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The Best Books to Give This Year

By Unknown Author Books https://ift.tt/3m9UoSF What better way to spread joy than with books? We've rounded up 62 new titles, from thrillers to cookbooks to photography books and more, for every type of reader. New York Times November 26, 2020 at 12:30AM

Sewage may offer early signs of coronavirus outbreaks.

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By BY KIM TINGLEY Science https://ift.tt/39g5v8V New York Times internal-essential November 26, 2020 at 12:25AM

Biden’s Cabinet: Who He’s Picked So Far

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By BY ZACH MONTAGUE U.S. https://ift.tt/3o0kVlM The makeup of President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s inner circle is becoming clearer as the transition to his administration begins. New York Times Presidential Transition (US), United States Politics and Government, Appointments and Executive Changes November 26, 2020 at 12:18AM

Biden Urges Unity: ‘We’re at War With the Virus, Not With One Another’

By BY ANNIE KARNI U.S. https://ift.tt/2J1eQah In an emotional address, he pleaded with Americans to “hang on” and cited the death of his son to say that he understood the loss in the nation. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), United States Politics and Government, Presidential Transition (US) November 26, 2020 at 12:10AM

James D. Wolfensohn, Who Led the World Bank for 10 Years, Dies at 86

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By BY ROBERT D. HERSHEY JR. Business https://ift.tt/3m80Sl4 He was a force on Wall Street before taking the reins of the bank in 1995, then proceeded to shake it up. He did the same at both Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. New York Times Deaths (Obituaries), Banking and Financial Institutions, Third World and Developing Countries November 26, 2020 at 12:07AM

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By Unknown Author Science https://ift.tt/33fCqHa california-smoke-children-health New York Times November 26, 2020 at 12:06AM

A Turkey Recipe for 2020

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By BY JULIA ROTHMAN Opinion https://ift.tt/368EVgh How to feel better about this horrible year. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Thanksgiving Day November 26, 2020 at 12:00AM

This Wrongly Convicted Man Spent 25 Thanksgivings in Prison

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By BY CHARLES M. BLOW Opinion https://ift.tt/3nQCeFY This holiday, he says he’s thankful. Are you? New York Times Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, False Arrests, Convictions and Imprisonments, Quarantine (Life and Culture), Thanksgiving Day, Throat November 26, 2020 at 12:00AM

In “This Is Your Time,” Ruby Bridges Urges a New Generation to Keep Fighting

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By BY ELISABETH EGAN Books https://ift.tt/3nTxRtV The trailblazer’s best seller is intended for a middle grade audience, but her message of persistence is relevant to people of all ages. New York Times Books and Literature November 26, 2020 at 12:00AM

Edward P. Lazear, Economist and Presidential Adviser, Dies at 72

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By BY EDUARDO PORTER Business https://ift.tt/3m7adJV He was a widely respected labor economist at Stanford who led President George W. Bush’s economic council during the financial crisis. New York Times United States Economy, Labor and Jobs, Productivity, Economics (Theory and Philosophy), United States Politics and Government, Colleges and Universities, Deaths (Obituaries) November 25, 2020 at 11:58PM

Elks Lodges and other clubs face challenges surviving the pandemic.

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By BY LUCY TOMPKINS World https://ift.tt/3fCgTgQ New York Times internal-essential November 25, 2020 at 11:45PM

Confused by the College Football Playoff Rankings? We Can Help

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By BY ALAN BLINDER Sports https://ift.tt/3m8c15r The first rankings are out, and the debates have begun. Here are some talking points about the country’s best teams. New York Times Football (College), College Football Playoff National Championship November 25, 2020 at 11:41PM

PM Virus tab fader update

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By Unknown Author Briefing https://ift.tt/2J7CSQE PM Virus tab fader update New York Times November 25, 2020 at 11:29PM

The Morning

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By Unknown Author Briefing https://ift.tt/3maYwSC The Morning New York Times November 25, 2020 at 11:15PM

Dena Dietrich, Who Found TV Fame as Mother Nature, Dies at 91

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By BY ANITA GATES Arts https://ift.tt/3m7RRse In a long acting career she was best known for wreaking havoc in a series of margarine commercials, warning, “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature.” New York Times Deaths (Obituaries), Actors and Actresses, Television, Advertising and Marketing, Theater November 25, 2020 at 11:08PM

Thai Protesters Want to Rein in an Absentee King

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion https://ift.tt/3lb8JwJ For months, demonstrators have kept up their demands for resignations and reforms. New York Times High Net Worth Individuals, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots November 25, 2020 at 11:00PM

We’re Fighting Covid on Our Own. But We’re Not Powerless.

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By BY CHARLIE WARZEL Opinion https://ift.tt/39gQ3te Each of us must make choices this Thanksgiving to keep the pandemic from getting even worse. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Firearms, Social Media November 25, 2020 at 11:00PM

Thanksgiving, Coronavirus Surge, Diego Maradona: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing

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By BY REMY TUMIN AND SARAH HUGHES Briefing https://ift.tt/3785oK6 Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. New York Times November 25, 2020 at 10:58PM

U.S. virus deaths are climbing toward an all-time high. But the bad news comes with an asterisk.

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By BY ELLEN BARRY U.S. https://ift.tt/366ayXL New York Times internal-essential November 25, 2020 at 10:51PM

A Poem of Gratitude From Minnesota

By Unknown Author U.S. https://ift.tt/2V3cUAs The New York Times asked poets laureate from across the country what the people in their states had to be thankful for in this difficult year. New York Times Aurora Borealis, Poetry and Poets, Thanksgiving Day, Quarantine (Life and Culture) November 25, 2020 at 10:37PM

Soccer Fans Mourn the Death of Diego Maradona

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By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS AND REUTERS World https://ift.tt/3l6GxeD Fans around the world remembered Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer star who became one of the sport’s greatest players. He died on Wednesday at the age of 60. New York Times Soccer, Athletics and Sports November 25, 2020 at 10:35PM

Germany extends its partial lockdown through December.

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By BY CHRISTOPHER F. SCHUETZE World https://ift.tt/3q4rENt New York Times internal-essential November 25, 2020 at 10:29PM

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

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By BY JONATHAN WOLFE U.S. https://ift.tt/378iZ3V Americans have agonized over their Thanksgiving plans, all while coronavirus cases and deaths skyrocket around them. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) November 25, 2020 at 10:19PM