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How the Nevada Caucuses (Are Supposed to) Work

By BY KEITH COLLINS AND LARRY BUCHANAN U.S. https://ift.tt/39QJ1IL The rules are largely the same, but if the Nevada caucuses play out like those in Iowa earlier this month, there could be chaos. New York Times Primaries and Caucuses February 21, 2020 at 03:01AM

First Pass Friday: It’s a Rush

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By BY DEB AMLEN Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/32oisbD Anne Flinchbaugh makes her New York Times Crossword debut with the help of the veteran constructor Erik Agard. New York Times Crossword Puzzles February 21, 2020 at 03:00AM

Trump Denounces Selection of ‘Parasite’ as Best Picture

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By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON U.S. https://ift.tt/2HI9RXv “And the winner is a movie from South Korea,” the president said at a rally. “What the hell was that all about?” New York Times Movies, Academy Awards (Oscars), United States Politics and Government February 21, 2020 at 02:38AM

Gynecologist Spared Prison in ’16 Sex-Crime Plea Faces New Inquiry

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By BY JAN RANSOM New York https://ift.tt/2HHRTV8 Robert Hadden’s sentence upset women who said he assaulted them. Manhattan prosecutors are examining new allegations against him. New York Times Sex Crimes, #MeToo Movement February 21, 2020 at 02:14AM

Ousted Cooper Hewitt Director Calls Investigation a ‘Sham’

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By BY ROBIN POGREBIN Arts https://ift.tt/37Qzf8l In her first public remarks since she was forced to resign, Caroline Baumann said an inquiry that focused on her wedding was unfair and colored by sexism. New York Times Museums, Inspectors General, Conflicts of Interest, Weddings and Engagements, Appointments and Executive Changes, Dresses February 21, 2020 at 02:03AM

‘Viral: Anti-Semitism in Four Mutations’ Review: A Close-Up on Hatred

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By BY TEO BUGBEE Movies https://ift.tt/37LGONo A documentary filmmaker finds racism embedded globally but fails to examine it in historical context. New York Times Documentary Films and Programs, Anti-Semitism February 21, 2020 at 01:28AM

Has History Finally Caught Up With Roger Stone? It May Be Up to Trump

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By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR U.S. https://ift.tt/38S8bqA He embraced the “dark arts” of political sabotage and trickery for decades. Now he will serve more than three years in prison, unless his friend the president bails him out. New York Times Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, Presidential Election of 2016, United States Politics and Government February 21, 2020 at 01:10AM

How Bloomberg Bungled a Debate That He Had Been Prepped For

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By BY MATT FLEGENHEIMER, ALEXANDER BURNS AND JEREMY W. PETERS U.S. https://ift.tt/3bVk5Sf Michael Bloomberg’s campaign advisers had anticipated tough debate questions on stop-and-frisk and nondisclosure agreements. The former mayor’s performance left his team rattled. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Debates (Political) February 21, 2020 at 01:07AM

Former Pentagon Analyst Pleads Guilty to Sharing Classified Information

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By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON U.S. https://ift.tt/2v2JVmM Prosecutors said Henry Kyle Frese shared top secret information with two journalists, one of whom was his girlfriend. New York Times Classified Information and State Secrets, News and News Media, Espionage and Intelligence Services February 21, 2020 at 01:01AM

‘West Side Story’ Review: Sharks vs. Jets vs. Video

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By BY BEN BRANTLEY Theater https://ift.tt/37N4dxM Ivo van Hove’s attention-splintering revival of the immortal 1957 musical features new choreography, a ravishing orchestra and smothering visual effects. New York Times Theater February 21, 2020 at 01:00AM

Who Can Beat Trump? Who Knows?

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By BY GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO U.S. https://ift.tt/32aPw6L The Democratic candidates are all debating a singular issue. New polls offer insights, not answers. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Polls and Public Opinion, Debates (Political) February 21, 2020 at 12:56AM

Why Does It Cost $750,000 to Build Affordable Housing in San Francisco?

