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The M.T.A.’s Money Woes
Good morning. It’s Wednesday. We’ll look at what the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s looming budget deficit might mean for riders —…
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The first U.N. ship transporting Ukrainian grain to Africa has set sail.
The first ship carrying grain from Ukraine to the Horn of Africa has departed, the World Food Program said Tuesday.…
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American Idols: Dr. Oz, Trump and the Celebrity to Politics Pipeline
Produced by ‘The Argument’ Celebrities. They are ubiquitous in American culture and now, ever increasingly, in our politics. From Donald…
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Religion Is Not a Real Barrier to Polio Vaccination
Polio has re-emerged in New York. The virus was identified in late July in an unvaccinated Rockland County man and…
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Reading While Incarcerated Saved Me. So Why Are Prisons Banning Books?
SHELTON, Wash. — During my first decade in prison, I busied myself with exercising and hanging out in the big…
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North Korea Launches Two Missiles in First Test Since June
SEOUL — North Korea launched two cruise missiles early Wednesday in its first weapons test in more than two months…
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Mexico Sees Its Energy Future in Fossil Fuels, Not Renewables
MEXICO CITY — On a recent scorching afternoon in his home state of Tabasco, the president of Mexico celebrated his…
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México apuesta su futuro energético al petróleo, no a las energías renovables
CIUDAD DE MÉXICO — Hace poco, en una sofocante tarde en su estado natal de Tabasco, el presidente de México…
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As China’s Economy Stumbles, Homeowners Boycott Mortgage Payments
For decades, buying property was considered a safe investment in China. Now, instead of building a foundation of wealth for…
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Read Your Way Through Reykjavík
Credit...Raphaelle MacaronThis story is part of a series exploring the world through books. We’ve asked some of our favorite writers…