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Biden names Ron Klain, a decades-long confidant, as his chief of staff.

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By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR U.S. https://ift.tt/2UizTXH New York Times November 12, 2020 at 12:48AM

For Pence, the Future Is Tied to Trump as Much as the Present Is

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By BY ANNIE KARNI AND MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT U.S. https://ift.tt/3pgLuoB If President Trump announces he will run again in 2024, his vice president’s plans could be derailed. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, Presidential Election of 2024 November 12, 2020 at 01:02AM

Trump Stacks the Pentagon and Intel Agencies With Loyalists. To What End?

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By BY DAVID E. SANGER AND ERIC SCHMITT U.S. https://ift.tt/32A1qIP So far, there is no evidence the appointees harbor a secret agenda or arrived with an action plan. But their sudden appearance amounts to a purge of the Pentagon’s top civilian hierarchy without recent precedent. New York Times United States Defense and Military Forces, Presidential Election of 2020, Afghanistan War (2001- ), Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, Appointments and Executive Changes, Classified Information and State Secrets November 12, 2020 at 12:56AM

Biden plans to name Ron Klain, a decades-long confidant, as his chief of staff.

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By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR U.S. https://ift.tt/35kYlOj New York Times November 12, 2020 at 12:48AM

Newark’s mayor imposes new restrictions as the city reaches a positivity rate of 19%.

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By BY KEVIN ARMSTRONG AND TRACEY TULLY World https://ift.tt/38FEJXz New York Times internal-essential November 12, 2020 at 12:40AM

Pick the Worst of Trump’s Worst

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By BY GAIL COLLINS Opinion https://ift.tt/32CNyxo A plethora of awful alternatives. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, Voter Fraud (Election Fraud), Presidential Transition (US) November 12, 2020 at 12:38AM

How Did Trump Do in Counties That Backed Him in 2016?

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By BY DENISE LU AND KAREN YOURISH U.S. https://ift.tt/35n64M4 See how well President Trump fared among his most ardent supporters from four years ago. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Voting and Voters November 12, 2020 at 12:37AM

The Presidential Transition Must Go On

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion https://ift.tt/3pkrO34 Joe Biden’s team should be given the official go-ahead for the smooth transfer of power. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, Presidential Transition (US) November 12, 2020 at 12:36AM

The Morning

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By Unknown Author Briefing https://ift.tt/32CjzFF The Morning New York Times November 12, 2020 at 12:35AM

Biden to Name Ron Klain as White House Chief of Staff

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By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR, KATIE GLUECK, MAGGIE HABERMAN AND THOMAS KAPLAN U.S. https://ift.tt/32SBMzd Mr. Klain, a lawyer and veteran Democratic operative who first worked for the president-elect in 1989 when he was a senator, has been a sharp critic of President Trump’s handling of the coronavirus. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, Presidential Transition (US) November 12, 2020 at 12:29AM

How the Dream of Hong Kong Democracy Was Dimmed

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By BY AUSTIN RAMZY World https://ift.tt/2IlNIT0 A look at key moments in the showdown between pro-democratic forces and the Beijing-backed authorities who have clamped down on Hong Kong’s freedoms. New York Times Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Hong Kong Protests (2019), Politics and Government, Law and Legislation, Elections November 12, 2020 at 12:12AM

VirusTFader

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By Unknown Author Briefing https://ift.tt/36qQgqW VirusTFader New York Times November 12, 2020 at 12:12AM

Trump’s election tactics put him in unsavory company.

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By BY ANDREW HIGGINS U.S. https://ift.tt/3nh6wkS New York Times November 11, 2020 at 11:57PM

Shane Bieber and Trevor Bauer Win Cy Young Awards

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By BY JAMES WAGNER Sports https://ift.tt/3nkxecj Bieber, a right-hander for Cleveland, led all major league pitchers in several statistical categories, and Bauer, a right-hander for Cincinnati, wasn’t far behind. New York Times Baseball, Cy Young Award November 11, 2020 at 11:53PM

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

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By BY JONATHAN WOLFE AND AMELIA NIERENBERG U.S. https://ift.tt/3lmoKRG A potential second wave has New Yorkers on edge. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) November 11, 2020 at 11:53PM

Trump’s Election Tantrum

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By BY CHARLES M. BLOW Opinion https://ift.tt/3klsD7Z His latest fit reminds me of a toddler’s. Except 3-year-olds don’t hold the power of the presidency. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government November 11, 2020 at 11:52PM

‘I Don’t Have a Happy Ending’: A Pollster on What Went Wrong

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By BY LISA LERER U.S. https://ift.tt/3lpCJG7 Charles Franklin runs one of the most respected polls of Wisconsin. Here’s his assessment of why his survey and others missed the mark. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Polls and Public Opinion November 11, 2020 at 11:37PM

Trump called out a G.O.P. official in Philadelphia who has defended its vote count amid death threats.

By BY MATT STEVENS U.S. https://ift.tt/3eNKhAe New York Times November 11, 2020 at 11:36PM

When Trump Vandalizes Our Country

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By BY NICHOLAS KRISTOF Opinion https://ift.tt/3lnIyDX The president should grit his teeth and repeat Hillary Clinton’s line from 2016: “We must accept this result.” New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Voter Fraud (Election Fraud), United States Politics and Government, Suits and Litigation (Civil) November 11, 2020 at 11:30PM

Georgia, Coronavirus, Steve Martin: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing

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By BY REMY TUMIN AND JEREMIAH M. BOGERT, JR. Briefing https://ift.tt/3ndGRtu Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. New York Times November 11, 2020 at 11:28PM

Trump’s Post-Election Tactics Put Him in Unsavory Company

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By BY ANDREW HIGGINS World https://ift.tt/38GTUzo Denying defeat, claiming fraud and using government machinery to reverse election results are the time-honored tools of dictators. New York Times Voter Fraud (Election Fraud), Presidential Election of 2020, Coups D'Etat and Attempted Coups D'Etat November 11, 2020 at 11:25PM

Sindika Dokolo, Crusader for Return of African Art, Dies at 48

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By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR Arts https://ift.tt/2UiM3jl He started a campaign to repatriate art stolen or removed during the colonial era. This year, he and his billionaire Angolan wife were embroiled in a corruption investigation. New York Times Deaths (Obituaries), Arts and Antiquities Looting, Money Laundering, Museums, Embezzlement, Collectors and Collections November 11, 2020 at 11:24PM

Who Are the Senior Officials at the Pentagon and the N.S.A?

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By Unknown Author Business https://ift.tt/2Ug1IzQ The arrival of the new officials has prompted concerns. Their backgrounds offer insights into their policies. New York Times Appointments and Executive Changes, Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry, Presidential Election of 2020, Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, United States Defense and Military Forces, Classified Information and State Secrets November 11, 2020 at 11:10PM