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Watch: Biden and Sanders Clash in Democratic Debate

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By BY CNN U.S. https://ift.tt/33suyAY In their first one-on-one matchup, former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders discussed how they would deal with the coronavirus pandemic and disagreed on health care policy. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Presidential Election of 2020, Debates (Political) March 16, 2020 at 03:10AM

‘This Is Like A War,’ Biden Says of Pandemic

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By BY CNN U.S. https://ift.tt/2IMs5Yj In a presidential debate, former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders clashed over how to handle health care during the coronavirus crisis. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Presidential Election of 2020, Epidemics, Quarantines March 16, 2020 at 02:45AM

How Did Biden and Sanders Do in the Debate? Experts Weigh In

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By BY MAGGIE ASTOR U.S. https://ift.tt/2WbTqLE Here’s a sampling of the reactions to the first one-on-one debate between the two remaining major Democratic candidates. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Debates (Political) March 16, 2020 at 02:39AM

‘Westworld’ Season 3 Premiere Recap: Common People

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By BY SCOTT TOBIAS Arts https://ift.tt/2w0Y3xz The new season brings the story, and a vengeful Dolores, outside the park, giving the series a needed jolt. New York Times Television March 16, 2020 at 02:15AM

Biden and Sanders Spar on Health Care as Virus Dominates Debate

By BY ALEXANDER BURNS AND JONATHAN MARTIN U.S. https://ift.tt/2U8BNtl In a one-on-one matchup, with no audience in attendance, their differences over health insurance took center stage. Mr. Biden also committed to choosing a woman as a running mate if he were the nominee. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Debates (Political) March 16, 2020 at 01:56AM

Students Can Respond to Daily Writing Prompts, Inspired by The New York Times, at Home for Free

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By BY MICHAEL GONCHAR The Learning Network https://ift.tt/38UIIvw Looking for ideas for remote learning? Each week The Learning Network offers a dozen new ways for students to practice reading, writing and thinking using Times journalism — all free. New York Times March 16, 2020 at 01:40AM

Ever stronger measures disrupt daily life.

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By BY MICHAEL COOPER U.S. https://ift.tt/2UcLkQ8 New York Times March 16, 2020 at 01:34AM

Bernie Sanders Hits Joe Biden on Social Security: ‘Go to YouTube’

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By BY NICK CORASANITI U.S. https://ift.tt/3a4VRUx The clash at Sunday’s debate over Joe Biden’s record was the first in a litany of criticisms Bernie Sanders leveled at his former Senate colleague’s voting history. New York Times Social Security (US), Presidential Election of 2020, Debates (Political) March 16, 2020 at 01:32AM

Joe Biden Commits to Selecting a Woman as Vice President

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By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES U.S. https://ift.tt/38YDq2t Mr. Biden said for the first time at Sunday’s Democratic debate on CNN that he would choose a woman to be his running mate. New York Times Appointments and Executive Changes, Debates (Political), Vice Presidents and Vice Presidency (US), Presidential Election of 2020 March 16, 2020 at 01:26AM

Andrew Gillum, Who Ran for Florida Governor, Is Entering Rehab

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By BY PATRICIA MAZZEI U.S. https://ift.tt/38YCGdH Mr. Gillum said he was depressed and abusing alcohol since losing the 2018 election to Ron DeSantis. New York Times Alcohol Abuse, Elections, Governors, Midterm Elections (2018) March 16, 2020 at 01:18AM

How Are Biden and Sanders Protecting Themselves Against Coronavirus?

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By BY MATT STEVENS U.S. https://ift.tt/2Wf7X9p The two septuagenarian Democratic candidates were asked at Sunday’s debate what they were doing to ensure they remained healthy. New York Times Hygiene and Cleanliness, Presidential Election of 2020, Debates (Political) March 16, 2020 at 01:03AM

To Keep Credit Flowing, the Fed Dusts Off Its Crisis Playbook

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By BY NEIL IRWIN The Upshot https://ift.tt/2QhVtd4 Steps the central bank took over the weekend make it feel as if it’s 2008 all over again, except everything is happening much faster. New York Times United States Economy, Quantitative Easing, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Banking and Financial Institutions, Interest Rates March 16, 2020 at 01:02AM

Fact-Checking the Biden-Sanders Democratic Debate

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By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES U.S. https://ift.tt/2TRqaYO Our reporters are following all of the exchanges and fact-checking the two candidates, providing context and explanation. New York Times March 16, 2020 at 12:53AM

An in-house expert helped Microsoft decide to let workers stay home.

