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In a Changed Kashmir, Moderates Feel Betrayed by India

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By BY SAMEER YASIR AND SHOWKAT NANDA World https://ift.tt/2QHFvZQ Those who once preached harmony with New Delhi have not only been imprisoned, but continue to be targeted by militants, dampening hopes for a peaceful solution. New York Times Politics and Government, Defense and Military Forces, Prisons and Prisoners September 2, 2020 at 02:56AM

Corrections: Sept. 2, 2020

By Unknown Author Corrections https://ift.tt/2GfqPip Corrections that appeared in print on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. New York Times September 2, 2020 at 02:37AM

Quotation of the Day: Cloudy Forecast With a Chance of Drama

By Unknown Author Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/3lFnnOi Quotation of the Day for Wednesday, September 2, 2020. New York Times September 2, 2020 at 02:35AM

Markey Holds Off Joseph Kennedy in Massachusetts Senate Race

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By BY JONATHAN MARTIN U.S. https://ift.tt/31MX8xG The result was the first loss by a Kennedy in a Massachusetts election and demonstrated the progressive energy that is reshaping the Democratic Party. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Elections, House of Representatives, Elections, Senate, Green New Deal, Primaries and Caucuses September 2, 2020 at 02:27AM

‘The Golden Girl’ Review: A Lose-Lose Proposition

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By BY DEVIKA GIRISH Movies https://ift.tt/3hRsCs7 This documentary follows a Romanian gymnast’s quixotic attempts to reclaim the Olympic title she was stripped of years ago. New York Times Doping (Sports), Documentary Films and Programs September 2, 2020 at 02:26AM

Sales Spiel in 60 Seconds or Less

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By BY DEB AMLEN Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3jznCJ1 Margaret Seikel makes her New York Times Crossword debut, and is in a hurry for us to get to know her. New York Times Crossword Puzzles September 2, 2020 at 02:00AM

Richard Neal, Powerful House Democrat, Fights Off Challenge From His Left

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By BY JEREMY W. PETERS U.S. https://ift.tt/3bkEtMB Mr. Neal had faced a well-funded young progressive, Alex Morse, in a race that typified the tensions between Democratic leadership in Washington and upstart activists on the left. New York Times Elections, House of Representatives, Primaries and Caucuses September 2, 2020 at 01:43AM

Duch, Prison Chief Who Slaughtered for the Khmer Rouge, Is Dead at 77

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By BY SETH MYDANS World https://ift.tt/2QK3oA3 Under his watch at Tuol Sleng prison. Duch, whose real name was Kaing Guek Eav, said, “I considered it evil eating evil.” New York Times Deaths (Obituaries), Torture, War Crimes, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity September 2, 2020 at 01:06AM

Trump’s False and Misleading Statements About Protests and Violence

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By BY LINDA QIU U.S. https://ift.tt/3bhuTu4 The president has wrongly claimed credit for sending in the National Guard. He has also made misleading assertions in attacking his Democratic rival, Joseph R. Biden Jr. New York Times Rumors and Misinformation, George Floyd Protests (2020), Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Black Lives Matter Movement, Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, Antifa Movement (US), United States Politics and Government, Black People, Presidential Election of 2020, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) September 1, 2020 at 11:46PM

Jacob Blake’s Family Rebukes Trump’s Visit

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By BY REUTERS U.S. https://ift.tt/32LKBKf At the corner where Mr. Blake was shot, hundreds gathered for a “Justice for Jake” rally to promote community healing and to rebuke President Trump’s visit to Kenosha, Wis. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots September 2, 2020 at 12:03AM

Keïta, Mali’s Deposed Leader, Is Said to Be Hospitalized

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By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS World https://ift.tt/3hQqX65 Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta’s condition was not immediately known, and it was unclear whether he would be evacuated abroad for medical treatment. New York Times Coups D'Etat and Attempted Coups D'Etat September 2, 2020 at 12:01AM

For Biden to Win, Listen to Minneapolis

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By BY THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN Opinion https://ift.tt/2QLSjhW Not everyone is for defunding the police. Especially those in communities that would be most affected. New York Times Police Reform, George Floyd Protests (2020), Police, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Presidential Election of 2020 September 1, 2020 at 11:58PM

Trump’s False and Misleading Statements About Protests and Violence

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By BY LINDA QIU U.S. https://ift.tt/3lDXm23 The president has wrongly claimed credit for sending in the National Guard. He has also made misleading assertions in attacking his Democratic rival, Joseph R. Biden Jr. New York Times Rumors and Misinformation, George Floyd Protests (2020), Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Black Lives Matter Movement, Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, Antifa Movement (US), United States Politics and Government, Black People, Presidential Election of 2020, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) September 1, 2020 at 11:46PM

