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Iowa Woman Declared Mentally Incompetent in Hit-and-Run Cases Tied to Race

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By BY NEIL VIGDOR U.S. https://ift.tt/38jdsXI Nicole Marie Poole Franklin told the police in Clive, Iowa, that she ran over a 14-year-old girl because she looked “Mexican,” the authorities said. New York Times Race and Ethnicity, Hate Crimes, Traffic Accidents and Safety, Mental Health and Disorders February 13, 2020 at 03:17AM

Take a Chance

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By BY DEB AMLEN Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2UJKzQB Amanda Chung and Karl Ni bet we can roll with their puzzle. New York Times Crossword Puzzles February 13, 2020 at 03:00AM

Un escritor pederasta va a juicio (y con él, las élites francesas)

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By BY NORIMITSU ONISHI en Español https://ift.tt/37mEMmH Gabriel Matzneff escribió abiertamente sobre su pedofilia durante décadas, protegido por los poderosos del mundo editorial, el periodismo, la política y los negocios. Ahora, en una entrevista, ataca la ‘cobardía’ de quienes le han dado la espalda. New York Times Books and Literature, Writing and Writers, Sex Crimes, Child Abuse and Neglect, #MeToo Movement, Women and Girls February 13, 2020 at 02:53AM

The Notorious Michael R. Bloomberg

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By BY CHARLES M. BLOW Opinion https://ift.tt/3bBmiC2 His racist stop-and-frisk policy as New York mayor can’t be forgotten. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Racial Profiling, Minorities, Youth, Discrimination, Elections, Mayors, Search and Seizure, Two Thousands (Decade) February 13, 2020 at 02:35AM

After Stone Case, Prosecutors Say They Fear Pressure From Trump

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By BY KATIE BENNER, CHARLIE SAVAGE, SHARON LAFRANIERE AND BEN PROTESS U.S. https://ift.tt/2SAzX3O The episode also brought to a head tensions in the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Presidents and Presidency (US), Legal Profession, United States Attorneys February 13, 2020 at 02:25AM

Marc Jacobs: Fall 2020

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By Unknown Author Fashion https://ift.tt/37q1tGy See the looks from the Marc Jacobs: Fall 2020 Collection. New York Times New York Fashion Week February 13, 2020 at 02:04AM

Coronavirus Cases Seemed to Be Leveling Off. Not Anymore.

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By BY RONI CARYN RABIN Health https://ift.tt/2vwdKMd On Thursday, health officials in China reported more than 14,000 new cases in Hubei Province alone. A change in diagnostic criteria may be the reason. New York Times your-feed-science, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Epidemics, Tests (Medical), Respiratory Diseases, Deaths (Fatalities), Medicine and Health February 13, 2020 at 01:33AM

As a Post-Impeachment Trump Pushes the Limits, Republicans Say Little

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By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS AND CATIE EDMONDSON U.S. https://ift.tt/38inqIV Having expressed confidence that impeachment might chasten the president, senators are now watching as he purges perceived enemies and publicly pushes for a lenient sentence for a friend. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry, Impeachment February 13, 2020 at 01:22AM

Marie Yovanovitch, Ex-Envoy, Offers Sober Appraisal of U.S. Diplomacy

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By BY ZACH MONTAGUE U.S. https://ift.tt/2wdrKuW Accepting an award at Georgetown University, Ms. Yovanovitch, who was a key player in President Trump’s impeachment proceedings, spoke publicly for the first time since her testimony. New York Times Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry, Impeachment February 13, 2020 at 01:21AM

Searching for the Perfect Trump Antidote

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By BY GAIL COLLINS Opinion https://ift.tt/39sgSaP Help wanted, and it’s named Ralph. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Primaries and Caucuses, United States Politics and Government February 13, 2020 at 01:11AM

New Hampshire Primary Sets a Record for Turnout, but It May Be Deceiving

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By BY MAGGIE ASTOR U.S. https://ift.tt/37oucvr Nearly 300,000 people cast ballots in the Democratic primary, far surpassing the 2016 turnout and breaking a record set in 2008. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Primaries and Caucuses, Voting and Voters February 13, 2020 at 01:02AM

As Sanders Rises, Some Democrats Are Jittery About Possible Consequences

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By BY JEREMY W. PETERS, SHERYL GAY STOLBERG AND KATE KELLY U.S. https://ift.tt/2uwZCCE Mr. Sanders’s victory in the New Hampshire primary and his strengths in the 2020 race are worrying moderates who fear he could cost Democrats the presidency and the House in the fall. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Primaries and Caucuses, Elections, Senate, Elections, House of Representatives February 13, 2020 at 01:01AM

The Yankees Are World Series Favorites. They Still Want to Talk Astros.

