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U.S. records 12 millionth case as virus surge gathers speed.

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By BY REBECCA HALLECK AND NEIL MACFARQUHAR World https://ift.tt/2UM38Cv New York Times internal-essential November 21, 2020 at 05:15AM

Senate Republicans could be an obstacle for Biden’s Cabinet nominees.

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By BY CARL HULSE U.S. https://ift.tt/2IUt1xe New York Times November 21, 2020 at 01:05AM

Humdingers

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By BY CAITLIN LOVINGER Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3pNSCZL Sam Ezersky’s Saturday puzzle, it’s got a few. New York Times Crossword Puzzles November 21, 2020 at 03:00AM

PM Virus tab fader update

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By Unknown Author Home Page https://ift.tt/3lRUjD8 PM Virus tab fader update New York Times November 21, 2020 at 02:19AM

Corrections: Nov. 21, 2020

By Unknown Author Corrections https://ift.tt/38Z0OAp Corrections that appeared in print on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. New York Times November 21, 2020 at 02:19AM

Quotation of the Day: Few Voices Breaking From G.O.P.’s Wall of Silence Over Trump’s Defeat

By Unknown Author Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/35NTJ3t Quotation of the Day for Saturday, November 21, 2020. New York Times November 21, 2020 at 02:18AM

Pharmacist and Drug Dealer Sentenced to Prison in Plot to Firebomb Rival Pharmacy

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By BY BRYAN PIETSCH U.S. https://ift.tt/3lPyG6s The Nebraska pharmacist was sentenced to nine years and the Maryland drug dealer was sentenced for 14 years for the plot. New York Times Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Drugstores, Black Markets November 21, 2020 at 01:55AM

Business and World Leaders Move On as Trump Fights to Reverse Election

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By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR, DAVID GELLES, MARK LANDLER AND DAVID E. SANGER U.S. https://ift.tt/334i4QY President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. is seizing the moment, not to aggressively confront the president he defeated, but to act presidential in his stead. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Presidential Transition (US), United States Politics and Government, United States International Relations, Lobbying and Lobbyists November 21, 2020 at 01:46AM

Georgia and Michigan Deliver Blows to Trump’s Efforts to Undo the Election

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By BY RICHARD FAUSSET, NICK CORASANITI AND MAGGIE HABERMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/3kSjwMa Joseph R. Biden Jr. was certified as the winner in Georgia, and Michigan Republicans said they had no information that would change the tally in a state Mr. Biden also won. New York Times Voter Fraud (Election Fraud), States (US), Rumors and Misinformation, United States Politics and Government, Suits and Litigation (Civil) November 21, 2020 at 01:20AM

Senate Republicans could be an obstacle for Biden’s Cabinet nominees.

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By BY CARL HULSE U.S. https://ift.tt/332UJ2b New York Times November 21, 2020 at 01:05AM

Melania Trump Announces a Noguchi Sculpture for the White House

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By BY SARAH BAHR Arts https://ift.tt/36Yq5YT Isamu Noguchi’s 1962 installation, “Floor Frame,” will be the first piece by an Asian-American artist in the White House collection. New York Times Art, Sculpture, Japanese-Americans, United States Politics and Government, Asian-Americans November 21, 2020 at 12:57AM

Meeting With Schumer and Pelosi, Biden Keeps Focus on Virus and Economy

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By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY U.S. https://ift.tt/3kKxBLK On his 78th birthday, President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. ignored President Trump's continued efforts to subvert the election results. New York Times Presidential Transition (US), Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, United States Economy, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Appointments and Executive Changes November 21, 2020 at 12:48AM

New Thanksgiving Ritual: A Covid-19 Test Before the Turkey

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By BY GIULIA MCDONNELL NIETO DEL RIO U.S. https://ift.tt/35PwB4R As cases surge and the Centers for Disease Control cautions against travel, Americans are lining up for Covid-19 test New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns, Thanksgiving Day, Holidays and Special Occasions, Travel and Vacations, Families and Family Life November 21, 2020 at 12:30AM

In Detroit, Trump’s Postelection Offensive Has a Familiar Feel

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By BY MARY M. CHAPMAN AND CAMPBELL ROBERTSON U.S. https://ift.tt/337ewxs In a city that is used to being disparaged, President Trump’s attempt to overturn an election that he lost seems both extraordinary and business as usual. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Voter Fraud (Election Fraud), Absentee Voting, Black People, State Legislatures November 21, 2020 at 12:23AM

2020 N.B.A. Free Agency Updates: Trades and Signings

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By BY MARC STEIN AND SCOTT CACCIOLA Sports https://ift.tt/3pN4ECu The Bucks are trying to satisfy Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Warriors are scrambling and the Rockets are dealing with two unhappy stars. New York Times Basketball, Draft and Recruitment (Sports), Free Agents (Sports), Trades (Sports) November 21, 2020 at 12:17AM

Transporting You Far Away

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By Unknown Author Podcasts https://ift.tt/38Xgynw How we use non-English tape to take you to new places. Plus, our recommendations for your upcoming holiday weekend. New York Times Podcasts, Newsletters, Cooking and Cookbooks, Bakeries and Baked Products, Thanksgiving Day November 21, 2020 at 12:04AM

Georgia’s governor certifies presidential electors for Biden.

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By BY RICHARD FAUSSET U.S. https://ift.tt/2IYZEdo New York Times November 20, 2020 at 11:53PM

A Push Emerges for the First Native American Interior Secretary

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By BY CORAL DAVENPORT Climate https://ift.tt/3lSSiXb An expanding coalition of Native Americans, liberal activists and Democrats in Congress are demanding an American Indian Interior secretary, and they want Deb Haaland. New York Times Environment, United States Politics and Government, Presidential Transition (US) November 20, 2020 at 11:43PM

‘The Ballots Might Have Been From Mickey Mouse,’ the President’s Lawyer Said. Likewise, His Legal Strategy.

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By BY MARK LEIBOVICH U.S. https://ift.tt/334kFKA President Trump and his lawyers are engaged in a spectacle that would be funny if it weren’t so dangerous, and if the stakes weren’t so high. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Voter Fraud (Election Fraud), Suits and Litigation (Civil), Constitution (US) November 20, 2020 at 11:34PM

Republicans in Congress Stay Largely in Line Behind Trump

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By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/393SOxR A few top Republicans called for a smooth transition, but the critical mass of the party remained silent as President Trump continued to try to subvert the popular vote and falsely claim he won re-election. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Voter Fraud (Election Fraud), United States Politics and Government November 20, 2020 at 11:33PM

Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for coronavirus. He has been isolating since Monday.

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By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/2ULzYn1 New York Times November 20, 2020 at 11:27PM

Tucker Carlson Dared Question a Trump Lawyer. The Backlash Was Quick.

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By BY JEREMY W. PETERS U.S. https://ift.tt/3lQpVcf The president’s allies quickly closed ranks behind Sidney Powell and her pro-Trump conspiracy theory, accusing the Fox host of betrayal. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, News and News Media, Voter Fraud (Election Fraud), Rumors and Misinformation, Conservatism (US Politics) November 20, 2020 at 11:26PM

Met Opera Seeks Pay Cuts in Exchange for Pandemic Paychecks

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By BY JULIA JACOBS Arts https://ift.tt/3lLDCJo The Met is offering many employees their first paycheck in months if their unions agree to long-term cuts. New York Times Wages and Salaries, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) November 20, 2020 at 11:11PM