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Late Night Congratulates Trump on His 10,000th Lie

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By TRISH BENDIX from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2WgrrHI

His Punch Lines Cross Moral Lines. Anthony Jeselnik Gets Away With It.

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By JASON ZINOMAN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2L9AfxX

The ‘Dumb Choice’ That James Harden, Stephen Curry and the Rest of the N.B.A. Increasingly Avoid: The 2-Point Shot

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By Unknown Author from NYT The Upshot https://nyti.ms/2PAFlSJ

Abdication of Japan’s Emperor, Who Put a Human Face on the Monarchy

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By MOTOKO RICH from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2GIXsSg

On Politics: Rod Rosenstein to Step Down

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2UKI0Ks

Aaron Judge Is Everywhere for the Yankees, Except on the Field

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By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2UOtbX2

Chronicles of the Rings: What Trees Tell Us

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By JIM ROBBINS from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2J4IM2C

New York City’s Quirkiest Bus: 1 Bridge, 3 Stops

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By WINNIE HU from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2ZTw5Oi

Movie Theaters

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By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2UO7Ltj

Word + Quiz: gravitas

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

Tesla Looks to Regain Its Luster in Solar Energy by Slashing Prices

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By IVAN PENN and PETER EAVIS from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2ZTw78S

Bridgewater’s Ray Dalio Tops the List of Hedge Fund Manager Compensation

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By ANDREW ROSS SORKIN from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2Wf3Ln0

What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘On Tour With Asperger’s Are Us’ and ‘The Last Survivors’

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By LAUREN MESSMAN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2Lg9FU2

ためらう花嫁

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By MOTOKO RICH from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2WcfdQo

Las principales noticias del martes

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

A Princess in a Cage

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By MOTOKO RICH from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2La2tJ2

The Suitor With the Shaggy Hair

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By MOTOKO RICH from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2GIKiVr

The Long Shadows of a Failed War

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By MOTOKO RICH from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2UPwBJp

Trump Sues Banks to Stop Them From Complying With House Subpoenas

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By MAGGIE HABERMAN, WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM and DAVID ENRICH from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GRQATZ

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to Step Down in May

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By KATIE BENNER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2WfbRw6

Man Charged With Killing 5 in Annapolis Newsroom Uses Insanity Defense

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By MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2XUcwmY

In Scranton, College Students Give High Marks to Biden’s First Campaign Speech

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By TRIP GABRIEL from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2PEneLB

Sri Lanka, ISIS, British Police: Your Tuesday Briefing

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By MELINA DELKIC and ALISHA HARIDASANI GUPTA from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2GTm6kx

ISIS’ Mysterious Leader Is Not Dead, New Video Shows

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi appeared on video for the first time in five years, reasserting authority in the wake of lost territory and a major attack in Sri Lanka. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2GQdZVD

Global Health: Measles Cases Surpass 700 as Outbreak Continues Unabated

The outbreak is now the worst in decades. Children under age 5 account for about half of the cases. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2vuDTYS

Profitable Giants Like Amazon Pay $0 in Corporate Taxes. Some Voters Are Sick of It.

In Ohio, where companies like FirstEnergy and Goodyear pay no federal corporate taxes, Democrats haven’t figured out how to leverage anxiety over income inequality to defeat President Trump. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2UNoc92

Labor Dept. Says Workers at a Gig Company Are Contractors

The department exempted an unnamed operation from pay standards applied to employees, marking a shift from the Obama administration view. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2PK4VVv

Asylum Seekers Face New Restraints Under Latest Trump Orders

A presidential memorandum ordered measures that include barring some migrants from pursuing work permits and charging fees on asylum applications. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2ZKVdGX

Trump Sues Banks to Stop Them From Complying With House Subpoenas

The lawsuit, joined by the president’s three eldest children and his private company, seeks to stop Deutsche Bank and Capital One from turning over records. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2WfVMGy

John Singleton, ‘Boyz N the Hood’ Director, Dies at 51

His first film, which he began shooting when he was in his early 20s, earned an Oscar nomination for best director — the first for an African-American. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2Vwgc0R

Where to Stream John Singleton’s Six Best Films

The Oscar-nominated director died Monday at the age of 51. The movies he made in his first decade showcased a filmmaker of variety and intelligence. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2XWH3km

Survival of the throne: Episode one: His Father Was Called a God. She Called Him ‘Jimmy.’

Prince Akihito would never wield the power of Japanese emperors of old. But he just might help heal his country. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2URfOW8

Survival of the throne: episode two: The Long Shadows of a Failed War

A Japanese royal sought to make peace with the lands his country had once conquered. But at home, too, there were fences to mend. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2Vy9rvy

Poway Synagogue, Measles, ‘Game of Thrones’: Your Monday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2PA3ysl

Sri Lanka, ISIS, British Police: Your Tuesday Briefing

Let us help you start your day. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2Lr219F

Trump’s Anti-Abortion Incitement

The president’s lies about infanticide could inspire violence. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2LcMSbQ

An Era Defined by Fear

The emotional tone underneath the political conflicts. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2XOmfeG

The Zombie Style in American Politics

Why bad ideas just won’t stay dead. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2VH8pgV

A Terrorist Tried to Kill Me Because I Am a Jew. I Will Never Back Down.

