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Twitter shuts down accounts from Iran that sought to disrupt debate dialogue.

By BY KATE CONGER U.S. https://ift.tt/2Saz8Ps New York Times October 1, 2020 at 01:14AM

Top companies pledge to get virus tests, treatments and vaccines to the developing world.

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By BY NICHOLAS KULISH AND MEGAN TWOHEY World https://ift.tt/3cNt1tD New York Times October 1, 2020 at 12:56AM

Trump’s Tax Avoidance Is a Tax on the Rest of Us

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By BY BROOKE HARRINGTON Opinion https://ift.tt/3cNscRz The majority of taxpayers can’t afford the expensive professional advice on which successful tax-avoidance strategies depend. New York Times Tax Shelters, Income Tax, Federal Taxes (US), Trump Tax Returns October 1, 2020 at 12:54AM

Can Mike Espy Make History, Again?

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By BY CHARLES M. BLOW Opinion https://ift.tt/2Sg87du If the Democratic Party claims to value Black support, then they should work harder to make it happen. New York Times Black People, Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, State Legislatures, Elections, Senate October 1, 2020 at 12:45AM

Facebook will forbid ads that undermine the legitimacy of the coming election.

By BY MIKE ISAAC U.S. https://ift.tt/30nEpYn New York Times October 1, 2020 at 12:45AM

Trump Calls on Extremists to ‘Stand By’

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By BY NICHOLAS KRISTOF Opinion https://ift.tt/2HMjxnd Instead of condemning violent groups, the president marshals them. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right, Fringe Groups and Movements, Whites, Debates (Political), Demonstrations, Protests and Riots October 1, 2020 at 12:43AM

Brad Parscale steps away from the Trump campaign entirely after episode involving law enforcement.

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By BY MATT STEVENS AND MAGGIE HABERMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/2EQzU0Y New York Times October 1, 2020 at 12:36AM

N.B.A. Finals Live Updates: Game 1 Lakers vs. Heat

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By BY SOPAN DEB AND MARC STEIN Sports https://ift.tt/3l2NWMe LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are up against Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat for the championship. New York Times Basketball, NBA Championship, Playoff Games October 1, 2020 at 12:30AM

Anyone Else Want to See Trump ‘Shut Up’?

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By BY GAIL COLLINS Opinion https://ift.tt/3l1zR1B Our president as a terrible toddler. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Debates (Political) October 1, 2020 at 12:05AM

The Proud Boys, Who Trade in Political Violence, Get a Boost From Trump

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By BY NEIL MACFARQUHAR, ALAN FEUER, MIKE BAKER AND SHEERA FRENKEL U.S. https://ift.tt/30nxtKP During this week’s presidential debate, President Trump said the far-right organization should “stand back and stand by.” Some saw it as an endorsement of a group known for street brawls. New York Times Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Fringe Groups and Movements September 30, 2020 at 11:48PM

A major Boston hospital has a cluster of cases among its staff and patients.

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By BY GIULIA MCDONNELL NIETO DEL RIO World https://ift.tt/2HMcPh5 New York Times September 30, 2020 at 11:45PM

Trump Renews Fears of Voter Intimidation as G.O.P. Poll Watchers Mobilize

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By BY DANNY HAKIM, STEPHANIE SAUL, NICK CORASANITI AND MICHAEL WINES U.S. https://ift.tt/2Sc4nJI Republicans are putting together what they call an army of Trump supporters to monitor election procedures. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Voter Fraud (Election Fraud), Voter Registration and Requirements, Debates (Political) September 30, 2020 at 11:44PM

Hopeful Day in Queens: A Slice of Pizza, Served Indoors

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By BY MATTHEW HAAG New York https://ift.tt/3ihxplS After months of lockdown, restaurant owners in this Queens neighborhood finally had a reason to be optimistic: indoor dining had returned. New York Times Restaurants, Quarantine (Life and Culture) September 30, 2020 at 11:39PM

Pennsylvania’s top election official casts doubt on fraud claims in Luzerne County.

By BY NICK CORASANITI U.S. https://ift.tt/2SeAx7K New York Times September 30, 2020 at 11:33PM

Republicans Scold Trump on White Supremacy, Fearing a Drag on the Party

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By BY ALEXANDER BURNS, JONATHAN MARTIN AND MAGGIE HABERMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/33ffFU4 For the second time in two weeks, Republicans distanced themselves from the president, expressing unease about his failure to disavow an extremist group linked with acts of violence. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Debates (Political), Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right September 30, 2020 at 11:31PM

Coronavirus

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By Unknown Author World https://ift.tt/2Sda5Lt Coronavirus New York Times September 30, 2020 at 11:26PM

Rebuffed by Vatican, Pompeo Assails China and Aligns With Pope’s Critics

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By BY JASON HOROWITZ AND LARA JAKES World https://ift.tt/3l1QP02 Pope Francis declined to see Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who is demanding a harder Vatican line on China. The Holy See said meeting just before a U.S. election would be inappropriate. New York Times United States International Relations September 30, 2020 at 11:26PM

