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Your Tuesday Briefing

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By BY NATASHA FROST Briefing https://ift.tt/2HUR2Ed The dark winter ahead for the U.S. New York Times December 1, 2020 at 03:10AM

‘That Just About Sums Things Up’

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By BY DEB AMLEN Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2JsWfnl Byron Walden gives us a workout. New York Times Crossword Puzzles December 1, 2020 at 03:00AM

Navy Won’t Repair Fire-Damaged Warship, Saying It Would Cost Billions

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By BY NEIL VIGDOR U.S. https://ift.tt/33tHlo0 The U.S.S. Bonhomme Richard will instead be decommissioned and some of its spare parts will be used in other naval vessels, officials said. New York Times Ships and Shipping, Arson, Maritime Accidents and Safety, USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) (Ship), United States Defense and Military Forces, Fires and Firefighters December 1, 2020 at 02:59AM

Scott Atlas, a Trump Coronavirus Adviser, Resigns

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By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG U.S. https://ift.tt/33yMdbc Dr. Atlas joined the White House in August as a special government employee for a limited term, prompting clashes with government scientists over his contentious theories. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), United States Politics and Government December 1, 2020 at 02:51AM

Dr. Atlas, Trump’s coronavirus adviser, resigns.

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By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG World https://ift.tt/3mkEYLv New York Times internal-essential December 1, 2020 at 01:39AM

Corrections: Dec. 1, 2020

By Unknown Author Corrections https://ift.tt/3fSs3Oi Corrections that appeared in print on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. New York Times December 1, 2020 at 01:25AM

Quotation of the Day: U.S. Faces a New Crisis: ‘An Extreme Level of Teacher Burnout’

By Unknown Author Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/36mmHb0 Quotation of the Day for Tuesday, December 1, 2020. New York Times December 1, 2020 at 01:23AM

On Pandemic Schooling, de Blasio Is Actually Leading

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By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG Opinion https://ift.tt/36oH07N The mayor so many love to hate is doing more than most to get kids back in class. New York Times Coronavirus Reopenings, Education (K-12), Teachers and School Employees, Mayors December 1, 2020 at 01:10AM

Justice Dept. asks judge to ‘immediately’ dismiss Flynn case, citing Trump’s pardon.

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By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE U.S. https://ift.tt/3q9unoW New York Times December 1, 2020 at 01:00AM

Thank You, Justice Gorsuch

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By BY BRET STEPHENS Opinion https://ift.tt/37kIS0F Liberals will one day cite and celebrate this defense of religious liberty. New York Times Constitution (US), Places of Worship December 1, 2020 at 12:58AM

Biden’s Inauguration: Expect Smaller Crowds and More Social Distancing

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By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR AND NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/36nWPeO Unlike President Trump, who was expected to shrug off health threats in favor of huge crowds, President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. has indicated that his inauguration will not be business as usual. New York Times Inaugurations, Presidents and Presidency (US), Presidential Transition (US), Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns December 1, 2020 at 12:41AM

As Senate runoffs approach, Trump’s attacks on Georgia Republicans have worried some in his party.

By BY LISA LERER, RICHARD FAUSSET AND MAGGIE HABERMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/3fPi9x6 New York Times December 1, 2020 at 12:36AM

As Trump Attacks Georgia Republicans, Party Worries About Senate Races

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By BY LISA LERER, RICHARD FAUSSET AND MAGGIE HABERMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/37r84ml Some Republicans in the state fear that the doubt President Trump is sowing about the fairness of the election could depress turnout for the crucial Senate runoff races. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Elections, Senate, United States Politics and Government December 1, 2020 at 12:30AM

Citing Pardon, Justice Dept. Asks Judge to ‘Immediately’ Dismiss Flynn Case

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By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE U.S. https://ift.tt/3liIuVq Prosecutors also revealed in a court filing that President Trump’s pardon of Michael Flynn was written broadly to end the former aide’s legal jeopardy. New York Times Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, Amnesties, Commutations and Pardons, United States Politics and Government, Special Prosecutors (Independent Counsel) December 1, 2020 at 12:29AM

01ambriefing-themorning

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By Unknown Author Briefing https://ift.tt/3mphvZN 01ambriefing-themorning New York Times December 1, 2020 at 12:01AM

A Responsible Withdrawal From Afghanistan

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion https://ift.tt/39txG4t The Biden administration should support a regional effort to stabilize the country. New York Times Afghanistan War (2001- ), Terrorism, Peace Process December 1, 2020 at 12:00AM

Police Body Cameras Cited as ‘Powerful Tool’ Against Stop-and-Frisk Abuses

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By BY ASHLEY SOUTHALL New York https://ift.tt/39t2sun City police officers who were assigned body cameras documented more stops than officers who did not wear the devices during a yearlong pilot program. New York Times Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, Search and Seizure November 30, 2020 at 11:58PM

Arizona and Wisconsin Certify Biden’s Wins: ‘The System Is Strong’

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By BY REID J. EPSTEIN U.S. https://ift.tt/37koa0Q President Trump’s push to reverse the election results in key swing states fell short again as two states carried narrowly by Joe Biden formally signed off on their results. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Accreditation, Voting and Voters, United States Politics and Government November 30, 2020 at 11:25PM

How Will Biden Deal With Republican Sabotage?

