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Rio Olympics, U.S. Presidential Race, Brendan Dassey: Your Weekend Briefing Rio Olympics, U.S. Presidential Race, Brendan Dassey: Your Weekend Briefing
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Here are the week’s top stories, and a look ahead.Here are the week’s top stories, and a look ahead.
1. The Rio Olympics are only halfway over but have already logged historic triumphs. You know the big ones already: Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky, Katinka Hosszu, Simone Manuel, Simone Biles.1. The Rio Olympics are only halfway over but have already logged historic triumphs. You know the big ones already: Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky, Katinka Hosszu, Simone Manuel, Simone Biles.
But there were a host of other stunners, like Fiji winning its first medal ever, a gold in rugby, and Puerto Rico its first gold, in tennis. And the British runner Mo Farah winning the 10,000 meters despite a fall.But there were a host of other stunners, like Fiji winning its first medal ever, a gold in rugby, and Puerto Rico its first gold, in tennis. And the British runner Mo Farah winning the 10,000 meters despite a fall.
And subthemes shifted from disquiet over drug cheats, pools that turned green and North Korea’s treatment of its athletes to admiration for the huge sculptures in Rio created by the French artist JR (see above).And subthemes shifted from disquiet over drug cheats, pools that turned green and North Korea’s treatment of its athletes to admiration for the huge sculptures in Rio created by the French artist JR (see above).
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2. Now the Games move on to track and field, along with finals in basketball, boxing, beach volleyball and trampoline. Our full coverage is here.2. Now the Games move on to track and field, along with finals in basketball, boxing, beach volleyball and trampoline. Our full coverage is here.
Above, Usain Bolt won his first heat in the 100-meter dash. He and his close rival Justin Gatlin face off in the semifinal at 8 p.m. Eastern tonight. The final is at 10:25 p.m.Above, Usain Bolt won his first heat in the 100-meter dash. He and his close rival Justin Gatlin face off in the semifinal at 8 p.m. Eastern tonight. The final is at 10:25 p.m.
Just for fun, take our body quiz, to see if you can guess an athlete’s sport by physique alone.Just for fun, take our body quiz, to see if you can guess an athlete’s sport by physique alone.
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3. One of President Obama’s legacies will be hundreds of regulations that touch on all layers of American life.3. One of President Obama’s legacies will be hundreds of regulations that touch on all layers of American life.
Blocked by a stalemated Congress, he embraced executive power and issued rules reshaping the nation’s health care and financial industries, limiting pollution and strengthening workplace protections and civil rights.Blocked by a stalemated Congress, he embraced executive power and issued rules reshaping the nation’s health care and financial industries, limiting pollution and strengthening workplace protections and civil rights.
The moves, some of them costly to business, have infuriated Republicans and become an issue in the presidential race.The moves, some of them costly to business, have infuriated Republicans and become an issue in the presidential race.
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4. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump had a feisty week, sparring over fitness for office and tax policies.4. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump had a feisty week, sparring over fitness for office and tax policies.
Mrs. Clinton faces email trouble on two fronts: messages released by the State Department that show overlaps between her cabinet role and the Clinton Foundation, and the possibility of leaks of more damaging Democratic emails from a cyberattack the F.B.I. has linked to Russia.Mrs. Clinton faces email trouble on two fronts: messages released by the State Department that show overlaps between her cabinet role and the Clinton Foundation, and the possibility of leaks of more damaging Democratic emails from a cyberattack the F.B.I. has linked to Russia.
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5. Mr. Trump laid out his economic plan, defended his turns of speech, deflected criticism — some from fellow Republicans and advisers — and prepared a major speech on terrorism, to be delivered in Ohio on Monday.5. Mr. Trump laid out his economic plan, defended his turns of speech, deflected criticism — some from fellow Republicans and advisers — and prepared a major speech on terrorism, to be delivered in Ohio on Monday.
Gary Johnson, the Libertarian candidate, is trying to raise his poll numbers to qualify for the first presidential debate, on Sept. 26.Gary Johnson, the Libertarian candidate, is trying to raise his poll numbers to qualify for the first presidential debate, on Sept. 26.
Check out our poll roundup here, and our latest gauge of Mr. Trump’s and Mrs. Clinton’s chances here.Check out our poll roundup here, and our latest gauge of Mr. Trump’s and Mrs. Clinton’s chances here.
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6. The Justice Department released a scathing report on Baltimore’s police department that was packed with data demonstrating that officers following the zero-tolerance approach to minor crimes systematically harassed black residents.6. The Justice Department released a scathing report on Baltimore’s police department that was packed with data demonstrating that officers following the zero-tolerance approach to minor crimes systematically harassed black residents.
Investigators also found the police deeply dismissive of sexual assault victims and hostile toward prostitutes and transgender people. Above, Police Commissioner Kevin Davis at a news conference on the findings.Investigators also found the police deeply dismissive of sexual assault victims and hostile toward prostitutes and transgender people. Above, Police Commissioner Kevin Davis at a news conference on the findings.
The report, set off by the death of Freddie Gray, is the first step toward a negotiated settlement with the city to overhaul police training and practices.The report, set off by the death of Freddie Gray, is the first step toward a negotiated settlement with the city to overhaul police training and practices.
