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F.B.I., Syria, Super Bowl: Your Weekend Briefing F.B.I., Syria, Super Bowl: 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 release of the memo mattered less than #releasethememo.1. The release of the memo mattered less than #releasethememo.
That’s the word from our Washington correspondent on the document about alleged F.B.I. abuses during the presidential campaign that was released on Friday. The uproar over the memo may have been more important than its contents, he writes.That’s the word from our Washington correspondent on the document about alleged F.B.I. abuses during the presidential campaign that was released on Friday. The uproar over the memo may have been more important than its contents, he writes.
President Trump, above on his way to Florida, said that the memo “totally vindicates” him in the investigation into Russian election interference. Earlier in the week, he gave his first State of the Union address. We discussed it on “The Daily,” our hit podcast, which just celebrated its first birthday.President Trump, above on his way to Florida, said that the memo “totally vindicates” him in the investigation into Russian election interference. Earlier in the week, he gave his first State of the Union address. We discussed it on “The Daily,” our hit podcast, which just celebrated its first birthday.
Did you keep up with the headlines this week? Test your knowledge with our news quiz.Did you keep up with the headlines this week? Test your knowledge with our news quiz.
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2. Dozens of young women say they were molested by Larry Nassar, the former doctor for U.S.A. Gymnastics, as the F.B.I. took more than a year to pursue its case against him.2. Dozens of young women say they were molested by Larry Nassar, the former doctor for U.S.A. Gymnastics, as the F.B.I. took more than a year to pursue its case against him.
“Look at all the people who could’ve stopped him earlier,” said Leslie Miller, above, whose daughter Emma Ann was among the victims. “My goal is to find every single one of them in the haystack — expose them all, so this will never happen again.”“Look at all the people who could’ve stopped him earlier,” said Leslie Miller, above, whose daughter Emma Ann was among the victims. “My goal is to find every single one of them in the haystack — expose them all, so this will never happen again.”
In Michigan, where Dr. Nassar is still being sentenced for sex crimes, an angry father lunged at him in the courtroom. The father, Randall Margraves, was stopped by law enforcement officials.In Michigan, where Dr. Nassar is still being sentenced for sex crimes, an angry father lunged at him in the courtroom. The father, Randall Margraves, was stopped by law enforcement officials.
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3. We revealed that Egypt and Israel are secret allies in a covert war against Islamist militants in the northern Sinai Peninsula of Egypt. Above, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel at a conference last year.3. We revealed that Egypt and Israel are secret allies in a covert war against Islamist militants in the northern Sinai Peninsula of Egypt. Above, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel at a conference last year.
Over the last two years, unmarked Israeli drones, helicopters and jets have conducted more than 100 airstrikes there.Over the last two years, unmarked Israeli drones, helicopters and jets have conducted more than 100 airstrikes there.
Their collaboration is the most dramatic evidence yet of a quiet reconfiguration of the politics of the region, and both countries have gone to great lengths to keep it quiet.Their collaboration is the most dramatic evidence yet of a quiet reconfiguration of the politics of the region, and both countries have gone to great lengths to keep it quiet.
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4. A Russian fighter jet was shot down over a rebel-controlled area in Syria on Saturday, above. The Russian Defense Ministry said the pilot was killed by fighters on the ground.4. A Russian fighter jet was shot down over a rebel-controlled area in Syria on Saturday, above. The Russian Defense Ministry said the pilot was killed by fighters on the ground.
Farther north, two American-trained forces are battling each other in Afrin. Some of the fighters are Syrians who fled as refugees — and are now going back to fight on Turkey’s behalf.Farther north, two American-trained forces are battling each other in Afrin. Some of the fighters are Syrians who fled as refugees — and are now going back to fight on Turkey’s behalf.
And in Afghanistan, anger is growing about the relentless pace of terrorist attacks in Kabul, the heavily militarized capital. Many are asking: Why is the government unable to protect us?And in Afghanistan, anger is growing about the relentless pace of terrorist attacks in Kabul, the heavily militarized capital. Many are asking: Why is the government unable to protect us?
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5. Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway made a big announcement: They’re joining forces to create a new company that will provide health care to their employees in the U.S. Experts say there’s good reason to be skeptical. Above, Jeff Bezos of Amazon.5. Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway made a big announcement: They’re joining forces to create a new company that will provide health care to their employees in the U.S. Experts say there’s good reason to be skeptical. Above, Jeff Bezos of Amazon.
U.S. stocks have ended their worst week since February 2016, as investors worried about rising interest rates after a long market boom.U.S. stocks have ended their worst week since February 2016, as investors worried about rising interest rates after a long market boom.