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By BY PAUL KRUGMAN Opinion https://ift.tt/3mvpVyQ He needs to make the G.O.P. pay a price for obstruction. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, United States Economy, Executive Orders and Memorandums, Elections, Senate, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) November 30, 2020 at 11:23PM

Black Teenager Is Fatally Shot in Argument Over Music, Police Say

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By BY AZI PAYBARAH U.S. https://ift.tt/37t22Se The authorities in Ashland, Ore., said they were investigating whether the killing of Aiden Ellison after a confrontation in a hotel parking lot had been “driven by race.” New York Times Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Race and Ethnicity November 30, 2020 at 11:17PM

Restrictions push the San Francisco 49ers to Arizona for December.

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By BY KEN BELSON World https://ift.tt/2JqNz0O New York Times internal-essential November 30, 2020 at 11:16PM

Let This Festive Brandied Fruit Lift Your Holidays

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By BY YEWANDE KOMOLAFE Food https://ift.tt/3mofRaM A family tradition inspired Yewande Komolafe’s spiced and steeped fruit mix, which you could add to cocktails and scones, or serve alongside braised lamb. New York Times Cooking and Cookbooks, Fruit, Alcoholic Beverages November 30, 2020 at 11:14PM

Why School Districts Are Bringing Back Younger Children First

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By BY ELIZA SHAPIRO AND KATE TAYLOR New York https://ift.tt/2Jqsx2a New York City became the highest-profile example when Mayor de Blasio said elementary schools would reopen starting Dec. 7. New York Times Coronavirus Reopenings, Education (K-12), E-Learning, Reading and Writing Skills (Education), Children and Childhood, Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns November 30, 2020 at 11:11PM

What’s on TV This Week: ‘Your Honor’ and ‘The Disney Holiday Singalong’

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By BY GABE COHN Arts https://ift.tt/2VhpyvO Bryan Cranston stars in a new mini-series on Showtime. And singers including Leslie Odom Jr. and Katy Perry appear in a Disney special. New York Times Television, Movies November 30, 2020 at 06:00AM

113020-PMVirus-slideshow

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By Unknown Author World https://ift.tt/2VkzHaI 113020-PMVirus-slideshow New York Times November 30, 2020 at 05:39AM

Embracing My Inner Bob Ross

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By BY SARAH BAHR Times Insider https://ift.tt/3qefhhR While covering an exhibit of the famous PBS artist, I replaced my notebook with an easel and experienced even more of the joy of reporting. New York Times Television November 30, 2020 at 05:08AM

California Governor Blocks Release of Manson Follower Leslie Van Houten

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By BY NEIL VIGDOR U.S. https://ift.tt/37ljuIc Gov. Gavin Newsom reversed a decision by the state parole board granting her release after about 50 years in prison. New York Times Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Probation and Parole, Serial Murders November 30, 2020 at 04:33AM

Australia hopes a pilot program for international students can restart its crucial education sector.

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By BY LIVIA ALBECK-RIPKA World https://ift.tt/3fMwaeO New York Times internal-essential November 30, 2020 at 04:14AM

‘Fargo’ Season 4 Finale Recap: Lessons Learned

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By BY SCOTT TOBIAS Arts https://ift.tt/2HTf2rq Ethelrida put the finishing touches on her “history report,” asking questions about who gets to tell histories about Americans whose pasts are segregated. New York Times Television November 30, 2020 at 04:00AM

For a Day, the N.H.L. Arena Moved to the Mountains

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By BY GERALD NARCISO Sports https://ift.tt/2JnEfLb Ferried by two helicopters, several N.H.L. players and a gold medal-winning figure skater played pickup hockey in a picturesque setting. New York Times Hockey, Ice, Helicopters November 30, 2020 at 03:42AM

No Corrections: Nov. 30, 2020

By Unknown Author Corrections https://ift.tt/2KGOISf No corrections appeared in print on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020. New York Times November 30, 2020 at 03:32AM

Your Monday Briefing

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By BY NATASHA FROST Briefing https://ift.tt/2ViwvfO Bergamo’s needlessly high death toll. New York Times November 30, 2020 at 02:53AM

A New Outbreak Leaves a Broncos Rookie in an Awkward Position: Quarterback

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By BY BEN SHPIGEL Sports https://ift.tt/39nF2qh Receiver Kendall Hinton was a last resort fill-in when four Denver Broncos quarterbacks were ruled ineligible to play in Sunday’s game because they’d been exposed to the coronavirus. New York Times Coronavirus Reopenings, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Football November 30, 2020 at 02:44AM

