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Trump puts Giuliani in charge of his lawsuits challenging the election results.

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By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/3pvezwn New York Times November 14, 2020 at 01:50AM

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By Unknown Author Briefing https://ift.tt/3kuus2G friday pm New York Times November 14, 2020 at 01:41AM

Christopher Krebs Hasn’t Been Fired, Yet

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By BY DAVID E. SANGER AND NICOLE PERLROTH U.S. https://ift.tt/35t2z6x Mr. Krebs’s government agency contradicted President Trump’s false claims that the election was rigged. At this point, Mr. Krebs, a former Microsoft executive, still has a job. New York Times Content Type: Personal Profile, Presidential Election of 2020, Voter Fraud (Election Fraud), Cyberwarfare and Defense, Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, United States Politics and Government November 14, 2020 at 01:23AM

Examine Ballot. Recite Name. Sort Into Bin. Repeat 5 Million Times.

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By BY RICHARD FAUSSET AND JANNAT BATRA U.S. https://ift.tt/2IFNq8Y A hand recount got underway in Georgia on Friday, with hundreds of poll workers rechecking ballots in a state that President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. won by about 14,000 votes. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020 November 14, 2020 at 12:39AM

Partial Owners of Washington’s N.F.L. Team Seek Path in Court to Sell Their Stake

By BY KEN BELSON AND KATHERINE ROSMAN Sports https://ift.tt/2K7eJdj Three limited partners said in a federal court filing that Daniel Snyder, the team’s majority owner, was trying to block the sale of their combined 40 percent stake for $900 million. New York Times Football November 14, 2020 at 12:24AM

Biden Implores Trump to Confront a Surging Pandemic

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By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR U.S. https://ift.tt/36yaIWN President Trump broke his near-total silence on the coronavirus on Friday with an appearance in the Rose Garden in which he threatened to deny New York access to a vaccine. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Presidential Transition (US), Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, States (US), Disease Rates November 14, 2020 at 12:22AM

Federal Prosecutors Push Back on Barr Memo on Voter Fraud Claims

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By BY KATIE BENNER AND ADAM GOLDMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/38In2Xc The prosecutors, assigned to monitor this month’s elections, said they had found no evidence to back any “substantial allegations” of voting irregularities. New York Times Voter Fraud (Election Fraud), Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, Ethics and Official Misconduct November 14, 2020 at 12:16AM

Al Qaeda’s No. 2, Accused in U.S. Embassy Attacks, Is Secretly Killed in Iran

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By BY ADAM GOLDMAN, ERIC SCHMITT, FARNAZ FASSIHI AND RONEN BERGMAN World https://ift.tt/36B1068 Israeli agents shot Abu Muhammad al-Masri on the streets of Tehran at the behest of the U.S., officials said, but no one — Iran, Al Qaeda, the U.S. or Israel — has publicly acknowledged the killing. New York Times Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations, Terrorism, United States International Relations, Targeted Killings November 14, 2020 at 12:06AM

Trump Loses String of Election Lawsuits, Leaving Few Vehicles to Fight His Defeat

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By BY ALAN FEUER U.S. https://ift.tt/2GZfF26 The president’s efforts to use the courts to delay or block President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s victory were turned aside in cases in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Arizona. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Voter Fraud (Election Fraud), Absentee Voting, United States Politics and Government, Suits and Litigation (Civil), Decisions and Verdicts November 14, 2020 at 12:02AM

Mr. President, Pack Your Bags and Be Gone

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By BY ROGER COHEN Opinion https://ift.tt/35yW0Qh Trump wants to preserve, protect and defend only himself. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, Electoral College, State Legislatures November 14, 2020 at 12:00AM

Watching CNN While Irish

By BY SÉAMAS O’REILLY Opinion https://ift.tt/35s3bcE “John King is back on shift!” gasped my sister Caoimhe. “It must be close.” New York Times Presidential Election of 2020 November 14, 2020 at 12:00AM

