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Rock Around the Christmas Tree

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By BY DEB AMLEN Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/35GXTKP Paul Coulter turns our frowns upside-down. New York Times Crossword Puzzles September 16, 2020 at 02:00AM

Sarah McBride is set to be the nation’s highest-ranking transgender official.

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By BY REID J. EPSTEIN U.S. https://ift.tt/3hzS4Bp New York Times September 16, 2020 at 01:59AM

Sarah McBride Is Set to Be the Nation’s Highest-Ranking Transgender Official

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By BY REID J. EPSTEIN U.S. https://ift.tt/3hBfV3J Ms. McBride, who would be the first openly transgender person to serve in any state’s senate, won a primary for a safely Democratic seat in Delaware. New York Times Elections, State Legislature, Elections, Senate, Transgender and Transsexuals September 16, 2020 at 01:54AM

When asked to address systemic racism in America, Trump rejects the idea.

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By BY ANNIE KARNI U.S. https://ift.tt/3iCndFz New York Times September 16, 2020 at 01:38AM

Trump says he ‘up-played’ the coronavirus pandemic — contradicting his own words.

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By BY GLENN THRUSH U.S. https://ift.tt/35BLat7 New York Times September 16, 2020 at 01:26AM

Methodology: How the Upshot’s Presidential Polling Averages Are Calculated

By BY NATE COHN The Upshot https://ift.tt/3iAx0fr The choices we’ve made to assess the dozens of polls that can arrive in a single day. New York Times Polls and Public Opinion, Presidential Election of 2020 September 16, 2020 at 01:25AM

Senator Chris Coons turns back a progressive challenger to win the Delaware Democratic primary.

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By BY REID J. EPSTEIN U.S. https://ift.tt/3iBXInJ New York Times September 16, 2020 at 01:25AM

U.S. Orders Al Jazeera Affiliate to Register as Foreign Agent

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By BY MARC TRACY AND LARA JAKES Business https://ift.tt/3kkst0V The Justice Department says AJ+, a media outlet controlled by the royal family of Qatar, engages in “political activities.” New York Times United States International Relations, News and News Media, Foreign Agents Registration Act September 16, 2020 at 12:54AM

New Mexico Mystery: Why Are So Many Birds Dropping Dead?

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By BY SIMON ROMERO U.S. https://ift.tt/33v6zBn Scientists say that the wildfires in the West combined with drought and record heat waves could be triggering one of the Southwest’s largest migratory bird die-offs in recent decades. New York Times Wildlife Die-Offs, Animal Migration, Birds, Wildfires September 16, 2020 at 12:48AM

President Trump promotes a baseless smear against Biden.

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By BY STEPHANIE SAUL U.S. https://ift.tt/2ZCstBC New York Times September 16, 2020 at 12:17AM

Celebrities Plan an ‘Instagram Freeze,’ but Reaction Is Icy

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By BY KELLEN BROWNING Technology https://ift.tt/32yrxjB Stars including Kim Kardashian West, Katy Perry and Mark Ruffalo said they would protest Facebook by freezing their Instagram accounts on Wednesday. The responses were far from positive. New York Times Instant Messaging, Social Media, Computers and the Internet, Rumors and Misinformation, Fringe Groups and Movements, Celebrities, Civil Rights and Liberties, Hate Speech, Advertising and Marketing, Boycotts, Corporate Social Responsibility September 16, 2020 at 12:02AM

Will Oracle Solve Trump’s TikTok Problem?

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By BY KARA SWISHER Opinion https://ift.tt/2FB4n3j Forcing the unspooling of a complex global company is not as easy as yelling about the “China menace.” New York Times Social Media, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, United States Politics and Government, Propaganda September 16, 2020 at 12:01AM

Columbia Marching Band Shuts Itself Down Over ‘Offensive Behavior’

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By BY COREY KILGANNON New York https://ift.tt/2RtzQHh The band admitted to “sexual misconduct, assault, theft, racism and injury to individuals and the Columbia community as a whole.” New York Times September 15, 2020 at 11:53PM

Home — National

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By Unknown Author U.S. https://ift.tt/35F71Qj - New York Times September 15, 2020 at 11:52PM

Hurricane Sally Is a Slow-Moving Threat. Climate Change Might Be Why.

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By BY RICHARD FAUSSET AND RICK ROJAS U.S. https://ift.tt/2FoEzYl Forecasters warn of storm surges and devastating floods from Sally, which is unleashing a deluge in Mississippi and Alabama. Scientists say climate change contributed to the storm’s power. New York Times Hurricanes and Tropical Storms, Hurricane Sally (2020), Hurricane Laura (2020), Floods, Global Warming September 15, 2020 at 11:50PM

Home — Metro

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By Unknown Author New York https://ift.tt/2Fw7xW0 - New York Times September 15, 2020 at 11:50PM

Tiger Woods Reflects on His U.S. Open History That Pre-Dates His Competition

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By BY BILL PENNINGTON Sports https://ift.tt/2RuCH2v On the 20th anniversary of his first U.S. Open win — by the largest margin in history — Woods looked back at his memorable finishes and playing Winged Foot in 2006 after losing his father, Earl. New York Times Golf, United States Open (Golf), Coronavirus Reopenings September 15, 2020 at 11:47PM

Capitals Hire Peter Laviolette, Hoping for More Deep Playoff Runs

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By BY ANDREW KNOLL Sports https://ift.tt/35EeNK9 Laviolette takes over Washington after back-to-back division championships followed by first-round exits in the postseason. New York Times Hockey, Ice September 15, 2020 at 11:45PM

Taking a Cue From Trump, House Republicans Offer Narrow Agenda

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By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/3km2Gpj Working to avoid losing more ground in the minority, they unveiled a vision for governing on Tuesday. It was a road map back to February. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Presidential Election of 2020, Elections, House of Representatives September 15, 2020 at 11:43PM

Two Are Accused of Hacking U.S. Websites With Pro-Iran Messages

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By BY MARIE FAZIO U.S. https://ift.tt/3iLVxxW The cyberattacks were in retaliation for the death of Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani of Iran in a U.S. military airstrike in January, according to a federal indictment unsealed Tuesday. New York Times Computer Security, Cyberwarfare and Defense, Computers and the Internet, Targeted Killings September 15, 2020 at 11:20PM

Driver Charged in Uber’s Fatal 2018 Autonomous Car Crash

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By BY KATE CONGER Technology https://ift.tt/32yCnGv Investigators said the woman had been watching a video on her phone when the vehicle killed a pedestrian in Arizona. New York Times Traffic Accidents and Safety, Driverless and Semiautonomous Vehicles, Driver Distraction and Fatigue September 15, 2020 at 11:18PM

Bill Gates Sr., Who Guided Billionaire Son’s Philanthropy, Dies at 94

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By BY ROBERT D. MCFADDEN Business https://ift.tt/33zDV1V He channeled support for campaigns to eradicate polio, reduce infant mortality, build schools and help find an AIDS vaccine — among other causes. New York Times Deaths (Obituaries), Philanthropy, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Legal Profession September 15, 2020 at 11:18PM

Morning

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By Unknown Author Briefing https://ift.tt/3c6j8XJ Morning New York Times September 15, 2020 at 11:14PM