Biden Fractures Foot Playing With His Dog, Putting Him in a Boot

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By BY ANNIE KARNI U.S. https://ift.tt/3q9bfYe The president-elect visited an orthopedic specialist, and while initial X-rays did not show an obvious fracture, a more detailed CT scan showed hairline cracks. New York Times Major (Dog), United States Politics and Government, Presidential Transition (US) November 30, 2020 at 02:08AM

The King of Trump TV Thinks You’re Dumb Enough to Buy It

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By BY BEN SMITH Business https://ift.tt/2VhZDEc Chris Ruddy, the C.E.O. of Newsmax, has found a business opportunity in feeding Trump supporters the fantasy that the president could still win the election. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, News and News Media, Rumors and Misinformation, Cable Television November 30, 2020 at 12:55AM

What We Learned From Week 12 of the N.F.L. Season

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By BY BENJAMIN HOFFMAN Sports https://ift.tt/39spilM The Titans demolished the Colts, the Chiefs won again and the Broncos, with no quarterback, were crushed in a week defined as much by the coronavirus as the action on the field. New York Times November 30, 2020 at 12:54AM

For Trump, Past Is Prologue

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By BY CHARLES M. BLOW Opinion https://ift.tt/39yrdVM He has always tried to weave a reality different from what is actually true. New York Times Credit and Debt, Bankruptcies, Domestic Violence November 30, 2020 at 12:11AM

Ransomware Attack Closes Baltimore County Public Schools

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By BY AZI PAYBARAH U.S. https://ift.tt/3q6qBgd The attack, first discovered late Tuesday, disrupted the district’s websites and remote learning programs, as well as its grading and email systems, officials said. New York Times Computer Security, Extortion and Blackmail, Education (K-12), E-Learning, Local Government, Computers and the Internet, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Cyberwarfare and Defense, Privacy November 30, 2020 at 12:09AM

Coronavirus

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By Unknown Author World https://ift.tt/2HSR3bS Coronavirus New York Times November 30, 2020 at 12:01AM

Biden’s doctor says president-elect has hairline fracture after twisting his ankle playing with dog.

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By BY ANNIE KARNI U.S. https://ift.tt/33uTYyX New York Times Major (Dog), Ankles (Body Part) November 29, 2020 at 09:56PM

Biden team wants to tackle child care, elder care, preschool in one overarching plan.

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By BY PAULA SPAN U.S. https://ift.tt/3mpUdCU New York Times November 29, 2020 at 09:14PM

Biden names all-female communications team with Jen Psaki as press secretary.

By BY ANNIE KARNI U.S. https://ift.tt/3qcrTGs New York Times November 29, 2020 at 11:35PM

Jennifer Psaki to Be Press Secretary as Biden Names All-Female Communications Team

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By BY ANNIE KARNI U.S. https://ift.tt/3fPLBmM Ms. Psaki, who served in prominent communications roles in the Obama administration, said she saw her job as trying to “rebuild trust.” New York Times Presidential Transition (US), Appointments and Executive Changes, United States Politics and Government November 29, 2020 at 11:31PM

Republicans and Democrats Need to Work Together. Earmarks Can Help.

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion https://ift.tt/36l8BGM Nothing greases the gears of government quite like pork. New York Times Earmarks (Finance), United States Politics and Government, Law and Legislation, Corruption (Institutional), Federal Budget (US) November 29, 2020 at 11:00PM

The ‘R’ of R.B.G.

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By BY DEB AMLEN Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3lozkqm Emma Craven-Matthews makes her New York Times Crossword debut. New York Times Crossword Puzzles November 29, 2020 at 11:00PM

What’s Going On in This Picture? | Nov. 30, 2020

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By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK The Learning Network https://ift.tt/3fUpzPB Look closely at this image, stripped of its caption, and join the moderated conversation about what you and other students see. New York Times November 29, 2020 at 10:00PM

Explain to me again how these fights are legit.

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By BY KEVIN DRAPER Sports https://ift.tt/3lhqZot New York Times November 29, 2020 at 04:02AM

Yeah, that Badou Jack fight was pretty lopsided (for a decision).

By BY MORGAN CAMPBELL Sports https://ift.tt/2HNwjlH New York Times November 29, 2020 at 03:53AM

Learn a New Cookie Recipe or Make Invisible Ink

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By BY KATHERINE CUSUMANO AND EMMA GRILLO At Home https://ift.tt/33qRv8E This week, listen to the music of Billie Holiday, attend a fashion workshop or get your tarot cards read. New York Times Quarantine (Life and Culture), Art, Culture (Arts), Dancing, Museums, Fashion and Apparel, Holidays and Special Occasions, Cookies, Music, Handicrafts, Psychics and Fortune Tellers, Books and Literature November 29, 2020 at 03:44AM

That Mysterious Monolith in the Utah Desert? It’s Gone, Officials Say

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By BY BRYAN PIETSCH U.S. https://ift.tt/2Vhs7xy The metal structure has been removed, Utah officials said on Saturday, adding that they had not taken it down. New York Times Art November 29, 2020 at 03:23AM