35 Years After MOVE Bombing That Killed 11, Philadelphia Apologizes

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By BY JOHN ISMAY U.S. https://ift.tt/35uLERq A police helicopter dropped an explosive charge onto the roof of a rowhouse during an armed standoff in 1985. The resultant fire destroyed 61 homes in a West Philadelphia neighborhood. New York Times George Floyd Protests (2020), Attacks on Police, Black People, Fires and Firefighters, Bombs and Explosives, Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Helicopters, Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings November 13, 2020 at 11:51PM

The Sounds of a Divided America

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By BY LAUREN JACKSON Podcasts https://ift.tt/2IDML81 We listened in on the country’s partisan echo chambers. Plus, the music behind Modern Love. New York Times Podcasts, Newsletters, Music, Love (Emotion), Musical Instruments, Presidential Election of 2020 November 13, 2020 at 11:48PM

How Do Canadians Remember World War II 75 Years Afterward?

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By BY IAN AUSTEN World https://ift.tt/32Et1II We spoke with a leading historian who argues that too much of the focus has been on disgrace and defeat. New York Times World War II (1939-45) November 13, 2020 at 11:43PM

Secret Service Struck Again by Coronavirus Outbreak

By BY ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS, MAGGIE HABERMAN AND MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT U.S. https://ift.tt/35yTyt3 At least 30 officers in the agency’s Uniformed Division have tested positive in recent weeks. Another 60 or so were asked to isolate. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), White House Coronavirus Outbreak (2020) November 13, 2020 at 11:35PM

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

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By BY JONATHAN WOLFE AND DANI BLUM U.S. https://ift.tt/3lqj6Oi Lockdowns return to the United States. New York Times November 13, 2020 at 11:29PM

In Unusually Political Speech, Alito Says Liberals Pose Threat to Liberties

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By BY ADAM LIPTAK U.S. https://ift.tt/3nnkGRx The conservative justice’s pointed remarks, which he made in a speech to the Federalist Society, reflected thoughts he has expressed in his opinions. New York Times Citizens United v Federal Election Commission (Supreme Court Decision), Freedom of Speech and Expression, Freedom of Religion November 13, 2020 at 11:24PM

8 Months After Virus Hit, an Ominous Sign: Long Lines for Testing Again

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By BY JOSEPH GOLDSTEIN, SHAWN HUBLER AND KATHERINE J. WU New York https://ift.tt/3puYzKP As the outbreak surges around the country, the testing delays show the basic public health challenges that the country still faces. New York Times Tests (Medical), Disease Rates, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Shutdowns (Institutional), Laboratories and Scientific Equipment, Shortages, Medicine and Health November 13, 2020 at 11:22PM

Georgia, Virus Restrictions, Kim Ng: Your Friday Evening Briefing

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By BY REMY TUMIN AND JEREMIAH M. BOGERT, JR. Briefing https://ift.tt/3prqKKC Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. New York Times November 13, 2020 at 11:21PM

Rep. Katko Wins Rematch, Keeps G.O.P. Seat in Democratic District

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By BY LUIS FERRÉ-SADURNÍ New York https://ift.tt/38HdNq8 Rep. John Katko, a moderate Republican, defeated Dana Balter in a Central New York district where Democrats outnumber Republicans. New York Times Elections, House of Representatives, United States Politics and Government November 13, 2020 at 11:17PM

Trump, at virus news conference, comes close to acknowledging election result that he has continued to deny.

By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/3eZx6w6 New York Times November 13, 2020 at 11:17PM

Trump, without acknowledging the rapid surge, projects rosy view on vaccines

By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN AND DENISE GRADY World https://ift.tt/2K8qhwT New York Times internal-essential November 13, 2020 at 11:11PM

Does Elon Musk have the coronavirus? After four tests, he still doesn’t know.

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By BY KATHERINE J. WU World https://ift.tt/35rUlvG New York Times internal-essential November 13, 2020 at 10:40PM