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| North Korea, Yemen, Michael Flynn: Your Tuesday Briefing | North Korea, Yemen, Michael Flynn: Your Tuesday Briefing |
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| Good morning. | Good morning. |
| Here’s what you need to know: | Here’s what you need to know: |
| • The U.S. and South Korea started large-scale air force drills with plans to use some of the Pentagon’s most powerful warplanes to carry out simulated strikes on North Korean nuclear and missile testing sites. | • The U.S. and South Korea started large-scale air force drills with plans to use some of the Pentagon’s most powerful warplanes to carry out simulated strikes on North Korean nuclear and missile testing sites. |
| The military exercises come a week after the North tested a missile that analysts said could reach much of the continental United States. | The military exercises come a week after the North tested a missile that analysts said could reach much of the continental United States. |
| Pyongyang said the exercises were pushing the Korean Peninsula “to the brink of nuclear war,” and warned that the U.S. and South Korea would “pay dearly for their provocations.” | Pyongyang said the exercises were pushing the Korean Peninsula “to the brink of nuclear war,” and warned that the U.S. and South Korea would “pay dearly for their provocations.” |
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| • President Trump said the F.B.I. had ruined the life of Michael Flynn, his former national security adviser who has pleaded guilty to lying to the bureau, and accused Hillary Clinton, his former electoral opponent, of lying “many times” to the F.B.I. | • President Trump said the F.B.I. had ruined the life of Michael Flynn, his former national security adviser who has pleaded guilty to lying to the bureau, and accused Hillary Clinton, his former electoral opponent, of lying “many times” to the F.B.I. |
| He also formally endorsed a Republican Senate candidate, Roy Moore, who has been accused of sexual misconduct. | He also formally endorsed a Republican Senate candidate, Roy Moore, who has been accused of sexual misconduct. |
| Later, Mr. Trump left for Utah where he announced plans to drastically reduce the Bears Ears National Monument, setting up a legal battle over land conservation. | |
| Republicans back in Washington are trying to pass a two-week stopgap measure to avoid a government shutdown. | Republicans back in Washington are trying to pass a two-week stopgap measure to avoid a government shutdown. |
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| • Bill O’Reilly, the former Fox News anchor, is being sued by a woman who reached a settlement with him over harassment allegations, saying that he and the network had violated the settlement and had portrayed her as a liar and extortionist. | • Bill O’Reilly, the former Fox News anchor, is being sued by a woman who reached a settlement with him over harassment allegations, saying that he and the network had violated the settlement and had portrayed her as a liar and extortionist. |
| And the Metropolitan Opera in New York suspended James Levine, its revered conductor and former music director, after three men accused him of sexually abusing them decades ago, when the men were teenagers. | And the Metropolitan Opera in New York suspended James Levine, its revered conductor and former music director, after three men accused him of sexually abusing them decades ago, when the men were teenagers. |
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| • Ali Abdullah Saleh, the ousted former president of Yemen, was reported dead, but the circumstances remained unclear. His death could escalate a Saudi-Iran proxy war that’s already devastated the country and put millions at risk of starvation. | • Ali Abdullah Saleh, the ousted former president of Yemen, was reported dead, but the circumstances remained unclear. His death could escalate a Saudi-Iran proxy war that’s already devastated the country and put millions at risk of starvation. |
| Just two days before, Mr. Saleh appeared to switch sides in the civil war for the second time. | Just two days before, Mr. Saleh appeared to switch sides in the civil war for the second time. |
| Separately, Saudi Arabia and President Trump said a missile fired from Yemen had been shot down. But a Times analysis of photos and videos from the scene tells a different story. | Separately, Saudi Arabia and President Trump said a missile fired from Yemen had been shot down. But a Times analysis of photos and videos from the scene tells a different story. |
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| • In Afghanistan, our Kabul bureau chief went inside a provincial prison to meet Meena, 11, who was born there and has never been outside, not even for a brief visit. | • In Afghanistan, our Kabul bureau chief went inside a provincial prison to meet Meena, 11, who was born there and has never been outside, not even for a brief visit. |