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By BY KAREN WEISE U.S. https://ift.tt/2TRMbqv New York Times March 16, 2020 at 12:31AM

New York Schools Close

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion https://ift.tt/3d4jTR6 What happens when working people are so vulnerable — without decent health care, child care and other forms of support — that it puts the whole city at risk? New York Times Education (K-12), Quarantines, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) March 16, 2020 at 12:20AM

Pence Pledges High-Speed Coronavirus Testing From 2,000 Labs This Week

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By BY DENISE GRADY Health https://ift.tt/2vkQPUu Federal officials said many more drive-through testing sites, along with expanded processing of tests by commercial labs, would help ease a bottleneck. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Quarantines March 16, 2020 at 12:03AM

Spain’s King Cuts Financial Ties With Father Amid Scandal

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By BY RAPHAEL MINDER World https://ift.tt/2IR4q9c King Felipe VI of Spain is renouncing his personal inheritance from his father, Juan Carlos, who is implicated in a Swiss offshore account investigation. New York Times Royal Families March 16, 2020 at 12:02AM

Countries across the world have restricted travel.

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By BY ERNESTO LONDOÑO AND AIMEE ORTIZ U.S. https://ift.tt/2UcD7f3 New York Times March 16, 2020 at 12:00AM

California Calls for Residents 65 and Older to Stay at Home

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By BY THOMAS FULLER U.S. https://ift.tt/38U4tMf Gov. Gavin Newsom also said bars and wineries should close but restaurants could stay open if they cut their occupancy in half. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Homeless Persons, Elderly, Nursing Homes March 15, 2020 at 11:56PM

Democratic Debate Live Analysis: Biden vs. Sanders

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By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES U.S. https://ift.tt/33lrG8N Follow our reporters’ analysis in real time as Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Bernie Sanders debate in Washington, with the coronavirus upending the campaign. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Debates (Political) March 15, 2020 at 11:41PM

A Sunday Without Church: In Crisis, a Nation Asks, ‘What is Community?’

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By BY ELIZABETH DIAS U.S. https://ift.tt/2xJoKax Canceled religious services are another symbol of a lost chance to be still, to breathe and to gather together. New York Times Religion and Belief, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Prayers and Prayer Books, Christians and Christianity March 15, 2020 at 11:35PM

You can help your community while still social distancing.

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By BY RIA MISRA U.S. https://ift.tt/2U21Bas New York Times March 15, 2020 at 11:30PM

The Man With 17,700 Bottles of Hand Sanitizer Just Donated Them

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By BY JACK NICAS Technology https://ift.tt/38T9m8n A Tennessee man had planned to sell his stockpile at marked-up prices online. Now he is under investigation for price gouging. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Cleansers, Detergents and Soaps, Stockpiling March 15, 2020 at 11:01PM

Desde el confinamiento en Igualada

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By BY DIEGO FONSECA en Español https://ift.tt/38UHEYG La localidad al oeste de Barcelona está en confinamiento por el COVID-19 desde el viernes 13. Es la hora de los ciudadanos de contagiarnos de responsabilidad: en circunstancias extraordinarias, la sociedad no puede ser peor que sus gobiernos. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Epidemics March 15, 2020 at 06:00AM

Coronavirus Screening Causes 7-Hour Waits in Crowded Lines at U.S. Airports

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By BY ROBERT CHIARITO, MITCH SMITH AND MARIEL PADILLA U.S. https://ift.tt/38SVkUa As the federal government rushed to implement President Trump’s restrictions on travel from Europe, chaos ensued at some of America’s biggest airports. New York Times Delays (Transportation), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Airports March 15, 2020 at 05:08AM