U.S. Repatriates Last of Islamic State Suspects Believed Captured in Syria

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By BY KATIE BENNER U.S. https://ift.tt/3cPgmqb The suspects had been held by Syrian forces along with prisoners from other countries whose governments have been reluctant to take back the men. New York Times Terrorism, Detainees, United States Defense and Military Forces, Defense and Military Forces, United States Politics and Government September 30, 2020 at 11:26PM

M.L.B. Will Allow Fans at World Series and N.L. Championship Series

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By BY TYLER KEPNER Sports https://ift.tt/3cMwKI6 About 11,500 tickets will be available for games at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. M.L.B. did not get approval to sell tickets to the A.L.C.S., which will be in California. New York Times Baseball, Playoff Games, Stadiums and Arenas, World Series, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) September 30, 2020 at 11:20PM

Movie theaters say they can’t survive without aid from Congress.

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By BY BROOKS BARNES Business https://ift.tt/36iZAyA New York Times September 30, 2020 at 11:16PM

Now at the Boarding Gate: Coronavirus Tests

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By BY TARIRO MZEZEWA Travel https://ift.tt/3jiab0d Airlines and airports are offering the tests as a way for travelers whose results are negative to avoid quarantines at their destinations, and to revive travelers’ faith in flying. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Travel and Vacations, Quarantine (Life and Culture), Airlines and Airplanes September 30, 2020 at 11:10PM

Paris Chef Commits Suicide After Assault Allegations, Family Says

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By BY NORIMITSU ONISHI World https://ift.tt/3l2Qieg Taku Sekine, 39, famous for his restaurants, Dersou and Cheval d’or, had faced recent accusations of sexual violence. New York Times Chefs, Sex Crimes September 30, 2020 at 11:07PM

Study Finds ‘Single Largest Driver’ of Coronavirus Misinformation: Trump

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By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG AND NOAH WEILAND U.S. https://ift.tt/34jHpX4 Cornell University researchers analyzing 38 million English-language articles about the pandemic found that President Trump was the largest driver of the “infodemic.” New York Times Rumors and Misinformation, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Research, United States Politics and Government, Conspiracy Theories September 30, 2020 at 11:02PM

Draymond Green Doesn’t Mind Missing the N.B.A. Finals. This Year.

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By BY MARC STEIN Sports https://ift.tt/3cOR63p In this newsletter, Marc Stein talks to Green about the Golden State Warriors’ down year, analyzes the many coaching vacancies, and looks ahead to the Lakers-Heat finals. New York Times Basketball, Playoff Games, NBA Championship September 30, 2020 at 12:11AM

Trump’s top intelligence official releases unverified and previously rejected Russia information.

By BY JULIAN E. BARNES, ADAM GOLDMAN AND NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/2Gp6k3a New York Times September 30, 2020 at 12:08AM

Researchers say a Project Veritas video accusing Ilhan Omar of voter fraud was a ‘coordinated disinformation campaign.’

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By BY MAGGIE ASTOR U.S. https://ift.tt/3n34YM7 The timing of a deceptive video, which accuses Ilhan Omar of voter fraud, indicates that several conservatives, including Donald Trump Jr., may have known about it in advance. New York Times September 29, 2020 at 11:43PM

Barrett told senators that Trump offered her the nomination much sooner than was previously known.

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By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/3ieEDXX New York Times September 29, 2020 at 11:39PM

Bad Call Sends Kristina Mladenovic Spiraling Again

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By BY BEN ROTHENBERG Sports https://ift.tt/2Gie6Mb The chair umpire made a bad call that cost Mladenovic a set point at the French Open. Then Mladenovic blew six more set points and ultimately lost. New York Times French Open (Tennis), Tennis, Officiating (Sports), Instant Replay (Sports) September 30, 2020 at 12:00AM

The Facebook Pages With the Largest Share of Debate Conversation

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By BY DAVEY ALBA Technology https://ift.tt/3n663Tg Which Facebook pages are engaging people the most about Tuesday’s presidential debate? Here are the top 10. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Debates (Political), News and News Media, Social Media, Computers and the Internet September 29, 2020 at 11:48PM

Researchers say a Project Veritas video accusing Ilhan Omar of voter fraud was a ‘coordinated disinformation campaign.’

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By BY MAGGIE ASTOR U.S. https://ift.tt/3jlJl7K The timing of a deceptive video, which accuses Ilhan Omar of voter fraud, indicates that several conservatives, including Donald Trump Jr., may have known about it in advance. New York Times September 29, 2020 at 11:43PM

Meron Benvenisti Dies at 86; Urged One State for Jews and Palestinians

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By BY SAM ROBERTS World https://ift.tt/2ScqTlK As a political scientist, columnist and ‘the last Zionist,’ he argued against a separate Palestinian state, saying the growth of West Bank settlements had precluded it. New York Times Palestinians, Israeli Settlements, Jews and Judaism, Deaths (Obituaries), Zionism September 29, 2020 at 11:40PM

Trump Sent a Warning. Let’s Take It Seriously.

