What Mueller Wants to Ask Trump About Obstruction, and What It Means by MATT APUZZO and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT

The questions show the special counsel’s focus on obstruction of justice and touch on some surprising other areas.. via NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2jju35V

Mueller Has Dozens of Inquiries for Trump in Broad Quest on Russia Ties and Obstruction by MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT

The questions provide the most detailed look yet at the special counsel investigation and show an effort to learn about the president’s thinking.. via NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HEoTA9

Michelle Wolf Did What Comedians Are Supposed to Do by ADAM CONOVER

She told the truth, and no one should be apologizing.. via NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2vYGtsZ

My Life-Threatening Bout With E. Coli Food Poisoning by MAGGIE MENDITTO

Before my illness, I was a healthy 22-year-old. But, my doctors speculated, I must have eaten some leafy greens contaminated by E. coli bacteria.. via NYT Well https://nyti.ms/2HZV6Bj

Happy Birthday, Karl Marx. You Were Right! by JASON BARKER

Social justice movements like Black Lives Matter and #MeToo embody his critical spirit.. via NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2r9SdDq

How Would a T-Mobile-Sprint Merger Affect Your Cellphone Bill? by CECILIA KANG and MICHAEL J. de la MERCED

Regulators have favored having more companies competing for wireless customers, a scenario that helped push down prices. But it’s not clear what will happen if T-Mobile and Spring join forces.. via NYT Business Day https://nyti.ms/2jk5ZQe

Detroit Was Crumbling. Here’s How It’s Reviving. by MONICA DAVEY

Last week, we visited the city to find further signs of recovery as Detroit moves out from under budgetary oversight.. via NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rameD0

Left vs. Left: Richard Cordray and Dennis Kucinich Battle for Governor of Ohio by MATT FLEGENHEIMER

The state’s Democratic primary raises the question: Who has the truest claim to progressivism in 2018, when both candidates can credibly grab at the label?. via NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HC6Lqu

A Polyglot N.B.A. Swears by One Thing: That Call Was #@!& by SCOTT CACCIOLA

By SCOTT CACCIOLA

With the influx of international players has come a milieu of swearing on the court in many languages, confounding referees who are often the target.

Published: April 29, 2018 at 08:00PM

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A Numbers Guy Left the Front Office to Coach Prospects. Here’s What He Learned. by TYLER KEPNER

By TYLER KEPNER

Sig Mejdal, the Houston Astros’ top analyst, spent a season with the Tri-City ValleyCats, and he came away convinced that young players crave the information that tech-savvy teams can offer.

Published: April 29, 2018 at 08:00PM

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