Design

Boeing CEO Faces Tough Questions On 737 Max Plane's Design
Speaking to shareholders and the press, Dennis Muilenburg defended Boeing's planes and processes. But he admitted a software system and its activation were a "common link" in two recent crashes.

NPR News: Summer Bummer: A Young Camper's $142,938 Snakebite

Summer Bummer: A Young Camper's $142,938 Snakebite
The snake struck a 9-year-old hiker at dusk on a nature trail in Illinois. Expensive antivenin and a helicopter ride to the hospital led to big bills that struck her parents a few weeks later.

NPR News: WATCH: March For Our Lives Releases PSA As 2020 Gun Debate Heats Up

WATCH: March For Our Lives Releases PSA As 2020 Gun Debate Heats Up
The PSA from March For Our Lives comes as the gun debate gains momentum in the 2020 presidential campaign and days following a shooting motivated by hate at a synagogue in Poway, Calif.

NPR News: Indonesia Plans To Move Its Capital Out Of Jakarta, A City That's Sinking

Indonesia Plans To Move Its Capital Out Of Jakarta, A City That's Sinking
It's not clear when this will happen, or where the new capital will be located. The idea has been out there for decades, though previous leaders have been unable to accomplish the ambitious plan.

Apple defends removing parental control apps

Apple says some parental control apps were removed from the App Store because of security concerns.

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Minecraft player loses five-year-long game

Phil Watson is "killed" by a zombie baby and a spider.

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Google owner Alphabet misses sales forecasts

Shares in the internet giant tumble nearly 7% after its sales growth falls short of forecasts.

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Rape victims among those to be asked to hand phones to police

Cases may not go ahead if police in England and Wales do not get access to messages and photographs.

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Fraudster poses as actor online to dupe woman

Police warn online fraud is an "epidemic" after a woman is scammed by a man posing as Jason Statham.

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Beijing defends Huawei amid row over role in UK's 5G network

The UK should make "independent" decisions about whether to work with the tech firm, China's ambassador says.

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How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together

Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges.

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Government Overreach is Nothing New - The Founders Fought Against it in 1776

Utah Senator Mike Lee has written several books about the United States Constitution in an effort to help every American understand the importance of our founding documents. He's back with a new book about what he calls our "lost" Declaration of Independence.

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Oliver North No Longer NRA President, Now the Gun Group Is Facing Investigation

Oliver North has announced that he will not serve a second term as president of the National Rifle Association. He made it clear that he was forced out of the leadership of the organization, and there are claims that it's because he tried to oust longtime NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre.

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'God and Your Prayers Have Sustained Us': 5-Year-Old Thrown from Mall Balcony Now out of ICU, Conscious and Alert

The family of the young boy who was thrown from the third fall of the Mall of America balcony is praising God after news that their son's condition has improved. 

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Christians and Jews Should Be 'Locked Up' According to Speaker at Harvard Diversity Conference

In honor of its annual diversity conference, Harvard University's faculty of arts & sciences invited an anti-Christian activist to speak at its "Decade of Dialogue" event. Tim Wise, known for his hatred of Christians, pushed the racial divide and condemned Christian belief in his remarks.

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Rabbi Describes the 'Miracle' and Heroism that Prevented Synagogue Massacre

Southern California is grieving after this weekend's deadly shooting at a synagogue near San Diego. On Sunday night, hundreds gathered for a vigil where the rabbi described the attack and the heroism of his congregants.  

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Japanese Emperor Akihito begins historic abdication

Akihito, who says he is too old for the role, is the first Japanese emperor to stand down in 200 years.

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US deputy attorney general tells Trump he quits

Rod Rosenstein, who was once accused of treason by the president, exits after a turbulent two years.

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IS leader al-Baghdadi appears in first video in five years

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who has not been seen on camera since 2014, vows revenge for his militants.

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Guantanamo Bay commander fired over 'loss of confidence'

Navy Rear Admiral John Ring was fired as Guantanamo Bay prison commander after a month-long inquiry.