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By BY THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN Opinion https://ift.tt/30kXM4d Our democracy is in terrible danger — more than in 1861, more than after Pearl Harbor, more than during the Cuban missile crisis. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Absentee Voting September 29, 2020 at 11:40PM

The Morning

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By Unknown Author Briefing https://ift.tt/30iPOZs The Morning New York Times September 29, 2020 at 11:40PM

Barrett told senators that Trump offered her the nomination much sooner than previously known.

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By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/2EKgCu1 New York Times September 29, 2020 at 11:38PM

Top Intelligence Official Releases Unverified, Previously Rejected Russia Information

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By BY JULIAN E. BARNES, ADAM GOLDMAN AND NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/33dw773 The disclosure appeared to be aimed at helping President Trump benefit politically, and intelligence agencies were said to object to its release. New York Times Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, Presidential Election of 2016, Presidential Election of 2020, Classified Information and State Secrets, Espionage and Intelligence Services, Rumors and Misinformation, United States Politics and Government September 29, 2020 at 11:38PM

Live Debate Analysis: Trump vs Biden

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By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES U.S. https://ift.tt/34dnCIH President Trump and former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. are debating for the first time, moderated by Chris Wallace of Fox News. Watch here with our live fact-checks and analysis. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Debates (Political) September 29, 2020 at 11:32PM

Twins’ Playoff Misery Continues, Courtesy of the Depleted Astros

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By BY TYLER KEPNER Sports https://ift.tt/3ieKlZY The stage seemed set for Minnesota to break its streak of postseason losses. But sure enough, a late collapse delivered a 17th consecutive playoff defeat. New York Times Baseball, Playoff Games September 29, 2020 at 11:32PM

In the Breonna Taylor Case, a Battle of Blame Over the Grand Jury

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By BY SHAILA DEWAN, WILL WRIGHT AND JOHN ELIGON U.S. https://ift.tt/3kYO1AO In theory, jurors have broad powers to investigate, subpoena witnesses and bring charges, legal experts said. But in practice, prosecutors control the process and are rarely challenged. New York Times Jury System, Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings September 29, 2020 at 11:31PM

Cuomo and De Blasio Need a United Front on Coronavirus Hot Spots

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion https://ift.tt/2G2aIW0 Working together, the governor and mayor can help keep the virus at bay. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Education (K-12), States (US) September 29, 2020 at 11:30PM

Chris Christie helped run Trump’s debate prep. He’ll also be a debate pundit for ABC.

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By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM U.S. https://ift.tt/34970Sm New York Times September 29, 2020 at 11:27PM

Presidential debate season begins with an unpredictable and unnerving first matchup.

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By BY GLENN THRUSH U.S. https://ift.tt/2HEBF2d Joseph R. Biden Jr. is likely to bring discussion at the debate back to the pandemic, with President Trump going after Mr. Biden’s agility. New York Times September 29, 2020 at 11:26PM

Coronavirus

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By Unknown Author World https://ift.tt/30haLDW Coronavirus New York Times September 29, 2020 at 11:24PM

Crocs Won 2020

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By BY SANDRA E. GARCIA AND JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH Style https://ift.tt/30kVD8F The success of a new collaboration with Bad Bunny is the latest in what has been a very good year for the foam clogs. New York Times Shoes and Boots, your-feed-fashion September 29, 2020 at 11:18PM

Judge Scrutinizes Justice Dept. Request to Drop Michael Flynn Case

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By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE AND ADAM GOLDMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/3mYRMYR The judge has signaled skepticism about the legitimacy of Attorney General William Barr’s intervention to help a Trump ally. New York Times Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, United States Politics and Government, Special Prosecutors (Independent Counsel) September 29, 2020 at 11:15PM

Seattle Passes Minimum Pay Rate for Uber and Lyft Drivers

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By BY NOAM SCHEIBER Business https://ift.tt/3kVevDd The city became the second in the nation to create a compensation standard for ride-hailing drivers, after New York. New York Times Car Services and Livery Cabs, Wages and Salaries, Minimum Wage, Freelancing, Self-Employment and Independent Contracting, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry September 29, 2020 at 11:14PM

The Very Jewish R.B.G.

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By BY JENNIFER WEINER Opinion https://ift.tt/30jqTFj Back in the days of Clinton and Obama, Ginsburg’s presence on the bench was a symbol of progress. In the days of Trump, she was a bulwark. New York Times Jews and Judaism, United States Politics and Government September 29, 2020 at 11:08PM

An Heirloom for the Kitchen

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By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT Food https://ift.tt/3mTEWLc This wooden cake stand from Vermont Rolling Pins and Company is designed to last a lifetime. New York Times Tableware, Cakes, Wood and Wood Products September 29, 2020 at 02:21AM

Talks on a virus relief package resume in Washington.

By BY EMILY COCHRANE World https://ift.tt/3icQhCv New York Times September 29, 2020 at 01:19AM

Like the Modern Descendants of Dinosaurs

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By BY DEB AMLEN Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2S4dk86 Ricky Cruz breaks up with us. New York Times Crossword Puzzles September 29, 2020 at 02:00AM

A judge blocked an early end to the census. The administration moved it back — by only five days.

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By BY MICHAEL WINES U.S. https://ift.tt/3cIFeA6 New York Times September 29, 2020 at 01:40AM