| Meena’s mother is a convicted serial killer serving a life sentence, and under Afghan prison policy she can keep her daughter with her until the girl turns 18. Advocates estimate that there are hundreds of children similarly stuck behind bars. | Meena’s mother is a convicted serial killer serving a life sentence, and under Afghan prison policy she can keep her daughter with her until the girl turns 18. Advocates estimate that there are hundreds of children similarly stuck behind bars. |
| “Yes, I wish I could go out,” Meena said. “But I won’t leave here without her.” | “Yes, I wish I could go out,” Meena said. “But I won’t leave here without her.” |
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| • Lawmakers in Australia showed up for a final debate on a bill to legalize same-sex marriage. | • Lawmakers in Australia showed up for a final debate on a bill to legalize same-sex marriage. |
| But one, Tim Wilson, went off-script. | But one, Tim Wilson, went off-script. |
| The lawmaker first spoke emotionally of the struggles he and his partner had encountered as a gay couple. “This debate has been the soundtrack to our relationship,” he said, as he proposed to his partner. The answer was “yes.” | The lawmaker first spoke emotionally of the struggles he and his partner had encountered as a gay couple. “This debate has been the soundtrack to our relationship,” he said, as he proposed to his partner. The answer was “yes.” |
| The measure is expected to pass its last test in the House of Representatives by the end of the week. | The measure is expected to pass its last test in the House of Representatives by the end of the week. |
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| • As China tests the frontiers of artificial intelligence, one company, iFlyTek, has emerged as a compelling example of technology’s darker possibilities. | • As China tests the frontiers of artificial intelligence, one company, iFlyTek, has emerged as a compelling example of technology’s darker possibilities. |
| • Broadcom proposed replacing the entire Qualcomm board with its own candidates — the latest pressure tactic in its $105 billion takeover bid. | • Broadcom proposed replacing the entire Qualcomm board with its own candidates — the latest pressure tactic in its $105 billion takeover bid. |
| • In South Korea, the soaring price for Bitcoin has caused a frenzy over virtual currency markets. As one amateur investor said, “I can’t miss the next bus coming, can I?” | • In South Korea, the soaring price for Bitcoin has caused a frenzy over virtual currency markets. As one amateur investor said, “I can’t miss the next bus coming, can I?” |
| • Facebook announced Messenger Kids, a stand-alone mobile app for children age 13 and under. | • Facebook announced Messenger Kids, a stand-alone mobile app for children age 13 and under. |
| • U.S. stocks were higher. Here’s a snapshot of global markets. | • U.S. stocks were higher. Here’s a snapshot of global markets. |
| • In southern India, Cyclone Ockhi has killed at least 21 fishermen and stranded dozens more at sea. The weakening storm is headed to Gujarat coast next. [The New York Times] | • In southern India, Cyclone Ockhi has killed at least 21 fishermen and stranded dozens more at sea. The weakening storm is headed to Gujarat coast next. [The New York Times] |
| • The Philippines is investigating why more than 730,000 children were given a dengue vaccine that the drugmaker Sanofi admitted could actually worsen the disease in some cases. [Reuters] | • The Philippines is investigating why more than 730,000 children were given a dengue vaccine that the drugmaker Sanofi admitted could actually worsen the disease in some cases. [Reuters] |
| • The White House denied that it was pursuing a plan for Mideast peace that would offer Palestinians limited sovereignty and not give them East Jerusalem as their capital. [The New York Times] | • The White House denied that it was pursuing a plan for Mideast peace that would offer Palestinians limited sovereignty and not give them East Jerusalem as their capital. [The New York Times] |
| • Indonesia’s largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama, warned politicians against using Islam to win votes, saying the practice has the “potential to trigger conflict with other faiths.” [Channel NewsAsia] | • Indonesia’s largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama, warned politicians against using Islam to win votes, saying the practice has the “potential to trigger conflict with other faiths.” [Channel NewsAsia] |
