Hillary Clinton: I can beat Donald Trump in Texas
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Pittsburgh Penguins Rookies Play Like Old Hands in Game 1
Pittsburgh Penguins Rookies Play Like Old Hands in Game 1
Bryan Rust and Conor Sheary, who started the season in the minors, each scored in a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Monday night.
1941: Clothing Rationed by Coupons
1941: Clothing Rationed by Coupons
From the archives of the International Herald Tribune: In June 1941, clothing rationed by coupons throughout Great Britain.
Simon Cowell on Joining ‘America’s Got Talent’
Simon Cowell on Joining ‘America’s Got Talent’
“This 83-year-old woman in a leotard came on and stood on her head and sang the national anthem and I said, ‘You know what, I’m home.’”
A Downtown Ice Cream Crawl
A Downtown Ice Cream Crawl
Sugartooth Tours leads walking tours to various downtown ice cream shops.
Fire at Military Ammunition Depot in India Kills at Least 16
Fire at Military Ammunition Depot in India Kills at Least 16
The large blaze erupted early on Tuesday in the state of Maharashtra and threatened neighboring villages before it was extinguished by the afternoon.
C. Michael Pearson, Former Valeant Chief, to Receive $9 Million Severance
C. Michael Pearson, Former Valeant Chief, to Receive Million Severance
Mr. Pearson stepped down amid a series of investigations into Valeant’s business practices.
Ukraine Declares War on Journalism
Ukraine Declares War on Journalism
Reporters are being accused of supporting terrorism. It’s a dangerous precedent for a fragile country.
Holder Says Snowden ‘Performed a Public Service’
Holder Says Snowden ‘Performed a Public Service’
Though he called the actions “inappropriate and illegal,” Eric H. Holder Jr. credited Edward J. Snowden with raising the debate on national security.
Clinton-vs.-Trump Race in New Jersey Could Be Close, Poll Shows
Clinton-vs.-Trump Race in New Jersey Could Be Close, Poll Shows
“Blue Jersey doesn’t appear quite so blue at this stage of the campaign,” said the director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute.
Who Bears the Most Risk From Fracking?
Who Bears the Most Risk From Fracking?
3 Palestinians Executed in Gaza After Call to Resume Death Penalty
3 Palestinians Executed in Gaza After Call to Resume Death Penalty
The three men had exhausted their appeals, and the executions were the first approved by a court in nearly two years.
Hope for Fixing Manhattan Congestion
Hope for Fixing Manhattan Congestion
Comparisons? Golden State Warriors Are Playing a Different Game
Comparisons? Golden State Warriors Are Playing a Different Game
If a good way to compare teams from different eras is gauging what the champion overcame to win, the Warriors are up there for degree of difficulty.
Poland Revives Effort to Extradite Roman Polanski
Poland Revives Effort to Extradite Roman Polanski
The move is the latest twist in the case involving the filmmaker, who is wanted in California over a 1977 conviction for having sex with a 13-year-old girl.
Why Obama Is Shinzo Abe’s Enabler
Why Obama Is Shinzo Abe’s Enabler
Ukraine Declares War on Journalism
Ukraine Declares War on Journalism
Reporters are being accused of supporting terrorism. It’s a dangerous precedent for a fragile country.
An Ultimatum to Russia on Olympic Doping
An Ultimatum to Russia on Olympic Doping
A reader praises an Op-Ed writer’s suggestion for cleaning up the Olympics.
Stephen Hawking Calls Donald Trump a ‘Demagogue’
Stephen Hawking Calls Donald Trump a ‘Demagogue’
The British physicist said that the Republican candidate for president was an impenetrable mystery.
1916: Palace at Versailles to Reopen
1916: Palace at Versailles to Reopen
From the archives of the International Herald Tribune: The Trianon Palace at Versailles to reopen in 1916.
Wall St. Is Mixed in Early Trading
Wall St. Is Mixed in Early Trading
Consumer spending in the United States rose 1 percent in April, the largest amount in more than six years, led by a big jump in purchases of autos and other durable goods.
