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Microsoft Surface Pro X Review: Powerful Computer, but So-So Tablet

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By BY BRIAN X. CHEN Technology https://ift.tt/2NhFivy With its new Surface, Microsoft has made progress blending the best of mobile devices and personal computers. But it falls short in offering a fingertip-friendly experience for tablets. New York Times Computers and the Internet, Tablet Computers, Mobile Applications, Software, Windows (Operating System), Computer Keyboards, Laptop Computers, iPad November 5, 2019 at 05:01AM

Mother Dies After Halloween Crash That Killed Husband and Toddler

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By BY MARIEL PADILLA AND AIMEE ORTIZ U.S. https://ift.tt/32flxJk A driver hit the entire family, and faces charges of driving under the influence and gross vehicular manslaughter, the police said. New York Times Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Halloween, Traffic Accidents and Safety, Funerals and Memorials, Muslims and Islam November 5, 2019 at 04:36AM

China’s Xi Praises Free Trade. A U.S. Deal Goes Unmentioned.

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By BY KEITH BRADSHER Business https://ift.tt/2PNQ3HE The country’s top leader compares globalization to an unstoppable river, as the two countries try to hammer out an initial agreement. New York Times International Trade and World Market, Politics and Government, Foreign Investments, Conventions, Fairs and Trade Shows, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, Law and Legislation, International Relations, Customs (Tariff), Speeches and Statements November 5, 2019 at 04:14AM

The Cat Is on the Field

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By BY DANIEL VICTOR Sports https://ift.tt/2JRL0lz A Cowboys-Giants Monday Night Football game was interrupted by something arguably more exciting: a black cat that was unconcerned with the N.F.L.’s rules. New York Times Football, Cats November 5, 2019 at 04:12AM

Paris Accord, Iran, Parliament: Your Tuesday Briefing

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By BY ANDREA KANNAPELL Briefing https://ift.tt/2CeRruG Can the Paris climate accord survive?  New York Times November 5, 2019 at 03:56AM

No, Sean Spicer Really Can’t Dance

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By BY GIA KOURLAS Arts https://ift.tt/2PNRA0q He has consistently been the worst performer on “Dancing With the Stars.” So why is he still on? New York Times Dancing, Television November 5, 2019 at 03:26AM

Corrections: November 5, 2019

By Unknown Author Corrections https://ift.tt/2NJanHc Corrections that appeared in print on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. New York Times November 5, 2019 at 03:25AM

Quotation of the Day: A New Slogan Ignites Iraqis: ‘Iran Get Out’

By Unknown Author Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2qohOvu Quotation of the Day for Tuesday, November 5, 2019. New York Times November 5, 2019 at 03:13AM

With a Nudge From Trump, 2020 Democrats Return to Climate Change

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By BY MAGGIE ASTOR U.S. https://ift.tt/2PLYDXl President Trump’s decision to quit the Paris climate accord met with harsh words from the Democratic presidential candidates. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Global Warming November 5, 2019 at 03:03AM

Role With Range

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By BY DEB AMLEN Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/36x3d1v John Guzzetta returns to quench our thirst. New York Times Crossword Puzzles November 5, 2019 at 03:00AM

New Hampshire Couple’s Adventure Ends in Mysterious Death in Texas

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By BY SANDRA E. GARCIA AND MIHIR ZAVERI U.S. https://ift.tt/2JQfVil The couple disappeared from a campground where they had parked their R.V. Their bodies were found buried on the beach and their deaths ruled homicides. New York Times Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Travel and Vacations November 5, 2019 at 02:34AM

Trump Urges Kentucky to Defy ‘Crazy’ Democrats and Re-Elect Governor

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By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY AND CAMPBELL ROBERTSON U.S. https://ift.tt/2Cf9XTH At a rally on the eve of the vote, the president sought to mobilize what he called an “angry majority” to bolster Matt Bevin, the state’s unpopular incumbent, who is locked in a close race. New York Times Elections, Governors, United States Politics and Government, Polls and Public Opinion November 5, 2019 at 01:21AM

China’s Xi Endorses Hong Kong’s Embattled Chief Executive

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By BY KEITH BRADSHER AND CHRIS BUCKLEY World https://ift.tt/2PI9D86 The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, gave strong backing to Chief Executive Carrie Lam, whose resignation has been sought by the territory’s pro-democracy movement. New York Times Politics and Government, Hong Kong Protests (2019) November 5, 2019 at 01:16AM

Yankees Pass Up Chance to Give Didi Gregorius a Qualifying Offer

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By BY JAMES WAGNER Sports https://ift.tt/2NiM3gx At the deadline on Monday, the team decided not to extend a one-year, $17.8 million offer to Gregorius, which means they will receive no compensation if he signs with another team. New York Times Baseball, Free Agents (Sports) November 5, 2019 at 01:10AM

