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McConnell says ‘loony lies’ spread by Marjorie Taylor Greene are a ‘cancer’ on G.O.P.

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By BY CATIE EDMONDSON U.S. https://ift.tt/3cwcsV3 Senator Mitch McConnell issued a scathing rebuke on Monday saying that the “loony lies and conspiracy theories” embraced by Ms. Greene amounted to a “cancer” on the Republican Party. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Conspiracy Theories February 2, 2021 at 01:47AM

Chicago declares a “cooling off” period in its in-person school reopening standoff.

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By BY KATE TAYLOR World https://ift.tt/3ctdnpn New York Times internal-essential February 2, 2021 at 01:29AM

Air Force Academy alumni group condemns Capitol attack and signals some graduates may be ejected.

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By BY JOHN ISMAY U.S. https://ift.tt/3pGwrUX New York Times United States Politics and Government, United States Defense and Military Forces February 2, 2021 at 01:10AM

A Letter to My Liberal Friends

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By BY BRET STEPHENS Opinion https://ift.tt/2YzPBjd If you want to know what worries conservatives, look at California. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Education (K-12), Relocation of Business, Infrastructure (Public Works) February 2, 2021 at 01:08AM

Even before the snow arrived in Boston, a parking battle began.

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By BY FELICE BELMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/3tkIV6C New York Times February 2, 2021 at 12:46AM

It’s Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Party Now

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By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG Opinion https://ift.tt/2MqLdk3 She embarrasses some Republicans, but she’s no outlier. New York Times Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right, Presidential Election of 2020, QAnon February 2, 2021 at 12:35AM

Biden to Free Up Billions in Delayed Puerto Rico Storm Aid

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By BY CHRISTOPHER FLAVELLE AND PATRICIA MAZZEI Climate https://ift.tt/36AiEaR The administration plans to release $1.3 billion that was meant to help Puerto Rico rebuild after Hurricane Maria in 2017, and will remove restrictions on another $4.9 billion. New York Times Global Warming, Environment, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hurricane Maria (2017), United States Politics and Government, Federal Aid (US), Humanitarian Aid February 2, 2021 at 12:32AM

Trump’s defense will likely argue that the trial is unconstitutional because he’s no longer president.

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By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN AND NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/3rgy3Vw New York Times February 2, 2021 at 12:27AM

Gov. Pete Ricketts of Nebraska begins quarantine after virus exposure.

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By BY MARIE FAZIO World https://ift.tt/2Yx5kj4 New York Times internal-essential February 2, 2021 at 12:17AM

A C.D.C. report indicates a large portion of nursing home staff refuse to be vaccinated.

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By BY ABBY GOODNOUGH World https://ift.tt/3cyb0BM New York Times internal-essential February 2, 2021 at 12:16AM

Caution and Distrust Go Hand in Hand as M.L.B. Negotiates a New Season

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By BY JAMES WAGNER Sports https://ift.tt/3oDFLrj The players’ union has expressed concern that a proposal for a delayed, compressed schedule would be hard to complete amid outbreaks and that an expanded playoff field would water down competition. New York Times Baseball February 1, 2021 at 11:06PM

How New York’s Vaccine Program Missed Black and Hispanic Residents

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion https://ift.tt/3amiR2B Vaccination rates lag in some of the communities that have been the hardest hit by the virus. New York Times Black People, Vaccination and Immunization, Race and Ethnicity, Income Inequality, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Hispanic-Americans February 2, 2021 at 12:00AM

The Skin-Deep Physics of Sidewinder Snakes

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By BY ASHER ELBEIN Science https://ift.tt/3aoXvS7 A close-up on snake skin helped scientists work out what might help certain snakes navigate sandy surfaces. New York Times Snakes, Skin, Physics, Sand and Gravel, Deserts, your-feed-science, your-feed-animals February 1, 2021 at 11:52PM

Robinhood, Under the Gun, Raises $2.4 Billion

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By BY NATHANIEL POPPER, MICHAEL J. DE LA MERCED AND DAVID MCCABE Business https://ift.tt/3cvAbEU The high volume of trading by its customers, many of them egged on by social media, has put a strain on the company’s balance sheet. New York Times Venture Capital, Banking and Financial Institutions, Stocks and Bonds, Hedge Funds February 1, 2021 at 11:51PM

In Ohio, an increasingly Republican state, Tim Ryan, a Democrat, says he’ll run for open Senate seat.

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By BY JONATHAN MARTIN U.S. https://ift.tt/2NO0JXA New York Times February 1, 2021 at 11:42PM

Marc Wilmore, a Television Comedy Writer and Producer, Dies at 57

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By BY CONCEPCIÓN DE LEÓN Arts https://ift.tt/3pzzjTr Mr. Wilmore was best known for his work on “In Living Color” and “F Is for Family.” One of his elaborate pranks led to a more than decade-long stint on “The Simpsons.” New York Times Deaths (Obituaries), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) February 1, 2021 at 11:38PM

How Have You Used Our Student Editorials as Mentor Texts? An Invitation to Teachers and Students

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By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK The Learning Network https://ift.tt/3at8BFA Ahead of our popular annual Student Editorial Contest, we want to hear how you’ve taught — or learned — with the work of our winners. New York Times February 1, 2021 at 11:35PM

The Biggest W.N.B.A. Free-Agency Moves

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By BY ERICA L. AYALA Sports https://ift.tt/3an2tPe Candace Parker is not the only one leaving Los Angeles, but Diana Taurasi is staying in Phoenix. W.N.B.A. free agency kicked off Monday with a shuffling of stars. New York Times Basketball, Free Agents (Sports) February 1, 2021 at 11:34PM

Our Eighth Annual Student Editorial Contest

By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2YDvpNi We invite middle school and high school students to write opinion pieces on the issues that matter to them. Contest dates: Feb. 23 to April 13. New York Times February 1, 2021 at 11:31PM

Trump’s New Lawyers Not Expected to Focus on False Election Claims in His Defense

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By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN AND NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/3r4MQCS While Mr. Trump has argued for it, his lawyers will instead echo the argument of many Republicans that the impeachment trial of a former president is unconstitutional. New York Times Impeachment, Constitution (US), Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Voter Fraud (Election Fraud), Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government February 1, 2021 at 11:31PM

300 Questions and Images to Inspire Argument Writing

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By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK The Learning Network https://ift.tt/3thVL5O Recent Student Opinion and Picture Prompts, categorized by topic, to help students discover the issues that matter to them. New York Times February 1, 2021 at 11:25PM

A Food Course for Home-Schooling

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By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT Food https://ift.tt/3oECFTU Spoons Across America has created a nine-class Food Exploration Project, suitable for students ages 8 to 11. New York Times Food, Children and Childhood, Education (K-12) February 1, 2021 at 11:15PM

Kits to Make Sushi and Sashimi at Home

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By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT Food https://ift.tt/2YBOgso The sushi restaurant MakiMaki now sells do-it-yourself meals from its Midtown location. New York Times Sushi, Restaurants February 1, 2021 at 11:13PM