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Under Trump, Iraqis Who Helped U.S. in War Are Stalled in Refugee System

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By BY LARA JAKES World https://ift.tt/2oDzm6p Just 4,000 have been deemed eligible to enter the United States over the next year, and a slowdown in the screening process means far fewer are likely to come. New York Times Refugees and Displaced Persons, United States Defense and Military Forces, Iraq War (2003-11), United States Politics and Government, Diplomatic Service, Embassies and Consulates November 2, 2019 at 06:14AM

What’s on TV Saturday: ‘The Morning Show’ and the Breeders’ Cup

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By BY LAUREN MESSMAN Arts https://ift.tt/3344GKB Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon bring their star power to Apple’s new streaming service, and top thoroughbreds compete in this California race. New York Times Television, Movies November 2, 2019 at 05:00AM

What Could Come Between These Two Allies? A $100 Jar of Honey

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By BY JAMIE TARABAY World https://ift.tt/2WB6ybt New Zealand producers, in the face of protests by their Australian counterparts, want to trademark manuka honey, a costly nectar beloved by celebrities. New York Times Honey, Trademarks and Trade Names, Maori November 2, 2019 at 04:36AM

Boris Johnson Has Big Lead in U.K. Election. That Might Not Mean Much.

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By BY MARK LANDLER AND STEPHEN CASTLE World https://ift.tt/2NAdwcq In Britain’s Brexit-scrambled politics, four parties are competing and the winning margins will be narrow. Nothing in this campaign is likely to go as the experts predict. New York Times Great Britain Withdrawal from EU (Brexit), Elections November 2, 2019 at 04:01AM

After 25 Years, They’re Making it Official

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By BY ROSALIE R. RADOMSKY Fashion https://ift.tt/32aS2Im His proposal arrived along with the green tea cheesecake at their favorite Japanese restaurant in Asbury Park, N.J. New York Times Weddings and Engagements November 2, 2019 at 04:00AM

At Rugby World Cup, South African Star Cherishes His Chance

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By BY JOE RITCHIE Sports https://ift.tt/321pn8I After a life-threatening health crisis, Bongi Mbonambi is in the starting lineup for the World Cup final as part of a vanguard of black players reshaping their country’s national team. New York Times Rugby, World Cup 2019 (Rugby) November 2, 2019 at 03:00AM

Elon Musk Bids Twitter Farewell — for Now

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By BY NEIL VIGDOR Business https://ift.tt/2oCOssP The Tesla chief executive announced that he was “going offline” and that he was “not sure about good of Twitter.” New York Times Social Media, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Fines (Penalties), Computers and the Internet, Securities and Commodities Violations November 2, 2019 at 02:44AM

Museum Workers at Marciano Art Foundation Seek to Form a Union

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By BY COLIN MOYNIHAN Arts https://ift.tt/36jBaT4 Part-time visitor services associates at the museum in Los Angeles said they seek higher pay for their role in supporting its efforts. New York Times Museums, Art, Labor and Jobs November 2, 2019 at 02:42AM

Nets End Slide, Beating the Rockets After Early Struggles

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By BY SOPAN DEB Sports https://ift.tt/2PG0VHk Kyrie Irving had his first game with 10 assists for Brooklyn in its 123-116 win over Houston at Barclays Center. New York Times Basketball November 2, 2019 at 02:06AM

Quotation of the Day: Syrian Refugees Doubt That ‘Safe Zone’ Turkey Plans Will Be Safe

By Unknown Author Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/32bw4F3 Quotation of the Day for Saturday, November 2, 2019 New York Times November 2, 2019 at 01:47AM

‘Don’t Worry’

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By BY CAITLIN LOVINGER Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2PEURz2 Paolo Pasco and Erik Agard have neatly organized this puzzle. New York Times Crossword Puzzles November 2, 2019 at 01:40AM

Tesla Batteries Investigated for Possible Defects

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By BY DAVEY ALBA Business https://ift.tt/32cYezT The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into why a number of Tesla vehicles have spontaneously burst into flames. New York Times Driverless and Semiautonomous Vehicles, Automobile Safety Features and Defects, Batteries November 2, 2019 at 01:28AM

Donald Trump Jr. Critiques Mueller in New Book

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By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/36ptxKX The president’s son devotes space in his new book to mocking Robert S. Mueller III’s performance testifying before lawmakers in July. New York Times Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, United States Politics and Government November 2, 2019 at 01:22AM

Corrections: November 2, 2019

By Unknown Author Corrections https://ift.tt/2Wy5dCd Corrections that appeared in print on Saturday, November 2, 2019. New York Times November 2, 2019 at 01:00AM

The Spirit That Brought Down the Berlin Wall Lives On

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By BY ROGER COHEN Opinion https://ift.tt/2C4DIXy Bloodless revolutions from Armenia to Lebanon are about ending the fatalism corrupt rule engenders. New York Times Armenians November 2, 2019 at 12:55AM

The NeverTrump Vindication

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By BY BRET STEPHENS Opinion https://ift.tt/2PDMCTJ They may be on respirators. But conscientious conservatives still count. New York Times Impeachment November 2, 2019 at 12:53AM

Iraq Demonstrations Grow, and Government Scrambles to Respond

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By BY ALISSA J. RUBIN World https://ift.tt/2WxzCQS Shiite authorities and Iraq’s president offered support for peaceful protesters, a move that emboldened more Iraqis to join antigovernment demonstrations. New York Times Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Politics and Government November 2, 2019 at 12:52AM

