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Therku Nalliampatti residents throng Collectorate with empty pots

Say they have to walk three km to fetch water from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Wn3fb2

US acting defense chief calls out China over South China Sea

While he didn’t specifically name China in early parts of his speech, he made clear who his target was, making pointed references to Beijing’s campaign to put advanced weapons systems on disputed islands in the region. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2QBf2MJ

US acting defense chief calls out China over South China Sea

While he didn’t specifically name China in early parts of his speech, he made clear who his target was, making pointed references to Beijing’s campaign to put advanced weapons systems on disputed islands in the region. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2QBf2MJ

ROB awaits shifting of electric poles, water pipelines

The Ramanathapuram –Kilakarai railway overbridge (ROB) work remained stuck for more than four months as the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Cor from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/30Vrbk9

Collector inspects water supply system

As several parts of the district faced acute drinking water shortage, Collector K. Veera Raghava Rao made field inspection on Friday and directed the from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2W2S5CZ

E-Seva Centre workers observe fast; allege privatisation move

Members of Union of Information Technology and Information Technology Enabled Services Employees (UNITE) observed fast near Government Siddha Medical from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/30Vrk7b

ROB awaits shifting of electric poles, water pipelines

The Ramanathapuram –Kilakarai railway overbridge (ROB) work remained stuck for more than four months as the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Cor from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/30Vrbk9

Collector inspects water supply system

As several parts of the district faced acute drinking water shortage, Collector K. Veera Raghava Rao made field inspection on Friday and directed the from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2W2S5CZ

E-Seva Centre workers observe fast; allege privatisation move

Members of Union of Information Technology and Information Technology Enabled Services Employees (UNITE) observed fast near Government Siddha Medical from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/30Vrk7b

Monsoon to be delayed in Mumbai by a week

South-west monsoon will have a late arrival in Kerala: private forecaster Skymet from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2JSCTGT

Monsoon to be delayed in Mumbai by a week

South-west monsoon will have a late arrival in Kerala: private forecaster Skymet from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2JSCTGT

Morning digest: 11 killed in mass shooting in Virginia, GDP growth slumps to 5.8%, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2I9OluL

Mecca summit slams US embassy move to Jerusalem: statement

The statement comes as US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner prepares to roll out economic aspects of his long-awaited Middle East peace plan at a conference in Bahrain later this month. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Wi7lB6

Rallies, meets mark World No Tobacco Day

Awareness rallies, meetings and camps to highlight the hazards of smoking and chewing tobacco were conducted by various hospitals, colleges, individua from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2EJzwhC

Tributes paid to Ramatirtha

Several literary figures paid tributes to noted writer Ramatirtha who died of a heart attack here on Thursday.Several writers recalled his contributio from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Xh7CjX

11 killed in mass shooting in Virginia; suspect gunned down

A disgruntled city employee opened fire on co-workers. Six people have been wounded in this incident of workplace gun violence. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/30Yncn4

Morning digest: 11 killed in mass shooting in Virginia, GDP growth slumps to 5.8%, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2I9OluL

Mecca summit slams US embassy move to Jerusalem: statement

The statement comes as US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner prepares to roll out economic aspects of his long-awaited Middle East peace plan at a conference in Bahrain later this month. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Wi7lB6

Tributes paid to Ramatirtha

Several literary figures paid tributes to noted writer Ramatirtha who died of a heart attack here on Thursday.Several writers recalled his contributio from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Xh7CjX

11 killed in mass shooting in Virginia; suspect gunned down

A disgruntled city employee opened fire on co-workers. Six people have been wounded in this incident of workplace gun violence. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/30Yncn4

Rallies, meets mark World No Tobacco Day

Awareness rallies, meetings and camps to highlight the hazards of smoking and chewing tobacco were conducted by various hospitals, colleges, individua from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2EJzwhC

Tributes paid to Ramatirtha

Several literary figures paid tributes to noted writer Ramatirtha who died of a heart attack here on Thursday.Several writers recalled his contributio from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Xh7CjX

11 killed in mass shooting in Virginia; suspect gunned down

A disgruntled city employee opened fire on co-workers. Six people have been wounded in this incident of workplace gun violence. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/30Yncn4

The sun always shines on Insta

The true story behind everybody’s happy holiday photos on social media from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2QDtOCr

‘A whole world leaving Neverland’

What does it take to score music for a potentially perspective-altering documentary about the King of Pop? British composer Chad Hobson talk about the emotional and practical difficulties of working on HBO’s ‘Leaving Neverland’ from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2EK7iTV

‘Rocketman’ review: A bit guarded, but appears natural

Rocketman depicts Elton John’s flamboyance as a flickering conduit of self-expression and discovery rather than simply rebellion. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Xj3CQ2

Politics live: Maneka Gandhi likely to be pro-tem Speaker

Here is a look at political developments of the day. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2YSFd4e

