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Nicholas Daniloff, 89, Dies; Reporter’s Arrest in Moscow Ignited a Firestorm

Nicholas Daniloff, 89, Dies; Reporter’s Arrest in Moscow Ignited a Firestorm

Robert D. McFadden
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Politics

A veteran foreign correspondent during the Cold War, he was held on trumped-up espionage charges. He credited President Ronald Reagan with fighting for his release.


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Veterans Dept. Investigating Acadia Healthcare for Insurance Fraud

Veterans Dept. Investigating Acadia Healthcare for Insurance Fraud

Jessica Silver-Greenberg and Katie Thomas
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Politics

Several federal agencies are investigating whether the large chain of psychiatric hospitals held patients without medical justification.


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Homeowners Tap Into Their Rising Home Equity

Homeowners Tap Into Their Rising Home Equity

Ann Carrns
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Politics

Balances on home equity lines of credit have risen along with home equity loans. Popular reasons for borrowing include home renovations and repairs and debt consolidation.


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At the Grocery Store, Blinded by the Light of the ‘Health Halo’

At the Grocery Store, Blinded by the Light of the ‘Health Halo’

Dani Blum
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Politics

The term refers to the perception that a food product is generally good for us based on a single claim, casting subliminal power over our diets and dollars.


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Money Market Rates Are Lower, Yes. But Compared to What?

Money Market Rates Are Lower, Yes. But Compared to What?

Jeff Sommer
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Politics

Even with further Fed rate cuts likely, money market funds are a good alternative for stashing cash, and investors are still flocking to them, our columnist says.


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What’s at Stake in a Strained Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership

What’s at Stake in a Strained Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership

Andrew Ross Sorkin, Ravi Mattu, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Lauren Hirsch and Danielle Kaye
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Politics

The alliance between the technology giant and the company behind OpenAI has been hugely consequential — but a disruption could shake up the A.I. race.


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Marvin Preston IV, 80, Dies; Saved the Martha Graham Dance Company

Marvin Preston IV, 80, Dies; Saved the Martha Graham Dance Company

Clay Risen
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Politics

An expert at rescuing distressed companies, he took over the struggling organization in 2000, leading it through a painful restructuring and a lengthy legal battle.


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Arie Kopelman, a Driving Force in Expanding Chanel, Dies at 86

Arie Kopelman, a Driving Force in Expanding Chanel, Dies at 86

Alex Williams
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Politics

Arriving at the luxury house two years after Karl Lagerfeld, he helped guide a boom in both products and revenues as president of the company’s American arm, Chanel Inc.


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Netflix Adds 5 Million Subscriptions in Quarter

Netflix Adds 5 Million Subscriptions in Quarter

Nicole Sperling
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Politics

The additions helped lift revenue to $9.8 billion during the period, a 15 percent increase from the same period last year.


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Amazon Enters News With Live Election Coverage From Brian Williams

Amazon Enters News With Live Election Coverage From Brian Williams

Nicole Sperling
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Politics

The tech giant has been increasing live programming on its streaming service, but this will be its first test with news.


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How Media Outlets Covered Trump’s Musical Town Hall

How Media Outlets Covered Trump’s Musical Town Hall

Santul Nerkar
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Politics

When former President Donald J. Trump played D.J. at a campaign event on Monday, both liberal and conservative media outlets described it as “surreal.”


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Retail Sales Surpass Expectations, Sign of Solid US Economy

Retail Sales Surpass Expectations, Sign of Solid US Economy

Danielle Kaye
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Politics

A new report showing a rise in retail sales in September indicates that consumer spending, a key engine of economic growth, remains robust.


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Universal’s Epic Orlando Theme Park Will Open in May

Universal’s Epic Orlando Theme Park Will Open in May

Brooks Barnes
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Politics

Initial ticket packages for the new area of Universal Orlando Resort, the first new Florida theme park in a generation, will cost as much as $521.


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Is the Trump Trade Back?

Is the Trump Trade Back?

Andrew Ross Sorkin, Ravi Mattu, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced and Lauren Hirsch
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Politics

Market observers see signs that investors increasingly believe Donald Trump will win the election, but there may be alternate explanations for a shift in sentiment.


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6 Wellness Retreats to Nurture Your Mind and Body

6 Wellness Retreats to Nurture Your Mind and Body

Caren Osten Gerszberg
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Politics

All-inclusive retreats around the world aim to cultivate wellness and longevity though high-tech tests, “biohacking” treatments, meditation, breath work and more.


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