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Your Wednesday Briefing

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By BY NATASHA FROST Briefing https://ift.tt/2RPEPlx Boris Johnson, United Nations, climate change: Here’s what you need to know. New York Times September 23, 2020 at 03:24AM

Corrections: Sept. 23, 2020

By Unknown Author Corrections https://ift.tt/2G5OmCj Corrections that appeared in print on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. New York Times September 23, 2020 at 03:20AM

N.Y.C. Warns About Rising Virus Cases in Hasidic Neighborhoods

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By BY JOSEPH GOLDSTEIN New York https://ift.tt/3hPjC5S Officials see a worrisome indicator in several parts of Brooklyn and Queens after a couple of months of declining or flat transmission. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Jews and Judaism, Hasidism September 23, 2020 at 03:16AM

Former Rebel Leader Is Elected President of Bougainville

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By BY REUTERS World https://ift.tt/2ZVHH4X Ishmael Toroama is expected to lead talks in the South Pacific autonomous region’s effort to seek independence from Papua New Guinea. New York Times Politics and Government September 23, 2020 at 02:45AM

Cindy McCain Endorses Biden, Citing Trump’s Disparagement of Troops

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By BY JONATHAN MARTIN U.S. https://ift.tt/33OxNTW The widow of Senator John McCain praised Joe Biden’s “character and integrity” and noted that both he and her family had children who had served in the military. New York Times Endorsements, Presidential Election of 2020, United States Defense and Military Forces September 23, 2020 at 02:36AM

The Simplest Explanation

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By BY DEB AMLEN Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3coiiWH Margit Christenson makes her New York Times Crossword debut. New York Times Crossword Puzzles September 23, 2020 at 02:00AM

Kobe Bryant’s Widow Sues L.A. County Sheriff Over Crash Site Photos

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By BY CONCEPCIÓN DE LEÓN U.S. https://ift.tt/33Xw6ng Vanessa Bryant’s lawsuit alleges that at least eight deputies took and shared graphic photographs of the victims. New York Times Suits and Litigation (Civil), Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters September 23, 2020 at 01:06AM

‘Now I’m happy’: Trump, at a Pennsylvania rally, thanks Mitt Romney.

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By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY U.S. https://ift.tt/2FS20cD New York Times September 23, 2020 at 01:03AM

Trump issues an order meant to counter racial and gender ‘scapegoating.’

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By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY U.S. https://ift.tt/32UncYo New York Times September 23, 2020 at 12:51AM

Fraternity at University of Georgia Is Suspended After Racist Messages Are Exposed

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By BY BRYAN PIETSCH U.S. https://ift.tt/33OytbK A Black student, the subject of degrading comments in a fraternity group chat, got a tip about the messages. She posted them on Twitter. New York Times Fraternities and Sororities, Race and Ethnicity, Colleges and Universities, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) September 23, 2020 at 12:47AM

House Approves Short-Term Bill to Avoid a Shutdown

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By BY EMILY COCHRANE U.S. https://ift.tt/2RRK18s The measure would stave off a government shutdown, providing funding until Dec. 11. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Shutdowns (Institutional), Federal Budget (US), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) September 23, 2020 at 12:38AM

Elon Musk Promises to Make a $25,000 Tesla (in 3 Years)

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By BY NIRAJ CHOKSHI Business https://ift.tt/302ormf Tesla said it was working on advances that would lower the cost of batteries and increase their capacity to store energy. New York Times Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Automobiles, Batteries, Stocks and Bonds September 23, 2020 at 12:34AM

A Divided America Is a National Security Threat

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By BY SUSAN E. RICE Opinion https://ift.tt/32TsgvW Political polarization is a “force multiplier” that deepens other threats and cripples our ability to combat them. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), United States International Relations, United States Defense and Military Forces September 23, 2020 at 12:17AM

With Nothing Else Working, Trump Races to Make a New Supreme Court Justice the Issue

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By BY PETER BAKER U.S. https://ift.tt/35Y1W5R Even as he presses ahead, some Republicans wonder whether it would be better to hold a confirmation vote before the election or start hearings but leave the final vote until afterward. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Presidential Election of 2020, Courts and the Judiciary, Conservatism (US Politics) September 23, 2020 at 12:08AM

In first, Maine Supreme Court approves ranked-choice voting for the presidential election.

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By BY MICHAEL WINES U.S. https://ift.tt/3hVy4co The system ensures that the winner has the most support from the greatest number of voters, and lessens the influence of spoiler candidates. But this year, that may not be an issue. New York Times September 23, 2020 at 12:07AM

The Russian Trolls Have a Simpler Job Today. Quote Trump.

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By BY DAVID E. SANGER AND ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS U.S. https://ift.tt/2FQ9uNa As part of their attempt to interfere with the 2020 election, Russians are grabbing screenshots of President Trump’s tweets, or quoting his own misleading statements, analysts and officials say. New York Times Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, Presidential Election of 2020, Rumors and Misinformation, Voter Fraud (Election Fraud) September 22, 2020 at 11:53PM

With Court Prize in Sight, Republicans Unite Behind Trump Once Again

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By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/3cu1RYL The swift rally behind President Trump’s push to fill a Supreme Court seat before the election reflects his lock on the Republican Party. New York Times Appointments and Executive Changes, Courts and the Judiciary, United States Politics and Government, Presidential Election of 2020, Conservatism (US Politics) September 22, 2020 at 11:47PM

In Detroit and Flint, Kamala Harris courts Black voters.

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By BY KATHLEEN GRAY U.S. https://ift.tt/33Q4mAJ New York Times September 22, 2020 at 11:46PM

North Carolina elections officials agree to extend the deadline to receive mail-in ballots.

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By BY STEPHANIE SAUL U.S. https://ift.tt/2ROcPP8 New York Times September 22, 2020 at 11:34PM

Cindy McCain endorses Joe Biden, who cites reports that Trump insulted fallen troops.

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By BY NEIL VIGDOR U.S. https://ift.tt/3mIQ79n New York Times September 22, 2020 at 11:31PM

Vladimir Putin Thinks He Can Get Away With Anything

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion https://ift.tt/2HhSzU8 Why has the poisoning of Alexei Navalny been met with Western silence? New York Times Politics and Government, Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations, Biological and Chemical Warfare, Poisoning and Poisons, Human Rights and Human Rights Violations September 22, 2020 at 11:29PM

Polls show Biden highly competitive in red states.

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By Unknown Author The Upshot https://ift.tt/2RQH3RW New York Times Polls and Public Opinion, Presidential Election of 2020 September 22, 2020 at 11:27PM

The Green Party’s Biggest Fan? In Some States, It’s the G.O.P.

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By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN, DANNY HAKIM AND NICK CORASANITI U.S. https://ift.tt/301beKn Republicans have tried boosting Green Party candidates in previous election cycles to siphon votes from Democrats. They are at it again this year — but it hasn’t always worked. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Presidential Election of 2016, Third-Party Politics (US), Politics and Government September 22, 2020 at 11:19PM