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By BY JAMES WAGNER Sports https://ift.tt/2Spa742 Many of the Yankees entered spring training still fuming over the Astros’ cheating scandal. “You’re mad, frustrated, disappointed,” said Manager Aaron Boone. New York Times Baseball, Cheating February 13, 2020 at 12:53AM

Can Trump Tell the Justice Department What to Do?

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion https://ift.tt/2OOSpEK Not according to the Constitution. New York Times Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates February 13, 2020 at 12:31AM

Sarah Lawrence Parent Used Sex Tapes in Extortion, Prosecutors Say

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By BY ALAN FEUER New York https://ift.tt/2So9SWA Lawrence Ray was accused of recruiting his daughter’s friends at the elite New York college into a cultlike group. New York Times Sex Crimes, Extortion and Blackmail February 13, 2020 at 12:30AM

Moderates Search for a Savior

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By BY GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO U.S. https://ift.tt/2UOC8ng One potential leader of the Democratic Party’s moderate wing wasn’t even in New Hampshire. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020 February 13, 2020 at 12:19AM

Former Mexican Oil Chief Arrested in Spain on Bribery Charges

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By BY KIRK SEMPLE AND RAPHAEL MINDER World https://ift.tt/2vpbir8 Emilio Lozoya, accused of corruption while leading the state-run oil company Pemex, had been on the run from the law in Mexico since May. New York Times Corruption (Institutional), Bribery and Kickbacks, Extradition February 12, 2020 at 11:57PM

Harvard and Yale Ensnared in Education Dept. Crackdown on Foreign Funding

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By BY ERICA L. GREEN AND ELLEN BARRY U.S. https://ift.tt/2HfdfZQ The department told the Ivy League universities to hand over records on millions of dollars in gifts, grants and contracts from foreign countries, including China, Iran and Russia. New York Times Colleges and Universities, Foreign Investments, Government Contracts and Procurement February 12, 2020 at 11:48PM

I Worry About Sanders, and His Coattails

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By BY NICHOLAS KRISTOF Opinion https://ift.tt/2vqjqaI Can he win, and if so, can he help elect a Democratic Senate so he can accomplish something? New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, Polls and Public Opinion, Primaries and Caucuses, Voting and Voters February 12, 2020 at 11:45PM

Golden Retriever Snubbed at Westminster Is Getting Lots of Hugs, Owner Says

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By BY EMILY S. RUEB Sports https://ift.tt/2OMv3Qg The internet has called for justice after a standard poodle took top honors over Daniel, a golden retriever, at the 144th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. We checked in to see how he’s doing. New York Times Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Dogs, Pets, Awards, Decorations and Honors February 12, 2020 at 11:44PM

Democrats, Roger Stone, Condé Nast: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing

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By BY REMY TUMIN, PRIYA ARORA AND MARCUS PAYADUE Briefing https://ift.tt/2vokYSB Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. New York Times February 12, 2020 at 11:37PM

A Mohawk Protest Camp Sends Ripples Across Canada

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By BY IAN AUSTEN World https://ift.tt/39w5hHS A small protest in Ontario supports an Indigenous effort to block a pipeline thousands of miles away. It’s also created large-scale disruption in Canada. New York Times Pipelines, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Indigenous People February 12, 2020 at 11:33PM

In Coronavirus, $45-Billion Cruise Industry Faces a Big Challenge

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By BY TARIRO MZEZEWA Travel https://ift.tt/2HkMYcE Cruise companies have been reluctant to release data on bookings, but some travel advisers say they are off by as much as 15 percent. New York Times Cruises, Travel and Vacations, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Epidemics February 12, 2020 at 11:29PM