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Quite a Job, You Have to Admit

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By BY DEB AMLEN Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/31DGY8M Sam Ezersky wishes us all a happy April Fools’ Day. New York Times Crossword Puzzles April 1, 2021 at 02:00AM

Quite a Job, You Have to Admit

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By BY DEB AMLEN Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2PfYOwj Sam Ezersky wishes us all a happy April Fools’ Day. New York Times Crossword Puzzles April 1, 2021 at 02:00AM

Child Care in Crisis: Can Biden’s Plan Save It?

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By BY ALISHA HARIDASANI GUPTA U.S. https://ift.tt/3cBeZNs Child-care centers improvised during the pandemic, scrambling to stay open with razor-thin budgets and little government guidance. How long will the short-term solutions last? New York Times Children and Childhood, Child Care, Education (K-12), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Women and Girls April 1, 2021 at 01:33AM

For many college students, pandemic life is disappointing. For others, it is a financial crisis.

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By BY STEPHANIE SAUL World https://ift.tt/3ucGrHm As campuses struggle under the shadow of the pandemic, many students report having trouble paying for food, housing and other basic needs. New York Times internal-essential, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Colleges and Universities, Poverty April 1, 2021 at 01:32AM

Aides helped Cuomo draft book while simultaneously obscuring nursing home deaths.

By BY JESSE MCKINLEY, DANNY HAKIM AND ALEXANDRA ALTER World https://ift.tt/3dmkv5Q New York Times internal-essential April 1, 2021 at 01:22AM

Analysis: Biden is using his ‘infrastructure week’ to argue that government can do big things that the private sector cannot.

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By BY DAVID E. SANGER U.S. https://ift.tt/31DryRW New York Times April 1, 2021 at 01:14AM

PM-covid-update

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By Unknown Author Slideshows https://ift.tt/2QU3ybi PM-covid-update New York Times April 1, 2021 at 01:00AM

Pentagon issues new rules overturning Trump’s ban on transgender troops.

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By BY HELENE COOPER U.S. https://ift.tt/3m7LIgk New York Times April 1, 2021 at 12:58AM

Man Is Charged With Smuggling in Crash That Killed 13 Migrants in California

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By BY JACEY FORTIN U.S. https://ift.tt/3rEXTT2 More than two dozen people were crowded into an S.U.V. that collided with a tractor-trailer near the border. Jose Cruz Noguez was accused of coordinating the smuggling attempt. New York Times Traffic Accidents and Safety, Illegal Immigration, Smuggling April 1, 2021 at 12:54AM

Jill Biden, in California, Lends Support to Farmworkers Seeking Vaccinations

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By BY KATIE ROGERS U.S. https://ift.tt/3fwmzL9 The first lady was in Delano, Calif., to mark the birthday of César Chávez, the labor organizer who formed the country’s first successful farmworkers’ union. New York Times Agriculture and Farming, Workplace Hazards and Violations, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Vaccination and Immunization, Organized Labor, Citizenship and Naturalization, American Rescue Plan (2021), United States Economy, United States Politics and Government April 1, 2021 at 12:50AM

Investigators say a Trump aide took it upon himself to award hefty pandemic contracts.

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By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG World https://ift.tt/3sFiKHh Peter Navarro, frustrated by the snail’s pace response to Covid-19, gave contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars to politically connected or novice companies, according to a House inquiry. New York Times internal-essential, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Government Contracts and Procurement April 1, 2021 at 12:32AM

40 Years After Reagan, a Bet Big Government Can Get Something Done

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By BY DAVID E. SANGER U.S. https://ift.tt/3sHDwWz President Biden feels a burning sense of competition, his aides say, to prove that democratic capitalism can work. New York Times Infrastructure (Public Works), American Rescue Plan (2021), United States Politics and Government, United States Economy, Presidents and Presidency (US), Bridges and Tunnels April 1, 2021 at 12:22AM

Clerk Who Questioned $20 Bill Watched Floyd Arrest With ‘Disbelief and Guilt’

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By BY JOHN ELIGON, SHAILA DEWAN, TIM ARANGO AND NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS U.S. https://ift.tt/3rG9Ac0 During the third day of Derek Chauvin’s trial, witness after witness agonized over whether they could have done anything to stop what would eventually happen to George Floyd. New York Times George Floyd Protests (2020), Black Lives Matter Movement, Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings April 1, 2021 at 12:20AM

