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The Finnish National Ballet at 100
HELSINKI — What is Finnish about the Finnish National Ballet? That question hung in the air when the company threw…
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California Bill Could Restrict the Use of Rap Lyrics in Court
A California bill that would restrict the use of rap lyrics and other creative works as evidence in criminal proceedings…
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Trump Golf Course in New York City Will Host Saudi-Backed Event
A New York City-owned golf course managed by former President Donald J. Trump’s family business is expected to host a…
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Retail Marijuana in New York: Where the Goliaths Bolster the Davids
Good morning. It’s Friday. We’ll get an update on a new New York industry — retail marijuana. And, in the…
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Some on the Left Turn Against the Label ‘Progressive’
The very word “progress” is embedded in the term “progressive,” a label that has become ubiquitous in recent years as…
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The Russian president signed a decree to add 137,000 service members to the military starting next year.
President Vladimir V. Putin on Thursday ordered a sharp increase in the size of his armed forces, a reversal of…
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‘When I Come in From the Bullpen, the Other Team’s in Trouble’
That first year, every save chance for Edwin Díaz was like a box of flowers delivered to the Mets’ front…
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Daniel Ricciardo and McLaren Agree to Part Ways
Daniel Ricciardo is at a crossroads in his Formula 1 career after losing his race seat with McLaren. After 18…
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In a Sweltering Texas Jail, Cool Towels but No Air-Conditioners
EDINBURG, Texas — Rashes from heat are common. Metal furniture is hot to the touch. Hyperthermia and dehydration are a…
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Foreign Films, English Titles and the Dilemma Distributors Face
Two years ago, international film releases in the United States reached a new pinnacle with the crowning of Bong Joon…