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Word + Quiz: sallow

By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2MByCIk This word has appeared in 12 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. New York Times October 22, 2019 at 06:00AM

Women Are Missing at Central Banks

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By BY JACK EWING Business https://ift.tt/31zsB2U Men dominate Monetary policy. But the Fed, E.C.B. and Bank of England are discussing ways to promote more women. New York Times Banking and Financial Institutions, Women and Girls, Discrimination, Economics (Theory and Philosophy), Appointments and Executive Changes, Hiring and Promotion, Careers and Professions, Sexual Harassment October 22, 2019 at 04:01AM

‘Baby Shark’ and the Sounds of Protest in Lebanon

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By BY RABIH ALAMEDDINE Opinion https://ift.tt/2J9jRtY A tax on WhatsApp calls opens the floodgates of anger over corruption and Lebanese from all sects pour into the streets. New York Times Demonstrations, Protests and Riots October 22, 2019 at 05:00AM

What’s on TV Tuesday: The World Series and Jenny Slate’s Comedy Special

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By BY LAUREN MESSMAN Arts https://ift.tt/2pG7heS The Washington Nationals kick off Game 1 against the Houston Astros, and the comedian Jenny Slate conquers her stage fright in a new Netflix special. New York Times Television, Movies October 22, 2019 at 05:00AM

Sam Darnold Commits Five Turnovers as Jets are Crushed by Patriots

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By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Sports https://ift.tt/2J9bRta In his third game back after an illness, Darnold looked lost against New England’s top-ranked defense. New York Times Football October 22, 2019 at 04:28AM

Hungary’s Orban Gave Trump Harsh Analysis of Ukraine Before Key Meeting

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By BY PETER BAKER AND NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/2pDNjBw The discussion at the White House between President Trump and Prime Minister Viktor Orban was held over objections from Mr. Trump’s national security adviser. New York Times Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry, United States International Relations, United States Politics and Government October 22, 2019 at 04:21AM

Quotation of the Day: Backlash Against the Homeless as a Crisis Builds in California

By Unknown Author Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2BvB8JF Quotation of the Day for Tuesday, October 22, 2019. New York Times October 22, 2019 at 04:03AM

Corrections: October 22, 2019

By Unknown Author Corrections https://ift.tt/2BzcsQo Corrections appearing in print on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. New York Times October 22, 2019 at 04:02AM

Your Tuesday Briefing

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By BY MELINA DELKIC Briefing https://ift.tt/33OdBQj Brexit, Canada elections, Islamic State: Here’s what you need to know. New York Times October 22, 2019 at 04:02AM

Women Are Missing at Central Banks

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By BY JACK EWING Business https://ift.tt/33UxYLR Men dominate Monetary policy. But the Fed, E.C.B. and Bank of England are discussing ways to promote more women. New York Times Banking and Financial Institutions, Women and Girls, Discrimination, Economics (Theory and Philosophy), Appointments and Executive Changes, Hiring and Promotion, Careers and Professions, Sexual Harassment October 22, 2019 at 04:01AM

Mimicking Local News, a Network of Michigan Websites Pushes Politics

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By BY DAN LEVIN U.S. https://ift.tt/2N4ymAj Nearly 40 websites that look like local news outlets feature largely identical articles with a distinctly conservative tone. New York Times News and News Media, Conservatism (US Politics) October 22, 2019 at 03:26AM

Two UConn Students Arrested After Repeatedly Shouting Racial Slur, Officials Say

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By BY MARIEL PADILLA AND JACLYN PEISER U.S. https://ift.tt/2N4JPQD A video of the episode on Oct. 11 was widely shared on social media and spurred outrage from students. New York Times School Discipline (Students), Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Blacks, Indecency, Obscenity and Profanity October 22, 2019 at 02:54AM

Wasn’t Japan’s Emperor Just Enthroned? The Really Big Throne Is Still to Come

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By BY MOTOKO RICH World https://ift.tt/2BvrMxo Naruhito will formally declare his ascension to the world’s oldest monarchy before dignitaries from 183 countries. And next month comes a more mysterious affair. New York Times Royal Families, Politics and Government October 22, 2019 at 02:41AM

‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’: The Final Trailer Debuts

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By BY BRUCE FRETTS Movies https://ift.tt/32x6YBE With Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac and other stars prominent, the new clip sets the scene for the showdown between the Resistance and the First Order. New York Times Movies October 22, 2019 at 02:39AM

On Eton College

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By BY DEB AMLEN Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2N0FQV1 Saul Pink makes his debut in the New York Times Crossword, which hopefully won’t interfere with his homework. New York Times Crossword Puzzles October 22, 2019 at 02:00AM

$27 Million for Reparations Over Slave Ties Pledged by Seminary

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By BY ED SHANAHAN New York https://ift.tt/2W0ILkM The Princeton Theological Seminary said it was committed to “telling the truth” about its ties to slavery. Black students don’t think it goes far enough. New York Times Slavery (Historical), Colleges and Universities, Blacks, Reparations October 22, 2019 at 01:52AM