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'Completely avoidable' measles outbreak hits 25-year high in US

Officials say more than 700 Americans have been infected, calling the outbreak "completely avoidable".

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Mozambique cyclone: Death toll rises as storm blocks aid

Torrential rain and strong winds make getting aid into the cyclone-affected area almost impossible.

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Norway finds 'Russian spy whale' off Arctic coast

A tame beluga wearing a Russian harness is thought to have come from a Russian navy facility.

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Trade war: What you need to know about US-China talks

Talks appear to be reaching the final stretch though both sides remain divided on several key issues.

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Australian Senate candidate Steve Dickson quits over strip club videos

Footage showed aspiring Australian senator Steve Dickson groping women and making derogatory remarks.

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San Diego synagogue attack suspect 'evil', says his family

Lori Kaye was killed after shielding her rabbi from a gunman who opened fire at a Passover service.

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US Army veteran 'planned to bomb Nazi rally'

The 26-year-old Muslim convert also allegedly plotted terror attacks on Jews and churches.

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Boeing safety system not at fault, says chief executive

Dennis Muilenburg says a safety mechanism was only one factor in two fatal Boeing plane crashes.

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'Our water pollution is a cancer'

"Waterkeeper" Nabil Musa fights Iraq's water crisis, which he calls the country's gravest threat yet.

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Rabbi describes seeing synagogue attacker

A rabbi who was injured in the deadly shooting at a synagogue near San Diego on Saturday has described the moment he faced the gunman.

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'Russian spy whale'

A beluga whale was found with suspicious equipment off Norway's coast

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Heavy flooding hits eastern Canada

Thousands of people were told to evacuate after rising floodwaters breached a dyke following heavy rain.

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How one woman beat mining giants and saved rare snow leopards

A woman from Mongolia has won the Goldman Environmental Prize after a campaign to stop mining firms destroying a critical habitat for snow leopards.

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Indonesia floods: Dozens killed in floods

Flooding caused by torrential rains has killed nearly 40 people and left thousands homeless in Sumatra.

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UK university puts stress-busting dogs on staff

A university has taken on five "canine teaching assistants" to tackle student anxiety.

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Polish protest after gallery removes suggestive banana art

Social media users protest against removing a suggestive artwork from Poland's national gallery.

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North Korea TV revamps weather report

North Korean state TV introduces a more casual, modern-looking weather broadcast.

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Korean elderly back road safety seats

A city in South Korea has put out special seating for older people at road crossings.

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Japanese Emperor Akihito's human touch

Emperor Akihito will be remembered as the man who began the modernisation of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne.

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Jeopardy: How a pro gambler 'cracked' US game show

Sports bettor James Holzhauer's unusual strategy is paying off as he crushes Jeopardy records.

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'We are students thanks to South Africa's #FeesMustFall protests'

What has changed since mass protests led South Africa to announce free education for poor university students?

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How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together

Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Where else in the world have face coverings been banned?

Following the Sri Lankan ban, BBC Reality Check looks at other countries that have imposed either a partial or complete ban on face coverings

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India student leader 'a symbol of protest' against PM Modi

Kanhaiya Kumar has emerged as an outlier in an election being seen as a battle for India's identity.

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Fewer Britons choosing EU countries for holidays, travel firm says

Many people have "pressed pause" on their summer plans over Brexit uncertainty, Thomas Cook says.

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Philip Hammond to decide on future of 1p and 2p coins

The results of a consultation into the mix of coins in circulation will be revealed this week.

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Fracking tsar resigns after six months over 'ridiculous' rules

Natascha Engel says the government's approach to fracking has created a de facto ban on it.

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Beijing defends Huawei amid row over role in UK's 5G network

The UK should make "independent" decisions about whether to work with the tech firm, China's ambassador says.

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Jane Manchun Wong: The woman scooping Silicon Valley

Jane Wong is a technology blogger and app researcher who unlocks new features before they launch.