Indian-origin Anita Bhatia appointed UN Deputy Executive Director

She has been appointed the Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women) for Resource Management, Sustainability and Partnerships from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2JNOpn2

On Akram Ul-Haq’s plucks, thumps and melody

Look to Akram Ul-Haq for some mesmeric percussive fingerstyle guitar from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2IadQvR

N.Korea ‘executed’ officials after failed Trump summit: report

The Chosun Ilbo said Kim Hyok Chol, who laid the groundwork for the Hanoi meeting and accompanied Mr. Kim on his private train, was executed by firing squad for "betraying the supreme leader" after he was turned by the US. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2IeBGH0

‘NGK’ movie review: An oddly-put together mash-up of a movie

Selvaraghavan gets his hero right, but doesn’t etch out any of the other character arcs convincingly from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Qygrn6

Rupee rises 15 paise to 69.72 vs USD in early trade

Forex dealers said, easing crude prices, sustained foreign fund inflows and selling of the American currency by exporters supported the rupee. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2wtHMh1

Sensex reclaims 40K mark in early trade, Nifty above 12K

Top gainers in the Sensex pack include Asian Paints, Coal India, TCS, ONGC, HCL Tech, L&T, Axis Bank, SBI and IndusInd Bank, rising up to 3 %. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2EK01TT

Pakistan authorities arrest 3 JuD members from Punjab province

Last week, the Pakistani authorities arrested over 10 members of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror group in Punjab on similar charges. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2JML5Zq

Arab leaders meet in Mecca to unify ranks amid Iran tensions

Saudi Arabia accuses Tehran of helping arm the rebel Houthis and being behind a Houthi drone attack on a key Saudi oil pipeline earlier this month. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2YWNeVN

A house in Chennai is off the grid

This home in Kilpauk has managed to generate its own power, water and gas, shrugging off the dependence on government and private agencies that usually provide these utilities. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/30YAhfW

‘Despite stop memos, work on park near lake continuing’

Ombudsman to hear complaint; MLA to take up issue from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Wleqkx

Murali’s induction a message to State

Centre not to nurture any negative attitude to the State from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2YUXu0X

Check safety parameters before construction, residents told

Kodagu administration holds interaction with families that are not keen to move into houses being built by government from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2EJu3r8

Varsity plans centralised kitchen for supplying food to hostels

B.Sc. Ed. likely to be launched in Yuvaraja’s College from this academic year from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2MtVk6S

Angadi finds a place in Union Cabinet

BJP leader has been elected MP four times in a row from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2HKDRmh

Morning digest: Full list of Ministers in new Modi Cabinet, India to lose preferential trade terms with U.S., and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2HL8atg

‘Hope Karandlaje gets chance tobe Minister during expansion’

Mattar Ratnakar Hegde, president of the Udupi district unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), said on Thursday that there were expectations that an from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2I8fNZH

Celebrations in Dakshina Kannada

BJP workers and fans of Narendra Modi across Dakshina Kannada celebrated Mr. Modi’s swearing-in as Prime Minister on Thursday.They burst crackers, dis from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2WlcRTH

School owner tries to kill employee-turned-rival

Complainant had resigned last year to start his own school from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Kg5LIw

Pompeo visits Germany as tensions rise in West Asia, Sirisena at BIMSTEC meeting and other news in pictures

12: 30 Pompeo visits Germany as tensions rise between US, IranMike Pompeo is making his first visit to Germany as secretary of state at the start of a from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2WxDMKV

Amazon digital assistant Alexa gets new skill: amnesia

Concerns have been raised that internet-linked smart speakers with built-in microphones or cameras could snoop on private conversations or moments from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2YSe4OM

What is #pray_for_Neasamani Vadivelu memes all about?

Famous Tamil comedy artist Vadivelu found himself in the midst of a tweet storm from Wednesday evening after a Facebook user posted, on a page called from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2HKLCsA

Tales from the summer break

What do classical musicians do during summer? Read on... from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Z28BoV

Two killed in fire accident at cracker unit near Sattur

The police said that the victims were involved in mixing the chemicals when the explosion took place from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2WdYOPp

Top Afghan officials hold talks with Pakistani authorities

The Afghan peace initiative has been moving at a snail’s pace due to refusal of the Taliban to sit for talks with the Afghan government officials. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Mf4vbr

Two killed in fire accident at cracker unit near Sattur

The police said that the victims were involved in mixing the chemicals when the explosion took place from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2WdYOPp

Top Afghan officials hold talks with Pakistani authorities

The Afghan peace initiative has been moving at a snail’s pace due to refusal of the Taliban to sit for talks with the Afghan government officials. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Mf4vbr

Riding on progressive waves

Sudip Sen has come up with an astutely edited and insightfully translated anthology of Kaifi Azmi’s poems from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2HLvreF

Immersed in ART

Ahead of the 7th international convention of SPIC MACAY, seasoned artistes talk about the need to take the classical music to the youth from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Z1S5oZ

Jagan Mohan Reddy sworn in as Andhra Pradesh CM

Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhara Rao and DMK president M.K. Stalin attended the function. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2IcHh07

Riding on progressive waves

Sudip Sen has come up with an astutely edited and insightfully translated anthology of Kaifi Azmi’s poems from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2HLvreF

Immersed in ART

Ahead of the 7th international convention of SPIC MACAY, seasoned artistes talk about the need to take the classical music to the youth from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Z1S5oZ

Jagan Mohan Reddy sworn in as Andhra Pradesh CM

Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhara Rao and DMK president M.K. Stalin attended the function. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2IcHh07

Almost there!

