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Turkish Leader Claims Victory in Vote on His Office’s Power
- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed victory on Sunday after Turks voted on a referendum to grant sweeping powers to the office of the presidency.
- The opposition said it would demand a recount, fearing the result may cement a system of one-man rule.
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Trump’s Appointees Raise Potential Ethics Conflicts
President Trump is populating the federal government with former lobbyists who in many cases are influencing policy in industries where they were recently paid.
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump Assert Growing Influence
As the president has soured on Stephen K. Bannon, Mr. Kushner and Ms. Trump have emerged as his most important advisers, at least for now.
Supply-Side Ideas, but for Liberals
Certain social welfare policies, according to an emerging body of research, may actually encourage more people to work and enable them to do so more productively.
2 Tennessee Cases Bring Coal’s Hidden Hazard to Light
Two lawsuits contend that coal ash, a largely unseen byproduct of electricity production, is leaking from storage ponds and could be threatening the drinking water of more than a million people.
North Korean Show of Strength Fizzles as Missile Launch Fails
The timing of a failed ballistic missile launch was an embarrassment for Kim Jong-un, because it appeared to have been intended to coincide with the approach of a fleet of American warships.
Hackers Claim N.S.A. Infiltrated Mideast Banks
The hacking group, which calls itself the Shadow Brokers, said the agency had broken into the international bank messaging system called Swift.
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Living by the Girl Scout Law,
Even Without a Home
Troop 6000 is the first in New York City composed solely of homeless girls. A reflection of the state of homelessness in the city, it is also a source of pride for its members.
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A Virtual Tour of a Larger-Than-Life Art Installation
In T Magazine’s second installment of “The Creators,” Taryn Simon brings you into her installation “An Occupation of Loss” — in virtual reality.
Fewer Children in Greece May Add to Its Financial Crisis
Demographers in Europe say lower birthrates in the south will mean weaker growth and productivity, producing fiscal problems.
Guitarist Who Inspired ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’ Dies
Bruce Langhorne played on many influential folk-rock albums, most notably Bob Dylan’s landmark “Bringing It All Back Home.” He was 78.
Rangers’ Challenge? Match the Canadiens’ Decibel Level
The best road team in the N.H.L. continues its playoff series at Madison Square Garden, where the crowd noise hits impressive levels only on occasion.
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