Fire Forces Thousands to Flee THE ASSOCIATED PRESS More than two dozen homes have been destroyed or badly damaged and about 30 people have sought medical treatment as a result of a huge wildfire in southern Australia, officials said Monday. January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1Kg7XIp The New York Times World Wildfires

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. World http://nyti.ms/1Kg7XIp Fire Forces Thousands to Flee January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM The New York Times

A Feistier de Blasio Resurfaces, Uncowed MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM After a fortnight of cautious, sometimes halting remarks, Mayor Bill de Blasio blasted the language of police unions and those who turned their backs on him at two officers’ funerals. January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1Kg7Xs6 http://nyti.ms/1HCdeHY The New York Times N.Y. / Region

By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. N.Y. / Region http://nyti.ms/1Kg7Xs6 A Feistier de Blasio Resurfaces, Uncowed January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1HCdeHY The New York Times

Egypt’s Appalling Crackdown on Gays THE EDITORIAL BOARD The Egyptian government has persecuted gay men with varying degrees of intensity in the past, but the trial of 26 men now underway is especially harsh. January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1HCderD http://nyti.ms/1HCdc2S The New York Times Opinion Homosexuality and Bisexuality, Discrimination

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Opinion http://nyti.ms/1HCderD Egypt’s Appalling Crackdown on Gays January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1HCdc2S The New York Times

Obama Nears Goal for Guantánamo With Faster Pace of Releases HELENE COOPER A series of secret nighttime flights over the last two months has brought the administration closer to meeting the president’s promise to empty the military prison in Cuba. January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1HCdebc http://nyti.ms/1Kg7V3s The New York Times U.S. Detainees, United States Defense and Military Forces

By HELENE COOPER via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. U.S. http://nyti.ms/1HCdebc Obama Nears Goal for Guantánamo With Faster Pace of Releases January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1Kg7V3s The New York Times

Migrant Deaths on the Mediterranean THE EDITORIAL BOARD European governments should create more legal avenues for refugees seeking safety. January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1HCddUB http://nyti.ms/1Kg7XrQ The New York Times Opinion Illegal Immigration, Smuggling, Drownings

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Opinion http://nyti.ms/1HCddUB Migrant Deaths on the Mediterranean January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1Kg7XrQ The New York Times

Gov. Cuomo’s Expanded Horizons THE EDITORIAL BOARD In his second inaugural address, the governor of New York touched on some of the high points while laying out an ambitious agenda. January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1AivjKn The New York Times Opinion United States Politics and Government

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Opinion http://nyti.ms/1AivjKn Gov. Cuomo’s Expanded Horizons January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM The New York Times

Ambush Unfolds on Video as Pennsylvania Sets Trial for Eric Frein in Killing of State Trooper SEAMUS McGRAW Eric M. Frein, accused of killing a Pennsylvania trooper, was ordered to be tried in a state court, at a hearing at which surveillance video of the attack was shown. January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1AivhCn http://nyti.ms/1IimKOX The New York Times U.S. Attacks on Police, Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Firearms

By SEAMUS McGRAW via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. U.S. http://nyti.ms/1AivhCn Ambush Unfolds on Video as Pennsylvania Sets Trial for Eric Frein in Killing of State Trooper January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1IimKOX The New York Times

Understanding the Islamic State: A General’s Inquiry Unknown Author Readers react to a front-page article. January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1xMbFD2 The New York Times Opinion International Relations

By Unknown Author via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Opinion http://nyti.ms/1xMbFD2 Understanding the Islamic State: A General’s Inquiry January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM The New York Times

Reading Books About War Unknown Author A reader suggests that literature could inspire youths to volunteer for the military. January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1AivjtZ The New York Times Opinion Books and Literature, Defense and Military Forces

By Unknown Author via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Opinion http://nyti.ms/1AivjtZ Reading Books About War January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM The New York Times

At a Police Funeral, Backs Turned on the Mayor Unknown Author A reader says police officers in New York were wrong to blame Mayor Bill de Blasio rather than address departmental problems. January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1AivhC8 The New York Times Opinion Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings

By Unknown Author via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Opinion http://nyti.ms/1AivhC8 At a Police Funeral, Backs Turned on the Mayor January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM The New York Times

Elite Lawyers Before the Justices Unknown Author Readers discuss an editorial about a small number of highly paid lawyers who present a large portion of the arguments before the Supreme Court. January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1xMbGXz The New York Times Opinion Legal Profession, Discrimination

By Unknown Author via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Opinion http://nyti.ms/1xMbGXz Elite Lawyers Before the Justices January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM The New York Times

A Spa for Young Girls? Parents: Just Say No Unknown Author Readers object to the beauty industry’s targeting of young girls. January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1xMbGHc http://nyti.ms/1xMiE1T The New York Times Opinion Women and Girls, Children and Childhood, Spas

By Unknown Author via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Opinion http://nyti.ms/1xMbGHc A Spa for Young Girls? Parents: Just Say No January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1xMiE1T The New York Times

Boehner Facing Dissent and Defections in Vote to Remain Speaker of House ASHLEY PARKER Tuesday’s vote for speaker represents a reach for relevance by some rank-and-file conservative Republicans. January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1Aivh5d The New York Times U.S. United States Politics and Government

By ASHLEY PARKER via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. U.S. http://nyti.ms/1Aivh5d Boehner Facing Dissent and Defections in Vote to Remain Speaker of House January 6, 2015 at 12:00AM The New York Times