Aide Testified White House Lawyer Warned Him to Keep Trump Ukraine Call Secret

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By BY DANNY HAKIM AND NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/2pyAmt4 Lt. Col. Alexander S. Vindman, who testified this week in the impeachment inquiry, said he was told not to discuss a call in which President Trump pressed Ukraine’s president for investigations. New York Times Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry, United States International Relations, Impeachment November 2, 2019 at 12:42AM

North Carolina Lawmakers Pass Bill to Close Sexual Assault Loopholes

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By BY MARIEL PADILLA U.S. https://ift.tt/36mIGgd Current law prevents women from revoking consent. New York Times Law and Legislation, Sex Crimes, Child Abuse and Neglect, State Legislatures November 2, 2019 at 12:37AM

The ‘Whimpering’ Terrorist Only Trump Seems to Have Heard

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By BY PETER BAKER AND ERIC SCHMITT U.S. https://ift.tt/33eFwsY President Trump offered a vivid account of the ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi “crying and screaming” in the final minutes before his death. The only problem: No one else knows what he’s talking about. New York Times Terrorism November 2, 2019 at 12:11AM

As Government Officials Testify Against Trump, Critics Question Why an Author Stays Anonymous

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By BY ANNIE KARNI U.S. https://ift.tt/2WzQKWd The official whose critical article will now be a book knows how the president “likes to distract attention from a message,” says the author’s agent. New York Times Books and Literature, United States Politics and Government November 2, 2019 at 12:03AM

Guantánamo Testimony Details Initial Handling of Prisoners Accused of Plotting 9/11

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By BY CAROL ROSENBERG U.S. https://ift.tt/32dFG2s A former commander of the most secretive part of the prison compound told how the accused plotters of the Sept. 11 attacks were guarded by a secret force dressed like U.S. troops. New York Times Interrogations, Detainees, Torture, United States Defense and Military Forces, Terrorism, September 11 (2001) November 2, 2019 at 12:01AM

The Secret Shop of Forgotten New York Treasures

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By BY ANNIE CORREAL New York https://ift.tt/2qat1zX How a meticulously crammed sewing-machine repair store became an accidental museum. New York Times Antiques, Factories and Manufacturing, Collectors and Collections November 1, 2019 at 09:00AM

In the Blue Holes of the Bahamas, Secrets of Hurricanes Past

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By BY KATHERINE KORNEI Science https://ift.tt/3228F9i Scientists assembled a 1,500-year history of big storm activity by retrieving sediment from the island country’s submarine caverns. New York Times Hurricanes and Tropical Storms, Caves and Caverns, Research, your-feed-science November 1, 2019 at 09:00AM

This Week’s News Quiz: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, California, World Series

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By BY CHRIS STANFORD, WILL DUDDING AND ANNA SCHAVERIEN Briefing https://ift.tt/2JGHomj Did you stay up-to-date this week? New York Times November 1, 2019 at 07:30AM

Eddie Jones Has England Rugby Right Where He Wants It

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By BY JOE RITCHIE Sports https://ift.tt/2ozRNJ9 The tempestuous and successful coach will lead England against South Africa in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final. New York Times World Cup 2019 (Rugby), Rugby November 1, 2019 at 07:00AM

‘Mistreated, Intimidated and Underpaid’: City Council Workers Rebel

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By BY JEFFERY C. MAYS New York https://ift.tt/326u414 Dozens of New York City Council employees say the legislative body has a “de facto policy of tolerance around misconduct, harassment and abuse.” New York Times Sexual Harassment, Ethics and Official Misconduct, Politics and Government, City Councils November 1, 2019 at 07:00AM

Owe Lunch Money? Don’t Plan on Going to Prom.

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By BY TRACEY TULLY AND NATE SCHWEBER New York https://ift.tt/34l3aUw A New Jersey district will allow principals to block students from participating in some school activities if they have large unpaid lunch bills. New York Times Education (K-12), Children and Childhood, Food, Social Media, Presidential Election of 2020, Parenting November 1, 2019 at 07:00AM

Diaz a Reminder of U.F.C.’s Star Challenge

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By BY KEVIN DRAPER Sports https://ift.tt/331KCIK Nate Diaz, who fights this weekend at Madison Square Garden, is one of the U.F.C.’s top draws. The promotion isn’t as deep when it comes to stars for the future. New York Times Doping (Sports), Mixed Martial Arts, Television, Initial Public Offerings November 1, 2019 at 07:00AM

Professors, Beware. A ‘Student Information Officer’ Might Be Watching.

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By BY JAVIER C. HERNÁNDEZ World https://ift.tt/2PC9TFq In a throwback to the Mao era, China is deploying students as watchdogs against teachers. It’s part of a campaign by President Xi to eliminate dissent. New York Times Colleges and Universities, Propaganda, Teachers and School Employees, Censorship November 1, 2019 at 07:00AM

World Series Champions

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By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2NuhBin What is your reaction to the Nationals’ win? New York Times November 1, 2019 at 07:00AM

Radical French Novels Welcomed to German Stages

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By BY A.J. GOLDMANN Theater https://ift.tt/2N5GmCE Directors have adapted challenging works by Virginie Despentes and Michel Houellebecq, with varying levels of success. New York Times Theater November 1, 2019 at 06:23AM

Late Night Prepares for a Very Long Impeachment

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By BY TRISH BENDIX Arts https://ift.tt/327KLsO Stephen Colbert compared House Republicans standing by President Trump to the captain of the Titanic “asking you to handcuff yourself to the port-side rail and swallow the keys.” New York Times November 1, 2019 at 06:17AM