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Electrify

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By BY CAITLIN LOVINGER Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2Zdaq3x Zhouqin Burnikel gets us. New York Times Crossword Puzzles December 20, 2019 at 02:40AM

Fact-Checking the December Democratic Debate

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By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES U.S. https://ift.tt/2PWURZq Our reporters are following all of the exchanges and fact-checking the candidates, providing context and explanation on the policy debates. New York Times Debates (Political), Presidential Election of 2020 December 20, 2019 at 02:16AM

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By Unknown Author World https://ift.tt/34FLjr2 Fiery antigovernment protests in Ukraine, and one of the greatest sports catches ever. New York Times December 20, 2019 at 02:15AM

Democratic Debate Field Agrees on Impeachment but Diverges on Trade

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By BY KATIE GLUECK AND ALEXANDER BURNS U.S. https://ift.tt/2PDCMRi The seven candidates heaped opprobrium on President Trump a day after he was impeached, and economic and trade issues took on a more prominent role in the discussion. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Debates (Political), United States Politics and Government, Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry December 20, 2019 at 02:12AM

On the Day After, an Angry Trump Looks to Vindication in November

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By BY PETER BAKER, MAGGIE HABERMAN, JEREMY W. PETERS AND ELAINA PLOTT U.S. https://ift.tt/38QK2B3 Stung by impeachment, President Trump, barring the unforeseen, will be the first American president to face voters after being charged with high crimes and misdemeanors. New York Times Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry, Presidential Election of 2020, Impeachment, United States Politics and Government, Presidents and Presidency (US) December 20, 2019 at 02:12AM

C.D.C. Links Deadly Listeria Outbreak to Hard-Boiled Egg Plant in Georgia

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By BY MARIEL PADILLA U.S. https://ift.tt/36QvFL6 Seven people in five states have been infected with the listeria strain, resulting in several hospitalizations and one death. New York Times Food Contamination and Poisoning, Listeria Monocytogenes, Listeriosis, Eggs December 20, 2019 at 02:05AM

Watch: Andrew Yang and Bernie Sanders Talk About Racial Representation at Democratic Debate

By BY MAGGIE ASTOR U.S. https://ift.tt/2Mf3vBB Seven Democratic candidates for president are debating tonight in Los Angeles. New York Times Race and Ethnicity, Black People, Debates (Political), Presidential Election of 2020, Minorities December 20, 2019 at 02:03AM

Elizabeth Warren Addresses Critics of Her Tax Plan: ‘Oh, They’re Just Wrong’

By BY REID J. EPSTEIN U.S. https://ift.tt/2MaY5Yw Seven Democratic candidates for president are debating tonight in Los Angeles. New York Times Debates (Political), Presidential Election of 2020 December 20, 2019 at 01:53AM

The Legal Threat to Obamacare Is Back. Again.

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion https://ift.tt/2PCR5Wm An appeals court, after rejecting the law’s insurance requirement, entertains the idea that the whole law should now fall. New York Times Health Insurance and Managed Care, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010) December 20, 2019 at 01:40AM

Kelly Slater Misses Olympic Surfing Berth as John John Florence Qualifies

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By BY JOHN BRANCH Sports https://ift.tt/2EF8Qhe Slater’s loss in the semifinals of the Billabong Pipe Masters gave the last spot on the American men’s team to Florence, who has been Slater’s longtime protégé, rival and neighbor. New York Times Surfing, Olympic Games (2020) December 20, 2019 at 01:39AM

Former Atlanta Press Secretary Is Found Guilty of Hindering Reporter

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By BY RICHARD FAUSSET U.S. https://ift.tt/2EAjaqX Jenna Garland, who worked for a former mayor, was prosecuted in a rare criminal case about an open records law. New York Times News and News Media, Politics and Government, Decisions and Verdicts December 20, 2019 at 01:12AM

