In Interview, Cuomo’s Support for de Blasio Comes With a Few Barbs Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday defended Mayor Bill de Blasio’s decision to open New York City schools in a snowstorm but mocked him for his signature mantra. MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM February 15, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1jhWbPd The New York Times N.Y. / Region

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Biden Remark Casts Doubt on Pillar of U.S. Trade Agenda Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. acknowledged that Congress will not grant President Obama fast-track trade promotion authority, which analysts call critical for deals with Asia and Europe. MARK LANDLER and JONATHAN WEISMAN February 15, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1jhWb1v The New York Times U.S. International Trade and World Market, United States Politics and Government

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Microsoft Plunges Into Handset Battle as Google Withdraws Trying to insure the survival of Windows in a mobile universe, Microsoft enters a complex struggle, while Google abandons a money-losing handset unit. JAMES B. STEWART February 15, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/NLgN8t http://bit.ly/NLgOt3 The New York Times Business Day

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Toyota Recalls 261,000 Trucks and S.U.V.’s for Traction Control Malfunction A part from a supplier in Ohio failed, according to complaints, leading the automaker to switch to a Japanese part and issue a recall. CHRISTOPHER JENSEN February 15, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1jhW6Ln http://bit.ly/1jhW6Lp The New York Times Automobiles Automobiles, Automobile Safety Features and Defects, Recalls and Bans of Products

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Obama to Announce Aid for Drought-Racked California President Obama, visiting Fresno, will announce a push for a $1 billion “climate resilience” program, as well as several million dollars in drought aid for the state’s farmers. CORAL DAVENPORT February 15, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1nz9k6W The New York Times U.S. Agriculture and Farming, Drought, Federal Budget (US)

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Wheelies: The Global Pentastar Edition Chrysler will no longer publish North American vehicle production reports; Ford’s aluminum F-150 sparks a run on the aluminum market. BENJAMIN PRESTON February 15, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1nz9jQq http://bit.ly/1f1xFSb The New York Times Automobiles Automobiles, Aluminum

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