European Central Bank Limits Aid to Greek Banks Amid Debt Crisis - The New York Times

European Central Bank Limits Aid to Greek Banks Amid Debt Crisis - The New York Times:



"ATHENS — As Greece’s financial crisis enters uncharted territory, the European Central Bank said on Sunday it would freeze the current limits on the life support it has been providing to the country’s feeble banking system."



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Univision Severs Ties With Donald Trump and Beauty Pageants - First Draft. Political News, Now. - The New York Times

Univision Severs Ties With Donald Trump and Beauty Pageants - First Draft. Political News, Now. - The New York Times:



 "Donald J. Trump’s business empire was dealt its first casualty Thursday as a result of his decision to run for president.

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Businesses Worry About Shouldering Burden of Greek Debt - The New York Times

Businesses Worry About Shouldering Burden of Greek Debt - The New York Times:



"THESSALONIKI, Greece — Thanos Tziritis, the chief executive of Greece’s largest building materials company, is proud of how his business survived the worst depression in the nation’s modern history."



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Federal Hate Crime Charges Likely in South Carolina Church Shooting - The New York Times

Federal Hate Crime Charges Likely in South Carolina Church Shooting - The New York Times:



"WASHINGTON — The Justice Department will likely file federal hate crime charges against the man suspected of carrying out a massacre at a storied black church in South Carolina, federal law enforcement officials said Wednesday."



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Greek Debt Blueprint Gets a Cold Reception in Athens - The New York Times

Greek Debt Blueprint Gets a Cold Reception in Athens - The New York Times:



"ATHENS — Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras faced anger and resistance on Tuesday from members of his own radical left political party, complicating his efforts to strike a deal this week with Greece’s creditors, as some lawmakers and party officials criticized concessions by the Greek side and expressed doubts about voting for a deal in Parliament."



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Amazon Joins Retailers Removing Confederate Flag Merchandise - The New York Times

Amazon Joins Retailers Removing Confederate Flag Merchandise - The New York Times:



 "Facing pressure from angry consumers, Amazon on Tuesday joined other big retailers in deciding to remove Confederate battle flag merchandise from its offerings."



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Senate Hands a Victory to Obama on Trade Pact - The New York Times

Senate Hands a Victory to Obama on Trade Pact - The New York Times:



 "WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday narrowly voted to end debate on legislation granting President Obama enhanced negotiating powers to complete a major Pacific trade accord, virtually ensuring final passage on Wednesday of Mr. Obama’s top legislative priority in his final years in office."



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