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Draymond Green Doesn’t Mind Missing the N.B.A. Finals. This Year.

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By BY MARC STEIN Sports https://ift.tt/3cOR63p In this newsletter, Marc Stein talks to Green about the Golden State Warriors’ down year, analyzes the many coaching vacancies, and looks ahead to the Lakers-Heat finals. New York Times Basketball, Playoff Games, NBA Championship September 30, 2020 at 12:11AM

Trump’s top intelligence official releases unverified and previously rejected Russia information.

By BY JULIAN E. BARNES, ADAM GOLDMAN AND NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/2Gp6k3a New York Times September 30, 2020 at 12:08AM

Researchers say a Project Veritas video accusing Ilhan Omar of voter fraud was a ‘coordinated disinformation campaign.’

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By BY MAGGIE ASTOR U.S. https://ift.tt/3n34YM7 The timing of a deceptive video, which accuses Ilhan Omar of voter fraud, indicates that several conservatives, including Donald Trump Jr., may have known about it in advance. New York Times September 29, 2020 at 11:43PM

Barrett told senators that Trump offered her the nomination much sooner than was previously known.

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By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/3ieEDXX New York Times September 29, 2020 at 11:39PM

Bad Call Sends Kristina Mladenovic Spiraling Again

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By BY BEN ROTHENBERG Sports https://ift.tt/2Gie6Mb The chair umpire made a bad call that cost Mladenovic a set point at the French Open. Then Mladenovic blew six more set points and ultimately lost. New York Times French Open (Tennis), Tennis, Officiating (Sports), Instant Replay (Sports) September 30, 2020 at 12:00AM

The Facebook Pages With the Largest Share of Debate Conversation

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By BY DAVEY ALBA Technology https://ift.tt/3n663Tg Which Facebook pages are engaging people the most about Tuesday’s presidential debate? Here are the top 10. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Debates (Political), News and News Media, Social Media, Computers and the Internet September 29, 2020 at 11:48PM

Researchers say a Project Veritas video accusing Ilhan Omar of voter fraud was a ‘coordinated disinformation campaign.’

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By BY MAGGIE ASTOR U.S. https://ift.tt/3jlJl7K The timing of a deceptive video, which accuses Ilhan Omar of voter fraud, indicates that several conservatives, including Donald Trump Jr., may have known about it in advance. New York Times September 29, 2020 at 11:43PM

Meron Benvenisti Dies at 86; Urged One State for Jews and Palestinians

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By BY SAM ROBERTS World https://ift.tt/2ScqTlK As a political scientist, columnist and ‘the last Zionist,’ he argued against a separate Palestinian state, saying the growth of West Bank settlements had precluded it. New York Times Palestinians, Israeli Settlements, Jews and Judaism, Deaths (Obituaries), Zionism September 29, 2020 at 11:40PM

Trump Sent a Warning. Let’s Take It Seriously.

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By BY THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN Opinion https://ift.tt/30kXM4d Our democracy is in terrible danger — more than in 1861, more than after Pearl Harbor, more than during the Cuban missile crisis. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Absentee Voting September 29, 2020 at 11:40PM

The Morning

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By Unknown Author Briefing https://ift.tt/30iPOZs The Morning New York Times September 29, 2020 at 11:40PM

Barrett told senators that Trump offered her the nomination much sooner than previously known.

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By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/2EKgCu1 New York Times September 29, 2020 at 11:38PM

Top Intelligence Official Releases Unverified, Previously Rejected Russia Information

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By BY JULIAN E. BARNES, ADAM GOLDMAN AND NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/33dw773 The disclosure appeared to be aimed at helping President Trump benefit politically, and intelligence agencies were said to object to its release. New York Times Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, Presidential Election of 2016, Presidential Election of 2020, Classified Information and State Secrets, Espionage and Intelligence Services, Rumors and Misinformation, United States Politics and Government September 29, 2020 at 11:38PM

Live Debate Analysis: Trump vs Biden

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By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES U.S. https://ift.tt/34dnCIH President Trump and former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. are debating for the first time, moderated by Chris Wallace of Fox News. Watch here with our live fact-checks and analysis. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Debates (Political) September 29, 2020 at 11:32PM

Twins’ Playoff Misery Continues, Courtesy of the Depleted Astros

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By BY TYLER KEPNER Sports https://ift.tt/3ieKlZY The stage seemed set for Minnesota to break its streak of postseason losses. But sure enough, a late collapse delivered a 17th consecutive playoff defeat. New York Times Baseball, Playoff Games September 29, 2020 at 11:32PM

In the Breonna Taylor Case, a Battle of Blame Over the Grand Jury

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By BY SHAILA DEWAN, WILL WRIGHT AND JOHN ELIGON U.S. https://ift.tt/3kYO1AO In theory, jurors have broad powers to investigate, subpoena witnesses and bring charges, legal experts said. But in practice, prosecutors control the process and are rarely challenged. New York Times Jury System, Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings September 29, 2020 at 11:31PM

Cuomo and De Blasio Need a United Front on Coronavirus Hot Spots

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion https://ift.tt/2G2aIW0 Working together, the governor and mayor can help keep the virus at bay. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Education (K-12), States (US) September 29, 2020 at 11:30PM

Chris Christie helped run Trump’s debate prep. He’ll also be a debate pundit for ABC.

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By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM U.S. https://ift.tt/34970Sm New York Times September 29, 2020 at 11:27PM

Presidential debate season begins with an unpredictable and unnerving first matchup.

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By BY GLENN THRUSH U.S. https://ift.tt/2HEBF2d Joseph R. Biden Jr. is likely to bring discussion at the debate back to the pandemic, with President Trump going after Mr. Biden’s agility. New York Times September 29, 2020 at 11:26PM

Coronavirus

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By Unknown Author World https://ift.tt/30haLDW Coronavirus New York Times September 29, 2020 at 11:24PM

Crocs Won 2020

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By BY SANDRA E. GARCIA AND JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH Style https://ift.tt/30kVD8F The success of a new collaboration with Bad Bunny is the latest in what has been a very good year for the foam clogs. New York Times Shoes and Boots, your-feed-fashion September 29, 2020 at 11:18PM

Judge Scrutinizes Justice Dept. Request to Drop Michael Flynn Case

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By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE AND ADAM GOLDMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/3mYRMYR The judge has signaled skepticism about the legitimacy of Attorney General William Barr’s intervention to help a Trump ally. New York Times Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, United States Politics and Government, Special Prosecutors (Independent Counsel) September 29, 2020 at 11:15PM

Seattle Passes Minimum Pay Rate for Uber and Lyft Drivers

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By BY NOAM SCHEIBER Business https://ift.tt/3kVevDd The city became the second in the nation to create a compensation standard for ride-hailing drivers, after New York. New York Times Car Services and Livery Cabs, Wages and Salaries, Minimum Wage, Freelancing, Self-Employment and Independent Contracting, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry September 29, 2020 at 11:14PM

The Very Jewish R.B.G.

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By BY JENNIFER WEINER Opinion https://ift.tt/30jqTFj Back in the days of Clinton and Obama, Ginsburg’s presence on the bench was a symbol of progress. In the days of Trump, she was a bulwark. New York Times Jews and Judaism, United States Politics and Government September 29, 2020 at 11:08PM