Investment Firm’s Collapse Put Unseen Risks on Full Display

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By BY MATT PHILLIPS Business https://ift.tt/3fwm9EE Archegos Capital Management’s use of swaps helped conceal its exposure to huge blocks of shares but showed once again how lightly regulated derivatives can shake the financial system. New York Times Banking and Financial Institutions April 1, 2021 at 12:16AM

Matt Gaetz investigado por posible tráfico sexual, según fuentes

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By BY MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT, KATIE BENNER AND NICHOLAS FANDOS en Español https://ift.tt/31zxH1N En los últimos meses del gobierno de Trump el Departamento de Justicia abrió una investigación en torno al congresista por Florida, dijeron personas con conocimiento del asunto. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Child Abuse and Neglect, Sex Crimes April 1, 2021 at 12:13AM

Nationals Player Tests Positive for Virus Before Opening Day

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By BY DAVID WALDSTEIN Sports https://ift.tt/3dl8Ioh Because of contract-tracing rules, four other players and a staff member will be held out of Washington’s season opener against the Mets on Thursday. New York Times Baseball, Coronavirus Reopenings April 1, 2021 at 12:11AM

As Cuomo Sought $4 Million Book Deal, Aides Hid Damaging Death Toll

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By BY JESSE MCKINLEY, DANNY HAKIM AND ALEXANDRA ALTER New York https://ift.tt/3sHjv2D Gov. Andrew Cuomo boasted, “I am not a superhero,” in early versions of his book, drafted as his aides scrubbed a politically damaging Health Department report. New York Times Books and Literature, Nursing Homes, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Book Trade and Publishing, Deaths (Fatalities), Elder Care, Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns March 31, 2021 at 11:44PM

Factory Mix-Up Ruins Up to 15 Million Vaccine Doses From Johnson & Johnson

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By BY SHARON LAFRANIERE AND NOAH WEILAND U.S. https://ift.tt/2OaIH2l A manufacturing subcontractor in Baltimore mixed ingredients from the coronavirus vaccines of Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca, setting back U.S. production of the “one-and-done” shot. New York Times Vaccination and Immunization, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Factories and Manufacturing, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Regulation and Deregulation of Industry March 31, 2021 at 11:33PM

Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Meets Skepticism, Signaling Fight to Come

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By BY EMILY COCHRANE U.S. https://ift.tt/39uyzsG With Republicans lining up in opposition and some Democrats unsatisfied, the package faces hurdles on Capitol Hill. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Law and Legislation, Infrastructure (Public Works), Federal Taxes (US), United States Economy March 31, 2021 at 11:31PM

As Virus and Economic Woes Ravage Brazil, Bolsonaro Improvises and Confounds

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By BY ERNESTO LONDOÑO AND LETÍCIA CASADO World https://ift.tt/3sBzTBA Critics see the recent behavior of Brazil’s president — polarizing in the best of times — as an unnerving sign of a flailing leader. His strategy, if there is one, is difficult to discern. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Impeachment, Politics and Government March 31, 2021 at 11:26PM

Biden bets that tackling climate change will create jobs, not kill them.

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By BY CORAL DAVENPORT, NOAM SCHEIBER AND LISA FRIEDMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/3u7EV9p New York Times March 31, 2021 at 11:25PM

As devastating video played in court, George Floyd’s brother was there to watch.

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By BY TIM ARANGO U.S. https://ift.tt/3rEcYV3 New York Times March 31, 2021 at 11:20PM

Minnesota Court Ruling Fuels Calls to Change Sexual Assault Law

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By BY CHRISTINA MORALES U.S. https://ift.tt/2PmXKXn The state Supreme Court tossed out a man’s conviction on a third-degree sexual conduct charge because the woman he was accused of assaulting was “voluntarily intoxicated” at the time. New York Times Law and Legislation, State Legislatures, Women's Rights, Sex Crimes, Supreme Courts (State), Decisions and Verdicts, Politics and Government, Women and Girls March 31, 2021 at 11:11PM

