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Jet Setting

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By BY CAITLIN LOVINGER Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3fbiqss A Friday Robyn Weintraub puzzle? Of course we’ll attend. New York Times Crossword Puzzles June 12, 2020 at 01:40AM

These Are the 10 U.S. Army Installations Named for Confederates

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By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON U.S. https://ift.tt/3ffJcjv A debate is unfolding over whether to rename the installations, as part of a broader national reckoning over buildings, monuments and memorials to men who fought to preserve slavery and uphold white supremacy. New York Times Civil War (US) (1861-65), Military Bases and Installations June 12, 2020 at 01:29AM

Trump’s Grotesque Tulsa Trip

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By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG Opinion https://ift.tt/2AjOr37 A racist president trolls his enemies with a rally on Juneteenth. New York Times George Floyd Protests (2020), Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Race and Ethnicity, United States Politics and Government, Whites, Holidays and Special Occasions, Black People, States (US) June 12, 2020 at 12:58AM

Can Anna Wintour Survive the Social Justice Movement?

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By BY GINIA BELLAFANTE New York https://ift.tt/2YsUQ3W A reckoning has come to Bon Appétit and the other magazines of Condé Nast. Can a culture built on elitism and exclusion possibly change? New York Times Black Lives Matter Movement, Race and Ethnicity, Fashion and Apparel June 12, 2020 at 12:47AM

People Attending Trump Rally Cannot Sue if They Get Virus

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By BY JENNY GROSS U.S. https://ift.tt/3dT3MpC The sign-up page for the president’s upcoming rally in Tulsa, Okla., includes a disclaimer about the possibility of contracting the coronavirus. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Presidential Election of 2020, Coronavirus Reopenings June 12, 2020 at 12:37AM

North Korea Vows to Boost Nuclear Program, Saying U.S. Diplomacy Failed

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By BY CHOE SANG-HUN World https://ift.tt/2UAw2Wl In a statement marking the second anniversary of a historic summit meeting between Kim Jong-un and President Trump, the North said its hopes had faded into a “nightmare.” New York Times Nuclear Tests, United States International Relations June 12, 2020 at 12:34AM

As Americans Shift on Racism, Trump Digs In

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By BY JONATHAN MARTIN, MAGGIE HABERMAN AND KATIE ROGERS U.S. https://ift.tt/3ffCbiF With much of the country acknowledging that protesters’ frustrations are justified, the president increasingly sounds detached from many voters in the political middle and even some of his allies. New York Times George Floyd Protests (2020), Race and Ethnicity, Black People, Discrimination, Polls and Public Opinion, Presidential Election of 2020, Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, Whites June 12, 2020 at 12:34AM

Trump Will Give Convention Speech in Jacksonville, Capping a Dispute Over Safety

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By BY ANNIE KARNI U.S. https://ift.tt/37n1OeC The move from Charlotte, N.C., where the Republican convention was originally planned, came after the president demanded to hold an event without social distancing rules. New York Times Republican National Convention, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) June 12, 2020 at 12:29AM

How Worried Should You Be About the 2020 Election?

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By BY SPENCER BOKAT-LINDELL Opinion https://ift.tt/3hkhd49 Twenty years after Bush v. Gore, a bigger crisis could be coming. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Voting and Voters, Voting Machines, Elections June 11, 2020 at 11:18PM

Trump Cites ‘Bad Apples’ but Defends Nation’s Police

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By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS U.S. https://ift.tt/2C01F5t President Trump said more resources should be devoted to training but added of police departments, “If they’re allowed to do their job, they’ll do a great job.” New York Times United States Politics and Government, Police, George Floyd Protests (2020) June 12, 2020 at 12:08AM

Trump Defends Police, but Says He’ll Sign Order Encouraging Better Practices

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By BY PETER BAKER AND THOMAS KAPLAN U.S. https://ift.tt/2MOyiVE Joseph R. Biden Jr., his Democratic opponent, accused the president of dividing the country. New York Times George Floyd Protests (2020), Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, United States Politics and Government, Black Lives Matter Movement, Presidential Election of 2020, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) June 11, 2020 at 11:50PM

Moving Beyond ‘MAGA’?