Debadhara Sanskritik Mahotsava saw impressive performances by young sarod exponent Aayush Mohan and senior vocalist Meeta Pandit from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2JKSatt

Now, Namma Bengaluru has its own chatbot

Here is a chatbot which creates networks for artists from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2QB7itZ

A tale of anguish and suffering

Sameep Singh’s adaptation of “Meeta Ki Kahani” gives a deep dramatic insight into the emotional and psychological world of the protagonist from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2K9MuIZ

In praise of the rebel poet

Eminent singers paid a musical tribute to Kazi Nazrul Islam in Kolkata from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2I5TmUT

Money laundering case: Robert Vadra appears before ED

Taking to Twitter and Facebook, Vadra said this is the 11th time he has appeared before probe agencies in cases against him and has been subjected to 70 hours of questioning so far. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2YUiWD9

DROPS of wisdom

Ahead of the World Environment Day, experts say that traditional knowledge methods seems to be the only way to counter the approaching national water emergency from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2QDioyM

Analysing human behaviour

Azim Shariff, a psychology professor and author, tells the mechanism of studying the effects of religious practices on human behaviour from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2MwjJJp

Taiwan’s military trains for a Chinese invasion on the beach

China claims the self-governing island as its territory. Taiwan split from China amid a civil war in 1949. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2QxdHGw

Google marks the start of the ICC Cricket World Cup with a doodle

As 10 countries get together to fight it out for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, Google has marked the start of the tournament with a doodle.The doodl from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2WrgMxm

Jagan Mohan Reddy swearing-in ceremony live updates | Jagan takes oath as Andhra CM

Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSR Congress won 151 out of 175 seats in Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2QvHYWm

Mahathir urges US to talk with China, accept its greatness

Mr. Mahathir warned that conflict between the U.S. and China would only lead to “greater destruction.” from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2XdH4QX

Politics live: Minister designates to meet Modi at 4.30 p.m. today

Here is a look at political developments of the day. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2QGvewh

Israel to hold fresh polls as Netanyahu fails to form coalition govt

It is the first time in the country's history that a Prime Minister-designate has failed to form a coalition. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2MeNGgN

Rupee rises 12 paise to 69.71 against Dollar in early trade

The rupee opened strong at 69.76 at the interbank Forex market then gained further ground to touch 69.71 per dollar amid positive opening in domestic equities, displaying gains of 12 paise against the greenback. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2WwYSt5

Congress not to send spokespersons for TV debates for a month

Party president Rahul Gandhi is learnt to have told senior leaders to look for a replacement for him within a specific time frame. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2YU8uLV

Sensex, Nifty start on a positive note ahead of F&O expiry

Top gainers in the Sensex pack include NTPC, Coal India, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Auto, TCS, Asian Paints, PowerGrid, Tata Motors, RIL and ITC, rising up to 2%. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2WjHDMI

Taiwan's military trains for a Chinese invasion, US Defense Secretary arrives in Indonesia, and other news in pictures

12:30 amTaiwan's military trains for a Chinese invasionTaiwanese tanks and soldiers have fired at simulated Chinese forces in an anti-invasion drill o from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/30Ti3fV

China dangles a potentially harmful new threat in trade war

Chinese state media warned that Beijing could cut America off from exotic minerals that are widely used in electric cars and mobile phones. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/30PYTYh

Almatti water reaches crisis-ridden dists.

To meet water requirements in Kalaburagi, Raichur and Yadgir districts that faced a severe water crisis in the recent past, the authorities have relea from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2WerNCT

Trump says he was not told of effort to move USS John McCain ‘out of sight’

The USS John S. McCain is named for the late senator and his father and grandfather, who were both Navy admirals. The destroyer was involved in a 2017 collision that resulted in the deaths of 10 crew members and is currently undergoing repairs. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2EG06I8

Elections to local bodies in Bidar peaceful

Basavakalyan City Municipal Council registers a voter turnout of 66.77 % from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Ibhjub

Priority to tank-filling projects in Chitradurga, Davangere districts

Sincere efforts will be made, says MP from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2WerKqH

Navalgund, Alnavar and Kalghatgi local bodies record an average 72 % polling

Counting of votes in the elections to the local bodies will be taken up at 8 a.m. on Friday from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Iku9qb

Pramoda Devi proposes restoration of Mysuru palace

Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of the erstwhile royal family of Mysuru said that the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Foundation (SNWF) will submit a proposa from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2WerJmD

Good turnout in Alur, Arkalgud

The polling to elect representatives of urban local bodies of Alur and Arkalgud Town Panchayats was held on Wednesday. Barring heated arguments among from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2KecbZ0

ULBs: Peaceful polling in Shivamogga

Security personnel deployed in large numbers to avoid clashes from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2IcxzLA

KSOU did not have to wait for new V-C, unlike Mysore varsity

Successor appointed to the State’s only open university even before the end of incumbent’s term from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2WdHPwW

Almost there!

