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What’s on TV Saturday: ‘Spaceship Earth’ and ‘Valley Girl’

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By BY JULIA CARMEL Arts https://ift.tt/2WHH5x8 A documentary on the sci-fi-esque Biosphere 2 experiment arrives on Hulu, and a jukebox-musical remake of the 1983 movie “Valley Girl” debuts on Amazon. New York Times Movies, Television May 9, 2020 at 05:00AM

Tracking the Coronavirus Death Toll in U.S. Nursing Homes

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By BY KAREN YOURISH, K.K. REBECCA LAI, DANIELLE IVORY AND MITCH SMITH U.S. https://ift.tt/2WeAPOG One-third of all coronavirus deaths in the U.S. have been in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities for older adults, according to a New York Times database. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Nursing Homes, Retirement Communities and Assisted Living May 9, 2020 at 04:46AM

Andrés Iniesta Plots a Return to Barcelona, Where the Beauty Is Gone

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By BY TARIQ PANJA Sports https://ift.tt/2Lcf77z Iniesta turned from aspiring schoolboy to soccer icon on a Barcelona team that captivated the world. Now in Japan, he hopes for a return to a club plagued by infighting. New York Times Soccer May 9, 2020 at 04:30AM

Coronavirus Live Updates: Argentina Is Headed for Default

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By Unknown Author World https://ift.tt/2zjOaMH Even before the pandemic, the country was on track to default on $66 billion in debt. Roy Horn, of the Las Vegas illusionists Siegfried & Roy, died from the coronavirus at 75. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) May 9, 2020 at 04:03AM

Corrections: May 9, 2020

By Unknown Author Corrections https://ift.tt/2LcstRp Corrections that appeared in print on Saturday, May 9, 2020. New York Times May 9, 2020 at 04:01AM

U.F.C. 249: What to Expect as Fighting Attempts a Coronavirus Comeback

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By BY MORGAN CAMPBELL Sports https://ift.tt/2xLRq2O The U.F.C. is to stage the first major American sporting event in nearly two months on Saturday night. On Friday, however, one of the bouts had to be canceled because a fighter tested positive for the virus. New York Times Mixed Martial Arts, Television, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) May 9, 2020 at 04:00AM

Quotation of the Day: Churches Weigh the Risk of Reopening Their Doors

By Unknown Author Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/3dnTHQS Quotation of the Day for Saturday, May 9, 2020. New York Times May 9, 2020 at 03:57AM

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By Unknown Author Briefing https://ift.tt/3dr6zG3 friday New York Times May 9, 2020 at 03:22AM

Roy Horn, Illusionist Who Dazzled Audiences as Half of Siegfried & Roy, Dies at 75

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By BY ROBERT D. MCFADDEN Obituaries https://ift.tt/2YKOHBJ With his partner, Mr. Horn mesmerized crowds for decades, using a stunning mix of costumes, magic and exotic animals. He died of complications from Covid-19. New York Times May 9, 2020 at 01:59AM

Disquisition

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By BY CAITLIN LOVINGER Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2yF7ZxT Miriam Estrin makes her crossword debut, in collaboration with Erik Agard. New York Times Crossword Puzzles May 9, 2020 at 01:40AM

2 Fugitives Arrested in Fatal Dispute Over Mask at Family Dollar Store

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By BY CHRISTOPHER MELE U.S. https://ift.tt/2SPu4AK The authorities said the two men had been sought since May 1 in the shooting death of a security guard at the store in Flint, Mich. New York Times Fugitives, Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Masks, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Protective Clothing and Gear, Guards May 9, 2020 at 01:13AM

No Charges for Parents of 5-Year-Old Who Took to the Highway in an S.U.V.

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By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON U.S. https://ift.tt/2YNx7gs The couple were at work and had no idea that their son had sneaked out while his teenage sister watched him, a prosecutor said on Friday. New York Times Roads and Traffic, Automobiles May 9, 2020 at 12:39AM

For a Georgia Police Force, a Bungled Shooting Case Follows a Trail of Woes

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By BY RICK ROJAS, RICHARD FAUSSET AND SERGE F. KOVALESKI U.S. https://ift.tt/2WewKtC The shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery has renewed criticism of the police agency that released the two suspects. They were charged by the state months later. New York Times Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Race and Ethnicity, Black People May 9, 2020 at 12:31AM

A Drug Cocktail Hastens Recovery in Some Coronavirus Patients

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By BY RONI CARYN RABIN Health https://ift.tt/2Wf8Z4D A combination of three antiviral drugs, including interferon, seemed to speed recovery, researchers reported. New York Times your-feed-science, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Interferon Beta (Drugs), SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome), Clinical Trials May 9, 2020 at 12:22AM

What Colombia Did With American Spy Tools

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion https://ift.tt/2Lbw4Pk Under pressure to curb the drug trade, the Colombian army turns to old tricks. New York Times Defense and Military Forces, United States Defense and Military Forces, Espionage and Intelligence Services, Foreign Aid May 9, 2020 at 12:09AM

The Man Who Taught Australia How to Mix a Proper Drink

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By BY BESHA RODELL World https://ift.tt/3ble53z Vernon Chalker helped to turn what was once considered a menial job, bartending, into a celebrated career. New York Times Gin (Liquor), Cocktails and Mixed Drinks, Bars and Nightclubs May 8, 2020 at 11:57PM

Ahmaud Arbery Video Was Leaked by a Lawyer Who Consulted With Suspects

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By BY SARAH MERVOSH U.S. https://ift.tt/3bg6zqM The lawyer, Alan Tucker, declined to comment on his conversations with the suspects, citing attorney-client privilege. He later said he would not be representing them. New York Times May 8, 2020 at 11:38PM

Roberts Rejects Request for Inquiry into D.C. Appeals Court Vacancy

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By BY CARL HULSE U.S. https://ift.tt/2WG2CX3 The top circuit court judge had asked the complaint be transferred and investigated, but the chief justice’s office said it did not qualify. New York Times Appointments and Executive Changes, Ethics and Official Misconduct May 8, 2020 at 11:37PM

Two White House Coronavirus Cases Raise Question of if Anyone Is Really Safe

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By BY PETER BAKER AND MICHAEL CROWLEY U.S. https://ift.tt/3dxu6Fp If it is so hard to maintain a healthy environment at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, then how can businesses across the country establish a safe space for their workers? New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), White House Building (Washington, DC), United States Politics and Government, Tests (Medical), Workplace Hazards and Violations, Quarantines, Veterans May 8, 2020 at 11:35PM

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

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By BY JONATHAN WOLFE AND LARA TAKENAGA U.S. https://ift.tt/35L0O3l The coronavirus is not going to simply vanish after restrictions are lifted — instead, it may come back in waves. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) May 8, 2020 at 11:33PM

The Old Knicks Made Basketball Games the ‘Hippest Place’ in New York

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By BY HARVEY ARATON Sports https://ift.tt/35EWOBg The 1969-70 Knicks played basketball worthy of the bright lights of Broadway, winning a championship that still matters to New York, 50 years later. New York Times Basketball, NBA Championship, Race and Ethnicity, Civil Rights Movement (1954-68) May 8, 2020 at 07:00AM

Trump’s M.O. Is ‘The Less You Know,’ Says Stephen Colbert

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By BY TRISH BENDIX Arts https://ift.tt/2WcmQc0 The “Late Show” host thinks he knows why the White House objected to proposed guidelines for reopening the country: because the president loves buffets. New York Times May 8, 2020 at 06:32AM