Review: In ‘Power Strip,’ a Syrian Story Both Bleak and Striking

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By BY LAURA COLLINS-HUGHES Theater https://ift.tt/33KUCGe Sylvia Khoury’s insidiously sharp new play arrives as the eight-year-old conflict is making fresh headlines in the United States. New York Times Theater October 22, 2019 at 01:45AM

For Trump the Dealmaker, Troop Pullouts Without Much in Return

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By BY PETER BAKER U.S. https://ift.tt/32Bslls The president has sought to scale back America’s military presence around the world without waiting to negotiate concessions from foes like the Taliban or North Korea. New York Times United States Defense and Military Forces, Afghanistan War (2001- ), Kurds, United States International Relations October 22, 2019 at 12:47AM

Fired for Repeating Racist Slur, School Guard Will Get Job Back, Union Says

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By BY MIHIR ZAVERI U.S. https://ift.tt/33WaqWZ A student directed the slur at Marlon Anderson, and Mr. Anderson said he repeated it as he was trying to explain why it was offensive. New York Times Education (K-12), Discrimination, Indecency, Obscenity and Profanity October 22, 2019 at 12:44AM

But Her Emails …

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion https://ift.tt/31Bmsn0 A three-year investigation finds no criminal wrongdoing in Hillary Clinton’s email practices, which many members of the Trump administration have now embraced. New York Times Classified Information and State Secrets, United States Politics and Government October 22, 2019 at 12:37AM

1, 2, 3, 4, Trump Can’t Rule Us Anymore

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By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG Opinion https://ift.tt/2J7uDAP With impeachment looming, it’s time to take to the streets again. New York Times Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry, United States Politics and Government, Impeachment, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Democracy (Theory and Philosophy), Polls and Public Opinion October 22, 2019 at 12:13AM

A Reporter Walked Into a Prison Full of ISIS Detainees

By Unknown Author World https://ift.tt/2P4uqCt Don’t worry. None of them were killers. Or so they insisted. New York Times Detainees October 21, 2019 at 11:55PM

Trump Running Out of Options for Homeland Security Secretary

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By BY ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS AND MAGGIE HABERMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/33PtqGj Two of the president’s potential picks have been deemed ineligible because of a federal statute. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Immigration and Emigration, Illegal Immigration October 21, 2019 at 11:54PM

Coddling of ‘Gold-Spoon’ Children Shakes South Korea’s Political Elite

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By BY CHOE SANG-HUN World https://ift.tt/2p35mBd Students angered over accusations of favoritism helped set off large protests that forced President Moon Jae-in to apologize and his justice minister to resign. New York Times Colleges and Universities, Admissions Standards, Millennial Generation, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots October 21, 2019 at 07:38AM

How the Louvre’s Leonardo Blockbuster Shows a Master’s Progress

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By BY FARAH NAYERI Arts https://ift.tt/2qw5Ujq Eight highlights from the exhibition plot Leonardo da Vinci’s trajectory as an artist and show the breadth of his talents. New York Times Art, Museums October 21, 2019 at 07:01AM

Marijuana and Vaping: Shadowy Past, Dangerous Present

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By BY MATT RICHTEL Health https://ift.tt/2pzyxvI A technology initially promoted to help cigarette smokers has transformed marijuana use, too. Now, with cases of severe lung illness rising, health investigators are warning people to stop vaping cannabis. New York Times Cannabis Foods and Products, Marijuana, E-Cigarettes, Respiratory Diseases, Medical Marijuana, Research, Smoking and Tobacco, Law and Legislation, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry October 21, 2019 at 07:00AM

Our Predictions for the New N.B.A. Season

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By BY SHAUNTEL LOWE Sports https://ift.tt/32wq6zG For once, it’s hard to gauge what is possible and who — Ben Simmons? Anthony Davis? Russell Westbrook? — will wow us all. New York Times Basketball October 21, 2019 at 07:00AM

Will Canada Forgive Justin Trudeau?

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By BY DAN BILEFSKY AND IAN AUSTEN World https://ift.tt/33OokKq Buffeted by controversy, Canada’s prime minister is seeking a second term in a tight race. New York Times Canadian Federal Election (2019) October 21, 2019 at 07:00AM

Inside the Last, Desperate Days of de Blasio’s 2020 Campaign

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By BY J. DAVID GOODMAN New York https://ift.tt/2MTLacU “We both knew that this was a Don Quixote mission,” said one donor who was solicited by Mayor Bill de Blasio as the end drew near. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Campaign Finance October 21, 2019 at 07:00AM

In the N.F.L., Change Is Inevitable. Just Not Atop the Standings.

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By BY BEN SHPIGEL Sports https://ift.tt/32wStO9 Many of last season’s division winners are leading yet again after reinventing themselves. New York Times Football October 21, 2019 at 07:00AM