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Thursday, January 10, 2019
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Top News
[Trump Storms Out of White House Meeting With Democrats on Shutdown]( [Trump Storms Out of White House Meeting With Democrats on Shutdown](
By NICHOLAS FANDOS, MICHAEL TACKETT and JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS
President Trump slammed a table, then stormed out of a negotiating session with Democrats, declaring it âa total waste of timeâ as the shutdown stretches on.
[Trumpâs Emergency Powers Threat Could End Shutdown Crisis, but at What Cost?](
News Analysis
[Trumpâs Emergency Powers Threat Could End Shutdown Crisis, but at What Cost?](
By CHARLIE SAVAGE
If the president invokes emergency powers to build a wall, it could be a mutually face-saving way to reopen the government, but also a violation of constitutional norms.
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Editors' Picks
[Research Details How Junk Food Companies Influence Chinaâs Nutrition Policy](
Health
[Research Details How Junk Food Companies Influence Chinaâs Nutrition Policy](
By ANDREW JACOBS
A life sciences institute funded by Coca-Cola and other multinational beverage and snack companies even has offices inside the governmentâs health ministry.
[Trump Hits the Wall](
Opinion
[Trump Hits the Wall](
By GAIL COLLINS
And what's all that sniffling about?
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Todayâs Videos
[Schumer Accuses Trump of âTemper Tantrumâ in Shutdown Meeting]( [[Video]Video: Schumer Accuses Trump of âTemper Tantrumâ in Shutdown Meeting](
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Senator Chuck Schumer said President Trump slammed a table and walked out of a meeting with congressional leaders after Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she would not fund a border wall.
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World
[Stranded Migrants Are Finally Brought to Shore After 19 Days]( [Stranded Migrants Are Finally Brought to Shore After 19 Days](
By PATRICK KINGSLEY
A group of 49 refugees that was refused entry to any European port in late December has now been granted permission to land on Malta.
[American Boy, 16, Caught Fighting for ISIS in Syria, Militia Says]( [American Boy, 16, Caught Fighting for ISIS in Syria, Militia Says](
By RUKMINI CALLIMACHI
The teenager, whose capture was announced by the Syrian Democratic Forces, would be the only American minor apprehended fighting on behalf of the Islamic State on the battlefield.
[Congo Says Felix Tshisekedi Won Election, Rebuffing Independent Review]( [Congo Says Felix Tshisekedi Won Election, Rebuffing Independent Review](
By KIMIKO de FREYTAS-TAMURA
Outside observers said another presidential candidate, Martin Fayulu, was the runaway winner. Mr. Fayulu called the official results an âelectoral swindle.â
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U.S.
[Washingtonâs Strong Economy, Financed by Taxpayers, Takes a Hit From Shutdown]( [Washingtonâs Strong Economy, Financed by Taxpayers, Takes a Hit From Shutdown](
By SABRINA TAVERNISE
As the country nears the end of its third week of a government shutdown, the nationâs capital has borne the brunt of its consequences.
[Victims of Abuse by Religious Order Priests Say Their Claims Fall Through the Cracks]( [Victims of Abuse by Religious Order Priests Say Their Claims Fall Through the Cracks](
By JACK HEALY
Religious orders include the Jesuits, Franciscans and Augustinians. But when a priest in an order is accused of sexual abuse, the abused say they are treated like second-class victims.
[Judge Dismisses Part of Ashley Juddâs Lawsuit Against Harvey Weinstein]( [Judge Dismisses Part of Ashley Juddâs Lawsuit Against Harvey Weinstein](
By BROOKS BARNES
While a federal judge ruled that the actressâs claims of sexual harassment do not fall within the scope of a state statute, he allowed claims of defamation and unfair business practices to proceed.
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Politics
[Rod Rosenstein Expected to Leave Justice Dept. Once Attorney General Is Confirmed]( [Rod Rosenstein Expected to Leave Justice Dept. Once Attorney General Is Confirmed](
By KATIE BENNER
The deputy attorney general, Mr. Rosenstein, has been a central figure in the Russia investigation by appointing the special counsel and overseeing the inquiry.