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6. The New York City subway has the worst on-time performance of any major rapid transit system in the world.6. The New York City subway has the worst on-time performance of any major rapid transit system in the world.
This video tells the story of how it ended up in a state of emergency, weaving together archival footage, interviews and an original song by a subway busker that we commissioned to explain bond issuance fees.This video tells the story of how it ended up in a state of emergency, weaving together archival footage, interviews and an original song by a subway busker that we commissioned to explain bond issuance fees.
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7. The Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, start on Friday. Our Seoul correspondent says the “obscure little town” is one of the most unlikely hosts of the Games in Olympic history. (It’s also frequently confused with Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea.)7. The Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, start on Friday. Our Seoul correspondent says the “obscure little town” is one of the most unlikely hosts of the Games in Olympic history. (It’s also frequently confused with Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea.)
The Games are taking place in the shadow of the nuclear standoff with North Korea, and security is ultratight.The Games are taking place in the shadow of the nuclear standoff with North Korea, and security is ultratight.
We’ll be rolling out full coverage in the days ahead, and some of it will feature augmented reality segments that you can see on an iPhone. Try it out here.We’ll be rolling out full coverage in the days ahead, and some of it will feature augmented reality segments that you can see on an iPhone. Try it out here.
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8. The New England Patriots meet the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl on Sunday. 8. The New England Patriots meet the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII on Sunday.
We’ll have live coverage, and until then, here’s our collection of recipes for game-day staples like wings, nachos and chili (and some healthier options, too).We’ll have live coverage, and until then, here’s our collection of recipes for game-day staples like wings, nachos and chili (and some healthier options, too).
But we’re also mulling this question: After all the revelations about the danger of brain damage from football, why do we still watch it?But we’re also mulling this question: After all the revelations about the danger of brain damage from football, why do we still watch it?
In our Op-Ed pages, Emily Kelly, the wife of the former Saints and Patriots safety Rob Kelly, details how her once-loving husband turned into a ghost because of brain trauma.In our Op-Ed pages, Emily Kelly, the wife of the former Saints and Patriots safety Rob Kelly, details how her once-loving husband turned into a ghost because of brain trauma.
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9. “Saturday Night Live” got in the Super Bowl spirit by parodying the rivalry between New England and Philadelphia in a sketch featuring Natalie Portman, the show’s host, above center, and the former cast members Rachel Dratch and Tina Fey.9. “Saturday Night Live” got in the Super Bowl spirit by parodying the rivalry between New England and Philadelphia in a sketch featuring Natalie Portman, the show’s host, above center, and the former cast members Rachel Dratch and Tina Fey.
Alec Baldwin was also back as President Trump, an impression for which he has won rave reviews. But some are offended by the actor’s recent defense of Woody Allen and James Toback, filmmakers who have been accused of sexual assault.Alec Baldwin was also back as President Trump, an impression for which he has won rave reviews. But some are offended by the actor’s recent defense of Woody Allen and James Toback, filmmakers who have been accused of sexual assault.
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10. Uma Thurman is finally ready to talk about Harvey Weinstein.10. Uma Thurman is finally ready to talk about Harvey Weinstein.
The actress, who said in October that she was waiting to feel “less angry” before addressing Mr. Weinstein’s abuses, spoke to Maureen Dowd about her encounters with him and a gruesome episode on location for the 2003 film “Kill Bill.”The actress, who said in October that she was waiting to feel “less angry” before addressing Mr. Weinstein’s abuses, spoke to Maureen Dowd about her encounters with him and a gruesome episode on location for the 2003 film “Kill Bill.”
“The complicated feeling I have about Harvey is how bad I feel about all the women that were attacked after I was,” Ms. Thurman said.“The complicated feeling I have about Harvey is how bad I feel about all the women that were attacked after I was,” Ms. Thurman said.
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11. Finally, we have a new guide to help you tidy your finances, optimize your spending and plan for the long term. We’re calling it the financial tuneup, with daily, manageable tasks for just a week.11. Finally, we have a new guide to help you tidy your finances, optimize your spending and plan for the long term. We’re calling it the financial tuneup, with daily, manageable tasks for just a week.
Speaking of financial planning — sort of — our best weekend reads include the tale of the young men trying to create a cryptocurrency utopia in Puerto Rico. They call themselves “benevolent capitalists.” Above, their ringleader.Speaking of financial planning — sort of — our best weekend reads include the tale of the young men trying to create a cryptocurrency utopia in Puerto Rico. They call themselves “benevolent capitalists.” Above, their ringleader.
Have a great week.Have a great week.
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