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As we approached the broad face of the 1930s federal building that had served as Carville’s hospital, I tried to catch my father’s eye, but I couldn’t read his face.

From Salon

A reading below 50 points to contraction in activity in the sector for the ninth month in a row.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The only reason I know I'm being convicted is because I read it in the newspapers. So this is trial by media, which is deeply unfair."

From BBC

“Qualified means you can speak English, read road signs, understand safety rules and respect our laws,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

For criticism, streaming snippets are now carried along in a fragmentary rush of social media, bumping aside analog writing and reading.

From Los Angeles Times