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In Syria and Libya, Trump Is Torn Over 2 Wars, and 2 Strongmen

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By BY LARA JAKES AND MICHAEL CROWLEY World https://ift.tt/2TpTV1F After an airstrike on Turkish forces by Russia or its Syrian proxies, President Trump may be forced to pick between Moscow and Ankara. New York Times United States International Relations, Defense and Military Forces, Civilian Casualties February 28, 2020 at 01:21AM

Coronavirus in California: What You Need to Know

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By BY RICK ROJAS U.S. https://ift.tt/2I2ZxK4 Thirty-three people in the state have tested positive for the virus, and at least 8,400 people who have returned from overseas are being monitored. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Quarantines, Tests (Medical) February 28, 2020 at 01:17AM

Tired of Chasing Astros, A’s Look Forward to a ‘Level’ Playing Field

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By BY TYLER KEPNER Sports https://ift.tt/395SBrb Now that their division rivals have been punished for cheating, the Oakland Athletics hope to finally close the gap on Houston and make a deep run into the postseason. New York Times Baseball February 28, 2020 at 01:02AM

Bloomberg campaign reached out to Yang and discussed an endorsement.

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By BY MATT STEVENS U.S. https://ift.tt/2wa6q9y . New York Times February 28, 2020 at 12:59AM

Cellphone Carriers May Face $200 Million in Fines for Selling Location Data

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By BY JENNIFER VALENTINO-DEVRIES Technology https://ift.tt/2VxpCZt The F.C.C is set to propose some of its largest penalties in decades. But critics see it as a delayed and tepid response. New York Times Fines (Penalties), Wireless Communications, Surveillance of Citizens by Government, Privacy, Telephones and Telecommunications February 28, 2020 at 12:59AM

When a Pandemic Meets a Personality Cult

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By BY PAUL KRUGMAN Opinion https://ift.tt/2VvMVCP The Trump team confirms all of our worst fears. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), United States Politics and Government, Epidemics February 28, 2020 at 12:49AM

Pelosi, Trying to Save House Majority, Fends Off Angst Over Sanders

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By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG AND NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/32wGhha At a closed-door meeting, Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged Democrats to “keep our eye on the ball” and mocked President Trump’s skin color: “The ball has an orange face.” New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, Primaries and Caucuses, Elections, House of Representatives February 28, 2020 at 12:39AM

The Superdelegates Are Nervous

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By BY LISA LERER U.S. https://ift.tt/2ThcFAk And many of them tell us they’re willing to use a brokered convention to stop Bernie Sanders. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Primaries and Caucuses, Democratic National Convention, United States Politics and Government, Voting and Voters February 28, 2020 at 12:39AM

More Pain for N.J. Commuters: Tunnel Repairs Could Cause Big Delays

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By BY PATRICK MCGEEHAN New York https://ift.tt/2TlsDJR A standoff over financing for an $11 billion transportation project prompts the railroad to repair its century-old Hudson River tunnels. New York Times Commuting, Railroads, Bridges and Tunnels, Transit Systems February 28, 2020 at 12:37AM

Dangerous Numbers? Teaching About Data and Statistics Using the Coronavirus Outbreak

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By BY PATRICK HONNER The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2T6JRf5 In this guest lesson, the math teacher Patrick Honner helps students practice looking critically at data in the news. New York Times February 28, 2020 at 12:37AM

Getting a food tour in San Antonio.

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By Unknown Author U.S. https://ift.tt/32yUtpU New York Times February 28, 2020 at 12:36AM

DeVos Orders U.S.C. to Address ‘Systemic Failures’ Over Arrested Gynecologist

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By BY ERICA L. GREEN U.S. https://ift.tt/32zJGMm The Education Department demanded that the University of Southern California overhaul the way it addresses sexual misconduct charges and offer remedies to the doctor’s patients. New York Times Sexual Harassment, Colleges and Universities, Sex Crimes February 28, 2020 at 12:35AM

How Concerned Are You About the Coronavirus Outbreak?

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By BY JEREMY ENGLE The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2Tnqu0c Is it something you are talking about with family and friends? Are you changing behaviors, like washing your hands more, to try to stay healthy? Is your school doing anything to prepare for the spread of the illness? New York Times February 28, 2020 at 12:35AM

Immigrants Could Face Nearly $1,000 Charge to Appeal Deportation Orders

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By BY VANESSA SWALES U.S. https://ift.tt/3ag4zil The Justice Department proposal would bring new obstacles to immigrants hoping to win legal status in the United States. New York Times Immigration and Emigration, Asylum, Right of, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), United States Politics and Government, Citizenship and Naturalization, Deportation February 28, 2020 at 12:32AM

Democrats thrive in the shadow of a Whole Foods. Here’s why that may be trouble.

By BY DAVID WASSERMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/32AjKQU New York Times February 28, 2020 at 12:02AM

No, Not Sanders, Not Ever

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By BY DAVID BROOKS Opinion https://ift.tt/2I3EIy0 He is not a liberal, he’s the end of liberalism. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Liberalism (US Politics), United States Politics and Government February 28, 2020 at 12:00AM

With a Rebel Yell, New York Revs Up Its War on Idling Vehicles

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By BY JEFFERY C. MAYS New York https://ift.tt/3cby1HY The singer Billy Idol (yes, that pun is intentional) is supporting the campaign, which includes rewarding people who report infractions. New York Times Air Pollution, Advertising and Marketing, Environment, Automobiles February 27, 2020 at 11:52PM

Bloomberg’s claim of persuading lawmakers to legalize gay marriage is ‘demonstrably false,’ Cuomo says.

By BY THOMAS KAPLAN U.S. https://ift.tt/398O8nA New York Times February 27, 2020 at 11:42PM

Arlene Shechet Creates Beauty Out of Chaos

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By BY MERRELL HAMBLETON T Magazine https://ift.tt/3acBkN8 The artist’s vibrant, writhing sculptures often seem poised on the brink of transformation, an illusion born from her lively, ever-evolving practice. New York Times Art, Sculpture February 27, 2020 at 11:41PM

Linda Wolfe, 87, Dies; Wrote of ‘Preppie Murder’ and Other Crimes

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By BY KATHARINE Q. SEELYE Books https://ift.tt/3a9aCFe She probed the psychology of mostly upper-class perpetrators, saying their personal histories interested her more than the crimes themselves. New York Times Deaths (Obituaries), Writing and Writers, Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides February 27, 2020 at 11:33PM

Home 2, Visitor 1, Spectators 0

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By BY ANDREW DAS, JAMAL JORDAN AND HEATHER CASEY Sports https://ift.tt/2TqGDBQ In Italy, where the coronavirus has infected more than 600 people, an important soccer match had to proceed. So it was played in an empty stadium. New York Times Soccer, UEFA Europa League February 27, 2020 at 11:32PM

Buttigieg, recovering from his own illness, discusses unequal medical care.

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By BY REID J. EPSTEIN U.S. https://ift.tt/32vL8zo New York Times February 27, 2020 at 11:25PM

Bloomberg Pledges Restraint on Executive Power but Reserves Legal Wiggle Room

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By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE U.S. https://ift.tt/2Pz9h2O The former New York City mayor laid out his views on the scope and limits of presidential authority and potential post-Trump curbs. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, Presidents and Presidency (US) February 27, 2020 at 11:21PM