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'Bullying gets you nowhere, it closes people off'

Jenny Sealey MBE, CEO of Graeae Theatre Company, says too much bullying exists in business.

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'I used to sell my packed lunch to my schoolmates'

How Sharan Pasricha used his entrepreneurialism to build a boutique hotel chain.

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The plane-maker taking on Boeing and Airbus

Chinese-made planes have attracted criticism, but the crisis facing Boeing could spur interest.

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Surfers Fight to Block Oil Drilling in the Great Australian Bight


By JACQUELINE WILLIAMS from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2vpFNJZ

On Politics: Inside the Obama-Biden Relationship


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Europe’s Crisis of Integration


By IAN KERSHAW from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2WfZQqc

Word + Quiz: abrade


By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2IXZReJ

Las principales noticias del lunes


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Man in Custody in Connection With 7 Killings in Tennessee, Police Say


By MIHIR ZAVERI and SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IOQWNo

Synagogue Shooting Keeps Religious Leaders on Edge: ‘No One Should Be Gunned Down in Worship’


By LOUIS KEENE, JENNIFER MEDINA and ELIZABETH DIAS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2L9Ztwk

N.H.L. Playoffs: Reunited Top Line Leads Avalanche Past Sharks


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Corrections: April 29, 2019


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Sri Lanka, Spain Elections, Biden: Your Monday Briefing


By MELINA DELKIC from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2UMg0G7

‘Billions’ Season 4, Episode 7: Garbage People


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Police: 8 shot, 1 fatally, in latest Baltimore shooting

BALTIMORE (AP) — A gunman fired indiscriminately into a crowd that had gathered for Sunday afternoon cookouts along a west Baltimore street, killing one person and wounding seven others, authorities said. Police Commissioner Michael Harrison said the gunfire erupted after 5 p.m. on a block in the city’s western district of brick row homes. Harrison said a man approached a crowd on foot and began firing in what he called “a very tragic, very cowardly shooting.” Speaking at the scene afterward, Harrison said the shooting appeared “extremely targeted,” but he didn’t provide a possible motive.

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‘Hero’ Synagogue Victim Died Saving Her Rabbi

Friends of a the woman killed during the mass shooting at Congregation Chabad synagogue Saturday are calling her a hero.  60-year old Lori Kaye of Poway, California reportedly shielded her rabbi from the gunman, saving the life of Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Face coverings banned after Easter bloodshed

President Sirisena says the emergency measure is to ensure people can be easily identified.

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San Diego synagogue shooting: Rabbi describes seeing attacker

Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein lost his right index finger in the attack at a synagogue that left one dead.

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Richard Lugar: Former US Republican senator dies at 87

The six-term Indiana senator briefly ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 1996.

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Mozambique situation 'worse than thought': UN agency

Pemba in north Mozambique has had more than two metres of rain and flooding since Cyclone Kenneth.

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Tales Soares: Male model dies at São Paulo Fashion Week

Tales Soares, 26, dies after collapsing on the catwalk at São Paulo Fashion Week, organisers say.

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Suicide stories: Are Kenya's men in crisis?

Why so many men in one Kenyan community are killing themselves.

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Hong Kong: Thousands protest against China extradition law

Under a proposed new law, suspects could be sent to mainland China for trial.

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In pictures: Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter

Orthodox Christians are celebrating Easter around the world, the week after fellow Christians.

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Cyprus serial killer: Police find another suspected victim

A Greek-Cypriot army officer has confessed to killing seven women and girls, all of foreign descent.

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Avengers: Endgame beats box office records with $1.2bn debut

Avengers: Endgame is the fastest film ever to break the $1bn barrier, doing so in just five days.

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NFL pick hurt as friend shot dead

The New York Giants' sixth-round pick Corey Ballentine is injured in a shooting in which his university team-mate Dwane Simmons is killed.