Mumbai Police Ask for Video Mocking Celebrities to Be Deleted
Mumbai Police Ask for Video Mocking Celebrities to Be Deleted
After receiving complaints from politicians, officers said they had asked Facebook and YouTube to remove a video mocking a cricket star and a Bollywood singer.
Gun Control That Actually Works
Gun Control That Actually Works
Getting Up Close With the iOS Camera
Getting Up Close With the iOS Camera
Apple’s built-in camera app for its iOS devices includes controls for zooming and other fine-tuning — if you know where to tap.
Software for Stopping Freedom
Software for Stopping Freedom
Software companies are selling spying and hacking tools to governments interested in quashing human-rights workers, political dissidents and journalists.
Airport Near Everest Is Its Own Perilous Adventure
Airport Near Everest Is Its Own Perilous Adventure
Planes heading to Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla, Nepal, often have to deal with high wind and thick fog. Then pilots face a short, sloping runway.
Great Plains Energy Agrees to Buy Westar for $8.6 Billion
Great Plains Energy Agrees to Buy Westar for .6 Billion
The transaction would create a power company with more than 1.5 million customers in Kansas and Missouri.
Louis Vuitton Makes a Statement, Fashion and Political, in Rio
Louis Vuitton Makes a Statement, Fashion and Political, in Rio
The fashion house flew in celebrities and some of its best customers for an elaborate show an embattled country.
Start-Up Gets Financing for Real-Time Sports Wagers via App
Start-Up Gets Financing for Real-Time Sports Wagers via App
WinView, which will offer free contests at first, hopes to draw ads tied to live sports, and gained Tom Rogers and Hank Ratner as chairmen.
Monday, May 30, 2016
Rise of Ad-Blocking Software Threatens Online Revenue
Rise of Ad-Blocking Software Threatens Online Revenue
A report suggests that one in five smartphone users worldwide, mostly in emerging markets, deploy software to remove ads when they browse the web.
Bogaerts Hit Streak at 23 as Red Sox Beat Orioles 7-2
Bogaerts Hit Streak at 23 as Red Sox Beat Orioles 7-2
Xander Bogaerts extended his hitting streak to 23 games and drove in two runs, Jackie Bradley put Boston ahead for good with a sixth-inning homer and the Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-2 Monday in a matchup of the top two teams in the AL East.
Martinez, Carpenter Help Cardinals Shut Down Brewers 6-0
Martinez, Carpenter Help Cardinals Shut Down Brewers 6-0
Matt Carpenter had four hits and scored three times, Carlos Martinez pitched eight innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-0 on Monday.
Rap Concert Shooting Renews a Racially Charged Debate on Safety
Rap Concert Shooting Renews a Racially Charged Debate on Safety
Many concert promoters say a renewed scrutiny is adding to an already fraught relationship among fans, rap artists and law enforcement.
The New Health Care: Drug Prices Too High? Sometimes, They’re Not Costly Enough
The New Health Care: Drug Prices Too High? Sometimes, They’re Not Costly Enough
For some of the most important drugs, the prices may be too low, giving rise to shortages.
Emmanuelle Charpentier’s Still-Busy Life After Crispr
Emmanuelle Charpentier’s Still-Busy Life After Crispr
One of the scientists credited with starting the gene editing revolution discusses her landmark discovery and how science has driven her.
Mets 1, White Sox 0: Matt Harvey Regains His Form as Mets Defeat the White Sox
Mets 1, White Sox 0: Matt Harvey Regains His Form as Mets Defeat the White Sox
Harvey gave up two hits and struck out six over seven innings, and he faced the minimum of 18 hitters through six innings.
Review: In Emma Straub’s ‘Modern Lovers,’ Passion and Regret in Brooklyn
Review: In Emma Straub’s ‘Modern Lovers,’ Passion and Regret in Brooklyn
Ms. Straub’s new novel describes the love and second thoughts of two families in the transitioning neighborhood of Ditmas Park.
Witnesses describe screams, shots at gorilla enclosure
Witnesses describe screams, shots at gorilla enclosure
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Triplet and Higher-Order Births in U.S. Down 41%
Triplet and Higher-Order Births in U.S. Down 41%
The decline, which comes after a rapid rise in the 1980s and ’90s, occurred between 1998 and 2014, according to a new report.