Haiti’s Ashes

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion https://ift.tt/2NFDgEl Decades of misrule have once again brought Haiti to the brink of collapse. Does anyone care? New York Times Politics and Government, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots November 5, 2019 at 01:03AM

A New Generation of Rulers in Women’s Tennis

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By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY Sports https://ift.tt/2WI1D8n The decade belonged to Serena Williams, but its final year belonged to young stars like Ashleigh Barty, Naomi Osaka, Bianca Andreescu and Coco Gauff. New York Times Tennis November 5, 2019 at 12:58AM

Trial of Roger Stone Will Revive Saga of Trump and Russian Interference

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By BY SHARON LAFRANIERE U.S. https://ift.tt/2oRyv2g Mr. Stone, a longtime informal Trump adviser, faces charges of lying, obstruction and witness tampering. New York Times Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, Presidential Election of 2016, Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry, United States Politics and Government, Classified Information and State Secrets, Special Prosecutors (Independent Counsel) November 5, 2019 at 12:50AM

McDonald’s C.E.O. Fired Over a Relationship That’s Becoming Taboo

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By BY DAVID YAFFE-BELLANY Business https://ift.tt/2Nf73F0 Steve Easterbrook violated policy, the company said. He’s not the first chief executive to be ousted over a consensual relationship with an employee. New York Times #MeToo Movement, Sexual Harassment, Appointments and Executive Changes, Workplace Hazards and Violations, Workplace Environment, Fast Food Industry November 5, 2019 at 12:26AM

Carlos Beltran Says He Welcomes the Challenges of Managing the Mets

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By BY DANIELLE ALLENTUCK Sports https://ift.tt/34xBCLE Beltran, a nine-time All-Star who played almost seven seasons with the Mets, has never coached or managed. But he has a reputation for establishing a strong rapport with other players. New York Times Baseball, Appointments and Executive Changes, Coaches and Managers, Hiring and Promotion November 5, 2019 at 12:17AM

Trump Embraces Washington’s Champions, Figuratively and Literally

By BY PETER BAKER U.S. https://ift.tt/2PJzMmO After being booed at the ballpark, the president let bygones be bygones at a White House ceremony for the World Series champion Nationals. But some players stayed away. New York Times Baseball, United States Politics and Government, World Series, White House Building (Washington, DC) November 5, 2019 at 12:16AM

When ‘Big Brother’ Isn’t Scary Enough

By BY LORA KELLEY Opinion https://ift.tt/2rdgVqe There are lots of metaphors for mass surveillance. The most common one is failing us. New York Times Surveillance of Citizens by Government, Privacy, Books and Literature November 5, 2019 at 12:00AM

The Warren Way Is the Wrong Way

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By BY STEVEN RATTNER Opinion https://ift.tt/2PI7k4Z Her big-government plans would damage rather than improve our economy. New York Times Federal Taxes (US), Health Insurance and Managed Care November 5, 2019 at 12:00AM

Martin Scorsese: I Said Marvel Movies Aren’t Cinema. Let Me Explain.

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By BY MARTIN SCORSESE Opinion https://ift.tt/2qlTDxQ Cinema is an art form that brings you the unexpected. In superhero movies, nothing is at risk, a director says. New York Times Movies November 5, 2019 at 12:00AM

After U.F.C. 244, Could a Non-Title Rematch Be Next?

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By BY KEVIN DRAPER Sports https://ift.tt/2WME9ze Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal both called for an immediate rematch after a doctor stopped their fight because of a bloody cut. Like that fight, it wouldn’t be for a championship. New York Times Mixed Martial Arts November 4, 2019 at 08:00AM

As Warren Gains in Race, Wall Street Sounds the Alarm

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By BY KATE KELLY AND LISA LERER U.S. https://ift.tt/329vRT7 With a populist message that promises to rein in corporate excess, Ms. Warren has been facing more hostility from the finance industry than any other candidate. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Banking and Financial Institutions, Presidential Election of 2016, United States Politics and Government, Stocks and Bonds November 4, 2019 at 08:00AM

A Lake With Stingless Jellyfish and Hints of Hotter Seas

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By BY RICHARD C. PADDOCK AND ADAM DEAN World https://ift.tt/33alPCm For divers, the millions of harmless jellyfish in an Indonesian lake are must-see novelties. For scientists, the warmer, more acidic and less oxygenated water is “a projection of our future climate.” New York Times Fish and Other Marine Life, Jellyfish, Lakes, Global Warming, Swimming November 4, 2019 at 07:55AM

What India Looks Like When the Air Turns to Poison

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By BY KAI SCHULTZ Climate https://ift.tt/2PQdr7r The toxic New Delhi skies are caused in part by the burning of crops, and officials have begun restricting car use, shutting primary schools and halting construction projects. New York Times Automobiles, Air Pollution November 4, 2019 at 07:32AM