| • “Insect Armageddon”: A group of German amateurs documented a 75 percent decline in bug populations that has shocked the world. [The New York Times] | • “Insect Armageddon”: A group of German amateurs documented a 75 percent decline in bug populations that has shocked the world. [The New York Times] |
| • A town in Japan introduced “operation yellow chalk” to shame residents who don’t pick up after their pets. [The Mainichi] | • A town in Japan introduced “operation yellow chalk” to shame residents who don’t pick up after their pets. [The Mainichi] |
| • And a rainbow in Taiwan lasted nearly nine hours. If confirmed, it would break the record of six hours set in Yorkshire, England, in 1994. [BBC] | • And a rainbow in Taiwan lasted nearly nine hours. If confirmed, it would break the record of six hours set in Yorkshire, England, in 1994. [BBC] |
| Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life. | Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life. |
| • A major shift is underway in the treatment of chronic fatigue. | • A major shift is underway in the treatment of chronic fatigue. |
| • Recipe of the day: Cook up a batch of hearty split pea soup for later in the week. | • Recipe of the day: Cook up a batch of hearty split pea soup for later in the week. |
| • The lush beauty of Dooars, India, belies a local tragedy: It’s a hub for the trafficking of girls into domestic servitude. Smita Sharma spent years photographing survivors and their families. | • The lush beauty of Dooars, India, belies a local tragedy: It’s a hub for the trafficking of girls into domestic servitude. Smita Sharma spent years photographing survivors and their families. |
| • In memoriam. Shashi Kapoor, 79, an Indian star who appeared in more than 150 films, including several Merchant-Ivory productions. | • In memoriam. Shashi Kapoor, 79, an Indian star who appeared in more than 150 films, including several Merchant-Ivory productions. |
| • And this Times documentary explores the life of a young woman from Egypt, where personal freedom is often compromised in the name of family and religion. | • And this Times documentary explores the life of a young woman from Egypt, where personal freedom is often compromised in the name of family and religion. |
| The New York Times headline was unassuming in its brevity: “Claude Monet dies; famous painter.” | The New York Times headline was unassuming in its brevity: “Claude Monet dies; famous painter.” |
| A week after the French artist died on this day in 1926, a Times article was more effusive, praising Monet as “one of the names in the history of art to which will be attached a single idea, the idea of light.” | A week after the French artist died on this day in 1926, a Times article was more effusive, praising Monet as “one of the names in the history of art to which will be attached a single idea, the idea of light.” |
| Born in 1840, Monet was famous for outdoor scenes and for reproducing the effects of light, whether on water lilies, haystacks or the cities of Europe. | Born in 1840, Monet was famous for outdoor scenes and for reproducing the effects of light, whether on water lilies, haystacks or the cities of Europe. |
| Impressionism, the name of the movement he helped found in the 1870s, was derived from “Impression, Sunrise,” the title of his painting of the harbor of Le Havre in France. Coined derisively by a critic, the name was adopted by Monet and his fellow Impressionists, including Pierre Auguste Renoir and Camille Pissarro. | Impressionism, the name of the movement he helped found in the 1870s, was derived from “Impression, Sunrise,” the title of his painting of the harbor of Le Havre in France. Coined derisively by a critic, the name was adopted by Monet and his fellow Impressionists, including Pierre Auguste Renoir and Camille Pissarro. |
| Almost a century after his death, Monet still captures the public’s imagination. Last year, his painting “Meule” fetched $81.4 million with fees at Christie’s, a new auction high for his work. The painting of a grainstack at sunset reflected the artist’s long fascination with light. | Almost a century after his death, Monet still captures the public’s imagination. Last year, his painting “Meule” fetched $81.4 million with fees at Christie’s, a new auction high for his work. The painting of a grainstack at sunset reflected the artist’s long fascination with light. |
| “These landscapes of water and reflection have become an obsession for me,” Monet wrote in 1909. “It is beyond my strength as an old man, and yet I want to render what I feel.” | “These landscapes of water and reflection have become an obsession for me,” Monet wrote in 1909. “It is beyond my strength as an old man, and yet I want to render what I feel.” |
| Chris Stanford contributed reporting. | Chris Stanford contributed reporting. |
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