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- Isolated and Adrift, an American Woman Turned Toward Iran February 16, 2019Monica Witt’s defection to Iran appears to have been part of a radicalization that began in military service and accelerated in graduate school.
- Key Takeaways From Trump’s Decision to Use a National Emergency to Build a Border Wall February 16, 2019President Trump has set a course to deliver on a core promise to his supporters, a border wall with Mexico. But the path he chose, declaring a national emergency, is perilous.
- Pope Defrocks Theodore McCarrick, Ex-Cardinal Accused of Sexual Abuse February 16, 2019The move by Pope Francis, announced by the Holy See on Saturday, was the first time a cardinal or bishop in the United States has been laicized by the Roman Catholic Church.
- Forget the All-Star Game. Start Watching Italian Basketball. February 16, 2019The real hoops drama is in Europe.
- A Man in Florida Mistakenly Received a $980,000 Tax Refund, and Officials Say He Tried to Keep It February 16, 2019An incorrect tax return led to a huge check for a 29-year-old resident of Tampa, Fla., according to a forfeiture complaint filed by the federal government.
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- From the Forum: What Is the Source of the Mysterious Smell in the Basement? February 15, 2019A smell of paint thinner has suddenly invaded a homeowner's basement and they can't figure out the origin. Nothing has been spilled recently and the smell emerged in the afternoon. The homeowner remembers this happening once last year as well. What could be the source? Please chime in with your advice.… Read More > The […]
- Standalone With Porch and Two-Car Garage Plus Three More to See This Weekend February 15, 2019For this weekend's open house picks, we have four with a mix of updates and original details, including an early 20th century Beverley Square West standalone with coffered ceilings and a wraparound porch asking $2.095 million and a landmarked circa 1864 four-family Italianate brownstone in Fort Greene with crown moldings… Read More > The post […]
- Brooklyn Real Estate Six Months Later: One Sold, Two Off the Market, One Still Available February 15, 2019This week, our look back at four of our featured listings from six months ago centers on homes in Crown Heights, Borough Park, Prospect Park South and Bushwick. How did they fare? Starting off, we have this four-story limestone and brick Renaissance Revival-style row house that is sprawling, with original woodwork… Read More > The […]
- From a Quirky Carriage House to a Second Empire Mansion, Another Look at 5 Historic Upstate Homes February 15, 2019Whether your dream home is a quaint carriage house, a charm-filled cottage or a grand estate, there are plenty of drool-worthy houses in the region beyond Brooklyn to fantasize about. Featuring those properties has meant rummaging through historic accounts to separate truth from folklore, hunting through 19th century newspapers for amusing… Read More > The […]
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