PROFILE
FROM Oliver Roeder
Is the World Chess Championship a metaphor for the Cold War? Last night, reigning World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen held onto his crown when he beat challenger Sergey Karjakin. The Norwegian and Russian were the youngest pair to face off. We hear about the intense final rounds, and learn about the president of the game’s governing body, who was banned from watching his own championship.
Crossword Plagiarism? What’s a ten letter word for an accusation one writer might level against another? You guessed it: plagiarism. There’s a plagiarism scandal blowing up the intense crossword puzzle world right now. Timothy Parker edits the USA Today crossword puzzle and the syndicated Universal Crossword, and curious crossword enthusiasts recently discovered some unsettling similarities between Parker-edited puzzles and puzzles that have appeared in the New York Times and other papers. What gives?
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Previewing James Comey's blockbuster testimony Former FBI director James Comey testifies Thursday in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee, but his opening statement has been released. In it, he says he felt pressured by Donald Trump to declare loyalty to him and publicly clear him of any wrongdoing in the Russia investigation.
Why is Trump so behind on filling staff jobs, establishing concrete policies? Yesterday Donald Trump signed a “decision memo” to revamp the air traffic control system. But there was little legislative detail in the plan. There’s not much to other splashy announcements from the White House, including tax cuts and the arms deal with Saudi Arabia. And hundreds of positions are unfilled in federal agencies.
Gov. Jerry Brown: California and China will fight climate change together President Donald Trump reportedly wants the U.S. to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, and he’s expected to announce a decision soon. California Governor Jerry Brown heads to China to strengthen climate and clean energy ties.
How do Trump supporters feel about the Paris Accord? Globally and around the U.S., there are strong opinions whether or not the Paris Climate Accord is a good idea. The American exit is either a horrifying abdication of American leadership or a forceful and long overdue statement about U.S. sovereignty.