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What’s on TV Saturday: ‘The Split’ and a ‘Dateline’ Special

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By BY LAUREN MESSMAN Arts https://ift.tt/30CdcC9 A family of divorce lawyers navigates their own messy relationships, and NBC airs a special report about the coronavirus pandemic. New York Times Television, Movies June 13, 2020 at 05:00AM

So You Want to Learn About Juneteenth?

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By BY DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR U.S. https://ift.tt/30CuDT9 On June 19, 1865, enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas, were told they were free. Now, 155 years later, people in cities and towns across the U.S. continue to mark the occasion with celebrations. New York Times George Floyd Protests (2020), Black Lives Matter Movement, Black People, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Slavery (Historical), Emancipation Proclamation (1863) June 13, 2020 at 04:32AM

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By Unknown Author Briefing https://ift.tt/3cRAypW friday New York Times June 13, 2020 at 04:24AM

Trump Moves Tulsa Rally Date After Sharp Criticism

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By BY PETER BAKER AND MAGGIE HABERMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/2MRYuia The campaign rally, his first since the lockdowns forced by the coronavirus pandemic, had been scheduled for June 19, or Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery. The president announced he would delay it by a day. New York Times George Floyd Protests (2020) June 13, 2020 at 04:00AM

Quotation of the Day: Houses of Prayer, Hope and Testing for Most Affected

By Unknown Author Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/3cZ8FfI Quotation of the Day for Saturday, June 13, 2020. New York Times June 13, 2020 at 03:18AM

Corrections: June 13, 2020

By Unknown Author Corrections https://ift.tt/3hr7DML Corrections that appeared in print on Saturday, June 13, 2020. New York Times June 13, 2020 at 02:48AM

Latest Crop of West Point Graduates Includes First Observant Sikh Cadet

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By BY ANNIE KARNI U.S. https://ift.tt/37qlnCO Anmol Narang said she was inspired to apply to West Point after visiting the Pearl Harbor National Memorial in Hawaii. New York Times United States Defense and Military Forces, Race and Ethnicity, Sikhs and Sikhism, Minorities, Commencement Speeches, Discrimination June 13, 2020 at 02:46AM

Roger Cohen: The Outcry Over ‘Both Sides’ Journalism

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By BY ROGER COHEN Opinion https://ift.tt/2XUN6Zs Moral clarity or only one acceptable truth? New York Times News and News Media, George Floyd Protests (2020), Black Lives Matter Movement June 13, 2020 at 02:35AM

Celebrate Pride With Town Halls and Club Beats

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By BY LOUIS LUCERO II At Home https://ift.tt/3fhX50I A variety of events have gone digital this year — and they’re joined by the marquee Global Pride livestream. New York Times Quarantine (Life and Culture), Stonewall Riots (1969), George Floyd Protests (2020) June 13, 2020 at 01:41AM

Club Owners?

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By BY CAITLIN LOVINGER Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/37p9Cg4 Trenton Charlson invites us to play some games. New York Times Crossword Puzzles June 13, 2020 at 01:40AM

Prime Minister Boris Johnson Stirs Culture War Over Churchill Statue

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By BY STEPHEN CASTLE World https://ift.tt/2YzdBT8 After “racist” was scrawled on a Churchill statue during protests over the killing of George Floyd, Mr. Johnson has spoken up for his political idol. New York Times Monuments and Memorials (Structures), George Floyd Protests (2020), Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, Politics and Government, Discrimination June 13, 2020 at 01:39AM

Special Episode: The Song That Found Me

By Unknown Author Podcasts https://ift.tt/2UBpmar In a time of need, a Times critic is moored by Patti LaBelle — in song, then on the phone. New York Times Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, Race and Ethnicity June 13, 2020 at 01:16AM

Trump Says He Opposes Police Chokeholds, Except in Certain Situations

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By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/3dZacDR In a Fox News interview, President Trump was vague in his answer on a key issue in police reform efforts. New York Times George Floyd Protests (2020), Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings June 13, 2020 at 12:45AM

