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Trump Administration Plans to Extend Virus Border Restrictions Indefinitely

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By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR AND ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS U.S. https://ift.tt/2yTTw19 Orders that have effectively sealed the United States to migrants seeking protection from persecution would remain in place until a health official declared the virus no longer a threat. New York Times Immigration and Emigration, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), United States Politics and Government, Asylum, Right of, Refugees and Displaced Persons, Illegal Immigration May 14, 2020 at 01:48AM

Trump Pointedly Criticizes Fauci for His Testimony to Congress

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By BY KATIE ROGERS U.S. https://ift.tt/2Z4YjYf “He wants to play all sides of the equation,” the president said of the nation’s top infectious disease expert. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Pediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome (PIMS), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) May 14, 2020 at 01:10AM

Keeping a Distance, From Everything but Nature

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By BY ALEXIS SOLOSKI Arts https://ift.tt/2WUPAFf As warm weather beckons, city dwellers are slowly venturing back outdoors. We suggest some spots families can enjoy while staying safe. New York Times Historic Buildings and Sites, Urban Areas, Cemeteries, Parks and Other Recreation Areas, Birds May 14, 2020 at 12:50AM

Judge in Flynn Case Renowned for His Independent Streak

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By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY U.S. https://ift.tt/3cvnF5x U.S. District Court Judge Emmet Sullivan will hear a challenge to the Justice Department’s surprise move to drop charges against President Trump’s former national security adviser Michael T. Flynn. New York Times Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, Federal Courts (US), Courts and the Judiciary May 14, 2020 at 12:48AM

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

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By BY PATRICK J. LYONS U.S. https://ift.tt/3dG2vSn More Americans are leave their homes, even in states that haven’t reopened yet. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) May 14, 2020 at 12:31AM

Mexico Coronavirus Map and Case Count

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By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES World https://ift.tt/2xYZVYo A detailed map shows the extent of the coronavirus outbreak, with charts and tables of the number of cases and deaths. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) May 14, 2020 at 12:12AM

Pick Your Favorite Anxiety

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By BY GAIL COLLINS Opinion https://ift.tt/3brqEux Cuomo or Trump? China or Europe? New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Travel Warnings May 14, 2020 at 12:01AM

Trump Picks Ex-Drug Company Executive to Lead Accelerated Coronavirus Vaccine Effort

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By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR U.S. https://ift.tt/35Xz1wB The chief operating officer will be an Army general who specializes in logistics. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Vaccination and Immunization May 14, 2020 at 12:00AM

America’s True Covid Toll Already Exceeds 100,000

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By BY NICHOLAS KRISTOF Opinion https://ift.tt/2SXDFFJ The reported numbers leave out thousands of deaths clearly resulting from the pandemic. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Deaths (Fatalities), Statistics, States (US), United States Politics and Government, Tests (Medical), Terrorism May 14, 2020 at 12:00AM

The Electoral College Is a Confusing Mess

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By BY JESSE WEGMAN Opinion https://ift.tt/2T3UHlA Even the Supreme Court justices are perplexed. New York Times Electoral College, United States Politics and Government, Presidential Election of 2016, Presidential Election of 2020, Constitution (US) May 13, 2020 at 11:50PM

M.I.T. Closes ‘Food Computer’ Project After Scientists Raised Doubts

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By BY NOAM COHEN Business https://ift.tt/2T3PY39 The OpenAg project, which promised crops that could be grown in thin air, faced scrutiny at the same time that Jeffrey Epstein’s financial ties to the M.I.T. Media Lab came to light. New York Times Laboratories and Scientific Equipment, Research, Agriculture and Farming May 13, 2020 at 11:45PM

Republicans Release Names of Obama-Era Officials in ‘Unmaskings’ That Revealed Flynn

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By BY JULIAN E. BARNES AND CHARLIE SAVAGE U.S. https://ift.tt/3bwTU2V The moves prompted accusations that President Trump’s allies were disclosing the information for his political benefit. New York Times Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, Classified Information and State Secrets, United States Politics and Government May 13, 2020 at 11:45PM

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down Stay-at-Home Order

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By BY NEIL VIGDOR U.S. https://ift.tt/3fO9kmT The decision, by a 4-to-3 majority, was a high-profile challenge of the emergency authority of a statewide official during the coronavirus pandemic. New York Times State Legislatures May 13, 2020 at 11:26PM