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Monday Briefing: A Tricky Opportunity in Indonesia
Also, the nostalgic craft of miniatures in China.
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World
Security Is the Main Worry as Ecuador Votes on Sunday. Here’s What to Know.
With the country’s attention riveted on violence perpetrated by gangs and drug cartels, the security issue is paramount — and…
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Health
Surgeons Improve Function of Kidneys Transplanted From Genetically Altered Pigs
In two experiments, researchers implanted the organs into brain-dead patients for extended periods, raising hopes for a new supply of…
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US
For Pivotal Role of Police Chief, Chicago Mayor Picks Well-Known Insider
Larry Snelling, selected with input from residents, will be responsible for carrying out reforms as the city grapples with violent…
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Health
New York Attempts an Oyster Record
The Billion Oyster Project hopes to revive New York Harbor’s bivalve crop, a Scottish cookbook with chops and more food…
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World
Latvia’s Prime Minister to Step Down
Krisjanis Karins had wanted to reshuffle his cabinet but was rebuffed by his governing coalition partners.
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News
Why a Floating Speck of Metal Sent Scientists’ Hearts Racing
The past three weeks have witnessed the dramatic rise and fall of a new candidate for the holy grail of…
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News
Can Britain Boom and Bloom at Once?
“I feel somehow / That it isn’t going to last,” Philip Larkin wrote in “Going, Going,” his lament for the…
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Business
As Hollywood Strikes Roll On, Viewers Have a Chance to Catch Up
After years of being inundated with new shows, some are using a pause in production to finally watch all the…
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Health
The State of Pizza in the Pizza State
Wait-worthy pies, a rooftop with apizza and plenty more excellent options in New York.