Dave Chappelle’s Netflix Special: Three Key References to Know

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By BY MELENA RYZIK Arts https://ift.tt/3flmbfe As he addresses police brutality, the death of George Floyd and nationwide protests in “8:46,” the comic examines overlooked subjects. New York Times George Floyd Protests (2020), Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, Black People, Comedy and Humor June 12, 2020 at 11:53PM

Graduating West Point Cadets Isolate for Two Weeks Ahead of Trump Speech

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By BY ERIC SCHMITT AND MICHAEL D. SHEAR U.S. https://ift.tt/3cTRTP7 The address comes as the coronavirus spreads — and during a breakdown in relations between the president and the nation’s top military leaders. New York Times United States Defense and Military Forces, Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, Commencement Speeches, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) June 12, 2020 at 11:51PM

Calls for Change Run Into Realities of Governing in Minnesota

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By BY JACK HEALY AND NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS U.S. https://ift.tt/2UG5ovn The Minneapolis City Council and Minnesota Legislature convened to consider sweeping policing reforms. Political and procedural hurdles are already apparent. New York Times Police Reform, George Floyd Protests (2020), Black Lives Matter Movement, Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings June 12, 2020 at 11:44PM

Pentagon Denies Spying on Americans Protesting Police Killings

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By BY ERIC SCHMITT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hpEj9F The Defense Department’s top intelligence official said that he had not been ordered to conduct surveillance on citizens, and that he supported their right to demonstrate peacefully. New York Times George Floyd Protests (2020), Espionage and Intelligence Services, United States Defense and Military Forces, Surveillance of Citizens by Government June 12, 2020 at 11:42PM

After Two Rounds, Jordan Spieth Shows No Signs of Rust

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By BY BILL NICHOLS Sports https://ift.tt/2XUTijW The former top-ranked golfer on the PGA Tour enters the weekend one shot off the lead at the Charles Schwab Challenge. New York Times Golf June 12, 2020 at 11:41PM

Cynthia Navaretta, Who Promoted Female Artists, Is Dead at 97

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By BY NEIL GENZLINGER Arts https://ift.tt/2YnOSkA At a time when the art world was dominated by men, her newsletter and publishing house provided a voice for change. New York Times Deaths (Obituaries), Art, Women and Girls, Newsletters, Discrimination, Women's Rights June 12, 2020 at 11:37PM

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

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By BY JONATHAN WOLFE AND LARA TAKENAGA U.S. https://ift.tt/2UGjn4j The fallout from the virus will linger in developing countries long after the pandemic is over. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) June 12, 2020 at 11:30PM

A New York Comedy Club Tries to Bring Back Stand-Up

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By BY JULIA JACOBS Arts https://ift.tt/2MUwquU “They just want to get onstage again,” the co-owner of Stand Up NY said of the comics who performed at an invite-only event this week. New York Times Comedy and Humor, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) June 12, 2020 at 11:24PM

El virus exhibe las debilidades de la historia de éxito de Perú

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By BY MITRA TAJ AND ANATOLY KURMANAEV en Español https://ift.tt/2MPJZeS Una profunda desigualdad y corrupción frustraron las medidas que el país tomó al preparar la respuesta ante la pandemia. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Economic Conditions and Trends, Income Inequality, Deaths (Fatalities), Shutdowns (Institutional), Corruption (Institutional) June 12, 2020 at 11:23PM

Jersey Shore Rebellion Erupts Over State’s Slow Reopening

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By BY TRACEY TULLY New York https://ift.tt/2UAi1Ik Asbury Park officials voted to flout orders barring restaurants from allowing indoor dining, but backed down under pressure from the governor. New York Times Restaurants, Coastal Areas, Coronavirus Reopenings, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Polls and Public Opinion, Shopping and Retail, Deaths (Fatalities) June 12, 2020 at 11:13PM