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A state representative is kicked out of Georgia’s House chamber after refusing a coronavirus test.

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By BY SEAN KEENAN AND RICHARD FAUSSET U.S. https://ift.tt/3cdS0rP Representative David Clark, who represents a suburban district northeast of Atlanta, was led from the chamber on the orders of the House speaker and a fellow Republican. New York Times internal-essential January 26, 2021 at 11:34PM

Republicans Rally Against Impeachment Trial, Signaling Likely Acquittal for Trump

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By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/3qZKbud All but five Republican senators voted to challenge the constitutionality of the trial, suggesting that Democrats were unlikely to find the 17 they would need to join them in convicting the former president. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Impeachment, Constitution (US) January 27, 2021 at 12:49AM

Biden Pledges to Speed Flow of Vaccines to the States

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By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG, NOAH WEILAND AND SHARON LAFRANIERE U.S. https://ift.tt/3iWpkoH President Biden said the amount of coronavirus vaccines reaching the states would rise next week and a deal was near to provide enough shots to vaccinate nearly all Americans by the end of summer. New York Times Vaccination and Immunization, United States Politics and Government, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) January 27, 2021 at 12:44AM

Cheech Marin’s Chicano Art Museum Is to Open This Fall

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By BY SARAH BAHR Arts https://ift.tt/3chLyAa The new center, in Riverside, Calif., will be dedicated exclusively to showcasing Mexican-American art and culture. New York Times Art, Restoration and Renovation, Museums, Libraries and Librarians, City Councils, Mexican-Americans January 27, 2021 at 12:38AM

Filibuster Fight Subsides, for Now, as Democrats Assume Full Senate Control

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By BY CARL HULSE U.S. https://ift.tt/2YjO1So Progressive groups said they would continue to press Democrats to eliminate the tactic so the party can advance an aggressive Biden agenda over Republican opposition. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Filibusters and Debate Curbs January 27, 2021 at 12:35AM

She’s a Chinese Pop Star With Millions of Fans. Her Latest Hit Is About Domestic Abuse.

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By BY ELSIE CHEN U.S. https://ift.tt/3a6ayYy A song about real cases of violence against women in China has resonated with millions across the country and sparked an outpouring of stories and discussion on social media. New York Times Women and Girls, Domestic Violence, Women's Rights, Content Type: Personal Profile, Discrimination, Pop and Rock Music, Sex Crimes January 27, 2021 at 12:28AM

Christina Crosby, 67, Dies; Feminist Scholar Wrote of Becoming Disabled

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By BY KATHARINE Q. SEELYE U.S. https://ift.tt/2MmHaFb After a bicycle accident left her paralyzed, she wrote a memoir, “A Body, Undone,” which refused to draw tidy lessons about overcoming hardship. New York Times Deaths (Obituaries), Women and Girls, Colleges and Universities, Disabilities, Books and Literature January 27, 2021 at 12:28AM

Made in the U.S.A.: Socialism for the Rich. Capitalism for the Rest.

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By BY THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN Opinion https://ift.tt/39mmIgG Once we take care of the pandemic, we need to sort this out. New York Times Income Inequality, United States Economy, Stimulus (Economic), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), United States Politics and Government January 27, 2021 at 12:04AM

A Wisconsin pharmacist will plead guilty to attempting to spoil hundreds of vaccine doses.

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By BY BRYAN PIETSCH World https://ift.tt/3pkMOGo New York Times internal-essential January 27, 2021 at 12:03AM

College basketball coach Rick Pitino, who pushed to delay the season, tested positive.

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By BY ADAM ZAGORIA World https://ift.tt/39ip7sP New York Times internal-essential January 27, 2021 at 12:02AM

A state representative is kicked out of Georgia’s House chamber after refusing a coronavirus test.