[Democrats Start Investigative Gears, but Slowly]( [Democrats Start Investigative Gears, but Slowly](
By NICHOLAS FANDOS
After two years of pining, Democrats finally have the gavels and subpoenas they need to investigate President Trump and his administration. Blockbuster findings? Donât expect them anytime soon.
[Tom Steyer, Billionaire Impeachment Activist, Wonât Run Against Trump]( [Tom Steyer, Billionaire Impeachment Activist, Wonât Run Against Trump](
By ALEXANDER BURNS
Mr. Steyer, the California billionaire, said on Wednesday that he would not seek the White House in 2020 and would instead focus on impeaching the president.
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Business
[South Korea Raised Taxes in Bid for Growth. So Far, Itâs Not Working.]( [South Korea Raised Taxes in Bid for Growth. So Far, Itâs Not Working.](
By MICHAEL SCHUMAN
In contrast to President Trump, President Moon Jae-in of South Korea has embraced a pro-labor program of higher wages and taxes. The early results have been discouraging.
[John Lasseter, Ousted From Pixar in #MeToo Wave, Finds New Hollywood Home]( [John Lasseter, Ousted From Pixar in #MeToo Wave, Finds New Hollywood Home](
By BROOKS BARNES
Mr. Lasseter, who resigned from Disney in June after complaints about unwanted touching, will build Skydance Animation. One womenâs advocacy group, Timeâs Up, blasted the move.
[Fiat Chrysler Is Expected to Pay Nearly $650 Million in Emissions Case]( [Fiat Chrysler Is Expected to Pay Nearly $650 Million in Emissions Case](
By NEAL E. BOUDETTE
The company will pay compensation to car owners and civil penalties to federal and state agencies to settle lawsuits over its use of illegal software, people briefed on the case said.
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Technology
[CES 2019: Itâs the Year of Virtual Assistants and 5G ](
Tech Fix
[CES 2019: Itâs the Year of Virtual Assistants and 5G](
By BRIAN X. CHEN
A visual tour of the worldâs most important tech conference offers a window into the yearâs trends, including next-generation wireless networks and the invasion of A.I.
[To Cover China, Thereâs No Substitute for WeChat](
Tech Weâre Using
[To Cover China, Thereâs No Substitute for WeChat](
Li Yuan conducts much of her work on the WeChat mobile app, including spotting trends â and prodding sources to get back to her.
[Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Bezos Announce Divorce on Twitter]( [Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Bezos Announce Divorce on Twitter](
By LAURA M. HOLSON
In a statement posted on his Twitter account, Mr. Bezos, the Amazon founder and richest man in the world, and Ms. Bezos, a novelist, said they would âremain cherished friends.â
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Sports
[An N.B.A. Star Takes On Erdogan]( [An N.B.A. Star Takes On Erdogan](
By KELLY WHITESIDE
Enes Kanter has caused a geopolitical stir by hurling accusations at Turkeyâs president and openly fretting that the countryâs spies would kill him during a road game in London.
[In Adam Gase, Jets Pick a Coach They Could Rarely Beat]( [In Adam Gase, Jets Pick a Coach They Could Rarely Beat](
By ZACH SCHONBRUN
Gase went 23-25 in three seasons with the Miami Dolphins, but he was 5-1 against the Jets. Now he gets the chance to lead the team he tormented.
[Down and Out of Tennis at 22. Back at 28.]( [Down and Out of Tennis at 22. Back at 28.](
By BEN ROTHENBERG
Burned out, struggling with depression and fed up with cyberbullying, Rebecca Marino quit tennis in 2013. One year into her comeback, sheâs working her way up the rankings again.
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Arts
[Wakanda for Oscar?](
The Carpetbagger
[Wakanda for Oscar?](
By KYLE BUCHANAN
Director Ryan Coogler and his female department heads helped bring âBlack Pantherâ to life. Will they get the credit theyâre due?
[Philip Glass and John Adams on a Bowie-Inspired New Symphony]( [Philip Glass and John Adams on a Bowie-Inspired New Symphony](
By ZACHARY WOOLFE
The two eminences of American music are collaborating on the premiere of Mr. Glassâs new work, based on Bowieâs 1979 album âLodger.â
[Woodstock Returns Again on the Festivalâs 50th Anniversary]( [Woodstock Returns Again on the Festivalâs 50th Anniversary](
By BEN SISARIO
Michael Lang, one of the eventâs original producers, will present Woodstock 50 in Watkins Glen, N.Y., with a focus on activism.