Mallex Smith"s 3-Run Triple Powers Braves Past Giants, 5-3
Mallex Smith’s 3-Run Triple Powers Braves Past Giants, 5-3
Mallex Smith hit a three-run triple in the second inning, Mike Foltynewicz continued his recent upswing by allowing only three hits and one run in six-plus innings and the Atlanta Braves beat Jeff Samardzija and the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Monday.
Cave Rings Indicate Neanderthals Were Smarter Than We Thought
Cave Rings Indicate Neanderthals Were Smarter Than We Thought
The two structures, found deep in a French cave and estimated to be 176,500 years old, were made from hundreds of stalagmites chopped to length.
No. 1 Florida Among Record 4 SEC Teams to Nab National Seeds
No. 1 Florida Among Record 4 SEC Teams to Nab National Seeds
Florida was awarded the No. 1 seed in the NCAA baseball tournament Monday, leading a record four Southeastern Conference teams among the eight national seeds.
Swiss Investigate Apparent Suicide of Ex-Chief of Zurich Insurance
Swiss Investigate Apparent Suicide of Ex-Chief of Zurich Insurance
The death of Martin Senn, who had resigned from the insurer in December, comes less than three years after the suicide of its chief financial officer.
MetLife Suit Raises Questions of Extent of Corporate Liability
MetLife Suit Raises Questions of Extent of Corporate Liability
Victims of a Ponzi scheme have sued MetLife, claiming it failed to oversee brokers selling products connected to the insurance giant.
In Gawker’s Legal Battles, a Focus on Defamation
In Gawker’s Legal Battles, a Focus on Defamation
Many who have sued Gawker said it overstepped the boundaries of privacy, slandered reputations or failed to do adequate reporting before posting articles.
Augie Garrido, Star College Baseball Coach, Out at Texas
Augie Garrido, Star College Baseball Coach, Out at Texas
Augie Garrido, the winningest coach in college baseball history, is out after 20 seasons at Texas.
South Sudan Struggles to Collect Taxes After Years of War
South Sudan Struggles to Collect Taxes After Years of War
The world’s youngest country has, at least officially, emerged from civil war, but its government has done little to right a devastated economy.
Afghans, the Refugees’ Refugees
Afghans, the Refugees’ Refugees
Beijing’s Electric Bikes, the Wheels of E-Commerce, Face Traffic Backlash
Beijing’s Electric Bikes, the Wheels of E-Commerce, Face Traffic Backlash
On the congested roads of China’s capital, a conflict is playing out between increasing numbers of both car drivers and couriers who depend on powered two- and three-wheelers.
A Brief Introduction to Infinity by Edward Frenkel
A Brief Introduction to Infinity by Edward Frenkel
A short introduction to theory of infinity through three puzzles by Edward Frenkel, a professor of mathematics at U.C. Berkeley and the author of “Love and Math.”
The Beguiling Charm of a Return Visit to Sicily
The Beguiling Charm of a Return Visit to Sicily
The author traveled with three generations of family to one of her favorite places on earth and wondered: Can you ever go back again?
Ex-Chad leader Hissene Habre sentenced to life for war crimes
Ex-Chad leader Hissene Habre sentenced to life for war crimes
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Effort to Expose Russia’s ‘Troll Army’ Draws Vicious Retaliation
Effort to Expose Russia’s ‘Troll Army’ Draws Vicious Retaliation
Finland is an active front in an online “information war” between Russia and the West. When a journalist there confronted pro-Putin agitators, she became a target.
Verizon Reaches Tentative Deal With Unions to End Strike
Verizon Reaches Tentative Deal With Unions to End Strike
The agreement gives Verizon some important tools for paring down its work force in the coming years.
"Brexit" debate heats up after Albanian migrant rescue
‘Brexit’ debate heats up after Albanian migrant rescue
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Jordan Spieth: Golfer fired up by Masters jibe
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A Girl from a Nairobi Slum Issues a Resonant Call for Post-Tribal Unity in Kenya
A Girl from a Nairobi Slum Issues a Resonant Call for Post-Tribal Unity in Kenya
As tribal and political tensions build ahead of Kenya’s 2017 elections, a 10-year-old slum dweller issues a spirited call for unity.