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The Libyan National Army has launched airstrikes on Tripoli

Libyan National Army troops under General Khalifa Hafer launch a new bid to take the nation's capital

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Rapping for change in South Africa

Rappers discuss reasons for voter apathy as South Africa goes to the polls in national election next month.

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Sri Lanka bombings: Faithful meet outside church

One week after a string of deadly bombings, people gathered to worship outside of one of the buildings attacked on Easter Sunday.

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Cyclone Kenneth: Destroyed roads left looking like waterfalls

Parts of Mozambique have been cut off barely a month after deadly Cyclone Idai hit the region.

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US synagogue shooting: One dead, three wounded

A gunman has opened fire in Poway, north of San Diego, leaving one dead and three more injured.

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The Wandering Earth and China's sci-fi heritage

As the blockbuster heads to Netflix, here are five classic films from China's rich sci-fi film history.

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EU elections: What the European Parliament has been up to

Cutting phone bills abroad and tightening internet copyright – MEPs have been busy since 2014.

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Hanoi: A city of motorbikes and mopeds

Photographer Jon Enoch captures what could be the beginning of the end of moped culture in Hanoi.

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Should these school clubs be kept from parents?

Whether a parent can be notified if their child is in a gay-straight alliance is hotly debated in Canada.

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'I used to sell my packed lunch to schoolmates'

How Sharan Pasricha used his entrepreneurialism to build a boutique hotel chain.

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Is this the face of a man held captive since the age of six?

The second most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism was seized by China in 1995 and hasn't been seen since. Why does it matter?

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

President Trump says US immigration system needs 'Perry Mason involved' in Fox News interview

04/28/19 7:39 AM

NPR News: 'I Couldn't See His Soul' Says Rabbi Following Deadly Shooting In Poway

'I Couldn't See His Soul' Says Rabbi Following Deadly Shooting In Poway
A day after the Chabad of Poway Synagogue was attacked, Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein recounted the shooting that killed one member of the congregation and injured three others, including himself.

NPR News: Judge Damon J. Keith, Judicial Giant And Civil Rights Icon, Dies At 96

Judge Damon J. Keith, Judicial Giant And Civil Rights Icon, Dies At 96
The Detroit native, one of the nation's longest-serving federal judges, was a tireless champion of civil rights and civil liberties.

NPR News: Richard Lugar, Longtime Indiana Senator And Foreign Policy Leader, Dies At 87

Richard Lugar, Longtime Indiana Senator And Foreign Policy Leader, Dies At 87
Lugar served six terms in the U.S. Senate. His work toward the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction earned him the nation's highest civilian honor in 2013.

NPR News: Melinda Gates On Marriage, Parenting, And Why She Made Bill Drive The Kids To School

Melinda Gates On Marriage, Parenting, And Why She Made Bill Drive The Kids To School
In her new book, The Moment Of Lift, the co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation calls on readers to support women everywhere as a means to lift up society.

NPR News: Poway Shooting Latest In Series of Attacks On Places Of Worship

Poway Shooting Latest In Series of Attacks On Places Of Worship
Over the past few months shootings and bombings have targeted churches, mosques and synagogues spanning three continents.

NPR News: The Record-Breaking Box Office Of 'Avengers: Endgame,' By The (Huge) Numbers

The Record-Breaking Box Office Of 'Avengers: Endgame,' By The (Huge) Numbers
Nobody is surprised that Avengers: Endgame is a hit, but even by superhero standards, it's had an enormous debut weekend, both in the U.S. and internationally.

NPR News: When It's Time For A Mammogram, Should You Ask For 3D?

When It's Time For A Mammogram, Should You Ask For 3D?
Evidence is growing that 3D mammography provides more precise images and is better at detecting breast cancer — but the jury is still out on whether it saves lives.

NPR News: 'Brady Bunch' Episode Fuels Campaigns Against Vaccines — And Marcia's Miffed

'Brady Bunch' Episode Fuels Campaigns Against Vaccines — And Marcia's Miffed
One of TV's most famous families laughed off measles in the 1960s. The episode has resurfaced in battles over measles vaccinations today.

