President Trump stepped back from opening another front in a global trade war by delaying tariffs on automobiles until later this year.
The New York Times
Published: May 17, 2019 at 03:00AM
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How Xi’s Last-Minute Switch on U.S.-China Trade Deal Upended It
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/16/world/asia/trade-xi-jinping-trump-china-united-states.html?partner=IFTTT
Xi Jinping miscalculated President Trump’s willingness to accept a changed deal. Now angry rhetoric could complicate efforts to return to negotiations.
The New York Times
Published: May 16, 2019 at 03:00AM
Eric Garner Death Was ‘Not a Big Deal,’ Police Commander Said
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/16/nyregion/eric-garner-pantaleo-trial.html?partner=IFTTT
The revelation provoked gasps at the disciplinary hearing for the officer who applied a chokehold to Mr. Garner, who died after exclaiming, “I can’t breathe.”
The New York Times
Published: May 16, 2019 at 03:00AM
Six of I.M. Pei’s Most Important Buildings
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/16/arts/design/im-pei-buildings.html?partner=IFTTT
The architect’s legacy includes some of the world’s most recognizable buildings, including the Louvre Pyramid.
The New York Times
Published: May 16, 2019 at 03:00AM
Grumpy Cat, Internet Celebrity With a Piercing Look of Contempt, Is Dead at 7
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/17/business/media/grumpy-cat-dead.html?partner=IFTTT
The frowning feline whose permanent scowl spoke for all of us in our darkest moments died in the arms of her “mommy” on Tuesday, her family said.
The New York Times
Published: May 17, 2019 at 03:00AM
A Day After Banning Abortions, Alabama Executes a Murderer
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/16/us/michael-samra-execution.html?partner=IFTTT
The two actions on consecutive days highlighted the contradiction some on the right feel between opposing abortion on sanctity-of-life grounds and supporting the death penalty.
The New York Times
Published: May 16, 2019 at 03:00AM
SAT Will Add ‘Adversity Score’ That Takes Students’ Hardships Into Account
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/16/us/sat-score.html?partner=IFTTT
The College Board is adding a measure of students’ socioeconomic background to help colleges put test scores in context.
The New York Times
Published: May 16, 2019 at 03:00AM
How Much Alcohol Can You Drink Safely?
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/16/magazine/how-much-alcohol-can-you-drink-safe-health.html?partner=IFTTT
That depends on how you do the research — and then on how you read the results. Here’s what studies show.
The New York Times
Published: May 16, 2019 at 03:00AM
His Father Paid $400,000 to Get Him Into Georgetown. Now He’s Suing the School.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/15/us/georgetown-expels-students.html?partner=IFTTT
Two months after the scandal broke, Georgetown said it planned to dismiss two students. One is suing, saying the university denied him due process.
The New York Times
Published: May 15, 2019 at 03:00AM
Thousands of Women Have Shared Abortion Stories With #YouKnowMe. She Was First.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/15/style/busy-philipps-abortion-youknowme.html?partner=IFTTT
After Busy Philipps opened up about her abortion on TV, a friend saw an opportunity for a bigger conversation about reproductive rights.
The New York Times
Published: May 15, 2019 at 03:00AM
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