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Monday, December 19, 2016

Today’s Paper

The Times in Print for Monday, December 19, 2016

All This Talk of Voter Fraud? Across U.S., Officials Found Next to None

Despite Republican claims of widespread violations, it seems that credible allegations of illegal voting were exceedingly rare.

Polar Bears’ Path to Decline Runs Through Alaskan Village

The bears that come here are climate refugees, on land because the sea ice they rely on for hunting seals is receding.

Hungry, Thirsty and Bloodied in Battle to Retake Mosul From ISIS

Up to a million people are trapped inside Iraq’s second-largest city, where the brutal urban war of attrition is proving to be tougher than expected.

Insurance Policies on Slaves: New York Life’s Complicated Past

In its 19th-century beginnings, New York Life Insurance sold 508 policies covering slaves. Their descendants are grappling with it.

Senators Push to Broaden Inquiry on Election Hacking

A bipartisan group, including John McCain and Chuck Schumer, called for the creation of a select committee on cyberactivity to lead the investigation.

Today's Front Pages

Quotation of the Day
"They don’t look like polar bears. But it does not matter. I will Photoshop them when I get home."

Editorials, Op-Ed and Letters