Debadhara Sanskritik Mahotsava saw impressive performances by young sarod exponent Aayush Mohan and senior vocalist Meeta Pandit from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2JKSatt

Now, Namma Bengaluru has its own chatbot

Here is a chatbot which creates networks for artists from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2QB7itZ

A tale of anguish and suffering

Sameep Singh’s adaptation of “Meeta Ki Kahani” gives a deep dramatic insight into the emotional and psychological world of the protagonist from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2K9MuIZ

In praise of the rebel poet

Eminent singers paid a musical tribute to Kazi Nazrul Islam in Kolkata from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2I5TmUT

I Can’t Remember Anyone’s Name. Maybe That’s Not a Problem?

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By DAVID COLMAN from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2QzVyYB

New York’s Toughest Homeless Problem

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By NIKITA STEWART from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2YTPvB7

Balloon Face

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By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2wtDIxm

Lady Gaga, Tyra Banks and the Disneyfication of Fashion

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By VANESSA FRIEDMAN from NYT Fashion https://nyti.ms/2WwinBU

Michael Wolff Talks ‘Siege,’ Trump, Journalism and His Definition of Truth

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By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2Wuv5RD

Doctors Were Alarmed: ‘Would I Have My Children Have Surgery Here?’

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By ELLEN GABLER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2VZzdox

Missing Millions Put an American-Funded Afghan College Under Scrutiny

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By ROD NORDLAND from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2XfhP0u

Listen to What Doctors, in a Time of ‘Crisis,’ Said Behind Closed Doors

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By ELLEN GABLER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KefSxQ

The Superstar Hiding in Plain Sight

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By RORY SMITH from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2HNH9FL

Blues Beat the Bruins and Get Their First Stanley Cup Finals Victory

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2YZEm1Y

Word + Quiz: expatiate

By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2WdQiQr

Yes, India’s Economy Is Growing, but Can You Trust the Data?

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By KEITH BRADSHER from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2YV3BCo

What’s on TV Thursday: Ava DuVernay on ‘Desus & Mero’ and ‘BlacKkKlansman’

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By GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2JNXfBk

Resonance Records to Stream Its Trove of Historical Jazz Albums

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By GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2MdALeR

Disney May Halt Productions in Georgia if Abortion Law Is Enforced

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By DANIEL VICTOR from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2XdFZIT

Las principales noticias del jueves

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By Por MARINA FRANCO from NYT Universal https://nyti.ms/2MktIBa

Mexico Crash Kills 21 as Bus and Tractor-Trailer Collide

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By KIRK SEMPLE and JACEY FORTIN from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2HJC9BZ

White House Asked Navy to Hide McCain Warship

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By MAGGIE HABERMAN and HELENE COOPER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2I5Rc7T

Crash Kills 4 Members of Church Choir en Route to Revival Meeting

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By LIAM STACK from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2EG3keO

Welcome to Galaxy’s Edge

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By BROOKS BARNES from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2wqQeO5

Quotation of the Day: Breaking Silence, Mueller Declines to Absolve Trump

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://nyti.ms/2Xeq6ll

Review: A Sex Crime Disarranges a Tidy World in ‘Something Clean’

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By BEN BRANTLEY from NYT Theater https://nyti.ms/30VGM3s

What to Watch Thursday at the French Open

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By BEN ROTHENBERG from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2I6yRrq

Corrections: May 30, 2019

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://nyti.ms/2WyPhlt

Mueller, Huawei, Brexit: Your Thursday Briefing

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By MELINA DELKIC from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2Mi02EY

Money laundering case: Robert Vadra appears before ED

Taking to Twitter and Facebook, Vadra said this is the 11th time he has appeared before probe agencies in cases against him and has been subjected to 70 hours of questioning so far. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2YUiWD9

DROPS of wisdom

Ahead of the World Environment Day, experts say that traditional knowledge methods seems to be the only way to counter the approaching national water emergency from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2QDioyM

Analysing human behaviour

Azim Shariff, a psychology professor and author, tells the mechanism of studying the effects of religious practices on human behaviour from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2MwjJJp

Taiwan’s military trains for a Chinese invasion on the beach

China claims the self-governing island as its territory. Taiwan split from China amid a civil war in 1949. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2QxdHGw