NPR News: In India, Ayurveda Is A Booming Business

In India, Ayurveda Is A Booming Business
Ayurvedic products and treatments based on ancient Indian healing practices are part of a multibillion-dollar industry. A yoga guru with ties to Prime Minister Narendra Modi has built a retail empire.

NPR News: Trump Rallies Supporters As White House Correspondents' Gala Celebrates A Free Press

Trump Rallies Supporters As White House Correspondents' Gala Celebrates A Free Press
The president skipped the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in favor of a rally, where he touted economic growth and mocked Democratic presidential contenders.

NPR News: A Bouquet Of Poets For National Poetry Month

A Bouquet Of Poets For National Poetry Month
Looks like this year, April showers brought April flowers. As in, a bouquet of outstanding poets. So stop and smell the roses, my friends.

NPR News: Construction Crane Falls From Roof, Killing 4 In Seattle

Construction Crane Falls From Roof, Killing 4 In Seattle
A construction crane hit six cars, killing four people and injuring four others. Seattle has about 60 construction cranes operating in the city.

Sunday, 28 April 2019

Does the Bank of England have a woman problem?

Why has the UK's central bank never had a female governor and could this be about to change?

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Failed airline FlyBMI 'owed £37m' when it collapsed, say administrators

The airline collapsed in February, owing millions to suppliers and passengers.

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Uber aims for $90bn stock market debut

The taxi-app giant gives details of plans to join the stock market with shares estimated at $44-$50 each.

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Cardiff Airport: Call to make jobs and freight main aims

With Flybe closing its base, Cardiff Airport bosses are urged to build up its business zone.

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Debenhams names 22 stores to close

The struggling department store chain plans to close the shops next year, affecting 1,200 staff.

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737-Max hits American Airlines forecast

The US airline cut its profit forecast by $350m following 737-Max jet groundings.

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US economy grows faster than expected

The world's largest economy grew at an annual pace of 3.2% in the first three months of the year.

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Ford in criminal probe over emissions

US authorities open a criminal investigation after Ford flagged up issues with its emission testing.

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P&O sues UK government over no-deal Brexit ferry case

The ferry firm is claiming a rival was unlawfully handed £33m of taxpayers' money.

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Lloyds' blunder leads to customer payments

Nearly 200,000 current and former customers are receiving a share of repayments, thought to total about £6m.

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SAS pilot walkout leaves thousands stranded

The airline cancels 673 flights affecting more than 72,000 passengers.

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ASOS bulldog clipped dress causes a fuss online

Fashion retailer ASOS was caught out by a sharp-eyed shopper who noticed the bulldog clips left on the dress.

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San Diego synagogue shooting: One person dead in Poway, California

One person is dead and a man is arrested after the attack at a synagogue near San Diego, California.

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Cyclone Kenneth: Entire villages wiped out, says UN

A UN official says it looks from the air like parts of Mozambique were "run over by a bulldozer".

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Four die as crane collapses across Seattle street

Cars were crushed when part of the crane plummeted into a city centre street, officials said.

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Pope donates $500,000 for migrants stranded in Mexico

The money will help provide housing, food and basic needs for thousands trying to reach the US.

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Putin mulls easing Russian passport rules for whole Ukraine

President Putin says he is considering extending a scheme announced this week in rebel-held areas.

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Spain election: Polls due to open for closely-fought contest

The performance of a new far-right party will be closely watched in Spain's third election in four years.

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'Fake Lego gang' dismantled in $30m Chinese raid

Police discover some 630,000 alleged counterfeit items - including an apparent Star Wars knock-off.

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Maria Butina: Putin 'outraged' at sentencing of Russian spy

The Russian president describes Maria Butina's 18-month prison sentence as a "travesty of justice".

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Knives found at Japan prince's desk days before abdication

Police launch an investigation after blades are discovered at the 12-year-old's school classroom.