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By BY THOMAS FULLER U.S. https://ift.tt/2vOTbLi As California’s governor vows to tackle the state’s homelessness crisis, housing ‘insanity’ stands in the way. New York Times Homeless Persons, Affordable Housing February 21, 2020 at 12:52AM

N.Y.P.D. to Remove DNA Profiles of Non-Criminals From Database

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By BY EDGAR SANDOVAL New York https://ift.tt/2V8m1AV The police say they will start expunging some of the 82,000 people in the database who have never been convicted of a crime. New York Times Forensic Science, DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) February 21, 2020 at 12:44AM

4 Takeaways From the Democratic Debate, Gender Edition

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By BY ALISHA HARIDASANI GUPTA AND FRANCESCA DONNER U.S. https://ift.tt/38Q5WE0 Reflections on a night of bickering, one-line zingers and occasional solidarity. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Women and Girls, Debates (Political), United States Politics and Government February 21, 2020 at 12:39AM

Wells Fargo Is Said to Be Near Settlements Over Sales Practices

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By BY EMILY FLITTER Business https://ift.tt/2vVMZ43 The bank would pay penalties to the Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission over a fake-account scandal. New York Times Banking and Financial Institutions, Suits and Litigation (Civil) February 21, 2020 at 12:32AM

Las espantosas muertes de una mujer y una niña conmocionan a México y desafían a su presidente

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By BY KIRK SEMPLE AND PAULINA VILLEGAS en Español https://ift.tt/2uTsG7y Los asesinatos de Ingrid Escamilla y Fátima Aldrighett generaron un debate en el país que batalla con la violencia contra las mujeres. La respuesta del mandatario ha sido muy criticada. New York Times Politics and Government, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Women and Girls, Women's Rights February 21, 2020 at 12:32AM

Broadway’s ‘The Inheritance’ to Close on March 15

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By BY MICHAEL PAULSON Theater https://ift.tt/2vVNhrF Acclaimed in London, the two-part play about gay culture and the legacy of AIDS drew a chillier response in New York, where it is set. New York Times Theater February 21, 2020 at 12:30AM

Iran’s Stacked Election Is Expected to Produce a Hard-Line Parliament

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By BY FARNAZ FASSIHI World https://ift.tt/2uU9syF Iran’s leaders disqualified more than 7,000 candidates, including most moderates and centrists, paving the way for tougher domestic and foreign policies. New York Times Elections, Politics and Government, United States International Relations, Embargoes and Sanctions, Legislatures and Parliaments, Voting and Voters February 21, 2020 at 12:24AM

A Democratic Piñata Party

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By BY MICHELLE COTTLE Opinion https://ift.tt/2SKjHyn Five hungry candidates with sticks and one ex-mayor taking the hits. Bernie Sanders should be grateful. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Debates (Political) February 21, 2020 at 12:21AM

Why Sanders Will Probably Win the Nomination

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By BY DAVID BROOKS Opinion https://ift.tt/38HkKom Democrats already see reality through the Bernie lens. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020 February 21, 2020 at 12:15AM

How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?

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By BY MARGARET LYONS Arts https://ift.tt/2SXYQXk A solid show ends, a great one returns, and a documentary takes viewers to the dark side (in a good way). New York Times Television February 21, 2020 at 12:06AM

‘Star Trek: Picard’ Season 1, Episode 5 Recap: Resistance Is Revenge

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By BY SOPAN DEB Arts https://ift.tt/3bP8Vyx Seven of Nine has some scores to settle. And some liquor to drink. New York Times Television February 20, 2020 at 11:59PM

Kyrie Irving to Miss Rest of Season for the Nets

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By BY SOPAN DEB Sports https://ift.tt/2V9XsDS The star point guard, who had already missed much of the season, will have an operation on his right shoulder. New York Times Basketball, Sports Injuries February 20, 2020 at 11:38PM