Google marks the start of the ICC Cricket World Cup with a doodle

As 10 countries get together to fight it out for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, Google has marked the start of the tournament with a doodle.The doodl from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2WrgMxm

Jagan Mohan Reddy swearing-in ceremony live updates | Jagan arrives at the venue

Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSR Congress won 151 out of 175 seats in Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2QvHYWm

Mahathir urges US to talk with China, accept its greatness

Mr. Mahathir warned that conflict between the U.S. and China would only lead to “greater destruction.” from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2XdH4QX

Politics live: Shiv Sena's Arvind Sawant to get ministerial berth in Narendra Modi's Cabinet

Here is a look at political developments of the day. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2QGvewh

Israel to hold fresh polls as Netanyahu fails to form coalition govt

It is the first time in the country's history that a Prime Minister-designate has failed to form a coalition. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2MeNGgN

Rupee rises 12 paise to 69.71 against Dollar in early trade

The rupee opened strong at 69.76 at the interbank Forex market then gained further ground to touch 69.71 per dollar amid positive opening in domestic equities, displaying gains of 12 paise against the greenback. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2WwYSt5

Congress not to send spokespersons for TV debates for a month

Party president Rahul Gandhi is learnt to have told senior leaders to look for a replacement for him within a specific time frame. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2YU8uLV

Sensex, Nifty start on a positive note ahead of F&O expiry

Top gainers in the Sensex pack include NTPC, Coal India, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Auto, TCS, Asian Paints, PowerGrid, Tata Motors, RIL and ITC, rising up to 2%. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2WjHDMI

Taiwan's military trains for a Chinese invasion, US Defense Secretary arrives in Indonesia, and other news in pictures

12:30 amTaiwan's military trains for a Chinese invasionTaiwanese tanks and soldiers have fired at simulated Chinese forces in an anti-invasion drill o from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/30Ti3fV

China dangles a potentially harmful new threat in trade war

Chinese state media warned that Beijing could cut America off from exotic minerals that are widely used in electric cars and mobile phones. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/30PYTYh

Almatti water reaches crisis-ridden dists.

To meet water requirements in Kalaburagi, Raichur and Yadgir districts that faced a severe water crisis in the recent past, the authorities have relea from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2WerNCT

Trump says he was not told of effort to move USS John McCain ‘out of sight’

The USS John S. McCain is named for the late senator and his father and grandfather, who were both Navy admirals. The destroyer was involved in a 2017 collision that resulted in the deaths of 10 crew members and is currently undergoing repairs. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2EG06I8

Elections to local bodies in Bidar peaceful

Basavakalyan City Municipal Council registers a voter turnout of 66.77 % from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Ibhjub

Priority to tank-filling projects in Chitradurga, Davangere districts

Sincere efforts will be made, says MP from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2WerKqH

Navalgund, Alnavar and Kalghatgi local bodies record an average 72 % polling

Counting of votes in the elections to the local bodies will be taken up at 8 a.m. on Friday from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Iku9qb

Pramoda Devi proposes restoration of Mysuru palace

Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of the erstwhile royal family of Mysuru said that the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Foundation (SNWF) will submit a proposa from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2WerJmD

Good turnout in Alur, Arkalgud

The polling to elect representatives of urban local bodies of Alur and Arkalgud Town Panchayats was held on Wednesday. Barring heated arguments among from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2KecbZ0

ULBs: Peaceful polling in Shivamogga

Security personnel deployed in large numbers to avoid clashes from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2IcxzLA

KSOU did not have to wait for new V-C, unlike Mysore varsity

Successor appointed to the State’s only open university even before the end of incumbent’s term from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2WdHPwW

Stakeholders in Mysuru demand flights to Kochi, Goa soon

UDAN restores air connectivity between Mysuru and Bengaluru from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2IbjWw9

Seven South Korean tourists killed, 19 missing after Hungarian boat capsizes on Danube

In Seoul, the foreign ministry said the vessel sank with 33 South Korean tourists and a crew of two Hungarians aboard, adding that seven of the tourists were rescued but seven died, and 19 were missing. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2JKgMCF

Morning digest: Kargil war veteran declared a foreigner, Amit Shah’s potential role in Cabinet, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2KbIQhH

A few takers for MGU’s ‘job-oriented’ courses

Option count for 70 programmes remains less than 1,000 from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2WyUpWL

TH EDGE Career Counselling in city

The The Hindu EDGE Career Counselling – 2019 will be held in the city on June 1 at Geetha S.M. Shetty Hall, Sri Ramakrishna College, Bunts Hostel. The from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Wfn040

1,242 schools re-open in Udupi

Water problem in about 30 % of schools in the district from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2IkqSqT

Shortage of water does not affect re-opening of schools

Scarcity of water did not impact the spirit of students and teachers when schools re-opened across Dakshina Kannada on Wednesday.Teachers of the Gover from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2WbCvtG

