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Thursday

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By Unknown Author Briefing https://ift.tt/2ZrYdJy Thursday New York Times September 11, 2020 at 04:46AM

Chiefs’ New Normal Looks Familiar in Win Over Texans

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By BY ASSOCIATED PRESS Sports https://ift.tt/35mCLJX Kansas City’s Super Bowl title defense began with boos from a reduced capacity home crowd and ended with a resounding victory. New York Times Football, Black People, United States National Anthem Protests (2016- ) September 11, 2020 at 04:09AM

For U.S. Open Contenders Medvedev and Zverev, A Journey From Russia Was a Big Step

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By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY Sports https://ift.tt/3bMwRml Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev are part of a talented final four, all seeking their first Grand Slam title. New York Times Tennis, United States Open (Tennis) September 11, 2020 at 04:01AM

Biden and Trump Will Observe 9/11 With Trips to New York and Pennsylvania

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By BY KATIE GLUECK AND THOMAS KAPLAN U.S. https://ift.tt/3bLInys Joe Biden will travel to ground zero before heading to Shanksville, Pa., where he and the president will both honor the victims of the hijacked plane that crashed after passengers fought back. New York Times September 11 (2001), World Trade Center (Manhattan, NY), Presidential Election of 2020 September 11, 2020 at 04:01AM

What I Learned From My Instagram Crush

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By BY JARED WOOD Style https://ift.tt/2Rc339v Can anything good come from obsessing over a South Korean bodybuilder on social media? New York Times Love (Emotion), Dating and Relationships, Homosexuality and Bisexuality, Health Clubs September 11, 2020 at 04:00AM

False Rumors That Activists Set Wildfires Exasperate Officials

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By BY KATE CONGER, DAVEY ALBA AND MIKE BAKER U.S. https://ift.tt/32fGZky Law enforcement agencies said claims on social media that antifascist activists had set fires on the West Coast were unfounded. New York Times Arson, Social Media, Antifa Movement (US), Rumors and Misinformation September 11, 2020 at 03:52AM

States Are in Desperate Search for Help Battling Record Wildfires

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By BY JACK HEALY, MIKE BAKER AND TIM ARANGO U.S. https://ift.tt/33gNqDk With millions of acres ablaze across the West Coast, states are having a tough time finding available fire crews. California resorted to calling in a team of firefighters from Israel. New York Times Wildfires, Fires and Firefighters, States (US) September 10, 2020 at 11:49PM

Your Friday Briefing

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By BY NATASHA FROST Briefing https://ift.tt/3kchkQ1 Brexit, Russian hacking, coronavirus deaths: Here’s what you need to know. New York Times September 11, 2020 at 02:39AM

Hopes Dim for More Stimulus as Democrats Block Narrow G.O.P. Plan

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By BY EMILY COCHRANE AND JIM TANKERSLEY U.S. https://ift.tt/2Rh3srg A show vote in the Senate reflected a continuing partisan divide that appears increasingly likely to scuttle any recovery package to address the toll of the pandemic before the November election. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Stimulus (Economic), Federal Aid (US) September 11, 2020 at 12:00AM

Not on Time, but That’s OK

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By BY DEB AMLEN Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3iw4DyI Caitlin Reid and Erik Agard finally arrive to open our solving weekend. New York Times Crossword Puzzles September 11, 2020 at 02:00AM

For the Men’s Doubles Champs, One Constant Holds: ‘A Grand Slam Is a Grand Slam’

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By BY BEN ROTHENBERG Sports https://ift.tt/35oCENM In a United States Open with a reduced field and protocols that discouraged players from high-fiving, Mate Pavic and Bruno Soares won their first major title together in straight sets. New York Times United States Open (Tennis), Tennis, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) September 11, 2020 at 01:55AM

Naomi Osaka Reaches U.S. Open Final With Win Over Jennifer Brady

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By BY MATTHEW FUTTERMAN Sports https://ift.tt/3bXYglH Osaka, the 2018 U.S. Open champion, prevailed even as she had her power matched often by Brady. Osaka will meet either Serena Williams or Victoria Azarenka in the final. New York Times Tennis, United States Open (Tennis) September 11, 2020 at 01:27AM

