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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Russian Is Upset Winner in Women’s Figure Skating Adelina Sotnikova used a boost from the crowd to become the first Russian woman to win gold in singles figure skating, knocking Kim Yu-Na off her perch at the top of the sport. JERÉ LONGMAN February 21, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1d5XNab http://bit.ly/1d5XKvg The New York Times Sports Olympic Games (2014)



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Worst Spill in 6 Months at Stricken Japanese Nuclear Plant About 100 tons of highly radioactive water leaked from one of the hundreds of storage tanks at the devastated Fukushima nuclear plant, its operator said. MARTIN FACKLER February 21, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1jSYonm http://bit.ly/1jSYlYM The New York Times World Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (Japan), Water Pollution



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Investigators Looks at Landing System and Pilot Fatigue in August Crash The National Transportation Safety Board heard testimony about the use of a computer system that did not perform as the crew of the U.P.S. cargo jet had planned. MATTHEW L. WALD February 21, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1gMQBog http://bit.ly/1jgQLnZ The New York Times U.S. Aviation Accidents and Safety, Airlines and Airplanes



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Art Auctions Without the Attitude At smaller auction houses a world away from the likes of Sotheby’s and Christies, there are lower prices and no air-kissing, but a clear love of art. GRAHAM BOWLEY February 21, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1jgQL7A http://bit.ly/1jgQJN2 The New York Times Arts Art, Auctions



By GRAHAM BOWLEY from NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Arts http://nyti.ms/1jgQL7A

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Shot at Redemption Comes a Round Early for U.S. Men’s Hockey Team The American men, who face Canada on Friday in a semifinal match, have waited four years for a chance to unseat their North American rival. KAREN CROUSE February 21, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1jSTJ55 http://bit.ly/1jSTJC0 The New York Times Sports Olympic Games (2014), Hockey, Ice



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Satya Nadella, Chief of Microsoft, on His New Role Satya Nadella, newly named as Microsoft’s chief executive, talks about leadership, the future and Bill Gates. ADAM BRYANT February 21, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1hyzDN8 http://bit.ly/1h0wEto The New York Times Business Day Executives and Management (Theory)



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Iran and World Powers Agree on Framework for Nuclear Talks In discussions in Vienna, envoys agreed on a timetable and framework for negotiating an agreement to end confrontation over Tehran’s nuclear program, officials said on Thursday. STEVEN ERLANGER February 21, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1ffjkTH The New York Times World United States International Relations, Embargoes and Economic Sanctions, Nuclear Weapons



By STEVEN ERLANGER from NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. World http://nyti.ms/1ffjkTH

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How the Staples Spread Their Gospel In “I’ll Take You There,” Greg Kot follows the singing Staples family from its Mississippi sharecropping roots to Mavis Staples’s continuing solo career. DWIGHT GARNER February 21, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1ffjkTy http://bit.ly/1ffjlHe The New York Times Books Gospel Music, Music



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Pistorius Murder Trial to Bring Scrutiny to South Africa In the post-Mandela era, that unwelcome attention could backfire on a land that likes to regard itself, its myths and its larger-than-life heroes as exceptional. ALAN COWELL February 21, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1d3XT26 http://bit.ly/1jSxrjX International New York Times World Murders and Attempted Murders



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After Defeat to Bayern, Arsenal’s Champions League Hopes Fade Bayern Munich defeated the London club 2-0 in the Champions League match, with Arsenal unable to hang on after being reduced to 10 men. ROB HUGHES February 21, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1gZB7fS http://bit.ly/1gZB9V9 International New York Times Sports UEFA European Football Championship, Soccer



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Ukrainian Skier and Coach Withdraw to Protest Kiev Violence Bogdana Matsotska, an Alpine skier, and her father and coach, Oleg Matsotskyy, say they are leaving Sochi to show solidarity with protesters in the capital city of Kiev. SAM BORDEN February 21, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1hxWB7c The New York Times Sports Olympic Games (2014), Demonstrations, Protests, and Riots



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In Amsterdam, There Is Little Place to Go but Up High-rises are being built to help the city house its growing population. PETER TEFFER February 21, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1hxWA32 http://bit.ly/1gZuqdP International New York Times Great Homes and Destinations Real Estate and Housing (Residential)



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A Tuscan Gem, a Sluggish Recovery A home that began as a 14th century watchtower has been for sale for eight months, although agents say the market is improving. NICOLA VENNING February 21, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1gZupXx http://bit.ly/1hxWA2Z International New York Times Great Homes and Destinations Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Restoration and Renovation



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South Africa’s Party Game It’s voters, not donors, who should make decisions that would significantly reshape the political landscape. T. O. MOLEFE February 21, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1d3sNaX http://bit.ly/1d3sNrr International New York Times Opinion Politics and Government



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Memories of Chile How one country emerged from dictatorship to become a success story in a region riven by ideological divides. ROGER COHEN February 21, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1jSmwGR http://bit.ly/1gLVwoP International New York Times Opinion Politics and Government



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