Kumaraswamy, Congress leaders meet to discuss cabinet reshuffle

Top Congress leaders and Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy were huddled at the Kumara Krupa Guest House in Bengaluru on Wednesday morning to d from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2YOb0TU

Kumaraswamy, Congress leaders meet to discuss cabinet reshuffle

Top Congress leaders and Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy were huddled at the Kumara Krupa Guest House in Bengaluru on Wednesday morning to d from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2YOb0TU

Learning With: ‘‘‘It Was Like a Zoo”: Death on an Unruly, Overcrowded Everest’

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Indian writer Annie Zaidi wins $100,000 global book prize

Mumbai-based Zaidi won for her entry ‘Bread, Cement, Cactus’ — combining memoir and reportage to explore concepts of home and belonging rooted in her experience of contemporary life in India. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2W83Flc

Pakistan extends airspace ban till June 15

Air India is seeing a daily loss of ₹ 5-7 crore as its flights towards Europe and U.S. are forced to take a longer route as well as make a stop en route for refuelling. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2YSRfdR

Jagan Mohan Reddy stands in queue, prays at Tirumala

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister-designate Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy will also be visiting Kadapa Darga and CSI Church at Idupulapaya. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2EEZHpr

Denmark Rejects Final Asylum Appeal by Afghan Woman With Dementia

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Delhi High Court seeks Centre’s response on making ‘two child norm’ as a criteria for government jobs, subsidies

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to give its stand on a petition seeking to set ‘two child norm’ as a criteria for government jobs, from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Kdf63N

Indian writer Annie Zaidi wins $100,000 global book prize

Mumbai-based Zaidi won for her entry ‘Bread, Cement, Cactus’ — combining memoir and reportage to explore concepts of home and belonging rooted in her experience of contemporary life in India. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2W83Flc

Pakistan extends ban on use of its airspace for flights till June 15

The earlier notice to airmen issued by Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority was until 3.30 p.m on May 30, but it has now been pushed to 5.30 a.m. on June 15 from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2YSRfdR

Jagan Mohan Reddy stands in queue, prays at Tirumala

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister-designate Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy will also be visiting Kadapa Darga and CSI Church at Idupulapaya. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2EEZHpr

Filmmakers should be open to all platforms: Balaji Mohan

Sony Liv enters the Tamil digital space with Aivar, starring Ashwin Kakumanu and Sanjana Galrani from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/30Q6uX2

Rahul’s batting at No. 4 a big positive, not worried about Dhawan, Rohit’s form, says Kohli

The captain gave enough indications that Rahul has sealed his spot at No. 4 with a 99-ball 108 against Bangladesh in the final warm-up game which India won by 95 runs. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Wpzky5

SC dismisses Karti Chidambaram’s plea seeking return of ₹10 crore deposited for travelling abroad

The Supreme Court Wednesday dismissed a plea of Congress MP Karti Chidambaram seeking return of ₹10 crore which he had deposited with the court’s reg from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2MemTRD

Delhi High Court seeks Centre’s response on making ‘two child norm’ as a criteria for government jobs, subsidies

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to give its stand on a petition seeking to set ‘two child norm’ as a criteria for government jobs, from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Kdf63N

Indian writer Annie Zaidi wins $100,000 global book prize

Mumbai-based Zaidi won for her entry ‘Bread, Cement, Cactus’ — combining memoir and reportage to explore concepts of home and belonging rooted in her experience of contemporary life in India. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2W83Flc

Pakistan extends ban on use of its airspace for flights till June 15

The earlier notice to airmen issued by Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority was until 3.30 p.m on May 30, but it has now been pushed to 5.30 a.m. on June 15 from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2YSRfdR

Jagan Mohan Reddy stands in queue, prays at Tirumala

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister-designate Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy will also be visiting Kadapa Darga and CSI Church at Idupulapaya. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2EEZHpr

Filmmakers should be open to all platforms: Balaji Mohan

Sony Liv enters the Tamil digital space with Aivar, starring Ashwin Kakumanu and Sanjana Galrani from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/30Q6uX2

Rahul’s batting at No. 4 a big positive, not worried about Dhawan, Rohit’s form, says Kohli

The captain gave enough indications that Rahul has sealed his spot at No. 4 with a 99-ball 108 against Bangladesh in the final warm-up game which India won by 95 runs. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Wpzky5

SC dismisses Karti Chidambaram’s plea seeking return of ₹10 crore deposited for travelling abroad

The Supreme Court Wednesday dismissed a plea of Congress MP Karti Chidambaram seeking return of ₹10 crore which he had deposited with the court’s reg from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2MemTRD

Naveen Patnaik takes oath as Odisha Chief Minister, 20 sworn in as Ministers

The new Cabinet comprises 20 Ministers, including 10 new faces and two women. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2HIBXTm

Teenage marriages down by 51% in India since 2000: report

If the rates had remained unchanged, there would be 9 million more married girls in India today from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2YQoRt1

