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International Women’s Day, Kabul: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing International Women’s Day, Kabul: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing
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Good evening. Here’s the latest.Good evening. Here’s the latest.
1. Spring is already here in much of the U.S., and scientists say climate change is a culprit.1. Spring is already here in much of the U.S., and scientists say climate change is a culprit.
The seasons officially change on March 20. But after a mild winter, leafing started in mid-January in some parts of the South and spread northward like a wave — gladdening hearts and possibly wreaking havoc on farmers’ planting schedules and seasonal festivals.The seasons officially change on March 20. But after a mild winter, leafing started in mid-January in some parts of the South and spread northward like a wave — gladdening hearts and possibly wreaking havoc on farmers’ planting schedules and seasonal festivals.
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2. Two House committees started work on the next phase of repeal of the Affordable Care Act, as leaders said they were rescuing Americans from health coverage that’s too costly and too limited. 2. Two House committees started work on the next phase of the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, as leaders said they were rescuing Americans from health coverage that’s too costly and too limited.
But all major hospital groups and the American Medical Association joined AARP and a stream of medical and health advocacy groups in opposing the House plan.But all major hospital groups and the American Medical Association joined AARP and a stream of medical and health advocacy groups in opposing the House plan.
Here are winners and losers under the proposal, which would also fundamentally alter how the government funds Medicaid.Here are winners and losers under the proposal, which would also fundamentally alter how the government funds Medicaid.
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3. Across the U.S., women skipped work, wore red and attended marches in honor of International Women’s Day.3. Across the U.S., women skipped work, wore red and attended marches in honor of International Women’s Day.
The turnout for A Day Without a Woman was far smaller than for the Women’s Marches after the inauguration, leaving open the question of whether anti-Trump fervor will evolve into a sustained political movement.The turnout for A Day Without a Woman was far smaller than for the Women’s Marches after the inauguration, leaving open the question of whether anti-Trump fervor will evolve into a sustained political movement.
Ten organizers were arrested in New York in an act of civil disobedience.Ten organizers were arrested in New York in an act of civil disobedience.
This video lays out six important reasons women are still fighting for equality.This video lays out six important reasons women are still fighting for equality.
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4. Hawaii raised the first legal challenge to Mr. Trump’s revised executive order barring citizens of six predominantly Muslim nations.4. Hawaii raised the first legal challenge to Mr. Trump’s revised executive order barring citizens of six predominantly Muslim nations.
Lawyers for the state sued, arguing that the new order discriminates against Muslims and would cut off Americans from seeing family members from the banned countries.Lawyers for the state sued, arguing that the new order discriminates against Muslims and would cut off Americans from seeing family members from the banned countries.
The ban, they said, inflicts “immediate damage to Hawaii’s economy, educational institutions, and tourism industry; and it is subjecting a portion of the state’s citizens to second-class treatment.”The ban, they said, inflicts “immediate damage to Hawaii’s economy, educational institutions, and tourism industry; and it is subjecting a portion of the state’s citizens to second-class treatment.”
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5. Of the roughly 11 million people in the country illegally, about a third have at least one child who is an American citizen.5. Of the roughly 11 million people in the country illegally, about a third have at least one child who is an American citizen.
Fearful of being separated in the Trump administration’s crackdown, many are scrambling to get their children’s birth certificates for passports, and some are trying to get them dual citizenship.Fearful of being separated in the Trump administration’s crackdown, many are scrambling to get their children’s birth certificates for passports, and some are trying to get them dual citizenship.
“I’m prepared to go, but with my children,” said an undocumented Mexican mother. “Without them, I’m not going. Even if they use a crane, I’m not going without them.”“I’m prepared to go, but with my children,” said an undocumented Mexican mother. “Without them, I’m not going. Even if they use a crane, I’m not going without them.”
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6. Gunmen dressed in medical uniforms stormed the main military hospital in Kabul, killing at least 30 people and wounding dozens in a seven-hour siege.6. Gunmen dressed in medical uniforms stormed the main military hospital in Kabul, killing at least 30 people and wounding dozens in a seven-hour siege.
Survivors recounted harrowing stories of hiding under beds and holding their breath or trying to escape through windows. Caretakers tried to evacuate patients on gurneys as family members anxiously waited outside.Survivors recounted harrowing stories of hiding under beds and holding their breath or trying to escape through windows. Caretakers tried to evacuate patients on gurneys as family members anxiously waited outside.
The Islamic State claimed responsibility.The Islamic State claimed responsibility.
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7. Tensions in Northeast Asia are posing an early and perilous test for the White House, which does not yet have a full national security team in place.7. Tensions in Northeast Asia are posing an early and perilous test for the White House, which does not yet have a full national security team in place.
International cooperation against North Korea is splintering, with Beijing expressing more concern about American intentions than about the North’s nuclear and missile tests. Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson will travel to the region next week.International cooperation against North Korea is splintering, with Beijing expressing more concern about American intentions than about the North’s nuclear and missile tests. Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson will travel to the region next week.
And there was yet another twist in the case of Kim Jong-nam, the slain half brother of North Korea’s leader. His son appears to have emerged in a YouTube clip that suggests that his family has gone into hiding.And there was yet another twist in the case of Kim Jong-nam, the slain half brother of North Korea’s leader. His son appears to have emerged in a YouTube clip that suggests that his family has gone into hiding.
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8. After the recent claims of C.I.A. hacking, you may be thinking about how to protect your devices.8. After the recent claims of C.I.A. hacking, you may be thinking about how to protect your devices.
Here’s a cheat sheet: Update, update, and update your software.Here’s a cheat sheet: Update, update, and update your software.
And back by popular request, here’s our guide to the best of late-night comedy. In the latest installment, Stephen Colbert isn’t sure whether to trust the C.I.A.And back by popular request, here’s our guide to the best of late-night comedy. In the latest installment, Stephen Colbert isn’t sure whether to trust the C.I.A.
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9. Here’s a case study of the complex and often countervailing forces at work as science seeks to police itself.9. Here’s a case study of the complex and often countervailing forces at work as science seeks to police itself.
Dr. Carlo Croce works in an emerging area of cancer research involving what is sometimes called the “dark matter” of the human genome. His university, Ohio State, has reaped millions from his grants.Dr. Carlo Croce works in an emerging area of cancer research involving what is sometimes called the “dark matter” of the human genome. His university, Ohio State, has reaped millions from his grants.
The school has repeatedly cleared him of accusation of falsifying data, but he now he faces new whistle-blower accusations.The school has repeatedly cleared him of accusation of falsifying data, but he now he faces new whistle-blower accusations.
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10. Finally, do Nike’s springy new shoes give runners an unfair advantage?10. Finally, do Nike’s springy new shoes give runners an unfair advantage?
The Zoom Vaporfly, with a curved metal midsole plate, has produced impressive results in international races and spurred a debate about what constitutes an unfair edge.The Zoom Vaporfly, with a curved metal midsole plate, has produced impressive results in international races and spurred a debate about what constitutes an unfair edge.
“To me, it’s kind of a compliment when you are delivering a big enough benefit that people are starting to ask, is this unfair?” a Nike official said.“To me, it’s kind of a compliment when you are delivering a big enough benefit that people are starting to ask, is this unfair?” a Nike official said.
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