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7. “I’ve disappointed a lot of people. But like I’ve always said, you don’t have to be defined by your mistakes. How you come back matters, too — and that’s what New York is all about.”7. “I’ve disappointed a lot of people. But like I’ve always said, you don’t have to be defined by your mistakes. How you come back matters, too — and that’s what New York is all about.”
That was Alex Rodriguez, reflecting on his enraging, enthralling career after his final game with the Yankees. As he left the field, he shoved a handful of dirt from third base into his back pocket and waved goodbye to the stands.That was Alex Rodriguez, reflecting on his enraging, enthralling career after his final game with the Yankees. As he left the field, he shoved a handful of dirt from third base into his back pocket and waved goodbye to the stands.
The Yankees have invited him to be a special adviser and instructor beginning next spring, but his hometown Miami Marlins are flirting with a counteroffer — to play.The Yankees have invited him to be a special adviser and instructor beginning next spring, but his hometown Miami Marlins are flirting with a counteroffer — to play.
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8. A Harvard seminar meant to help freshmen build the framework for successful lives offers steps anyone can take. For instance, list your priorities and aspirations, and compare with time actually spent.8. A Harvard seminar meant to help freshmen build the framework for successful lives offers steps anyone can take. For instance, list your priorities and aspirations, and compare with time actually spent.
Many students who do this exercise “are stunned and dismayed to discover they are spending much of their precious time on activities they don’t value highly,” a professor writes.Many students who do this exercise “are stunned and dismayed to discover they are spending much of their precious time on activities they don’t value highly,” a professor writes.
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9. Battlefield gains against the Islamic State were made in Libya, Syria and even Afghanistan and Pakistan, and Iraqi forces prepared for an assault to take back the northern city of Mosul.9. Battlefield gains against the Islamic State were made in Libya, Syria and even Afghanistan and Pakistan, and Iraqi forces prepared for an assault to take back the northern city of Mosul.
The refugee crisis fed by years of war is now centered on Greece, where 57,000 people are unable to leave squalid refugee camps because of closed European borders and surging anti-immigrant sentiment.The refugee crisis fed by years of war is now centered on Greece, where 57,000 people are unable to leave squalid refugee camps because of closed European borders and surging anti-immigrant sentiment.
Why has all this come about? Our magazine is devoting an entire issue to an answer: “Fractured Lands: How the Arab World Came Apart.” Above, a scene from Libya in 2002.Why has all this come about? Our magazine is devoting an entire issue to an answer: “Fractured Lands: How the Arab World Came Apart.” Above, a scene from Libya in 2002.
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10. Fox News appointed two veterans as top executives, making it clear that the era dawning after the departure of Roger Ailes would be led by the old guard.10. Fox News appointed two veterans as top executives, making it clear that the era dawning after the departure of Roger Ailes would be led by the old guard.
“Anybody who expected seismic changes was wrong,” said a former CBS News president. “This sends a strong signal to a jittery, shaken staff that Fox News plans to stay the course.” Above, Mr. Ailes in July.“Anybody who expected seismic changes was wrong,” said a former CBS News president. “This sends a strong signal to a jittery, shaken staff that Fox News plans to stay the course.” Above, Mr. Ailes in July.
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11. A federal judge overturned the murder and sexual assault convictions of Brendan Dassey, above, one of the subjects of the popular Netflix documentary series “Making a Murderer.”11. A federal judge overturned the murder and sexual assault convictions of Brendan Dassey, above, one of the subjects of the popular Netflix documentary series “Making a Murderer.”
His uncle, Steven Avery, who was sentenced to life in prison in the case, was not affected by the court order.His uncle, Steven Avery, who was sentenced to life in prison in the case, was not affected by the court order.
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12. Finally, a celebrity fight broke open a corner of the opaque world of high-ticket art. 12. In memoriam: Kenny Baker, who played R2-D2 in six “Star Wars” films, died on Saturday at the age of 81. The actor initially resisted the part of the lovable robot — it had no lines and required sitting inside a metal costume.
But Mr. Baker admitted later in life that accepting the role changed his career forever. “Had I known I would have done it for nothing,” he said.
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13. Finally, a celebrity fight broke open a corner of the opaque world of high-ticket art.
The actor Alec Baldwin says he paid $190,000 for the wrong version of a painting by the artist Ross Bleckner.The actor Alec Baldwin says he paid $190,000 for the wrong version of a painting by the artist Ross Bleckner.
He’s demanded a different version from the middleman, the ’80s gallery pioneer Mary Boone, whom he called “an armadillo” capable of “blasting your way out of corners like this on more than one occasion.”He’s demanded a different version from the middleman, the ’80s gallery pioneer Mary Boone, whom he called “an armadillo” capable of “blasting your way out of corners like this on more than one occasion.”
She has denied any subterfuge and responded, “I am not an Armadillo.”She has denied any subterfuge and responded, “I am not an Armadillo.”
Have a great week.Have a great week.
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Your Weekend Briefing is published Sundays at 6 a.m. Eastern.Your Weekend Briefing is published Sundays at 6 a.m. Eastern.
And don’t miss Your Morning Briefing, weekdays at 6 a.m. Eastern, and Your Evening Briefing, weeknights at 6 p.m. Eastern.And don’t miss Your Morning Briefing, weekdays at 6 a.m. Eastern, and Your Evening Briefing, weeknights at 6 p.m. Eastern.
Want to look back? Here’s Friday’s Evening Briefing.Want to look back? Here’s Friday’s Evening Briefing.
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