Huawei asks court to deem US security law unconstitutional

The Chinese tech giant challenged the constitutionality of a law that limits its sales of telecom equipment from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2W7UbGC

Scott Morrison sworn in as Australia's prime minister

Also sworn in was Mr. Morrison’s revamped Cabinet, which includes an equal-record seven women, and Australia’s first Aboriginal federal cabinet minister, Ken Wyatt. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2JIYzFx

Two more doctors held for Payal Tadvi’s death

Payal Tadvi, a second-year resident doctor with the B.Y.L. Nair Hospital in Mumbai Central allegedly committed suicide in her hostel room on May 22, 2019 from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Wa4oCH

Fire breaks out at women’s hostel in Janakpuri

A fire broke out in a two-storey girls hostel building in Janakpuri area on Wednesday.According to the Delhi Fire Service, the fire broke out early m from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2JJaWBu

Politics live: Nostalgic and personal journey for me to reminiscence the past 19 years: Naveen Patnaik tweets

Here is a look at political developments of the day. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/30O372G

Nine AIADMK members take oath as MLAs

With the election of these nine AIADMK MLAs, the ruling party has 123 MLAs in the House, the DMK-led alliance has 110 members. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2JJD4Er

Rupee slips 15 paise to 69.84 vs dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated by 15 paise to 69.84 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday on weak opening in domestic equities and foreign fund ou from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2VZebqa

Sensex, Nifty turn choppy amid weak global cues

After falling over 100 points in opening session, the 30-share index was trading 40.01 points, or 0.10 per cent, lower at 39,709.72. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty slipped 8.85 points, or 0.07 per cent, to 11,919.90 from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2HHE21O

Tornadoes rip through Kansas after one killed, scores hurt by Ohio twisters

The latest wave of tornadoes came a day after a spate of twisters pulverized buildings in western Ohio, killing one person, injuring scores and triggering a recovery effort in neighborhoods strewn with wreckage. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2WcjSWH

Scott Morrison sworn in as Australia’s PM, Huawei to ask US court to throw out federal ban, and other news in pictures

 9.30 a.m. Scott Morrison sworn in as Australia’s Prime MinisterScott Morrison was sworn in as Australia’s Prime Minister, 11 days after retaining the from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2XbCxOH

Apple unveils first new iPod model in four years

Available in more than two dozen countries at Apple's online shop starting at $199 from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2QE4uMV

4 gold bars worth ₹30 lakh found inside IGIA toilet

It was concealed inside a cigarette packet from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2EEZl2j

Partymen come to Gambhir’s rescue on controversial tweet

East Delhi MP’s tweet on a man from the minority community assaulted in Gurugram had split opinion from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2XacmI5

India issues updated travel advisory for Sri Lanka

The External Affairs Ministry says the security situation is gradually returning to normal in the island nation but Indian nationals travelling there need to be careful and vigilant from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2I3OdNm

Jagan invites Naidu for his swearing-in ceremony

CM-designate seeks the TDP president’s advice for the State’s development; Stalin likely to attend event from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2MhUkCQ

Ozone pollution likely to spike in Capital

Air Quality Index also expected to slowly deteriorate in the next two days from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2MaCKR5

HC quashes ‘leave India’ notice to Pak. woman

Directs govt. to consider woman’s appeal for citizenship from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2WxPTYs

‘Burnout is not a medical condition’

The clarification came a day after the WHO mistakenly said it had listed burnout in its International Classification of Diseases for the first time. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2MaSy6u

‘Menstrual hygiene management should be part of curriculum’

Stressing the importance of spreading awareness of menstrual hygiene, Corporation Commissioner N. Ravichandran on Tuesday said it should be included i from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2MfakFX

They get decent burial, thanks to this Good Samaritan

Social activist A. Manoharan’s Cauvery Trust has so far performed the last rites of 52 unclaimed bodies from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2WppSe3

Morning digest: NDA inches towards majority in Rajya Sabha, Delhi gears up for possible Pompeo visit, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2MfvpA2

Naveen Patnaik takes oath as Odisha Chief Minister, 20 ministers also sworn in

Naveen Patnaik’s cabinet comprises 20 ministers, including 10 new faces and two women. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2HIBXTm

Teenage marriages down by 51% in India since 2000: report

If the rates had remained unchanged, there would be 9 million more married girls in India today from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2YQoRt1

Huawei asks court to deem US security law unconstitutional

The Chinese tech giant challenged the constitutionality of a law that limits its sales of telecom equipment from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2W7UbGC

Scott Morrison sworn in as Australia's prime minister

Also sworn in was Mr. Morrison’s revamped Cabinet, which includes an equal-record seven women, and Australia’s first Aboriginal federal cabinet minister, Ken Wyatt. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2JIYzFx