President Trump Deserves a Real Trial

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion https://ift.tt/2ZcYHC3 Mitch McConnell’s plan to rush to an acquittal is an affront to the Constitution and a disservice to the nation. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Constitution (US), Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry, Impeachment December 20, 2019 at 01:07AM

Christianity Today Calls for Trump’s Removal

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By BY ELIZABETH DIAS U.S. https://ift.tt/34Bkft7 The evangelical magazine published an editorial saying that the president had abused his power and violated the Constitution. New York Times Evangelical Movement, Christians and Christianity December 20, 2019 at 01:03AM

Live Tracking Each Candidate’s Speaking Time in the Democratic Debate

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By BY WEIYI CAI, JASMINE C. LEE AND CHARLIE SMART U.S. https://ift.tt/35HBUAJ Follow along live during the debate. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Elections, Politics and Government December 20, 2019 at 12:52AM

House Democrats May Delay Senate Trial

By BY NOAH WEILAND U.S. https://ift.tt/2Z4psZt Speaker Nancy Pelosi is deploying a new strategy: to delay transmitting the articles of impeachment to the Senate. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Impeachment December 20, 2019 at 12:45AM

Democratic Debate Live Stream and Analysis

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By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES U.S. https://ift.tt/2ECVZwg Watch the live stream of tonight’s Democratic presidential debate and follow along with our reporters in real time. New York Times Debates (Political), Presidential Election of 2020 December 20, 2019 at 12:45AM

Durham Is Scrutinizing Ex-C.I.A. Director’s Role in Russian Interference Findings

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By BY KATIE BENNER AND JULIAN E. BARNES U.S. https://ift.tt/2r77uZA The federal prosecutor investigating the origins of the Russia inquiry is examining testimony by the former C.I.A. director John Brennan and seeking his communications records. New York Times Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, Classified Information and State Secrets, Cyberwarfare and Defense, United States Politics and Government, Espionage and Intelligence Services December 20, 2019 at 12:23AM

Jeff Van Drew Switches Parties, Pledging ‘Undying Support’ for Trump

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By BY CATIE EDMONDSON AND MAGGIE HABERMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/2Ezb8OX The day after voting against impeaching President Trump, the New Jersey representative appeared with him in the Oval Office to announce he would leave the Democratic Party for the Republicans. New York Times Impeachment, United States Politics and Government, Defectors (Political) December 20, 2019 at 12:22AM

Democrats May Save Us Yet

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By BY PAUL KRUGMAN Opinion https://ift.tt/36MJ4DU America’s defenders of democracy take a stand. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry, Presidential Election of 2020 December 20, 2019 at 12:20AM

The Sidney Awards

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By BY DAVID BROOKS Opinion https://ift.tt/2sKB33E My favorite long-form essays of 2019. New York Times Magazines December 20, 2019 at 12:11AM

Senate Opens Door to New Options in Your 401(k)

By BY TARA SIEGEL BERNARD Business https://ift.tt/2PFm3NK A series of changes tucked into the $1.4 trillion spending deal passed Thursday could affect savers including retirees and recent graduates. New York Times Law and Legislation, Pensions and Retirement Plans, Annuities December 20, 2019 at 12:11AM

Thomas Elsaesser, Film Scholar With a Broad View, Dies at 76

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By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR Movies https://ift.tt/36OiNoE An erudite German-born essayist, Mr. Elsaesser was as enthusiastic about the films of Fassbinder as he was about Hollywood melodramas. New York Times Deaths (Obituaries), Movies, Colleges and Universities December 19, 2019 at 11:56PM

California Prosecutor Finds No Crime in Santa Anita Horse Racing Deaths

By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Sports https://ift.tt/2twd0FX An investigation found that deaths at the track during the 12-month period ending in June had occurred at a rate higher than the national average, but lower than in some years in the past decade. New York Times Horse Racing, Animal Abuse, Rights and Welfare December 19, 2019 at 11:40PM