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Your Tuesday Briefing

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By BY NATASHA FROST Briefing https://ift.tt/2HUR2Ed The dark winter ahead for the U.S. New York Times December 1, 2020 at 03:10AM

‘That Just About Sums Things Up’

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By BY DEB AMLEN Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2JsWfnl Byron Walden gives us a workout. New York Times Crossword Puzzles December 1, 2020 at 03:00AM

Navy Won’t Repair Fire-Damaged Warship, Saying It Would Cost Billions

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By BY NEIL VIGDOR U.S. https://ift.tt/33tHlo0 The U.S.S. Bonhomme Richard will instead be decommissioned and some of its spare parts will be used in other naval vessels, officials said. New York Times Ships and Shipping, Arson, Maritime Accidents and Safety, USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) (Ship), United States Defense and Military Forces, Fires and Firefighters December 1, 2020 at 02:59AM

Scott Atlas, a Trump Coronavirus Adviser, Resigns

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By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG U.S. https://ift.tt/33yMdbc Dr. Atlas joined the White House in August as a special government employee for a limited term, prompting clashes with government scientists over his contentious theories. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), United States Politics and Government December 1, 2020 at 02:51AM

Dr. Atlas, Trump’s coronavirus adviser, resigns.

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By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG World https://ift.tt/3mkEYLv New York Times internal-essential December 1, 2020 at 01:39AM

Corrections: Dec. 1, 2020

By Unknown Author Corrections https://ift.tt/3fSs3Oi Corrections that appeared in print on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. New York Times December 1, 2020 at 01:25AM

Quotation of the Day: U.S. Faces a New Crisis: ‘An Extreme Level of Teacher Burnout’

By Unknown Author Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/36mmHb0 Quotation of the Day for Tuesday, December 1, 2020. New York Times December 1, 2020 at 01:23AM

On Pandemic Schooling, de Blasio Is Actually Leading

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By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG Opinion https://ift.tt/36oH07N The mayor so many love to hate is doing more than most to get kids back in class. New York Times Coronavirus Reopenings, Education (K-12), Teachers and School Employees, Mayors December 1, 2020 at 01:10AM

Justice Dept. asks judge to ‘immediately’ dismiss Flynn case, citing Trump’s pardon.

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By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE U.S. https://ift.tt/3q9unoW New York Times December 1, 2020 at 01:00AM

Thank You, Justice Gorsuch

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By BY BRET STEPHENS Opinion https://ift.tt/37kIS0F Liberals will one day cite and celebrate this defense of religious liberty. New York Times Constitution (US), Places of Worship December 1, 2020 at 12:58AM

Biden’s Inauguration: Expect Smaller Crowds and More Social Distancing

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By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR AND NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/36nWPeO Unlike President Trump, who was expected to shrug off health threats in favor of huge crowds, President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. has indicated that his inauguration will not be business as usual. New York Times Inaugurations, Presidents and Presidency (US), Presidential Transition (US), Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns December 1, 2020 at 12:41AM

As Senate runoffs approach, Trump’s attacks on Georgia Republicans have worried some in his party.

By BY LISA LERER, RICHARD FAUSSET AND MAGGIE HABERMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/3fPi9x6 New York Times December 1, 2020 at 12:36AM

As Trump Attacks Georgia Republicans, Party Worries About Senate Races

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By BY LISA LERER, RICHARD FAUSSET AND MAGGIE HABERMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/37r84ml Some Republicans in the state fear that the doubt President Trump is sowing about the fairness of the election could depress turnout for the crucial Senate runoff races. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Elections, Senate, United States Politics and Government December 1, 2020 at 12:30AM

Citing Pardon, Justice Dept. Asks Judge to ‘Immediately’ Dismiss Flynn Case

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By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE U.S. https://ift.tt/3liIuVq Prosecutors also revealed in a court filing that President Trump’s pardon of Michael Flynn was written broadly to end the former aide’s legal jeopardy. New York Times Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, Amnesties, Commutations and Pardons, United States Politics and Government, Special Prosecutors (Independent Counsel) December 1, 2020 at 12:29AM

01ambriefing-themorning

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By Unknown Author Briefing https://ift.tt/3mphvZN 01ambriefing-themorning New York Times December 1, 2020 at 12:01AM

A Responsible Withdrawal From Afghanistan

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion https://ift.tt/39txG4t The Biden administration should support a regional effort to stabilize the country. New York Times Afghanistan War (2001- ), Terrorism, Peace Process December 1, 2020 at 12:00AM

Police Body Cameras Cited as ‘Powerful Tool’ Against Stop-and-Frisk Abuses

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By BY ASHLEY SOUTHALL New York https://ift.tt/39t2sun City police officers who were assigned body cameras documented more stops than officers who did not wear the devices during a yearlong pilot program. New York Times Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, Search and Seizure November 30, 2020 at 11:58PM

Arizona and Wisconsin Certify Biden’s Wins: ‘The System Is Strong’

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By BY REID J. EPSTEIN U.S. https://ift.tt/37koa0Q President Trump’s push to reverse the election results in key swing states fell short again as two states carried narrowly by Joe Biden formally signed off on their results. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Accreditation, Voting and Voters, United States Politics and Government November 30, 2020 at 11:25PM

How Will Biden Deal With Republican Sabotage?

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By BY PAUL KRUGMAN Opinion https://ift.tt/3mvpVyQ He needs to make the G.O.P. pay a price for obstruction. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, United States Economy, Executive Orders and Memorandums, Elections, Senate, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) November 30, 2020 at 11:23PM

Black Teenager Is Fatally Shot in Argument Over Music, Police Say

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By BY AZI PAYBARAH U.S. https://ift.tt/37t22Se The authorities in Ashland, Ore., said they were investigating whether the killing of Aiden Ellison after a confrontation in a hotel parking lot had been “driven by race.” New York Times Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Race and Ethnicity November 30, 2020 at 11:17PM

Restrictions push the San Francisco 49ers to Arizona for December.

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By BY KEN BELSON World https://ift.tt/2JqNz0O New York Times internal-essential November 30, 2020 at 11:16PM

Let This Festive Brandied Fruit Lift Your Holidays

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By BY YEWANDE KOMOLAFE Food https://ift.tt/3mofRaM A family tradition inspired Yewande Komolafe’s spiced and steeped fruit mix, which you could add to cocktails and scones, or serve alongside braised lamb. New York Times Cooking and Cookbooks, Fruit, Alcoholic Beverages November 30, 2020 at 11:14PM

Why School Districts Are Bringing Back Younger Children First

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By BY ELIZA SHAPIRO AND KATE TAYLOR New York https://ift.tt/2Jqsx2a New York City became the highest-profile example when Mayor de Blasio said elementary schools would reopen starting Dec. 7. New York Times Coronavirus Reopenings, Education (K-12), E-Learning, Reading and Writing Skills (Education), Children and Childhood, Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns November 30, 2020 at 11:11PM