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'Creativity peaks in your 20s and 50s'

A new study finds that there are two creative peaks in our lifetime.

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Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal denied ATP record by Dominic Thiem

Rafael Nadal's hopes of extending his own record for most tournament wins at a single event are ended as he loses in the Barcelona Open semi-finals.

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US police seek return of $30,000 dropped on road

A box carrying tens of thousands of dollars falls off the back of a truck in Grand Haven, Michigan.

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Can football with special rules help reduce violence in Colombia?

In Colombia, the 'Tiempo de Juego' charity is using the sport to try to reduce crime in violent neighbourhoods.

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Finland's new generation of climate heroes

Schoolchildren lead the way in the fight against climate change

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Sri Lanka bombings: 'I invited the bomber into the church'

Brother Stanley was the pastor in charge of the Zion church in Sri Lanka when the bombing happened.

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Spanish Socialists battle right-wing surge

Spain's left hopes to forge a coalition after 28 April polls - to fend off the far-right Vox.

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Synagogue Shooting Suspect in Custody, Congregants Prevented Shooting ‘From Being a Much Worse Tragedy’

A 19-year old man is in police custody following a shooting this morning at a synagogue in Poway, California just north of San Diego. One person was killed and three others injured at the Congregation Chabad Synagogue in San Diego County.

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Shooting at California synagogue kills 1, wounds 3

A 19-year-old man armed with a rifle opened fire inside a synagogue near San Diego as worshippers celebrated the last day of Passover, killing a woman and wounding three people Saturday, authorities said.

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Bethany Christian Services Agrees to Place Kids in LGBT Homes After Michigan Settlement

There's been a major development involving an international faith-based foster care and adoption agency.  Michigan-based Bethany Christian Services announced this week it will place children in LGBT homes.

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Kansas Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban on 'Gruesome' Dismemberment Abortions

The Kansas Supreme Court ruled Friday blocking a 2015 ban on dismemberment abortions. The decision prevents the state from enforcing a previously passed law that greatly limited second-trimester abortions.

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US Economy Grew at Strong 3.2% Rate in First Quarter, Exceeding Expectations

The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.2% annual rate in the first three months of the year, a far better outcome than expected, overcoming a host of headwinds including global weakness, rising trade tensions and a partial government shutdown.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

NRA president Oliver North says he will not serve second term

04/27/19 7:53 AM

NPR News: Everything Is Not Awesome For Chinese Company Busted For Selling Fake Legos

Everything Is Not Awesome For Chinese Company Busted For Selling Fake Legos
In an apparent move to crack down on intellectual property infringement, Chinese authorities raided a company that was allegedly manufacturing and selling $30 million worth of counterfeit Legos.

NPR News: California Synagogue Shooting Investigated As A Hate Crime After 1 Killed, 3 Injured

California Synagogue Shooting Investigated As A Hate Crime After 1 Killed, 3 Injured
The mayor of Poway, Calif. said the shooting at the Chabad of Poway synagogue near San Diego was a "hate crime." A 19-year-old man has been arrested.

NPR News: Archdiocese Of New York Names 120 Clergy 'Credibly Accused' Of Child Sex Abuse

Archdiocese Of New York Names 120 Clergy 'Credibly Accused' Of Child Sex Abuse
The disclosure from one of the largest archdioceses in the U.S. follows similar revelations that further exposed the depth of a decades-long abuse crisis in Catholic communities across the nation.

NPR News: As NRA Leadership Fight Spills Into Public, N.Y. Attorney General Opens Investigation

As NRA Leadership Fight Spills Into Public, N.Y. Attorney General Opens Investigation
Attorney General Letitia James' announcement came shortly after the president of the gun rights group, Oliver North, said he would not seek a second term.

NPR News: Margaret Trudeau Takes Center Stage — This Time, On Purpose

Margaret Trudeau Takes Center Stage — This Time, On Purpose
A wife and then a mother to Canadian prime ministers, she addresses her time in the public eye and her battles with mental illness in an upcoming one-woman show called Certain Woman Of An Age.

