Today's Headlines: Russian 2016 Influence Operation Targeted African-Americans on Social Media

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[Trump Officials Plan to Rescind Obama-Era School Discipline Policies]( [Trump Officials Plan to Rescind Obama-Era School Discipline Policies]( By ERICA L. GREEN and KATIE BENNER A school safety commission created after the Parkland school massacre contends that the policies, intended to protect minority children, eased up too much on discipline. [In Saudi Arabia’s War in Yemen, No Refuge on Land or Sea]( [In Saudi Arabia’s War in Yemen, No Refuge on Land or Sea]( By DECLAN WALSH Outrage over civilian deaths in Yemen has focused on airstrikes. But at sea, the Saudi-led coalition is suspected of attacking many fishing boats, killing dozens of people. For more top news, go to [NYTimes.com »]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get New York Today in Your Inbox]( [Get New York Today in Your Inbox]( What you need to know to start your day in New York, including news, weather, free events and a look at the lighter side of life. [Sign up »]( [] Editors' Picks [The Yoda of Silicon Valley]( Science | Profiles in Science [The Yoda of Silicon Valley]( By SIOBHAN ROBERTS Donald Knuth, master of algorithms, reflects on 50 years of his opus-in-progress, “The Art of Computer Programming.” [What We Now Know About Russian Disinformation]( Opinion [What We Now Know About Russian Disinformation]( By RENÉE DiRESTA The Senate gave my research team data from social media companies. The picture that emerges is grim. [] QUOTATION OF THE DAY "“Everyone back home is jealous — they can’t believe I’m at the El Chapo trial. It’s better entertainment than ‘Les Mis.’”" [GREG GOLD]( a lawyer from Denver who is among the tourists who have lined up at the courthouse in hopes of seeing the famous defendant. [] World [Nigeria Says Soldiers Who Killed Marchers Were Provoked. Video Shows Otherwise.]( [Nigeria Says Soldiers Who Killed Marchers Were Provoked. Video Shows Otherwise.]( By DIONNE SEARCEY and EMMANUEL AKINWOTU A close review of video from the largest and most deadly of the protests, as well as interviews with witnesses, clearly shows the military opening fire on unarmed demonstrators. [Mexico’s Strategy for Dealing With Trump: Warn Him About China]( [Mexico’s Strategy for Dealing With Trump: Warn Him About China]( By AZAM AHMED and ELISABETH MALKIN Mexico has a plan to deal with migrants: develop Central America, ideally with U.S. help. If not, it may turn to China, a powerful player in the region. [Israeli ‘Warning’ Shot Killed Two Boys in Gaza, Rights Groups Say]( [Israeli ‘Warning’ Shot Killed Two Boys in Gaza, Rights Groups Say]( By DAVID M. HALBFINGER Israel’s “roof-knocking” airstrikes are meant to spare civilians by prompting them to flee targeted buildings. But they can be deadly, too, a new report has found. For more world news, go to [NYTimes.com/World »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] U.S. [What Can Make a 911 Call a Felony? 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[Justice Department Asks Court to Halt Emoluments Case Against Trump]( [Justice Department Asks Court to Halt Emoluments Case Against Trump]( By SHARON LaFRANIERE The government asked an appeals court to throw the case out or at least block an order that the Trump hotel in Washington produce financial records. For more political news, go to [NYTimes.com/Politics »]( [] Business [Goldman Sachs Faces New Criminal Charges, Deepening Crisis for Wall Street Giant]( [Goldman Sachs Faces New Criminal Charges, Deepening Crisis for Wall Street Giant]( By MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN and ALEXANDRA STEVENSON Malaysia filed charges against Goldman for its role in the 1MDB fraud, and in the United States, the bank’s lawyers held talks with federal prosecutors. [CBS Says Les Moonves Will Not Receive $120 Million Severance]( [CBS Says Les Moonves Will Not Receive $120 Million Severance]( By EDMUND LEE and RACHEL ABRAMS The company announced that Mr. Moonves, who was forced out in September after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, had breached his employment contract. [Higher Interest Rates Could Lighten Workers’ Wallets]( [Higher Interest Rates Could Lighten Workers’ Wallets]( By BINYAMIN APPELBAUM The Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates, prompting concerns that growth will slow — and workers will reap fewer of the benefits. For more business news, go to [NYTimes.com/Business »]( [] Technology [Social Media’s Forever War]( The Shift [Social Media’s Forever War]( By KEVIN ROOSE New Senate reports show that the Russian influence campaign for the 2016 election ushered in a new era of extended conflict. [Tech Companies Dragged Feet on Russian Interference Data, Reports Say]( [Tech Companies Dragged Feet on Russian Interference Data, Reports Say]( By SHEERA FRENKEL, DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI and KATE CONGER In reports to the Senate on Russian interference, Google, Twitter and Facebook were criticized for their disinclination to reveal details. [Some of the Popular Images and Themes the Russians Posted on Social Media]( [Some of the Popular Images and Themes the Russians Posted on Social Media]( By SCOTT SHANE Using an array of accounts on multiple platforms and targeting a variety of demographics, the Russians have generated millions of interactions with their posts. For more technology news, go to [NYTimes.com/Technology »]( [] Sports [Alabama-Birmingham Football Revived With Jolt of Cash and Civic Pride]( [Alabama-Birmingham Football Revived With Jolt of Cash and Civic Pride]( By RAY GLIER The university shelved a debt-ridden program in 2014. Thanks to the efforts of area business leaders chastened by a city’s failures, the Blazers are back, and back in another bowl game. [Which Quarterbacks Throw the Farthest? The Young Ones, Mostly.]( Keeping Score [Which Quarterbacks Throw the Farthest? The Young Ones, Mostly.]( By VICTOR MATHER The Bills’ Josh Allen leads the N.F.L. in “intended air yards,” how far each pass travels. Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold are also among the leaders. [W.N.B.A. Executive Kelly Krauskopf Joins Pacers’ Front Office]( [W.N.B.A. Executive Kelly Krauskopf Joins Pacers’ Front Office]( By MARC STEIN Krauskopf, who helped guide the Indiana Fever to 13 playoff appearances and one title, will be the first woman to be an N.B.A. assistant general manager since the 1970s. 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Police Trial]( By JAN RANSOM Two businessmen wanted to be “big shots.” Prosecutors claim the men bribed several police officials with expensive gifts — including prostitutes — in return for favors. For more New York news, go to [NYTimes.com/NewYork »]( [] Science [The Brain Fog of Menopause]( Personal Health [The Brain Fog of Menopause]( By JANE E. BRODY ‘Menopause-related cognitive impairment happens to women in their 40s and 50s, women in the prime of life who suddenly have the rug pulled out from under them,’ an expert says. [Narrower Skulls, Oblong Brains: How Neanderthal DNA Still Shapes Us]( Matter [Narrower Skulls, Oblong Brains: How Neanderthal DNA Still Shapes Us]( By CARL ZIMMER Two genes inherited from our evolutionary cousins may affect skull shape and brain size even today. What that means for human behavior is a mystery. 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