I do not know why God spared my life in my Poway synagogue. All I can do is make this borrowed time matter. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2Llxmds

appreciation: Richard Lugar Was Not Afraid to Lead

He saw a vital global role for America that went beyond party lines. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2vqwIkp

Don’t Let Trump Mess With the Fed

Steady leadership at the Federal Reserve is keeping the economy on track. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2vqI5Zt

How to Fight India’s Fake-News Epidemic

Disinformation can be defeated by treating the crisis as we responded to infectious diseases in the past. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2IMlj77

What Songbirds Can Tell Us About Trump

In springtime, everything in nature loves a wall. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2V2V9mZ

Joe Biden and the Apologies That Weren’t

Politicians can make mistakes. People should be allowed to evolve. But first, they have to say they’re sorry. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2GKZv8k

Universal Health Care Might Cost You Less Than You Think

We don’t think of the premiums we already pay as taxes, but maybe we should. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2PFSkm8

Should These Clothes Be Saved?

Thousands of articles of everyday women’s clothing are being preserved in lockers in a college basement. But where, exactly, does their value lie? from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2vtT5oU

‘Game of Thrones’ Fans Are Thrilled, Confused and Setting the Internet on Fire

Did you think you were going to get some work done? Not today! from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2ZHvgrE

Metropolitan Diary: ‘I Decided to Keep Mum, and He Kept Sneaking Glances My Way’

A familiar face riding uptown, a private tour at the Museum of Natural History and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2Vq4tkv

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to Step Down in May

The No. 2 Justice Department official submitted his resignation letter to President Trump after overseeing the Mueller inquiry through to the end. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2V6HU4M

Terror Attack Thwarted in Los Angeles, Authorities Say

The arrest comes just two days after a shooting at a synagogue in the San Diego area that left one woman dead and three others injured. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2DPu24v

In Month After ‘13 Reasons Why’ Debut on Netflix, Study Finds Teen Suicide Grew

The TV series is linked to a troubling jump in suicide rates among boys the month after its premier. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2J4atZo

Spotify Reaches 100 Million Subscribers, but Not Without Some Dissonance

A milestone for the music streaming giant coincides with a bumpy entry into India. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2VAcy62

Man Charged With Killing 5 in Annapolis Newsroom Uses Insanity Defense

Jarrod W. Ramos’s lawyers said in a court filing that a mental disorder either prevented him from appreciating the criminality of his conduct or from following the law. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2PBAkt2

R.I.P., Anki: Yet Another Home Robotics Company Powers Down

A third major home robotics outfit shuts down in a year. Why is it so hard to build a companion droid that everyone wants? from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2PDQ26K

Airbnb and Marriott Each Want What the Other Has

Airbnb announces a move into hotels, at the same time that Marriott reportedly plans to get into home-sharing. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2GQlJam

Feds Rule That One Company’s Gig Workers Are Contractors

The Department of Labor says workers for one company are sufficiently independent to be considered contractors, in a move that could ripple across the gig economy. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2UKpfXy

The Future of Money, Facebook’s F8 Conference, and More News

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2V4kUU3

A Programmer Solved a 20-Year-Old, Forgotten Crypto Puzzle

A self-taught coder dedicated a CPU core to performing continuous computations for three years to crack the puzzle, beating a competing team by mere days. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2GPCRf0

'Game of Thrones': A Case Against Watching the Series Finale

How could anything matter now? from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2LciUVk

Tech Lobbyists Push to Defang California's Landmark Privacy Law

Privacy advocates worry that a slate of proposed changes to the California Consumer Privacy Act may impede the law's effectiveness. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2GI9riZ

'Game of Thrones' Recap, Season 8 Episode 3: The Problem With Prophecies

Does it really matter if Arya Stark is the Princess Who Was Promised? from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2GMpr3B

The Battle of Winterfell: A Tactical Analysis

If you're going up against an army of the undead, maybe plan a little better. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2J2HyVE

How Tactical Drivers Learn Crazy-Ass Maneuvers

And you thought you could maneuver out of dangerous situations. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2GTs5pC

'Avengers: Endgame' Broke Nearly Every Box Office Record

It has made more than $1 billion worldwide already. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2GJFhMf

The Physics of Heating Up Water With a Battery

You can make a simple water heater using a battery and a wire—here's how. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2GPAtpQ

Meet the Pro-Vaxxers Helping to Stave Off the Next Pandemic

As vaccine hesitancy grows, some individuals are responding by volunteering to take part in experimental vaccine trials. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2ZS1UHg

Don’t See Yourself on Your Emoji Keyboard? Jenny 8. Lee Can Help

Meet Jenny 8. Lee, an advocate who urges inclusion and representation in emoji, and a subject of the new emoji documentary, “Picture Character.” from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2J2tVWk

Companies Can Predict Climate Catastrophes for You—as a Service

One startup in the growing climate services industry lets you pull up a map and design your own disaster, to help put a price on climate change's impacts. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2INkE5d

Money Management Tips From a Formerly Manic Spender

The strategies I learned to control my spending after I was diagnosed with bipolar II can help anyone crack down on their spending. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2DC7Cn6

How I Learned to Embrace Venmo's Ever-Evolving Vernacular

Does a shared pizza have the same value, either literal or metaphorical, as a shared mortgage? Not really, but on Venmo they are afforded the same quick tappity tap. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2DDuFO6

Should I Spend $1,000 on a Smartphone?

