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Feud Between Hollywood Agents and TV Writers Comes to an End

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By BY JOHN KOBLIN Business https://ift.tt/3cN4szo A fight over conflict-of-interest claims began nearly two years ago. William Morris Endeavor was the last major agency to reach a new agreement. New York Times Television, Writing and Writers, Organized Labor, Agents (Business) February 6, 2021 at 02:24AM

State Dept. lifts terrorist designation against Houthi rebels issued in Trump’s final days.

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By BY LARA JAKES AND ERIC SCHMITT U.S. https://ift.tt/36I6EnR New York Times February 6, 2021 at 02:20AM

Biden says he will bar Trump from receiving intelligence briefings, saying his ‘erratic behavior’ cannot be trusted.

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By BY DAVID E. SANGER U.S. https://ift.tt/3pVpgs6 President Biden said the former president’s behavior worried him “unrelated to the insurrection” that gave rise to the second impeachment of Donald J. Trump. New York Times February 6, 2021 at 01:13AM

Biden Bars Trump From Receiving Intelligence Briefings, Citing ‘Erratic Behavior’

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By BY DAVID E. SANGER U.S. https://ift.tt/3pSUYpK Mr. Biden said there was “no need” for former President Donald J. Trump to get the briefings, traditionally given to ex-presidents as a courtesy and to keep them informed if their advice is needed. New York Times Classified Information and State Secrets, United States Politics and Government, Impeachment February 6, 2021 at 02:06AM

Two G.O.P. House members, Louie Gohmert and Andrew Clyde, are fined for bypassing security screening.

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By BY THOMAS KAPLAN U.S. https://ift.tt/374lAwT New York Times February 6, 2021 at 01:55AM

Biden Reverses Trump Terrorist Designation for Houthis in Yemen

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By BY LARA JAKES AND ERIC SCHMITT U.S. https://ift.tt/3jkOf5E Critics of the Trump administration action said the penalties would punish the millions of starving people in Yemen more than the Houthi rebels. New York Times United States International Relations, Humanitarian Aid, Terrorism, War Crimes, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity February 6, 2021 at 01:45AM

I.C.C. Rules It Has Jurisdiction to Examine Possible Israel War Crimes

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By BY ISABEL KERSHNER World https://ift.tt/3trOyQR The International Criminal Court on Friday said it has the authority to investigate alleged crimes in the occupied territories, in a ruling condemned by Israel and praised by Palestinians. New York Times February 6, 2021 at 01:25AM

Biden says he will bar Trump from receiving intelligence briefings, saying his ‘erratic behavior’ cannot be trusted.

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By BY DAVID E. SANGER U.S. https://ift.tt/3cMY2QO President Biden said the former president’s behavior worried him “unrelated to the insurrection” that gave rise to the second impeachment of Donald J. Trump. New York Times February 6, 2021 at 01:13AM

Chicago and Philadelphia tell some teachers to return to classrooms or face discipline.

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By BY KATE TAYLOR World https://ift.tt/3aI2Gg0 New York Times internal-essential February 6, 2021 at 01:13AM

Canada extends its cruise ship ban until 2022, and Alaska’s leaders aren’t happy.

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By BY ISABELLA GRULLÓN PAZ World https://ift.tt/2O3ccCM New York Times internal-essential February 6, 2021 at 01:07AM

Last Undecided House Race Finally Goes to Republican, by 109 Votes

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By BY LUIS FERRÉ-SADURNÍ New York https://ift.tt/3rnJBqj Claudia Tenney, a Republican from Central New York, regained a seat she lost in 2018 after a judge ruled that her 109-vote victory was legitimate. New York Times Elections, House of Representatives, Elections, Courts and the Judiciary February 6, 2021 at 12:42AM

Facebook’s Supreme Court Needs a Broader Mandate

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By BY GREG BENSINGER Opinion https://ift.tt/36J06Fq The first decisions from the new Oversight Board have been issued. The results are underwhelming. New York Times Social Media, Rumors and Misinformation, Computers and the Internet February 6, 2021 at 12:27AM

Three false claims about the election made in Mike Lindell’s new film.