A Town at the Intersection of Trump and Sanders
A Town at the Intersection of Trump and Sanders
From Tylenol to Fitbit: 10 Notable Product Safety Recalls
From Tylenol to Fitbit: 10 Notable Product Safety Recalls
Manufacturers recall at least one product a day, on average. Here are 10 that stood out.
Success of Jerry Brown, and California, Offers Lesson to National Democrats
Success of Jerry Brown, and California, Offers Lesson to National Democrats
Blending elements of Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton, the governor has forged a style of leadership that has brought legislative focus and party unity.
I.R.S. Ruling Is Obstacle to Lower-Cost Health Care Networks Promoted by Obama
I.R.S. Ruling Is Obstacle to Lower-Cost Health Care Networks Promoted by Obama
The agency said an accountable care organization did not meet the test for tax-exempt status because it was not operated exclusively for charitable purposes.
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Struggling Fielder, Moreland Lead Rangers Past Pirates 6-2
Struggling Fielder, Moreland Lead Rangers Past Pirates 6-2
Prince Fielder and Mitch Moreland are two prominent power sources for Texas, and that’s why they’ve stayed in manager Jeff Banister’s lineup through some long droughts.
Product Recalls Rise With Better Detection and Fewer Suppliers
Product Recalls Rise With Better Detection and Fewer Suppliers
With more traceable purchases, companies will typically use letters, emails, phone calls and sometimes even text messages to spur people into action.
Zobrist, Montero Homer, Lackey Sharp as Cubs Sweep Phillies
Zobrist, Montero Homer, Lackey Sharp as Cubs Sweep Phillies
Joe Maddon has managed teams that eased up on what he calls “sweep day.”
Secret Service Dreams of a New (14-Foot) White House Picket Fence
Secret Service Dreams of a New (14-Foot) White House Picket Fence
Nearly two years after an armed man climbed over the existing seven-foot fence, the Secret Service hopes to build a 14-foot barrier in its place.
Pedroia Leads Red Sox Past Blue Jays 5-3 in 11
Pedroia Leads Red Sox Past Blue Jays 5-3 in 11
A tough weekend for Clay Buchholz ended with a win and an appreciative handshake from manager John Farrell.
Middle Eastern Writers Find Refuge in the Dystopian Novel
Middle Eastern Writers Find Refuge in the Dystopian Novel
A new wave of apocalyptic fiction is emerging from writers grappling with the chaotic aftermath and stinging disappointments of the Arab Spring.
Mediator: In the Hamptons, a Small-Town Paper Is a Beacon in the Mayhem
Mediator: In the Hamptons, a Small-Town Paper Is a Beacon in the Mayhem
The East Hampton Star is a 131-year testament to the central role that local, family-owned newspapers can still play.
Yankees 2, Rays 1: Starlin Castro Breaks Up No-Hitter, Lifting Yankees With Homer
Yankees 2, Rays 1: Starlin Castro Breaks Up No-Hitter, Lifting Yankees With Homer
Castro’s two-run shot off Jake Odorizzi in the seventh inning proved all the offense the Yankees needed to defeat the Rays.
Review: New York and Sweden in Interlocking Union at La MaMa Moves!
Review: New York and Sweden in Interlocking Union at La MaMa Moves!
The dancer-choreographers Ori Flomin and Helena Franzen, long-distance friends since the late ’90s, expressed a bond in their duet “Meeting You.”
Alan Pulido, soccer star, kidnapped in Mexico
Alan Pulido, soccer star, kidnapped in Mexico
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For an Alicia Keys Video, Choreographing Spontaneity
For an Alicia Keys Video, Choreographing Spontaneity
Celia Rowlson-Hall discusses casting, improvisational hugging and plotting dance moves to a song without the song on Ms. Keys’s “In Common” video.
Those With Multiple Tours of War Overseas Struggle at Home
Those With Multiple Tours of War Overseas Struggle at Home
The number of veterans with multiple tours of combat duty is the largest in modern American history — more than 90,000 soldiers and Marines.
