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| C.I.A., Russia, F.C. Barcelona: Your Thursday Briefing | C.I.A., Russia, F.C. Barcelona: Your Thursday Briefing |
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| • C.I.A. goes into damage control. | • C.I.A. goes into damage control. |
| The agency is turning to the F.B.I. to investigate the disclosure of documents, released by WikiLeaks this week, that appear to have divulged American cyberspying capabilities. | The agency is turning to the F.B.I. to investigate the disclosure of documents, released by WikiLeaks this week, that appear to have divulged American cyberspying capabilities. |
| The source of the trove is most likely an insider at the agency rather than a foreign rival, the F.B.I. said, adding that it plans to interview hundreds of people who had access to the information. | The source of the trove is most likely an insider at the agency rather than a foreign rival, the F.B.I. said, adding that it plans to interview hundreds of people who had access to the information. |
| Here are some tips to protect your devices from being hacked. (Updating outdated software is a good start.) | Here are some tips to protect your devices from being hacked. (Updating outdated software is a good start.) |
| • Health groups oppose Republican bill. | • Health groups oppose Republican bill. |
| The party’s effort to replace the Affordable Care Act has been denounced by organizations representing major hospitals, doctors, nurses and retirees. Lawmakers in the House are seeking support from businesses that could benefit from the new plan in the form of lower taxes. | |
| President Trump, anticipating that senators might push hardest against the proposal, said he was prepared to pressure them with rallies similar to those he held during the campaign. | President Trump, anticipating that senators might push hardest against the proposal, said he was prepared to pressure them with rallies similar to those he held during the campaign. |
| • In other political news. | • In other political news. |
| The number of undocumented immigrants caught along the border with Mexico fell significantly in February, Customs and Border Protection said. The Trump administration said it was a sign that its immigration policies were working. | The number of undocumented immigrants caught along the border with Mexico fell significantly in February, Customs and Border Protection said. The Trump administration said it was a sign that its immigration policies were working. |
| In other administration news, officials said on Wednesday that Mr. Trump was not under investigation, the latest twist after the president’s claim, without evidence, that his predecessor had ordered wiretaps at Trump Tower. | In other administration news, officials said on Wednesday that Mr. Trump was not under investigation, the latest twist after the president’s claim, without evidence, that his predecessor had ordered wiretaps at Trump Tower. |
| • U.S. general says Moscow violated treaty. | • U.S. general says Moscow violated treaty. |
| Russia has deployed a prohibited cruise missile, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told Congress on Wednesday, the first public confirmation by the U.S. that the Kremlin violated a landmark arms control agreement. | Russia has deployed a prohibited cruise missile, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told Congress on Wednesday, the first public confirmation by the U.S. that the Kremlin violated a landmark arms control agreement. |
| Separately, many European countries regard RT, the network formerly called Russia Today, as spreading a disinformation campaign intended to destabilize the West. The company says it offers “alternative views” to the Western-dominated news media. | Separately, many European countries regard RT, the network formerly called Russia Today, as spreading a disinformation campaign intended to destabilize the West. The company says it offers “alternative views” to the Western-dominated news media. |
| • International Women’s Day. | • International Women’s Day. |
| Demonstrations and calls to action on Wednesday included a strike in France starting at 3:40 p.m. — symbolically the time Frenchwomen stop being paid because of wage inequality. | Demonstrations and calls to action on Wednesday included a strike in France starting at 3:40 p.m. — symbolically the time Frenchwomen stop being paid because of wage inequality. |
| In New York, a Wall Street firm installed a statue of a girl in front of a famous sculpture of a bronze bull, fearlessly staring it down. | In New York, a Wall Street firm installed a statue of a girl in front of a famous sculpture of a bronze bull, fearlessly staring it down. |
| • The Daily, your audio news report. | • The Daily, your audio news report. |
| Today’s episode focuses on the origins of sanctuary cities in the U.S. | Today’s episode focuses on the origins of sanctuary cities in the U.S. |
| Listen from a computer, on an iOS device or on an Android device. | Listen from a computer, on an iOS device or on an Android device. |
| • Tamara N. Holder, a former contributor to Fox News, is said to have settled a sexual harassment case for $2.5 million. | • Tamara N. Holder, a former contributor to Fox News, is said to have settled a sexual harassment case for $2.5 million. |
| • Nike knows the difference apparel can make, and it will begin selling a hijab for Muslim athletes in 2018. | • Nike knows the difference apparel can make, and it will begin selling a hijab for Muslim athletes in 2018. |
| The company’s new shoe designs have also produced impressive results in races. But do they give runners an unfair edge? | The company’s new shoe designs have also produced impressive results in races. But do they give runners an unfair edge? |