N.F.L. Season Kicks Off With Protests

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By BY KEN BELSON Sports https://ift.tt/3hoc0qB After an off-season of social turmoil, the Houston Texans chose not to be on the field for the playing of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the league’s season opener in Kansas City, Mo. New York Times Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, National Anthems, Football September 11, 2020 at 12:56AM

Police Chief Cheated to Get His Job, and Officers Helped, U.S. Says

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By BY ED SHANAHAN New York https://ift.tt/3hqryuk Armando J. Perez, the police chief of Bridgeport, Conn., and another official were charged with conspiring to rig the hiring process to ensure Mr. Perez got the top job. New York Times Frauds and Swindling September 11, 2020 at 12:54AM

‘Rage’: cinco claves del nuevo libro sobre Donald Trump

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By BY AISHVARYA KAVI en Español https://ift.tt/2F9K0u8 El periodista Bob Woodward revela que el presidente trató de restarle importancia a la gravedad del coronavirus y denigró repetidamente al ejército de Estados Unidos. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Black People, United States Defense and Military Forces, United States International Relations September 11, 2020 at 12:29AM

Hopes Dim for More Stimulus as Democrats Block Narrow G.O.P. Plan

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By BY EMILY COCHRANE AND JIM TANKERSLEY U.S. https://ift.tt/32gNC64 A show vote in the Senate reflected a continuing partisan divide that appears increasingly likely to scuttle any recovery package to address the toll of the pandemic before the November election. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Stimulus (Economic), Federal Aid (US) September 11, 2020 at 12:00AM

For a President Who ‘Needs to Touch the Flame,’ Bob Woodward Was Irresistible

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By BY PETER BAKER U.S. https://ift.tt/3m4AHfz President Trump gave 18 interviews to the famed Watergate journalist, gambling that he could control the narrative. Instead, he undermined himself shortly before an election. New York Times Books and Literature, News and News Media, United States Politics and Government, Presidential Election of 2020 September 10, 2020 at 11:59PM

Treasury Department imposes sanctions on a Ukrainian lawmaker accused of election interference.

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By BY PRANSHU VERMA AND KENNETH P. VOGEL U.S. https://ift.tt/3ioup8c New York Times September 10, 2020 at 11:59PM

Investigation of Medicare Chief Exposes Underside of Washington

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By BY ELIZABETH WILLIAMSON U.S. https://ift.tt/2RgHTai A yearlong investigation into Seema Verma, the head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, showed the cozy relations that fuel the nation’s capital at taxpayer expense. New York Times Ethics and Official Misconduct, Government Contracts and Procurement, United States Politics and Government, Consultants, Public Relations and Publicity, News and News Media September 10, 2020 at 11:51PM

States Are in Desperate Search for Help Battling Record Wildfires

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By BY JACK HEALY, MIKE BAKER AND TIM ARANGO U.S. https://ift.tt/32njRRn With millions of acres ablaze across the West Coast, states are having a tough time finding available fire crews. California resorted to calling in a team of firefighters from Israel. New York Times Wildfires, Fires and Firefighters, States (US) September 10, 2020 at 11:49PM

Ronald Harwood, Oscar-Winning Screenwriter, Is Dead at 85

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By BY STEVEN KURUTZ Movies https://ift.tt/3hgs4e5 A prolific writer of books and plays as well as screenplays, he won an Academy Award in 2003 for “The Pianist.” New York Times Deaths (Obituaries), Movies, Theater, Writing and Writers, Academy Awards (Oscars) September 10, 2020 at 11:41PM

Biden is heading to New York Friday for 9/11 ceremonies, then on to Pennsylvania observance.

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By BY KATIE GLUECK U.S. https://ift.tt/3ijbJGX New York Times September 10, 2020 at 11:32PM

Trump, once regarded as a vaccine skeptic, warns of coronavirus antivaxxers.

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By BY JAN HOFFMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/2Rc1Lv9 New York Times September 10, 2020 at 11:21PM