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By BY SEAN KEENAN AND RICHARD FAUSSET U.S. https://ift.tt/3ojnHSX Representative David Clark, who represents a suburban district northeast of Atlanta, was led from the chamber on the orders of the House speaker and a fellow Republican. New York Times internal-essential January 26, 2021 at 11:34PM

Harthorne Wingo, 1970s Knick With Much-Chanted Name, Dies at 73

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By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR Sports https://ift.tt/2YhrhCB The bench player with the unusual name became a favorite of the team’s fans, who filled Madison Square Garden with cries of “Wing-o! Wing-o!” New York Times Basketball, Deaths (Obituaries), NBA Championship January 26, 2021 at 11:51PM

Just how fast is the U.S. vaccine rollout rolling?

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By BY LUCY TOMPKINS U.S. https://ift.tt/3iP7Bzk New York Times internal-essential January 26, 2021 at 11:44PM

A state representative is kicked out of Georgia’s House chamber after refusing to be tested.

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By BY SEAN KEENAN AND RICHARD FAUSSET U.S. https://ift.tt/3ohf1wp New York Times internal-essential January 26, 2021 at 11:34PM

Biden Will Restore U.S. Relations With Palestinians, Reversing Trump Cutoff

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By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY World https://ift.tt/36eNANL Despite the move, analysts believe the prospects for an Israeli-Palestinian agreement remain distant. New York Times Palestinians, Peace Process, Israeli Settlements, International Relations, Diplomatic Service, Embassies and Consulates January 26, 2021 at 11:32PM

Biden, With Powerful Allies and Foes, Targets Climate Change

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By BY CORAL DAVENPORT AND LISA FRIEDMAN Climate https://ift.tt/2MpEtCX The president is moving rapidly to address climate change, with some unlikely allies behind him and huge hurdles ahead — some in his own party. New York Times Global Warming, Environment, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, United States Politics and Government, Law and Legislation, Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Alternative and Renewable Energy January 26, 2021 at 11:31PM

Man Charged With Threatening Congressman’s Family as Riot Raged

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By BY JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH New York https://ift.tt/3qUSur7 Relatives of Hakeem Jeffries and George Stephanopoulos received threatening text messages as rioters stormed the Capitol, federal prosecutors said. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Threats and Threatening Messages January 26, 2021 at 11:28PM

Impeachment, Coronavirus, Spring Training: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

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By BY REMY TUMIN AND SHELBY KNOWLES Briefing https://ift.tt/2YieNuI Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. New York Times January 26, 2021 at 11:25PM

J.T. Realmuto of the Phillies Signs Record Deal for a Catcher

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By BY JAMES WAGNER Sports https://ift.tt/36dsE9G Realmuto’s five-year, $115.5 million deal will surpass Joe Mauer’s record for the highest annual pay for a catcher. New York Times Baseball, Free Agents (Sports) January 26, 2021 at 11:22PM

A New Age of Tailoring

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By BY THOMAS GIDDINGS AND IAN BRADLEY T Magazine https://ift.tt/3aaQW5q This winter, crisp coats and suits provide warmth and allow for novel ways to dress up with personality. New York Times Fashion and Apparel January 26, 2021 at 11:21PM

What Jeffrey Epstein Did to Earn $158 Million From Leon Black

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By BY MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN AND STEVE EDER Business https://ift.tt/2Yg353J Mr. Epstein specialized in aggressively pitching ways to minimize paying taxes. And not just to Mr. Black, the private equity chief executive who was his main benefactor in his later years. New York Times Federal Taxes (US), Wills and Estates, High Net Worth Individuals January 26, 2021 at 11:21PM

Hall of Fame Says No to Schilling, Bonds and Clemens — Again

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By BY TYLER KEPNER Sports https://ift.tt/3onOH3T Baseball writers failed to elect a player to the Hall of Fame for the ninth time. History suggests several of this year’s finalists will eventually be inducted. New York Times Baseball, Halls of Fame January 26, 2021 at 11:21PM

Senator Patrick Leahy, 80, is hospitalized as a precaution after reporting feeling unwell.

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By BY EMILY COCHRANE U.S. https://ift.tt/2M7A33F Mr. Leahy, whose position in the Senate puts him third in line for the presidency, oversaw the start of the impeachment proceedings against former President Donald J. Trump earlier on Tuesday. New York Times Hospitals, United States Politics and Government January 26, 2021 at 11:15PM