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| Your Friday Briefing: Ted Cruz, Aleppo, Laremy Tunsil | Your Friday Briefing: Ted Cruz, Aleppo, Laremy Tunsil |
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| Good morning. | Good morning. |
| Here’s what you need to know: | Here’s what you need to know: |
| • Uncivil discourse. | • Uncivil discourse. |
| Hundreds of demonstrators blocked traffic outside a venue in California where Donald J. Trump was holding a rally on Thursday night, and about 20 people were arrested. He and other candidates are speaking at the California Republican Convention today and this weekend. | Hundreds of demonstrators blocked traffic outside a venue in California where Donald J. Trump was holding a rally on Thursday night, and about 20 people were arrested. He and other candidates are speaking at the California Republican Convention today and this weekend. |
| Mr. Trump is attacking Hillary Clinton in ways that many consider sexist and out of bounds. And the former House speaker John Boehner has called Ted Cruz “Lucifer in the flesh.” | Mr. Trump is attacking Hillary Clinton in ways that many consider sexist and out of bounds. And the former House speaker John Boehner has called Ted Cruz “Lucifer in the flesh.” |
| • Middle East upheaval. | • Middle East upheaval. |
| Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter is advising against sending a large, U.S.-led ground force to fight Islamic State militants, while the Syrian city of Aleppo is plunging back into all-out war. | Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter is advising against sending a large, U.S.-led ground force to fight Islamic State militants, while the Syrian city of Aleppo is plunging back into all-out war. |
| Vice President Joseph R Biden Jr. traveled to neighboring Iraq, amid growing concerns of a government collapse there. | Vice President Joseph R Biden Jr. traveled to neighboring Iraq, amid growing concerns of a government collapse there. |
| • At the White House. | • At the White House. |
| President Obama has offered Israel the largest package of military aid the U.S. has ever proposed to any nation, but the Israelis are asking for more. | President Obama has offered Israel the largest package of military aid the U.S. has ever proposed to any nation, but the Israelis are asking for more. |
| The package, possibly more than $40 billion over 10 years, is meant to replace the current aid of about $3 billion a year. Separately, Israel’s prime minister is spurning a French initiative to restart peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians. | The package, possibly more than $40 billion over 10 years, is meant to replace the current aid of about $3 billion a year. Separately, Israel’s prime minister is spurning a French initiative to restart peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians. |
| • Universal health coverage? | • Universal health coverage? |
| Voters in Colorado will decide in November whether to create a taxpayer-financed public health system that would guarantee coverage for everyone and drop President Obama’s health care policy. | Voters in Colorado will decide in November whether to create a taxpayer-financed public health system that would guarantee coverage for everyone and drop President Obama’s health care policy. |
| The $38-billion-a-year proposal, to be financed with a tax increase on workers and businesses, would do away with deductibles and would allow patients to choose doctors and specialists without worrying about who is “in network.” | The $38-billion-a-year proposal, to be financed with a tax increase on workers and businesses, would do away with deductibles and would allow patients to choose doctors and specialists without worrying about who is “in network.” |
| • Saving Africa’s elephants. | • Saving Africa’s elephants. |
| African leaders are meeting in Kenya to discuss the prevention of elephant poaching, which experts warn could lead to the animals’ extinction within decades. | African leaders are meeting in Kenya to discuss the prevention of elephant poaching, which experts warn could lead to the animals’ extinction within decades. |
| And an airlift is sending 33 circus lions from South America to a sanctuary in South Africa today. | And an airlift is sending 33 circus lions from South America to a sanctuary in South Africa today. |
| • Clampdown on nonprofits. | • Clampdown on nonprofits. |
| China’s government is reinforcing its control over civil society with a new law aimed at limiting the work of foreign nongovernmental organizations and their local partners, mainly through police supervision. | China’s government is reinforcing its control over civil society with a new law aimed at limiting the work of foreign nongovernmental organizations and their local partners, mainly through police supervision. |
| • The bathroom-choice debate. | • The bathroom-choice debate. |
| The national retailer Target is being hailed by supporters of transgender rights for its policy allowing transgender employees and customers to choose the restrooms and fitting rooms that correspond with their gender identities. | The national retailer Target is being hailed by supporters of transgender rights for its policy allowing transgender employees and customers to choose the restrooms and fitting rooms that correspond with their gender identities. |
| • U.S. economic growth in the first quarter fell to its slowest pace in two years, while the job market appears to be at its healthiest point since the late 1990s. We have some theories about that. | • U.S. economic growth in the first quarter fell to its slowest pace in two years, while the job market appears to be at its healthiest point since the late 1990s. We have some theories about that. |
| • The eurozone’s gross domestic product is back to pre-financial-crisis levels, according to data released today. | • The eurozone’s gross domestic product is back to pre-financial-crisis levels, according to data released today. |
| • The I.R.S. says unpaid annual taxes averaged $458 billion for 2008 to 2010. | • The I.R.S. says unpaid annual taxes averaged $458 billion for 2008 to 2010. |
| • Amazon had its most profitable quarter ever. | • Amazon had its most profitable quarter ever. |
