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Fact-Checking the January Democratic Debate

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By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES U.S. https://ift.tt/2QSuPZ2 Our reporters followed all of the exchanges and fact-checked the candidates, providing context and explanation. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Debates (Political), Primaries and Caucuses January 15, 2020 at 02:43AM

Trump, Like Obama, Seeks Change in Iran. But He Differs in How to Do It.

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By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY U.S. https://ift.tt/2Tq9rMG Rejecting his predecessor’s hopes of moderating Iran’s theocratic government, Mr. Trump sees it choking under “maximum pressure.” New York Times United States International Relations January 15, 2020 at 02:27AM

Michael Flynn Moves to Withdraw Guilty Plea in About-Face After Extensive Cooperation

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By BY ADAM GOLDMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/2FQRKxD Once cited by the special counsel team as an exemplary cooperating witness, Mr. Flynn had grown increasingly combative in recent months. New York Times Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, Special Prosecutors (Independent Counsel), Lobbying and Lobbyists, United States Politics and Government January 15, 2020 at 02:22AM

At Milwaukee Rally, Trump Defends Strike on Iranian General and Lashes out at Democrats

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By BY ANNIE KARNI U.S. https://ift.tt/2Tmgq98 At a campaign rally in the battleground state of Wisconsin just before the start of a Democratic debate, the president sided with Bernie Sanders in his clash with Elizabeth Warren. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government January 15, 2020 at 02:07AM

Greatest of All Time on ‘Jeopardy!’: Who Won Game 4?

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By BY JULIA JACOBS Arts https://ift.tt/30kQpbX Ken Jennings had one more match to win to claim the $1 million prize. Did he pull it off? New York Times Television January 15, 2020 at 02:00AM

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

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By BY WEIYI CAI, LAUREN LEATHERBY AND CHARLIE SMART U.S. https://ift.tt/30tuqzG Follow along live during the debate. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Elections, Debates (Political) January 15, 2020 at 01:50AM

Corrections: Jan. 15, 2020

By Unknown Author Corrections https://ift.tt/2Ns7snj Corrections that appeared in print on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. New York Times January 15, 2020 at 01:46AM

January Democratic Debate Live: Follow Our Reporters’ Analysis

By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES U.S. https://ift.tt/2FRfNMU Join us for tonight’s Democratic presidential debate and follow along with our reporters in real time. New York Times Debates (Political), Presidential Election of 2020 January 15, 2020 at 01:39AM

Man Accused of Murdering Woman, 92, Should Have Been Deported, ICE Says

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By BY ANNIE CORREAL New York https://ift.tt/2uI3n7I The killing that has shocked a community in Queens has become a flash point in the national debate over immigration. New York Times Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Immigration Detention, Deportation January 15, 2020 at 01:35AM

Student Killed in Shooting Outside Houston Area High School

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By BY NEIL VIGDOR U.S. https://ift.tt/3afsYFF The suspect in the shooting at Bellaire High School remained at large, the authorities said. New York Times Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Education (K-12) January 15, 2020 at 01:28AM

Senate Has Votes to Pass Limits on Trump’s Iran War Power, Likely Drawing a Veto

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By BY CATIE EDMONDSON U.S. https://ift.tt/36PPKlb The declaration by Senator Tim Kaine signals a growing dissatisfaction among Republicans with President Trump’s Iran strategy. New York Times War Powers Act (1973), War and Emergency Powers (US), United States Defense and Military Forces, Targeted Killings January 15, 2020 at 01:20AM

Trump and His Aides Focused for Now on 2 Rivals (Neither Is the Front-Runner)

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By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN AND ANNIE KARNI U.S. https://ift.tt/36UFdVX When it comes to the Democratic presidential primary candidates, President Trump is worried about Mike Bloomberg while his campaign sees an opportunity in Bernie Sanders. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government January 15, 2020 at 01:12AM

3 Republicans Are Open to Impeachment Witnesses, but Democrats Need a 4th

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By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG U.S. https://ift.tt/2tiAA9A Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Mitt Romney seem open to witnesses in President Trump’s impeachment trial. With one more Republican, Democrats could commandeer the proceedings. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry, Impeachment January 15, 2020 at 01:11AM

Impeachment Briefing: Quirks of the Trial

By Unknown Author U.S. https://ift.tt/2QSkhZW Here are some of the archaic rules and procedures that make an impeachment trial so unusual. New York Times Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry January 15, 2020 at 01:05AM

Take Impeachment Seriously, Senators

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion https://ift.tt/35TeGXB Can they handle the truth? New York Times Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry, United States Politics and Government, Politics and Government January 15, 2020 at 12:58AM

Alex Cora Parts Ways With Red Sox After Cheating Scandal

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By BY BENJAMIN HOFFMAN Sports https://ift.tt/2QROzMC Cora, who was hired as the Red Sox’s manager in 2018, was the Houston Astros’ bench coach in 2017 and was implicated in an elaborate sign-stealing scheme. New York Times Cheating, Baseball January 15, 2020 at 12:33AM

Alex Cora Is Out as Red Sox Manager

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By BY JOEL PETTERSON Sports https://ift.tt/2Rliyvv Cora was the Houston Astros’ bench coach in 2017 and was implicated in a cheating scandal with that team. New York Times Cheating, Baseball January 15, 2020 at 12:33AM

China Trade Deal Details Protections for American Firms

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By BY ANA SWANSON Business https://ift.tt/2RjIFmi The agreement is expected to include significant concessions to protect U.S. technology and trade secrets, but its success hinges on whether China will follow through on its commitments. New York Times International Trade and World Market, United States International Relations, Presidential Election of 2020, Customs (Tariff), Agriculture and Farming, Intellectual Property, Inventions and Patents January 15, 2020 at 12:23AM

An Ad From Bernie Sanders Invokes J.F.K.

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By BY LISA LERER AND NICK CORASANITI U.S. https://ift.tt/30jRUXI Also in tonight’s newsletter: It’s the final debate before the Iowa caucuses, so expect higher intensity onstage — but will the TV ratings rise, too? New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Political Advertising January 15, 2020 at 12:16AM

Trump’s Code of Dishonor

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By BY THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN Opinion https://ift.tt/382OMSE He lacks a clear moral or strategic framework. New York Times United States International Relations, United States Defense and Military Forces, Terrorism, Targeted Killings, War Crimes, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity, United States Politics and Government January 15, 2020 at 12:16AM

I’m Six Weeks Pregnant, and I’m Telling the World

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By BY BETSY COOPER Opinion https://ift.tt/388avJa Against the tyranny of the secret first trimester. New York Times Women and Girls, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Parenting January 15, 2020 at 12:00AM

Ukrainian Ambassador Was Under Surveillance, Documents Suggest

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By BY BEN PROTESS, WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM AND MICHAEL ROTHFELD New York https://ift.tt/2Rm7Vs2 “They are willing to help if we/you would like a price,” read one of a series of text messages indicating that the ambassador, Marie L. Yovanovitch, was being watched. New York Times Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry, Politics and Government, United States Politics and Government, Impeachment January 14, 2020 at 11:58PM

Apple Takes a (Cautious) Stand Against Opening a Killer’s iPhones

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By BY JACK NICAS AND KATIE BENNER Technology https://ift.tt/2TmWQJV The Silicon Valley giant is preparing for a legal fight over encryption, even as it works to reduce tensions with the Justice Department. New York Times Computer Security, Computers and the Internet, Software, Naval Air Station Pensacola Shooting (2019), Privacy, United States Politics and Government, iPhone, Corporate Social Responsibility January 14, 2020 at 11:37PM