Becket, the Man and the Myth
Becket, the Man and the Myth
There is a reason that the physical remains of great personalities continue to enthrall us.
Houston shooting: Gunmen take aim at police, bystanders
Houston shooting: Gunmen take aim at police, bystanders
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Governments Turn to Commercial Spyware to Intimidate Dissidents
Governments Turn to Commercial Spyware to Intimidate Dissidents
Surveillance and hacking tools are becoming increasingly popular among a wide range of nations, many of which use the methods to monitor, silence and punish their critics.
Donald Trump’s Campaign Manager Brushes Off Concerns Over Staff Size
Donald Trump’s Campaign Manager Brushes Off Concerns Over Staff Size
Corey Lewandowski insisted that the Trump campaign was not at a disadvantage with a smaller national infrastructure than that of Hillary Clinton.
Letter from Washington: Campaign Promises Are Not Just a Political Show
Letter from Washington: Campaign Promises Are Not Just a Political Show
Though commitments are often dismissed as bluster, research and recent history show that newly elected presidents try to enact their campaign pledges.
Royals Catcher Perez Out 7 to 10 Days With Thigh Bruise
Royals Catcher Perez Out 7 to 10 Days With Thigh Bruise
Royals All-Star catcher Salvador Perez is expected to be out seven to 10 days with a bruised left thigh after colliding with rookie third baseman Cheslor Cuthbert while catching a foul popup.
Iran Bars Pilgrims From Traveling to Mecca for Hajj
Iran Bars Pilgrims From Traveling to Mecca for Hajj
The decision followed accusations that Saudi Arabia, which hosts the main pilgrimage site of Islam, had started a cyberwar against Iran.
Libertarians See Chance Amid Discontent Over Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton
Libertarians See Chance Amid Discontent Over Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton
The Libertarian Party on Sunday chose Gary Johnson as its presidential candidate, believing he can benefit from disappointment at the major parties’ choices.
Dakar Journal: A Mission to Bring STEM Skills to Children in West Africa
Dakar Journal: A Mission to Bring STEM Skills to Children in West Africa
A Nebraska professor who returns home to Senegal to start a robotics competition hopes to instill a drive in schoolchildren to improve their world.
Debate Over Role of ‘People’s Army’ in Israel Reflects Wider Fissures
Debate Over Role of ‘People’s Army’ in Israel Reflects Wider Fissures
While some government ministers and a loud segment of the public are pushing for tougher action after months of Palestinian attacks, others want the military to remain a moderating force.
Over 700 Migrants Died Trying to Reach Italy in Past Week, U.N. Says
Over 700 Migrants Died Trying to Reach Italy in Past Week, U.N. Says
The deaths came as the smuggling route from Libya across the Mediterranean Sea was revived with the arrival of spring, and officials feared the numbers could grow.
ESports: Global revenue expected to smash $1 billion by 2019
ESports: Global revenue expected to smash billion by 2019
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Warriors Face Game 7, a Situation Steve Kerr Is Familiar With
Warriors Face Game 7, a Situation Steve Kerr Is Familiar With
Kerr, now Golden State’s coach, played on the Bulls team whose win record the Warriors surpassed, another juggernaut that had to beat back a conference finals challenge.
Dreams Stall as CUNY, New York City’s Engine of Mobility, Sputters
Dreams Stall as CUNY, New York City’s Engine of Mobility, Sputters
Michelle Obama is to deliver a commencement address at “the poor man’s Harvard,” where critics say a funding crisis is threatening its mission.
Darvish Wins 1st Start Since 2014 as Rangers Top Pirates 5-2
Darvish Wins 1st Start Since 2014 as Rangers Top Pirates 5-2
Yu Darvish hit 98 mph in the first inning of his first start in the majors in almost 22 months.
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Hillary Clinton Struggles to Find Footing in Unusual Race
Hillary Clinton Struggles to Find Footing in Unusual Race
Anxiety is spreading among Democrats that Mrs. Clinton has yet to find her footing, and that her campaign is still unsure how to combat Donald Trump.
The Graves of the Marines I Lost
The Graves of the Marines I Lost
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