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New York
[Paid Vacation to Be Required for Private Sector Workers, Mayor Says]( [Paid Vacation to Be Required for Private Sector Workers, Mayor Says](
By J. DAVID GOODMAN and JEFFERY C. MAYS
The move could cover 500,000 New Yorkers and came a day after Mayor de Blasio announced a health care plan that seemed similarly aimed at a national stage.
[Video Shows Police Officers Beating Men on Manhattan Street in Wild Melee]( [Video Shows Police Officers Beating Men on Manhattan Street in Wild Melee](
By ALI WINSTON
The officers pummeled a man in the chaotic confrontation, which has prompted an Internal Affairs investigation about whether excessive force was used, the police said.
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Fashion & Style
[Coloradoâs Got a Gay Governor. Who Cares? ]( [Coloradoâs Got a Gay Governor. Who Cares?](
By MATTHEW SCHNEIER
Colorado elected a rich, gay, Jewish governor. Itâs either a historic moment or progress-with-a-shrug â or both.
[How to Make a Millennial Feel Cozy in Just One Beverage]( [How to Make a Millennial Feel Cozy in Just One Beverage](
By KATE CARRAWAY
CBD? Check. Bubbles? Check. Ironic fonts? Check. The aggressive marketing of commodified wellness? Oh yes.
[What We Saw at London Fashion Week Menâs]( [What We Saw at London Fashion Week Menâs](
By ELIZABETH PATON
At a time of identity crisis for London, many designers, including Craig Green, and Hussein Chalayan, defiantly flew the flag for British menâs wear.
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Obituaries
[Mary Kay Stearns, 93, a Star of One of TVâs Earliest Shows, Dies]( [Mary Kay Stearns, 93, a Star of One of TVâs Earliest Shows, Dies](
By NEIL GENZLINGER
In 1947, with her real-life husband, she starred in âMary Kay and Johnny,â a show that anticipated âI Love Lucyâ and other domestic comedies of the 1950s.
[Larry Langford, Convicted Former Birmingham Mayor, Dies at 72]( [Larry Langford, Convicted Former Birmingham Mayor, Dies at 72](
By ALAN BLINDER
Mr. Langford, who was released from federal prison in December, was known for grandiose ideas and for the corruption case that ended his political career in 2009.
[Peter Meldrum, Who Lost a Fight to Patent Genes, Dies at 71]( [Peter Meldrum, Who Lost a Fight to Patent Genes, Dies at 71](
By NEIL GENZLINGER
He led Myriad Genetics, whose patents on the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, associated with breast cancer, were invalidated by the Supreme Court.
[Carlos Sánchez, 83, Dies; Embodied Colombian Coffee as Juan Valdez]( [Carlos Sánchez, 83, Dies; Embodied Colombian Coffee as Juan Valdez](
By DANIEL E. SLOTNIK
Mr. Sánchez played Valdez, a humble but hard-working farmer and one of the worldâs most recognizable pitchmen, from 1969 until 2006.
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Editorial
[A Shaky Start in Brazil]( [A Shaky Start in Brazil](
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD
President Jair Bolsonaro, dubbed the âTrump of the Tropics,â takes power. With a vengeance.
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Op-Ed
[You Should Meditate Every Day]( [You Should Meditate Every Day](
By FARHAD MANJOO
Sure, itâs become a wellness fad. But itâs the best way Iâve found to keep digital monsters at bay.
[Have We Had Enough of the Imperial Presidency Yet?]( [Have We Had Enough of the Imperial Presidency Yet?](
By KEVIN M. KRUSE and JULIAN E. ZELIZER
Even a feeble president can impose his will on the nation if he lacks any sense of restraint or respect for political norms and guardrails.
[The War of Words on Abortion]( [The War of Words on Abortion](
By CHARLES C. CAMOSY
Iâm pro-life. But many people describe me based on what Iâm against, not what Iâm for.
[Jorge Ramos: Trump Is the Wall]( [Jorge Ramos: Trump Is the Wall](
By JORGE RAMOS
Itâs not just about a physical barrier. He wants to hang an âunwelcomeâ sign on a nation built by immigrants.
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