| • Harvard Law School hopes to diversify its applicant pool by accepting the GRE for admission in its fall 2018 class. | • Harvard Law School hopes to diversify its applicant pool by accepting the GRE for admission in its fall 2018 class. |
| “The GRE is an equally valid predictor of first-year grades,” a recent study concluded. The school will continue to accept LSAT results. | “The GRE is an equally valid predictor of first-year grades,” a recent study concluded. The school will continue to accept LSAT results. |
| • U.S. stocks were mixed on Wednesday. Here’s a snapshot of global markets. | • U.S. stocks were mixed on Wednesday. Here’s a snapshot of global markets. |
| • More than 330 readers responded to our question on Monday about morning routines. The top themes: meditation and prayer; exercising; breakfast; and, of course, coffee. | • More than 330 readers responded to our question on Monday about morning routines. The top themes: meditation and prayer; exercising; breakfast; and, of course, coffee. |
| We’d like to help power your routines, so here are our guides to meditation, running, and brewing a better cup of coffee. | We’d like to help power your routines, so here are our guides to meditation, running, and brewing a better cup of coffee. |
| And we’d encourage those who start off with a healthy breakfast to stick to it — but the rest of us need not worry. As our health care writer has explained, “There’s nothing magical about breakfast.” | And we’d encourage those who start off with a healthy breakfast to stick to it — but the rest of us need not worry. As our health care writer has explained, “There’s nothing magical about breakfast.” |
| • Recipe of the day: Spicy tofu and Swiss chard make for delicious vegetarian tacos. | • Recipe of the day: Spicy tofu and Swiss chard make for delicious vegetarian tacos. |
| • A controversial approach to drug treatment. | • A controversial approach to drug treatment. |
| Our latest 360 video goes inside a clinic in Vancouver, British Columbia, where drug users inject prescription heroin under the supervision of a medical professional. | Our latest 360 video goes inside a clinic in Vancouver, British Columbia, where drug users inject prescription heroin under the supervision of a medical professional. |
| • Ethics charges against cancer researcher. | • Ethics charges against cancer researcher. |
| Dr. Carlo Croce, a department chairman at Ohio State University, has been fending off accusations of data falsification and other scientific misconduct. | Dr. Carlo Croce, a department chairman at Ohio State University, has been fending off accusations of data falsification and other scientific misconduct. |
| His story showcases the complex forces at work in the policing of science. | His story showcases the complex forces at work in the policing of science. |
| • Barcelona pulls off stunning comeback. | • Barcelona pulls off stunning comeback. |
| The soccer power overcame a 4-0 deficit after its first game against Paris St.-Germain with a 6-1 victory on Wednesday to reach the Champions League quarterfinals. | The soccer power overcame a 4-0 deficit after its first game against Paris St.-Germain with a 6-1 victory on Wednesday to reach the Champions League quarterfinals. |
| • Best of late-night TV. | • Best of late-night TV. |
| Samantha Bee caught up on a very busy week in politics. “On the list of terrible bills, this ranks between Cosby and O’Reilly,” she said of the Republican health care proposal. | Samantha Bee caught up on a very busy week in politics. “On the list of terrible bills, this ranks between Cosby and O’Reilly,” she said of the Republican health care proposal. |
| Good night, and good luck. | Good night, and good luck. |
| The journalist Edward R. Murrow often ended his reports this way, but the signoff is usually remembered in connection to his CBS broadcast on this day in 1954. | The journalist Edward R. Murrow often ended his reports this way, but the signoff is usually remembered in connection to his CBS broadcast on this day in 1954. |
| Murrow dedicated the entire episode of his show, “See It Now,” to analyzing Senator Joseph R. McCarthy’s hunt for Communists within America’s borders and the spectacle of his nationally televised hearings. | Murrow dedicated the entire episode of his show, “See It Now,” to analyzing Senator Joseph R. McCarthy’s hunt for Communists within America’s borders and the spectacle of his nationally televised hearings. |
| “And upon what meat doth Senator McCarthy feed?” Murrow asked. “Two of the staples of his diet are the investigation, protected by immunity, and the half-truth.” | “And upon what meat doth Senator McCarthy feed?” Murrow asked. “Two of the staples of his diet are the investigation, protected by immunity, and the half-truth.” |
| One of Murrow’s more memorable quotes was, “We will not be driven by fear into an age of unreason.” The senator was condemned by his colleagues later that year. | One of Murrow’s more memorable quotes was, “We will not be driven by fear into an age of unreason.” The senator was condemned by his colleagues later that year. |
| The Times called the program “crusading journalism of high responsibility and genuine courage.” The episode was depicted in a 2005 film directed by George Clooney. | The Times called the program “crusading journalism of high responsibility and genuine courage.” The episode was depicted in a 2005 film directed by George Clooney. |
| McCarthy responded to Murrow on his program a month later, calling him “the cleverest of the jackal pack which is always found at the throat of anyone who dares to expose individual Communists and traitors.” | McCarthy responded to Murrow on his program a month later, calling him “the cleverest of the jackal pack which is always found at the throat of anyone who dares to expose individual Communists and traitors.” |
| Remy Tumin contributed reporting. | Remy Tumin contributed reporting. |
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