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By BY LISA LERER U.S. https://ift.tt/2Yu0TF9 Can a campaign of nostalgia work as more Americans recognize the racial injustices of the past? New York Times George Floyd Protests (2020), Black Lives Matter Movement, Discrimination, Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, Presidential Election of 2020 June 11, 2020 at 11:43PM

Las protestas llegaron a ‘Paw Patrol’: Chase es acusado de ser un policía adorable

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By BY AMANDA HESS en Español https://ift.tt/3fgK9rO Se está acumulando una reacción violenta contra las representaciones callejeras y televisivas del ‘policía bueno’. New York Times George Floyd Protests (2020), Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, Television June 11, 2020 at 11:30PM

Suspect Who Ambushed Sheriff’s Deputy Is in Armed Standoff, Police Say

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By BY NEIL VIGDOR AND SANDRA E. GARCIA U.S. https://ift.tt/30xT8AQ A police officer was wounded in Thursday’s standoff with Mason James Lira, 26, who shot a deputy in the face outside of the police station in Paso Robles, Calif., early Wednesday, the authorities said. New York Times Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Fugitives, Mental Health and Disorders June 11, 2020 at 11:29PM

Turkey Court Sentences U.S. Consulate Employee to Over 8 Years in Prison

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By BY CARLOTTA GALL World https://ift.tt/2AvnSHY Ignoring U.S. arguments that the charges were baseless, a court convicted Metin Topuz of aiding the group that Turkey accuses of masterminding a 2016 coup attempt. New York Times United States International Relations, Diplomatic Service, Embassies and Consulates, Coups D'Etat and Attempted Coups D'Etat June 11, 2020 at 11:22PM

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

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By BY LARA TAKENAGA AND JONATHAN WOLFE U.S. https://ift.tt/30AnvH4 Doctors and researchers are making headway on potential treatments for Covid-19. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) June 11, 2020 at 10:47PM

In Pin-Drop Silence, Golf Makes a Triumphal Return

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By BY BILL NICHOLS Sports https://ift.tt/3fgDFcs Golfers returned from a 90-day hiatus prompted by coronavirus concerns as the Charles Schwab Challenge teed off without fans on Thursday. New York Times Golf, Coronavirus Reopenings June 11, 2020 at 10:46PM

Investors, No Longer in Denial About Grim Outlook, Drive Market Down

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By BY MATT PHILLIPS Business https://ift.tt/3dUxL0v Investors are finally catching up to the fact the U.S. economy is not recovering anytime soon, and shares tumbled nearly 6 percent. New York Times United States Economy, Stocks and Bonds, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Standard & Poor's 500-Stock Index, Dow Jones Stock Average June 11, 2020 at 10:45PM

She Witnessed the Pandemic’s Toll From Inside a Funeral Home

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By BY ALEXANDRA E. PETRI U.S. https://ift.tt/2MRh3Du Stephanie Garcia, as one of the last responders on the front lines, worked quietly and tirelessly in the background as the number of bodies piled up. New York Times Funerals and Memorials, Morgues and Mortuaries, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Women and Girls June 11, 2020 at 10:38PM

Ritchie Torres for Congress in the Bronx

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion https://ift.tt/37laiTE He is the best choice to represent one of the nation’s most vulnerable congressional districts. New York Times Elections, House of Representatives, Politics and Government June 11, 2020 at 10:34PM

¿Cómo recibir amigos en tu casa?

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By BY JENNIFER STEINHAUER en Español https://ift.tt/3hu58JQ Mientras dure la pandemia, mantén las mesas a dos metros de distancia, pide a los invitados que traigan sus cosas (todo) y aprovisiónate de lindas toallas de mano de papel. New York Times Parties (Social), Hygiene and Cleanliness, Quarantine (Life and Culture), Quarantines, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Coronavirus Reopenings June 11, 2020 at 10:29PM

Lebanon’s Currency Plunges, and Protesters Surge Into Streets

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By BY BEN HUBBARD AND HWAIDA SAAD World https://ift.tt/3cVzJwm Demonstrations broke out across the country after the pound sank to a new low against the U.S. dollar, obliterating the purchasing power of many Lebanese. New York Times Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Currency, Economic Conditions and Trends June 11, 2020 at 10:14PM

Coronavirus Can Set Off a ‘Cytokine Storm.’ These Drugs May Calm It.

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By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI Health https://ift.tt/2BPZotl At least a dozen treatments are being evaluated for virus patients whose immune systems go on the attack. New York Times Immune System, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Medical Devices June 11, 2020 at 10:09PM