A Favorite of Giraffes

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By BY DEB AMLEN Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3diV2Kx Trenton Charlson constructs a solid midweek puzzle. New York Times Crossword Puzzles March 31, 2021 at 02:00AM

Gonzaga Makes Final Four With Another (Expected) Rout

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By BY BILLY WITZ Sports https://ift.tt/2PoYxa6 The Zags’ pursuit of an undefeated season has often come on the undercard for other games during this N.C.A.A. men’s tournament. New York Times Basketball (College), NCAA Basketball Championships (Men) March 31, 2021 at 01:58AM

G. Gordon Liddy, Mastermind Behind Watergate Burglary, Dies at 90

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By BY ROBERT D. MCFADDEN U.S. https://ift.tt/2PMvRHS New York Times March 31, 2021 at 01:38AM

South Carolina Rolls Past Texas Into the Final Four

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By BY GILLIAN R. BRASSIL Sports https://ift.tt/3dhCNVS Texas was held scoreless in the fourth quarter as the Gamecocks started their celebration early. New York Times NCAA Basketball Championships (Women), Basketball (College) March 31, 2021 at 01:26AM

Bloomberg Employees Get Access to Hospital’s Vaccine Slots

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By BY KATIE ROBERTSON Business https://ift.tt/3u5Tni4 A company memo on Tuesday informed the staff that NYU Langone would “provide vaccines for Bloomberg employees who meet the eligibility requirements.” New York Times Vaccination and Immunization, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) March 31, 2021 at 01:21AM

A federal judge threw out a confidentiality agreement signed by a Trump campaign aide.

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By BY ERIC LIPTON U.S. https://ift.tt/3dmnScJ The case is one of several in which former President Donald J. Trump went after former aides that criticized him or his campaign, New York Times Workplace Hazards and Violations, Nondisclosure Agreements, Sexual Harassment March 31, 2021 at 01:15AM

For Syrians, the pandemic has increased the need for humanitarian assistance, but donations prove ‘woefully inadequate.’

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By BY RICK GLADSTONE World https://ift.tt/3ueJij7 New York Times internal-essential March 31, 2021 at 01:12AM

‘It Wasn’t Right’: Young Witnesses Offer Emotional Testimony in Chauvin Trial

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By BY JOHN ELIGON, TIM ARANGO AND NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS U.S. https://ift.tt/31Bsuq9 On the second day of Derek Chauvin’s trial, eyewitnesses painted a harrowing and consistent picture of what they saw during the fatal arrest of George Floyd. New York Times Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides March 31, 2021 at 12:54AM

The Morning

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By Unknown Author Briefing https://ift.tt/3m7kaYL The Morning New York Times March 31, 2021 at 12:52AM

Baseball’s back, so teams are deciding whether their stadiums will continue to serve as vaccination venues.

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By BY MADELEINE NGO World https://ift.tt/2PK1H8s New York Times internal-essential March 31, 2021 at 12:51AM

G. Gordon Liddy, Mastermind Behind Watergate Burglary, Dies at 90

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By BY ROBERT D. MCFADDEN U.S. https://ift.tt/2PdkRnn Unlike other defendants in the scandal that brought down Richard Nixon, Mr. Liddy refused to testify and drew the longest prison term. New York Times Deaths (Obituaries), Watergate Affair, United States Politics and Government, Presidential Election of 1972 March 31, 2021 at 12:44AM

Biden to call for increase in corporate taxes to pay for $2 trillion infrastructure plan.

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By BY JIM TANKERSLEY AND EMILY COCHRANE U.S. https://ift.tt/2PK1EJO New York Times March 31, 2021 at 12:26AM

Democrats debate their strategy for pushing through voting rights legislation.

