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“And remember, President Trump may be the only president in modern times who has actually done everything he said he would do during his campaign.”

By BY LINDA QIU U.S. https://ift.tt/34BGbbn New York Times August 28, 2020 at 01:32AM

“In Palm Beach, Florida, Donald Trump led the crusade to allow Blacks and Jews into private clubs and resorts.”

By BY LUKE BROADWATER U.S. https://ift.tt/3jrDHk5 New York Times August 28, 2020 at 01:32AM

Jeff Van Drew, a former Democratic congressman who joined the Republicans, heaps praise on Trump.

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By BY MATT STEVENS U.S. https://ift.tt/2EospOF New York Times August 28, 2020 at 01:01AM

“As Republicans, we are proud to stand with [President Trump] and to work for you. Together we … achieved energy independence.”

By BY CORAL DAVENPORT U.S. https://ift.tt/3jrAJfr New York Times August 28, 2020 at 12:58AM

Ja’Ron Smith, a top Black White House aide, continues an R.N.C. trend by saying Trump has ‘deep empathy.’

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By BY GLENN THRUSH U.S. https://ift.tt/2Qv2oQb New York Times August 28, 2020 at 12:54AM

Mets G.M. Says Commissioner ‘Doesn’t Get It’ in Video

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By BY TYLER KEPNER Sports https://ift.tt/34DvMf5 The Mets’ Brodie Van Wagenen criticized Rob Manfred’s handling of player protests in comments captured on a video stream. The Mets were one of many teams that opted not to play Thursday. New York Times Baseball, Black People, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots August 28, 2020 at 12:53AM

Kevin McCarthy rehashes many of the convention’s biggest catchphrases in his speech.

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By BY MAGGIE ASTOR U.S. https://ift.tt/2QvxKG7 New York Times August 28, 2020 at 12:51AM

Jackson Heights, Queens: Walk Where the World Finds a Home

By BY MICHAEL KIMMELMAN Arts https://ift.tt/3lsPjVs Stroll through the city’s most global neighborhood with the author Suketu Mehta, featuring Diversity Plaza, Roosevelt Avenue and the birth of Scrabble. New York Times Immigration and Emigration, Indian-Americans, Architecture, Remittances, Scrabble (Game) August 28, 2020 at 12:41AM

Franklin Graham, key to Trump’s support among evangelical voters, makes the case for his re-election.

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By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR U.S. https://ift.tt/3hANS5d New York Times August 28, 2020 at 12:40AM

Suspect in Kenosha Killings Ardently Promoted Blue Lives Matter

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By BY NEIL MACFARQUHAR U.S. https://ift.tt/3baiLLl Kyle Rittenhouse, accused of killing two people during protests over a police shooting, faces six criminal counts. His social media accounts showed strong support for officers. New York Times Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, Black Lives Matter Movement August 28, 2020 at 12:25AM

Watch Live: Republican National Convention Night 4 Analysis

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By Unknown Author U.S. https://ift.tt/3hwfOHk President Donald Trump is headlining the fourth night of the Republican convention. Our correspondents are following every revelation and providing live analysis and insights. New York Times Republican National Convention, Presidential Election of 2020 August 28, 2020 at 12:19AM

Trump Heads Into General Election Leading a Party He Has Transformed

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By BY ALEXANDER BURNS AND MAGGIE HABERMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/3bfgG0V After three days of law-and-order rhetoric at the Republican convention, President Trump was ready to make a determined push to change the subject from the coronavirus and to mark Joseph R. Biden Jr. as a willing partner of the far left. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, United States International Relations, Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, National Debt (US), Republican National Convention, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Race and Ethnicity August 28, 2020 at 12:01AM

COVID-19

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By Unknown Author Briefing https://ift.tt/2Qyebgl COVID-19 New York Times August 28, 2020 at 12:00AM

Instead of Evolving as President, Trump Has Bent the Job to His Will

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By BY PETER BAKER U.S. https://ift.tt/3hztLo4 In a 40-minute phone call this week, Mr. Trump struggled to describe how he has changed in office. “I think I’ve just become more guarded than I was four years ago,” he said. New York Times Presidents and Presidency (US), United States Politics and Government, Presidential Election of 2020, Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Black Lives Matter Movement, Impeachment August 27, 2020 at 11:59PM

La influencia de Ivanka Trump

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By BY ELAINA PLOTT en Español https://ift.tt/31zWgMI Hace cuatro años, algunas personas creían que quien sería la primera hija de Estados Unidos tendría el poder de persuadir a las votantes moderadas y controlar los impulsos de su padre. Desde entonces, las cosas han cambiado bastante. New York Times August 27, 2020 at 11:49PM

‘It Gives Me Chills’: An N.B.A. Player Talks Profiling and Protests

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By BY SCOTT CACCIOLA Sports https://ift.tt/2D5MloN “At some point,” said John Henson, who was racially profiled in Wisconsin in 2015, “it needs to be a loud enough message so that everyone says, ‘Hey, this is not OK.’” New York Times Basketball August 27, 2020 at 11:37PM

‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’ Review: Be Adequate to Each Other

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By BY A.O. SCOTT Movies https://ift.tt/34GyLDO Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter travel through time to save reality and redeem the honor of Generation X. New York Times Movies August 27, 2020 at 11:30PM

C.D.C.’s ‘Clarification’ on Coronavirus Testing Offers More Confusion

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By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG U.S. https://ift.tt/2D4cfJp After saying that those exposed to the virus need not get tested, the agency’s director clarified that “testing may be considered” for those people. New York Times Tests (Medical), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Health Insurance and Managed Care, Quarantines, United States Politics and Government August 27, 2020 at 11:25PM

N.B.A. ‘Boycott’ or Strike: What’s the Difference?

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By BY DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR U.S. https://ift.tt/3jiAO4Q Professional athletes in several leagues protested racial injustice by refusing to play on Wednesday, leaving fans with some legal questions. We asked the experts. New York Times Strikes, Organized Labor, Playoff Games, Basketball, Boycotts, Lockouts, Athletics and Sports, Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings August 27, 2020 at 11:21PM

Republican National Convention

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By Unknown Author U.S. https://ift.tt/3jjD5ga Republican National Convention New York Times August 27, 2020 at 11:20PM

Will This Be the Year Arizona Turns Blue?

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By BY GERALDO L. CADAVA Opinion https://ift.tt/3lodcxy Democrats, Independents and even Republicans have come together to work toward a lasting political transformation of the desert Southwest. New York Times Illegal Immigration, Arizona Immigration Law (SB 1070), Presidential Election of 2020, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Hispanic-Americans August 27, 2020 at 11:16PM

The World Outside

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By BY GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO U.S. https://ift.tt/3jpoujt Beyond the R.N.C.’s walls, things haven’t slowed down. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020 August 27, 2020 at 11:15PM

Despite the virus, Trump will speak in front of a large crowd, seated closely together on the South Lawn.

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By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR U.S. https://ift.tt/3hA4rON New York Times August 27, 2020 at 11:14PM