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By BY KELLEN BROWNING AND TIFFANY HSU Technology https://ift.tt/3jlgAZB One America News ran an extensive disclaimer before the broadcast. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Voter Fraud (Election Fraud), Rumors and Misinformation February 6, 2021 at 12:22AM

Biden Seizes on Weak Job Gains to Call for Quick Stimulus Action

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By BY JIM TANKERSLEY AND LUKE BROADWATER Business https://ift.tt/3cIreZ2 The president said the economy was “in trouble” and warned Republicans he would move ahead with a $1.9 trillion aid package with or without their support. New York Times United States Politics and Government, United States Economy, Federal Budget (US), Stimulus (Economic), Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (2020), Labor and Jobs, Unemployment Insurance February 6, 2021 at 12:21AM

Exiled From Committees, Greene Says She Is ‘Freed’ to Push Republicans to the Right

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By BY CATIE EDMONDSON U.S. https://ift.tt/3aF1dad Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene warned that the House’s vote only left her with more time to insist on Republicans’ allegiance to former President Donald J. Trump. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Conspiracy Theories February 6, 2021 at 12:14AM

With the virus spiking, Cuba imposes an overnight curfew.

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By BY ED AUGUSTIN World https://ift.tt/3cLeIYT New York Times internal-essential February 6, 2021 at 12:14AM

Judge Says Florist Charged in Capitol Riot May Travel to Mexico

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By BY MARIA CRAMER AND MICHAEL LEVENSON U.S. https://ift.tt/3pTo3Bn Jenny Cudd, who is charged with participating in the Jan. 6 siege, said she had planned a four-day “work-related bonding retreat” in the Riviera Maya with employees and their spouses. New York Times Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021) February 5, 2021 at 11:57PM

Lou Dobbs’s Show Is Canceled by Fox Business

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By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM Business https://ift.tt/3oVGWCx Mr. Dobbs, a loyal supporter of former President Donald J. Trump, is named in a lawsuit by the election technology company Smartmatic against the Fox Corporation and two other Fox anchors. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, News and News Media, Voter Fraud (Election Fraud) February 5, 2021 at 11:55PM

A Lincoln Project co-founder resigns after allegations that another founder sent unsolicited, lurid messages to young men.

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By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/2YMqkmd New York Times February 5, 2021 at 11:53PM

U.S. Will Examine Giving F.B.I. More Resources to Counter Domestic Extremism

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By BY JULIAN E. BARNES AND ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS U.S. https://ift.tt/3cOAmv8 The issue of violent extremist groups in the United States has come to the top of the agenda since a mob of far-right groups stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6. New York Times Fringe Groups and Movements, Terrorism, Espionage and Intelligence Services, Presidential Election of 2020 February 5, 2021 at 11:22PM

Christopher Plummer’s Robust Final Act Crowned a Noble Career

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By BY JESSE GREEN Theater https://ift.tt/2N0xelb At home in the footlights, he knew the power of charm and every trick of the stage trade. But even after a celebrated “King Lear,” there was more to play. New York Times Theater, Content Type: Personal Profile, Actors and Actresses, Movies February 5, 2021 at 11:21PM

Summer School Is a Hot Idea Right Now. Could It Work?

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By BY DANA GOLDSTEIN AND KATE TAYLOR U.S. https://ift.tt/36J6TPh Numerous obstacles make extending the school year a tough proposition, but the Biden administration wants to put billions behind it as a way of offsetting pandemic-era learning losses. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Coronavirus Reopenings, Education (K-12), Summer School February 5, 2021 at 11:10PM

Two Journalists Exit New York Times After Criticism of Past Behavior

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By BY MARC TRACY Business https://ift.tt/3oTPlGv Donald McNeil, a veteran science reporter, and Andy Mills, who helped make the “Caliphate” podcast, were the focus of complaints inside and outside The Times. New York Times News and News Media, Podcasts, Rumors and Misinformation, Sexual Harassment February 5, 2021 at 09:46PM