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A Day That Settled an Election and Brought Hope for Defeating a Pandemic

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By BY PETER BAKER U.S. https://ift.tt/37iP5ve “I honestly can’t recall two independent events of such extreme importance occurring on the same day,” said one historian. “A good day,” said another. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Electoral College, United States Politics and Government, Vaccination and Immunization, Presidential Election of 2020 December 15, 2020 at 01:12AM

Russian Hack, Undetected Since Spring, Upends Government Agencies

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By BY DAVID E. SANGER AND NICOLE PERLROTH U.S. https://ift.tt/385wnqc The Pentagon, intelligence agencies, nuclear labs and Fortune 500 companies use software that was found to have been compromised by Russian hackers. The sweep of stolen data is still being assessed. New York Times Cyberwarfare and Defense, Defense and Military Forces, Espionage and Intelligence Services, Computer Security, United States Politics and Government December 15, 2020 at 01:09AM

The Morning

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By Unknown Author Briefing https://ift.tt/3gV0eWo The Morning New York Times December 15, 2020 at 12:53AM

In Canada, the first vaccines leave health workers in tears of relief.

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By BY CATHERINE PORTER World https://ift.tt/3nlYIie New York Times internal-essential December 15, 2020 at 12:45AM

Attack in Niger Kills 28, and Boko Haram Is Blamed

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By BY REUTERS World https://ift.tt/37jkDkz Members of the Islamist militant group also wounded 100 people and burned 800 homes in the weekend attack, according to the Nigerien authorities. New York Times Terrorism December 15, 2020 at 12:43AM

‘Our first real hope’: Florida’s health care workers start to get vaccinated.

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By BY LUCY TOMPKINS, PATRICIA MAZZEI AND AUDRA D. S. BURCH World https://ift.tt/2Wm90D3 New York Times internal-essential December 15, 2020 at 12:41AM

Moderates Pare Back Stimulus Plan in Hopes of Breaking Stalemate

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By BY EMILY COCHRANE U.S. https://ift.tt/3oKamE2 The group separated out the two most contentious issues — aid for state and local governments and liability protection for businesses — aiming for a consensus that could be agreed upon before week’s end. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (2020), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), United States Economy December 15, 2020 at 12:41AM

Donald Trump and the Damage Done

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By BY BRET STEPHENS Opinion https://ift.tt/3gMSTrK A little part of it in everyone. New York Times Politics and Government December 15, 2020 at 12:23AM

Electoral College Vote Officially Affirms Biden’s Victory

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By BY NICK CORASANITI AND JIM RUTENBERG U.S. https://ift.tt/381eGbj The vote made official Joe Biden’s victory, despite President Trump’s attempt to subvert the nation’s democratic process, and it put pressure on Republicans to acknowledge the outcome. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Electoral College, United States Politics and Government, States (US) December 15, 2020 at 12:23AM

With Selfies, Emojis and Little Disruption, the Electoral College Makes It Official

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By BY LISA LERER U.S. https://ift.tt/3qUkY4Z Some electors met in person to carry out their duties, and statehouses were on high alert for protests. Others stayed remote, and completed yet another 2020 task on Zoom. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Electoral College, State Legislatures, United States Politics and Government December 15, 2020 at 12:13AM

Dutch prime minister orders five-week lockdown.

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By BY JOHN ELIGON World https://ift.tt/34fle53 New York Times internal-essential December 15, 2020 at 12:12AM

What Are the Greatest 2,020 Songs Ever? Philadelphia Is Deciding

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By BY WESLEY MORRIS Arts https://ift.tt/3aonoDp The Philly radio station WXPN polled its listeners and is revealing their choices in a marathon show. “I treasure the folly of it,” our critic writes. New York Times Music, Pop and Rock Music, Radio, Polls and Public Opinion December 15, 2020 at 12:09AM

Jared Porter Wants the Mets to Win the Season, Not the Off-Season

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By BY TYLER KEPNER Sports https://ift.tt/2Wdb00n The team’s new general manager has four World Series rings. He hopes he can add another to his collection. New York Times Baseball, Appointments and Executive Changes December 15, 2020 at 12:08AM

A lawsuit against the Texas governor proceeds despite the vaccine.

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By BY NEIL MACFARQUHAR, JOHNNY DIAZ AND JOHN ELIGON World https://ift.tt/385ojWs New York Times internal-essential December 15, 2020 at 12:00AM

In Canada, the First Vaccines Leave Health Workers in Tears of Relief

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By BY CATHERINE PORTER World https://ift.tt/34fuSEF ‘We were desperate.’ As nursing home employees received the first vaccinations on Monday, memories of the pandemic’s first wave left some overwhelmed with emotion. New York Times Vaccination and Immunization, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Nursing Homes, Nursing and Nurses December 14, 2020 at 11:54PM

Coronavirus Briefing: Vaccinations Begin in the U.S.

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By BY ADAM PASICK AND AMELIA NIERENBERG U.S. https://ift.tt/3a8x6ti A moment of hope, as the country passes another tragic milestone. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Vaccination and Immunization December 14, 2020 at 11:52PM

A Lim Kim Waited Out the Field to Win the U.S. Women’s Open

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By BY KAREN CROUSE Sports https://ift.tt/2KqV7Rk The South Korean golfer scanned anxious texts from home while waiting for challengers to finish the rain-delayed final round of the major championship. New York Times Golf, United States Women's Open (Golf) December 14, 2020 at 11:50PM

A Hotel That Pays Tribute to Rajasthani Arts and Crafts

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By BY ISABEL WILKINSON T Magazine https://ift.tt/3qWH4UB Located in Jaipur’s jewelry district, where fine stones are sold alongside sweets and produce, the Johri shines as bright as any gem. New York Times Hotels and Travel Lodgings, Jewels and Jewelry, Restaurants, Design December 14, 2020 at 11:47PM

The White House security director had his lower leg amputated as he battled severe Covid-19.

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By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN World https://ift.tt/3qZoA5E New York Times internal-essential December 14, 2020 at 11:45PM

After a long tunnel of strain and grief, ‘I definitely see that light.’

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By BY WILL WRIGHT World https://ift.tt/2WgOnZa New York Times internal-essential December 14, 2020 at 11:33PM

No, Republican attempts to organize ‘alternate’ electors won’t affect the official Electoral College tally.

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By BY AISHVARYA KAVI U.S. https://ift.tt/37l0ZF4 New York Times December 14, 2020 at 11:28PM

When Did Republicans Start Hating Facts?

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By BY PAUL KRUGMAN Opinion https://ift.tt/3mi5Hrd A straight line runs from Reagan to the Trump dead-enders. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Income Inequality, Longevity, Environment, Creationism and Intelligent Design, Global Warming December 14, 2020 at 11:27PM

Did You Get the Coronavirus Vaccine, or Are You Planning To?

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By BY ABBY GOODNOUGH Science https://ift.tt/3oOcISn The New York Times would like to hear from people in the U.S. who received a vaccination against Covid-19, or hoped to get one. New York Times Vaccination and Immunization, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) December 14, 2020 at 11:17PM