A ‘Second Tree of Life’ Could Wreak Havoc, Scientists Warn

Research on so-called mirror cells, which defy fundamental properties of living organisms, should be prohibited as too dangerous, biologists said.

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F.T.C. Sues Largest U.S. Alcohol Distributor for Illegal Pricing

The suit, under a long-dormant antitrust law, accuses Southern Glazer’s of charging small businesses “drastically” more than big chains.

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Los Angeles Times Owner Wades Deeper Into Opinion Section

Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong’s public comments and actions, including recently blocking an editorial weighing in on President-elect Trump’s cabinet picks, have concerned many staff members.

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Mayor Adams Meets Trump’s ‘Border Czar’ as Immigration Crackdown Looms

Thomas D. Homan, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s designated border czar, has cited Eric Adams’s willingness to work together as a model for Democratic mayors.

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Trump Reacts to Time ‘Person of the Year’ and Stock Exchange Opening

For a man who rose to fame in the gilded yuppie era of New York City, today’s ringing the bell to open the stock exchange, and being named Person of the Year by Time, must have a certain appeal.

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F.B.I. Didn’t Instruct Informants to Encourage Violence at Capitol, Report Says

The review acknowledged that several informants were in Washington on Jan. 6, but said that only a handful were collecting information for the F.B.I. that day, contrary to conspiracy theories.

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Patel’s Warm Senate Welcome Reflects the G.O.P.’s Turn Against the F.B.I.

Senate Republicans have largely embraced President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to run the bureau, demonstrating that his anti-F.B.I. stance is now party orthodoxy.

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Democrats Ask That Trump Cabinet Picks Produce Communications With Epshteyn

The two top Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee said prospective nominees should be prepared to testify about any discussions with Boris Epshteyn about their selections.

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Incoming West Virginia Lawmaker Is Accused of Making Terroristic Threats

Joseph de Soto, 61, was elected last month to represent the 91st District, but he was arrested before he was sworn in.

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Months Before C.E.O.’s Killing, the Suspect Went Silent. Where Was He?

New details are emerging about Luigi Mangione’s growing impatience with “a capitalist society” and his search for refuge in the mountains of Japan.

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