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By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS AND MICHAEL WINES U.S. https://ift.tt/2QOvhdj New York Times March 31, 2021 at 12:24AM

Biden to Pay for Infrastructure Plan With 15 Years of Corporate Taxes

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By BY JIM TANKERSLEY AND EMILY COCHRANE Business https://ift.tt/3wmgmaP The president will propose using the revenue from increasing corporate taxes to pay for eight years of ambitious spending on roads, bridges, utilities and other needs. New York Times Infrastructure (Public Works), Corporate Taxes, Federal Budget (US), United States Economy, United States Politics and Government, Federal Taxes (US) March 31, 2021 at 12:21AM

Chauvin Trial: Day 2 Key Moments

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By BY CHRISTINA KELSO AND LUCAS LILIEHOLM U.S. https://ift.tt/3sGx3Ly As the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer accused of killing George Floyd, continued on Tuesday in Minneapolis, the prosecution and the defense used witness testimony to focus on how the arrest unfolded. New York Times Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings March 31, 2021 at 12:20AM

‘No Place for a Child’: Inside the Tent Camp Housing Thousands of Migrant Children

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By BY MIRIAM JORDAN U.S. https://ift.tt/3wea64D Children are sleeping shoulder-to-shoulder in the overcrowded facility at Donna, Texas, which is housing more than 4,000 migrants amid a new surge on the border. New York Times Illegal Immigration, Immigration and Emigration, Immigration Detention March 31, 2021 at 12:13AM

Scenes from Day 2 of the Derek Chauvin trial.

By Unknown Author U.S. https://ift.tt/3u5Gx3q New York Times March 31, 2021 at 12:04AM

State Dept. Reverses Trump Policies on Reproductive and Religious Freedoms

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By BY LARA JAKES U.S. https://ift.tt/2QTy5WL New York Times March 30, 2021 at 11:58PM

Democrats Splinter Over Strategy for Pushing Through Voting Rights Bill

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By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS AND MICHAEL WINES U.S. https://ift.tt/3cBxJwr President Biden and leading congressional Democrats have made the far-reaching bill a top priority, but some proponents believe it needs major changes. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Campaign Finance, Voter Registration and Requirements, Redistricting and Reapportionment, Filibusters and Debate Curbs March 30, 2021 at 11:36PM

After a day of emotional testimony, here’s what experts expect next.

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By BY ANDRÉS R. MARTÍNEZ AND MARIE FAZIO U.S. https://ift.tt/3dhqwkg New York Times March 30, 2021 at 11:31PM

State Dept. Reverses Trump Policies on Reproductive and Religious Freedoms

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By BY LARA JAKES U.S. https://ift.tt/3sBmcTa Even as Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken similarly condemned abuses and oppression from China to Syria to Venezuela, he overturned aspects of the Trump administration’s human rights agenda. New York Times Human Rights and Human Rights Violations, Discrimination, Women's Rights, Women and Girls, United States International Relations, United States Politics and Government, Birth Control and Family Planning, Freedom of Religion March 30, 2021 at 11:23PM

Biden Announces Actions to Combat Anti-Asian Attacks

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By BY ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS U.S. https://ift.tt/3dj8NbX “We can’t be silent in the face of rising violence against Asian Americans,” President Biden said after an assault on a woman in New York. New York Times Asian-Americans, Hate Crimes, Domestic Violence, United States Politics and Government, Atlanta Spa Shootings (2021) March 30, 2021 at 11:22PM

How to Stop Schools That Prey on Veterans

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion https://ift.tt/2PklUBQ Under Betsy DeVos, the Education Department sold out to predatory for-profit colleges. It’s welcome news that Washington is taking steps to protect students. New York Times For-Profit Schools, Financial Aid (Education), Veterans, Education, Colleges and Universities March 30, 2021 at 11:12PM

In Vermont, a surge in cases brings the state to numbers that it thought it had left behind.

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By BY MADELEINE NGO World https://ift.tt/3frwK3A New York Times internal-essential March 30, 2021 at 02:36AM

Texas, which expanded eligibility to all adults, sees long lines and scarce appointments online.

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By BY EDGAR SANDOVAL World https://ift.tt/3rxge4A New York Times internal-essential March 30, 2021 at 02:27AM

Houston Hangs On and Reaches the Final Four

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By BY BILLY WITZ Sports https://ift.tt/3djvsEZ The Cougars dominated Oregon State early and then fended the Beavers off in the second half, reaching the national semifinals for the first time since 1984. New York Times Basketball (College) March 30, 2021 at 02:19AM

Climber in Academia

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By BY DEB AMLEN Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/31t4DbV Alex Rosen and Brad Wilber bring out the entertainers, one by one. New York Times Crossword Puzzles March 30, 2021 at 02:00AM