U.S. Orders Eviction Moratorium for Most Through Year’s End

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By BY MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN Business https://ift.tt/3jC5nm6 The C.D.C. action cited the coronavirus risk if tenants are forced into shelters or other crowded quarters. It did not lift their rent obligation. New York Times Evictions, Renting and Leasing (Real Estate), Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Landlords, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (2020), Executive Orders and Memorandums September 1, 2020 at 11:37PM

Trump Isn’t Here to Serve the People

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By BY SUSAN E. RICE Opinion https://ift.tt/3gXUw4x He has shown that we need new laws to constrain an executive who seeks unchecked power. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Corruption (Institutional), Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, Law and Legislation September 1, 2020 at 11:36PM

Jet Pack Sighting at 3,000 Feet Over Los Angeles Prompts Investigation

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By BY CONCEPCIÓN DE LEÓN U.S. https://ift.tt/32R9jbU Two commercial pilots approaching the city’s main airport reported a man out for a high-altitude spin. The F.B.I. is looking into it. New York Times Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters, Airlines and Airplanes, Jetpacks September 1, 2020 at 11:36PM

Trump Says Some Really Strange Things. Republicans Say No Comment, Again.

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By BY MARK LEIBOVICH U.S. https://ift.tt/32K3Unb “If the leader comments, I’ll be sure to pass it along,” said a spokesman for Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader. As of Tuesday afternoon, there was nothing to pass along. New York Times United States Politics and Government September 1, 2020 at 11:29PM

Los riesgos de llegar primero: las nuevas vacunas de COVID podrían no ser las mejores

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By BY CARL ZIMMER en Español https://ift.tt/32HZ2ii En todo el mundo, decenas de grupos de investigadores están en una carrera de largo plazo, convencidos de que sus vacunas experimentales serán menos costosas y más potentes que las que ahora lideran la contienda. New York Times your-feed-science, Clinical Trials, Vaccination and Immunization, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Research, Proteins, Antibodies September 1, 2020 at 11:25PM

AMC plans to reopen 140 additional theaters by Friday.

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By BY GILLIAN FRIEDMAN Business https://ift.tt/3bue6Ep New York Times September 1, 2020 at 11:25PM

Serena Williams Wins First Match of U.S. Open

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By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY Sports https://ift.tt/3hKIj4d Williams beat Kristie Ahn 7-5, 6-3 to begin her chase for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title. New York Times United States Open (Tennis), Tennis, Coronavirus Reopenings September 1, 2020 at 11:22PM

Ideal, Perfect, Ultimate: What Drives Parents to Seek the Unattainable?

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By BY CORINNE PURTILL U.S. https://ift.tt/32L1Z1D Working parents toggle constantly among competing commitments, but many don’t want to do less; they want to do it all, better. New York Times Work-Life Balance, Families and Family Life, Parenting September 1, 2020 at 11:13PM

Mnuchin Says Economy Is Recovering but ‘More Work’ Is Needed to Alleviate Pain

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By BY JIM TANKERSLEY AND NICHOLAS FANDOS Business https://ift.tt/3hSu8tT The Treasury secretary’s House testimony, combined with renewed stimulus discussions among Republicans, highlighted divisions over how big an economic package should be. New York Times United States Economy, Stimulus (Economic), Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (2020), United States Politics and Government, Small Business, Recession and Depression, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Unemployment September 1, 2020 at 10:40PM

Russians are still targeting Americans with disinformation, Facebook and Twitter say.

By BY SHEERA FRENKEL U.S. https://ift.tt/3hRVRe7 New York Times September 1, 2020 at 10:08PM

From the Seabed, Figures of an Ancient Cult

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By BY JOSHUA RAPP LEARN Science https://ift.tt/31M5Xrn A trove of Phoenician artifacts was long ascribed to a single shipwreck. More likely they were tossed overboard, and over centuries, a new study suggests. New York Times Shipwrecks (Historic), Archaeology and Anthropology, your-feed-science September 1, 2020 at 06:30AM

Samsung Heir Is Indicted but Avoids Jail

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By BY CHOE SANG-HUN Business https://ift.tt/2EKDMjR Lee Jae-yong stands accused of stock price manipulation and other offenses as he sought to tighten his control over the major corporate empire. New York Times Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Securities and Commodities Violations, Decisions and Verdicts, Stocks and Bonds September 1, 2020 at 06:16AM