A More Secular Europe, Divided by the Cross
Daniel Mihailescu/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images A huge European Union flag in front of the Parliament building in Bucharest, Romania, in May. The flag, with its circle of 12 yellow stars, has a coded Christian message, inspired by iconography of the Virgin Mary wearing a crown with 12 stars. BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Stanislav Zvolensky, the [...]
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A Five-Time Runner-Up, Mickelson Leads the Open After Three Rounds
After a week of weather woes and doubts about the course’s worthiness, the United States Open at Merion Golf Club on Saturday looked a lot like any other Open: a bunched-up leader board full of players struggling to keep par in their sights. Doug Mills/The New York Times Tiger Woods pumped his fist after a [...]
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13 Major Winners Miss the U.S. Open Cut
ARDMORE, Pa. — Merion Golf Club has a history of crowning notable champions. But in the 2013 United States Open, 13 major winners did not make the cut when the rain-delayed second round was completed Saturday morning. The excluded group included Ángel Cabrera, a former winner of the event and the runner-up at the Masters [...]
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Introducing Project Loon: Balloon-powered Internet access
The Internet is one of the most transformative technologies of our lifetimes. But for 2 out of every 3 people on earth, a fast, affordable Internet connection is still out of reach. And this is far from being a solved problem. There are many terrestrial challenges to Internet connectivity—jungles, archipelagos, mountains. There are also major [...]
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2013 U.S. Open: Phil Mickelson shoots 3-under 67 for lead in clubhouse
ARDMORE, Pa. — There is virtually no relationship between the normal reality of the everyman and the corresponding reality in Phil Mickelson’s head. What goes on in that vast space under his visor is often inexplicable, ranging from cunning to creative to downright crazy. It is a factory that can take someone else’s “You’re gonna [...]
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A Lifeline for No-Longer-Illegal Immigrants
They are among more than 291,000 immigrants who have been granted temporary reprieves from deportation under a program announced by President Obama last June. The program, which is open to young people who were brought to the United States as children and are here illegally, allows them to obtain a Social Security number, apply for [...]
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June 13, 2013 by with Comments (0)
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Annabel Tollman: the Calm Amid Fashion’s Storm
The core code of conduct governing fashion can sometimes be characterized as jungle law. According to the unspoken rules of the business, the person you had dinner with last night might, if it is expedient, cut you dead at a fashion show the following morning. Somehow this ugly reality is found usual and acceptable. “Everyone [...]
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As Bulger Trial Opens, Code of Honor Is Subtext
BOSTON — In the grim catalog of 19 murders ascribed to James (Whitey) Bulger, the death of Debra Davis in 1981 stands out. Boston Police, via Associated Press The crimes attributed to James (Whitey) Bulger cover decades. Evan McGlinn for The New York Times Steve Davis, whose sister, Debra, was murdered in 1981, says he [...]
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A Good Appetite: Dressing Up a Picnic
By David Frank and Jenny Woodward Pan Bagnat, the Perfect Picnic Sandwich: When it comes to picnics, we can do better than a loaf of bread and a wedge of cheese. Melissa Clark shows why the pan bagnat is the ideal sandwich for outdoor summer dining. There’s nothing wrong with a tuna fish sandwich eaten [...]
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June 11, 2013 by with Comments (0)
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China’s super secret space city
CNN’s Nic Robertson is the only Western correspondent invited to China’s scheduled rocket launch In China’s super-secret space city he finds a relaxed vacation vibe Locals ride cycles and charm you with friendliness But behind the relaxed facade is a fierce ambition taking China into space Jiuquan, China (CNN) — The first thing I noticed [...]
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