NPR News: A Workable Alternative To Nursing Homes In Vermont — Adult Family Care

A Workable Alternative To Nursing Homes In Vermont — Adult Family Care
In Vermont, there are more elderly patients with medical needs than there are nursing homes. A growing number of families in the state are opening their homes to the elderly as an alternative.

NPR News: Opinion: Remembering A Soprano With The 'Warmth And Strength Of The Sun'

Opinion: Remembering A Soprano With The 'Warmth And Strength Of The Sun'
Charity Sunshine Tillemann-Dick died this week at age 35. She was an opera singer who underwent double lung transplants twice. NPR's Scott Simon got to know her and her family.

NPR News: In Spain's Election, Far Right Could Win First Seats In Parliament In Decades

In Spain's Election, Far Right Could Win First Seats In Parliament In Decades
It's not a front-runner, but the Vox party is predicted to win some legislative seats, giving Spain its first far-right lawmakers in about four decades.

NPR News: Why A Classic Levantine Dish Is Sailing From Canada To Syrian Refugee Camps

Why A Classic Levantine Dish Is Sailing From Canada To Syrian Refugee Camps
Refugee women from a group called Newcomer Kitchen are cooking traditional Levantine food for their community in Toronto — and have found a way to share it with displaced Syrians in the Middle East.

NPR News: In Laos, A Chinese-Funded Railway Sparks Hope For Growth — And Fears Of Debt

In Laos, A Chinese-Funded Railway Sparks Hope For Growth — And Fears Of Debt
The more than 250-mile, $6 billion railway is set to cut through the northern part of Laos and is primarily financed and built by the Chinese. So far, the project has mostly employed Chinese workers.

NPR News: Amnesty Criticizes U.S.-Led Coalition's 'Indiscriminate' Actions In Raqqa

Amnesty Criticizes U.S.-Led Coalition's 'Indiscriminate' Actions In Raqqa
Amnesty International says the U.S.-led coalition offensive against ISIS in the Syrian city killed nearly 1,600 civilians, or about 1,400 more than the U.S. military has acknowledged.

NPR News: Trump Moves To Withdraw U.S. From U.N. Arms Trade Treaty

Trump Moves To Withdraw U.S. From U.N. Arms Trade Treaty
"We will never surrender America's sovereignty to an unelected, unaccountable, global bureaucracy," the president said. He announced the move at the National Rifle Association's convention.

NPR News: Sri Lanka's Military Reports 15 Deaths In Shootout During Search For Bomb Suspects

Sri Lanka's Military Reports 15 Deaths In Shootout During Search For Bomb Suspects
A spokesman says bodies, including children's, were found in a house where soldiers pursued suspects tied to Islamist militants. The U.S. government urged Americans to reconsider travel to Sri Lanka.

NPR News: Biden Insists He Didn't Treat Anita Hill 'Badly,' When Pressed For Apology On TV

Biden Insists He Didn't Treat Anita Hill 'Badly,' When Pressed For Apology On TV
The former vice president appeared on ABC's The View with an apology for "mistakes across the board" during Anita Hill's 1991 testimony about sexual harassment but insisted he had treated her well.

NPR News: Kansas Supreme Court Rules State Constitution Protects Right To Abortion

Kansas Supreme Court Rules State Constitution Protects Right To Abortion
The court said that the state's Bill of Rights "allows a woman to make her own decisions regarding her body ... decisions that can include whether to continue a pregnancy."

Saturday, 27 April 2019

Xi Jinping vows transparency over Belt and Road

China's massive infrastructure programme has been criticised for saddling recipient countries with debt.

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The chief financial officer of Debenhams says its 22 store closures is a retail reality.

The chief financial officer of Debenhams, Rachel Osborne, says its 22 store closures is a reality of the UK retail environment.

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The Week in Arts: Cher, ‘42nd Street’ and ‘At the Heart of Gold’


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