Two more doctors held for Payal Tadvi’s death

Payal Tadvi, a second-year resident doctor with the B.Y.L. Nair Hospital in Mumbai Central allegedly committed suicide in her hostel room on May 22, 2019 from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2Wa4oCH

Fire breaks out at women’s hostel in Janakpuri

A fire broke out in a two-storey girls hostel building in Janakpuri area on Wednesday.According to the Delhi Fire Service, the fire broke out early m from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2JJaWBu

Politics live: Nostalgic and personal journey for me to reminiscence the past 19 years: Naveen Patnaik tweets

Here is a look at political developments of the day. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/30O372G

Nine AIADMK members take oath as MLAs

With the election of these nine AIADMK MLAs, the ruling party has 123 MLAs in the House, the DMK-led alliance has 110 members. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2JJD4Er

Rupee slips 15 paise to 69.84 vs dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated by 15 paise to 69.84 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday on weak opening in domestic equities and foreign fund ou from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2VZebqa

Sensex, Nifty turn choppy amid weak global cues

After falling over 100 points in opening session, the 30-share index was trading 40.01 points, or 0.10 per cent, lower at 39,709.72. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty slipped 8.85 points, or 0.07 per cent, to 11,919.90 from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2HHE21O

Tornadoes rip through Kansas after one killed, scores hurt by Ohio twisters

The latest wave of tornadoes came a day after a spate of twisters pulverized buildings in western Ohio, killing one person, injuring scores and triggering a recovery effort in neighborhoods strewn with wreckage. from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2WcjSWH

Scott Morrison sworn in as Australia’s PM, Huawei to ask US court to throw out federal ban, and other news in pictures

 9.30 a.m. Scott Morrison sworn in as Australia’s Prime MinisterScott Morrison was sworn in as Australia’s Prime Minister, 11 days after retaining the from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2XbCxOH

Apple unveils first new iPod model in four years

Available in more than two dozen countries at Apple's online shop starting at $199 from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2QE4uMV

Anna Bus Stand lives in sheer neglect

It craves for optimal use of available space mainly to avoid traffic snarls on roads from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2WtPp5M

Simha thanks Modi supporters

Mysuru’s BJP MP Pratap Simha, who was re-elected to the Lok Sabha in the recent elections, has thanked the supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2I8akSR

Elephant calf electrocuted

A three-year-old male elephant calf was electrocuted when it came in contact with live electric fence erected around a farm close to the Western Ghats from The Hindu - Home http://bit.ly/2W8S5q6

Which Box Do You Check? Some States Are Offering a Nonbinary Option

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By AMY HARMON from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KbrDoD

Manhattanhenge 2019: When and Where to Watch

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By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2HJPxpK

Electric Scooters Are Sweeping the Country. New York Says Not So Fast.

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By EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2JJIcZf

Jack-of-all-trades

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By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2EGy67l

On Politics: Supreme Court Sidesteps Abortion Question

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/30PRZT0

David Whitley, Texas Secretary of State, Resigns After Questioning Voters’ Citizenship

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By JACEY FORTIN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2wA0fZz

San Diego Tops Yankees With a Bullpen Parade

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2HGwCMc

Michael Conforto’s Grand Slam Lifts the Mets Over the Dodgers

By FIELD LEVEL MEDIA from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2QxD8rn

The Leader Who Was ‘Trump Before Trump’

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By KOICHI NAKANO from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2XeKgf4

Word + Quiz: rostrum

By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2W9Okk4

Huawei Ramps Up U.S. Legal Challenge, With the Media in Mind

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By PAUL MOZUR from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2EH24YO

What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Archer’ and ‘The InBetween’

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By GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2VZbRiW

Las principales noticias del miércoles

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By Por MARINA FRANCO from NYT Universal https://nyti.ms/2Wu3yzS

Trump and Biden Campaign Trade Jabs Over North Korea’s Remarks

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By KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Kb9fvY

Justin Amash, Under Attack for Impeachment Talk, Finds Mixed Support at Home

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By EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2K7u2R0

Joe Biden Debuts Education Plan, Then Touts It to Teachers’ Union

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By KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2QysEs6

Quotation of the Day: ‘It Was Unbearable’: Witnessing Carnage in Tiananmen Square

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://nyti.ms/2JHHEDf

Metta World Peace Is Ready for His Close-Up. Again.

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By SOPAN DEB from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Kb673l

You Accomplished Something Great. So Now What?

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By A.C. SHILTON from NYT Smarter Living https://nyti.ms/2MdWqnf

Corrections: May 29, 2019

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://nyti.ms/2I6uzzY

Should You Be Able to Disinherit Your Child?

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By PAMELA DRUCKERMAN from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2QuMK6m

Tornado Warning and Storms Jolt New York Region

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By AZI PAYBARAH and DEREK M. NORMAN from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2JN7LZw

‘Godzilla, King of the Monsters’ Review: For Once, the Title Says It All

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By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://nyti.ms/2I7W8cg