| • Exxon Mobil and Chevron, the two largest U.S. oil companies, are expected to report lower first-quarter earnings today. | • Exxon Mobil and Chevron, the two largest U.S. oil companies, are expected to report lower first-quarter earnings today. |
| • U.S. stocks took a 1-percent tumble. Here’s a snapshot of global markets. | • U.S. stocks took a 1-percent tumble. Here’s a snapshot of global markets. |
| • At the movies. | • At the movies. |
| The comedians Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele satirize gang culture with help from a kitten dressed as a gangster in the film “Keanu,” opening today. | The comedians Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele satirize gang culture with help from a kitten dressed as a gangster in the film “Keanu,” opening today. |
| Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson and Julia Roberts star in “Mother’s Day.” A young journalist’s fan letter leads to a long friendship with his literary hero in “Papa: Hemingway in Cuba.” And “A Beautiful Planet” is an IMAX film shot by astronauts. | Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson and Julia Roberts star in “Mother’s Day.” A young journalist’s fan letter leads to a long friendship with his literary hero in “Papa: Hemingway in Cuba.” And “A Beautiful Planet” is an IMAX film shot by astronauts. |
| • Sports roundup. | • Sports roundup. |
| Quarterbacks were picked first and second in the N.F.L. draft on Thursday night. Just before the draft began, a video posted online showed Laremy Tunsil, a projected top pick, inhaling what might have been marijuana through a bong. | Quarterbacks were picked first and second in the N.F.L. draft on Thursday night. Just before the draft began, a video posted online showed Laremy Tunsil, a projected top pick, inhaling what might have been marijuana through a bong. |
| The Atlanta Hawks ousted the Boston Celtics in the N.B.A. playoffs, and the Washington Capitals edged Pittsburgh in Game 1 of their conference semifinal series. | The Atlanta Hawks ousted the Boston Celtics in the N.B.A. playoffs, and the Washington Capitals edged Pittsburgh in Game 1 of their conference semifinal series. |
| • What to watch. | • What to watch. |
| The murder of the Olympic wrestler Dave Schultz by John E. du Pont in 1996 gets another cinematic treatment in “Team Foxcatcher” and “Special Correspondents” stars a fumbling Ricky Gervais (both films are on Netflix). | |
| “The Good Wife” is coming to an end after seven seasons (9 p.m. Eastern, Sunday, CBS). | “The Good Wife” is coming to an end after seven seasons (9 p.m. Eastern, Sunday, CBS). |
| • New music. | • New music. |
| Drake’s fourth album, “Views,” is out today and features Rihanna, Future and Kanye West. Also, Kesha releases her first song in years today. | Drake’s fourth album, “Views,” is out today and features Rihanna, Future and Kanye West. Also, Kesha releases her first song in years today. |
| • Weekend recipes. | • Weekend recipes. |
| This baked fish and chips recipe keeps the flavor and reduces the mess. Or get away from everyday meatloaf with this fancy version. Grain-free tabbouleh makes a perfect side dish. | This baked fish and chips recipe keeps the flavor and reduces the mess. Or get away from everyday meatloaf with this fancy version. Grain-free tabbouleh makes a perfect side dish. |
| • Celebrate nature. | • Celebrate nature. |
| It’s Arbor Day, a time for planting and caring for trees. | It’s Arbor Day, a time for planting and caring for trees. |
| The annual spring fling between the Washington press corps and Beltway power brokers — also known as the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner — takes over the Washington Hilton on Saturday (6 p.m. Eastern, C-Span and streaming). | The annual spring fling between the Washington press corps and Beltway power brokers — also known as the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner — takes over the Washington Hilton on Saturday (6 p.m. Eastern, C-Span and streaming). |
| The formal affair began in 1920 as a way for reporters to dine with their sources and get them to spill the beans. Calvin Coolidge was the first president to attend, in 1924, and each one since has participated. | The formal affair began in 1920 as a way for reporters to dine with their sources and get them to spill the beans. Calvin Coolidge was the first president to attend, in 1924, and each one since has participated. |
| The dinners had their first brush with star power in 1987, when Michael Kelly, a Baltimore Sun reporter, brought along Fawn Hall, who was in the national limelight at the time for her role as an assistant to Oliver L. North during the Iran-contra scandal. | The dinners had their first brush with star power in 1987, when Michael Kelly, a Baltimore Sun reporter, brought along Fawn Hall, who was in the national limelight at the time for her role as an assistant to Oliver L. North during the Iran-contra scandal. |
| News organizations have since competed to invite famous, or infamous, guests to join them (The New York Times does not attend). Today, the gala is Hollywood’s big night in Washington, and it is followed by lavish, corporate-sponsored soirees. | News organizations have since competed to invite famous, or infamous, guests to join them (The New York Times does not attend). Today, the gala is Hollywood’s big night in Washington, and it is followed by lavish, corporate-sponsored soirees. |
| In 2006, the comedian Stephen Colbert gave one of the most memorable keynote speeches, as he relentlessly mocked President George W. Bush and the news media. Delivered in what was then his persona as a conservative pundit, the 20-minute routine became a sensation online. | In 2006, the comedian Stephen Colbert gave one of the most memorable keynote speeches, as he relentlessly mocked President George W. Bush and the news media. Delivered in what was then his persona as a conservative pundit, the 20-minute routine became a sensation online. |
| On Saturday, it will be his old Comedy Central colleague Larry Wilmore’s turn. | On Saturday, it will be his old Comedy Central colleague Larry Wilmore’s turn. |
| Your Morning Briefing is published weekdays at 6 a.m. Eastern and updated on the web all morning. | Your Morning Briefing is published weekdays at 6 a.m. Eastern and updated on the web all morning. |
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