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Your Friday Briefing

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By BY ANDREA KANNAPELL Briefing https://ift.tt/2NOxAsX Boris Johnson, Hong Kong, Syria: Here’s what you need to know. New York Times November 15, 2019 at 04:40AM

Quotation of the Day: A Tropical Conclave of Politicians and Lobbyists

By Unknown Author Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2CMFixy Quotation of the Day for November 15, 2019. New York Times November 15, 2019 at 04:34AM

Kavanaugh Recalls His Confirmation at Conservative Legal Group’s Annual Gala

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By BY ADAM LIPTAK U.S. https://ift.tt/34VLMpQ A year after his brutal confirmation hearings, the justice returned to the spotlight before a friendly audience. New York Times United States Politics and Government November 15, 2019 at 04:33AM

Carmelo Anthony Is Coming Back, as a Portland Trail Blazer

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By BY SOPAN DEB Sports https://ift.tt/2XcHRlU Anthony has been out of the N.B.A. since he was cut by the Houston Rockets last year. New York Times Basketball November 15, 2019 at 03:54AM

Impeachment Briefing: What Happened Today

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By BY NOAH WEILAND U.S. https://ift.tt/357Mqkd With no public hearings today, we’re looking at how the politics of impeachment are complicating races around the nation. New York Times Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry, United States Politics and Government November 15, 2019 at 03:03AM

Things That May Be Settled

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By BY DEB AMLEN Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2CKWN13 Debbie Ellerin opens our solving weekend. New York Times Crossword Puzzles November 15, 2019 at 03:00AM

The Basics of Caring for Your Sneakers

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By BY JOLIE KERR Smarter Living https://ift.tt/37gAJcS A little care can make your sneakers last for the long haul. New York Times November 15, 2019 at 03:00AM

Multiple Lawmakers Under Investigation Over Ethical Misconduct

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By BY EMILY COCHRANE U.S. https://ift.tt/2XhfvXF The Justice Department is now reviewing one case, over whether Representative Ross Spano had violated campaign finance laws. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Campaign Finance, Ethics and Official Misconduct November 15, 2019 at 02:20AM

Grand Rapids Will Pay $190,000 to Veteran Detained by ICE

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By BY SANDRA E. GARCIA U.S. https://ift.tt/2KqJVSa A Michigan-born former Marine was detained for three days after a Grand Rapids police captain asked an ICE officer to check the man’s “status.” New York Times Racial Profiling, Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, Immigration Detention, Veterans, Discrimination November 15, 2019 at 02:04AM

‘Your Face is Burning.’ How it Feels to Photograph Australia’s Fires

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By BY ISABELLA KWAI World https://ift.tt/354fGYZ As bushfires swept Australia’s east coast on Tuesday, our photographer shot residents and firefighters close to the blaze. New York Times Fires and Firefighters, Photography, Flame Retardants, Wildfires November 15, 2019 at 02:00AM

Trump, in 3rd Visit in a Month, Tries to Boost Republican in Louisiana Governor’s Race

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By BY JONATHAN MARTIN U.S. https://ift.tt/2OeCTAT President Trump is in Louisiana two days before the election hoping to break open a deadlocked race between the Democratic incumbent and the Republican nominee. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Elections, Governors November 15, 2019 at 01:05AM

Emails Outline Anti-Immigration Group’s Connection to Stephen Miller

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By BY KATIE ROGERS U.S. https://ift.tt/2QmQBnR A new batch of leaked emails illustrates the degree to which Mr. Miller used a think tank’s work to shape coverage at Breitbart News and policy at the White House. New York Times Immigration and Emigration, Terrorism November 15, 2019 at 12:58AM

Carrie Saxon Perry, Barrier-Breaking Mayor, Dies at 87

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By BY KATHARINE Q. SEELYE U.S. https://ift.tt/32TI9iU The first African-American woman to run a major New England city, Hartford, she died a year ago, but the death was reported only recently. New York Times Deaths (Obituaries), Civil Rights and Liberties November 15, 2019 at 12:25AM

California School Shooting Is Another Nightmare Made Real

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By BY JILL COWAN, AMY HARMON AND NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS U.S. https://ift.tt/2pnNyRu Two students were left dead when a young man opened fire at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, Calif. New York Times School Shootings and Armed Attacks, Santa Clarita, Calif, Shooting (2019), Firearms November 15, 2019 at 12:20AM

New Booker ‘Super PAC’ Airs a Message: We Don’t Need More Candidates. We Have Cory.

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By BY NICK CORASANITI U.S. https://ift.tt/2qXdTpG With Cory Booker’s campaign still struggling to break through, a new super PAC has emerged from the swamps of Jersey to support him. New York Times Political Action Committees, Campaign Finance, Primaries and Caucuses November 15, 2019 at 12:00AM

Review: ‘Slava’s Snowshow’ Delivers Flurries of Joy

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By BY LAURA COLLINS-HUGHES Theater https://ift.tt/2Obt46M A critic who once resisted the charms of this holiday clownfest found herself floating on happiness this time around. New York Times Theater, Clowns November 15, 2019 at 12:00AM

Republican National Committee to Hold Meeting at Trump Doral Resort

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By BY ERIC LIPTON U.S. https://ift.tt/2Xe9Q4A The party confirmed that its winter gathering would take place at the Florida hotel, continuing a pattern of its giving business to the president’s company. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Conflicts of Interest, Hotels and Travel Lodgings November 14, 2019 at 11:59PM

Cody Bellinger and Mike Trout Win M.V.P. Awards

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By BY TYLER KEPNER Sports https://ift.tt/2pi9FIU Bellinger rebounded from a disappointing 2018 (by his standards) for his first Most Valuable Player Award, and Trout won his third despite a foot injury that ended his season early. New York Times Baseball, Awards, Decorations and Honors November 14, 2019 at 11:58PM

In Praise of Washington Insiders

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By BY DAVID BROOKS Opinion https://ift.tt/2QiAfwI The people who are showing us what public service looks like. New York Times Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry, Government Employees November 14, 2019 at 11:56PM

Rajeev Ram Carries the Flag for the U.S. at the ATP Finals

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By BY CINDY SHMERLER Sports https://ift.tt/2rLcD9O Only one American has been among the 24 players in singles or doubles at the elite year-end tennis tournament. New York Times Tennis November 14, 2019 at 11:56PM

Jeffrey Epstein’s Estate Turns to Experts to Pay Accusers

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By BY MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN Business https://ift.tt/2CICnpt The estate would have no role in evaluating claims under a program developed by victim compensation experts including Kenneth Feinberg, who oversaw the 9/11 victims fund. New York Times Wills and Estates, Sex Crimes, Child Abuse and Neglect, Suits and Litigation (Civil) November 14, 2019 at 11:55PM

Amazon Protesting Pentagon’s $10 Billion JEDI Contract

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By BY KATE CONGER Technology https://ift.tt/2QmTqp8 The company said there should be an examination of whether political bias helped Microsoft win the bid. New York Times Government Contracts and Procurement, Cloud Computing, Computers and the Internet, Defense Contracts November 14, 2019 at 11:54PM

Iraqi Protesters Cheer Victory Over Iran, at Least on the Soccer Field

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By BY FALIH HASSAN AND ALISSA J. RUBIN World https://ift.tt/3782V1i The police and the politicians joined protesters in celebrating Iraq’s defeat of Iran in a World Cup qualifying match. Tensions between the countries are running high. New York Times Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, World Cup 2014 (Soccer) November 14, 2019 at 11:43PM