With so many great inexpensive phones out there, it depends on why you want a pricey flagship model. Here are the most common justifications we hear. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2Wbj3tf

Facebook F8 2019: What to Expect After Facebook's Very Bad Year

Facebook's annual developer conference is Tuesday. Expect news on VR, privacy, and yet another promise to "do better." from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2Wgv4NW

The Penetrating Gaze of the Instagram Shame Silo

That thing you're really into but don't really love talking about? The Gram knows. Oh, it knows. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2DECFyz

More districts work to be culturally proficient

Many urban school districts -- where mostly white teachers work with many students of color from low-income families -- are t - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2ZI7VWP

Stand-up comedy helps students learn public speaking

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Colo. looks for different methods to rate schools

A group of rural schools in Colorado have been experimenting with different ways to rate schools by moving beyond testing and - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2ZKk5hJ

Why printed textbooks are still viable

The growing adoption of digital textbooks hasn't pushed their printed forebears off the market and probably won't do so anyti - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2UNjqIT

Microsoft sponsors Hawaii middle school STEM camp

Kapaa Middle School in Hawaii was home to the first Microsoft-sponsored DigiCamp STEM event on Kauai island this month.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2ZIjqgZ

Coalition wants to rebrand school choice

School-choice supporters, including Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, are looking to rebrand the issue and expand their coalition.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2UKixko

DeVos remains amid administration changes

US Education Secretary Betsy DeVos remains largely secure in her position amid other administration changes and some negative - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2ZI7JH5

How did Hurricane Maria affect students' mental health

Hurricane Maria had a significant effect on the mental health of children in Puerto Rico, according to a study published in t - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2UQYrVn

Study: Children who "recover" from autism still need support

Researchers say some people who are diagnosed with autism as children may experience the abatement of their symptoms later in - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2UKirJy

Research: Children's psychology sheds light on political thinking

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Free webinar: Learning to Love Teaching Again

In this webinar, award-winning teacher Chase Mielke, author of the new book "The Burnout Cure," will highlight research-based - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2UNoGw0

Teach students to dialogue in an age of division

In the last decade, public opinions have grown more partisan and the divide between political parties continues to widen, the - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2ZKLHTZ

Our fingerprints don't fade from the lives we've touched.

Will Fetters, writer and producer April is National Volunteer Month from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2UNoCfK

Islanders Face 2-0 Deficit to Team That Looks Familiar

The Hurricanes employ a similar defensive-minded style. “They play very structured, similar to the way we play,” Islanders forward Josh Bailey said. from NYT > Sports https://nyti.ms/2ZHTSR4

Horse Deaths Are Threatening the Racing Industry. Is the Sport Obsolete?

A Kentucky family in the horse business for decades says action to address the health of the animals is overdue. The consequences of inaction could be catastrophic. from NYT > Sports https://nyti.ms/2GSQ8Fa

Video of Kraft at Spa Will Not Be Released Ahead of Trial

A Florida judge rules that authorities cannot release video of the New England Patriots owner or the other clients of the Orchids of Asia spa. from NYT > Sports https://nyti.ms/2UJUjqp

New York’s New Pro Rugby Team Lands a French Star

The fledgling Major League Rugby will soon say bonjour to an international superstar. Mathieu Bastareaud, 30, will join Rugby United New York on a loan from his French club. from NYT > Sports https://nyti.ms/2XNwyQ2

Jimmy Butler and 76ers Hold Off Late Push by Raptors

A cold shooting streak to start the game ultimately sunk Toronto, but the Raptors kept things competitive until the game’s final seconds. from NYT > Sports https://nyti.ms/2ULZPZr

Sentencing delayed again for mother in child homicide case

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Cherokee Dea was in court Monday for a hearing following her guilty plea in February to charges of child abuse homicide. Sentencing was delayed.                 from St. George - News http://bit.ly/2WfrWBY

BYU valedictorian comes out in speech: 'Proud to be a gay son of God'

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The political science major said few knew about his sexuality before Friday, when he announced "I am proud to be a gay son of God" in a a speech.                 from St. George - News http://bit.ly/2DFSrJx

Altercation at St. George treatment facility yields 5 arrests, multiple injuries

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A large-scale fight at a residential treatment facility for adolescents in St. George resulted in multiple injuries and the detention of five people.                 from St. George - News http://bit.ly/2WfrO5s

5 mistakes people make and fall for ransomware, part 1

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George Cox lays out some tips for fighting off malware, viruses and hackers.                 from St. George - News http://bit.ly/2DEAhIi