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Trump Is Guilty

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion https://ift.tt/3jK4Aks There’s no doubt who must be held responsible for attacking the Capitol and trying to overturn the results of the election. New York Times Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Impeachment February 13, 2021 at 12:55AM

Highlights From Trump’s Impeachment Defense

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By BY CHRISTINA KELSO AND MCKENZIE MARSHALL U.S. https://ift.tt/2OA4sIT Lawyers for former President Donald J. Trump delivered a short defense on Friday, arguing that his conviction would threaten free speech and falsely equating his conduct with Democrats’ use of the word “fight.” New York Times Impeachment February 13, 2021 at 12:51AM

Under Pressure, California Church Postpones Conference for Thousands

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By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON U.S. https://ift.tt/2N2BW1V Grace Community Church reversed course after Los Angeles County health officials warned that indoor conferences were prohibited and that the event could worsen the spread of the coronavirus. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Suits and Litigation (Civil), Freedom of Religion February 13, 2021 at 12:46AM

For the Defense: Twisted Facts and Other Staples of the Trump Playbook

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By BY MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT AND MAGGIE HABERMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/3pi7Apt The lawyers representing the former president in his impeachment trial are the latest in a rotating cast that has always had trouble satisfying a mercurial and headstrong client. New York Times Impeachment, Presidential Election of 2020, Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry February 13, 2021 at 12:38AM

Staring Down the Stigma of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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By BY EMILY NAGOSKI Books https://ift.tt/2ZcsVWB In “Strange Bedfellows,” Ina Park offers a humane and humorous rundown of sexually transmitted infections, with the hope of reducing the shame that accompanies them. New York Times Books and Literature, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Herpes Viruses, Sex Education February 13, 2021 at 12:37AM

California extends vaccine eligibility to people with disabilities after backlash.

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By BY SHAWN HUBLER World https://ift.tt/3d6dwzd New York Times internal-essential, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Vaccination and Immunization February 13, 2021 at 12:34AM

Lincoln Project Co-Founder Resigns From Board Amid a Deepening Crisis

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By BY DANNY HAKIM AND MAGGIE ASTOR U.S. https://ift.tt/2LOIil6 Steve Schmidt announced his resignation at the end of a day in which at least eight former staff members said they want to share information about the handling of harassment allegations against another co-founder. New York Times Workplace Hazards and Violations, Cyberharassment February 13, 2021 at 12:27AM

Impeachment Briefing: A Combative Defense

By Unknown Author U.S. https://ift.tt/3ahcw9I Defense lawyers claimed, contrary to facts, that Mr. Trump never glorified violence. New York Times Impeachment February 13, 2021 at 12:17AM

Trump’s Lawyers Deny He Incited Capitol Mob, Saying It’s Democrats Who Spur Violence

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By BY PETER BAKER AND NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/3d7vd1k The former president’s legal team rested its case without using even a quarter of the 16 hours allotted to it. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Constitution (US), Impeachment February 13, 2021 at 12:14AM

Eugene Goodman, the Capitol Police officer who distracted the mob during the siege, is honored by senators.

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By BY ZACH MONTAGUE U.S. https://ift.tt/3rRfOqm New York Times February 13, 2021 at 12:12AM

Donald Trump ‘Lit the Flame,’ Rep. Castro Says

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By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES U.S. https://ift.tt/3phfkIn As senators questioned the defense and prosecution during the fourth day of former President Donald J. Trump’s impeachment trial, Representative Joaquin Castro said the former president bore responsibility for the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. New York Times Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Impeachment February 13, 2021 at 12:10AM

International Court, Battered by Critics, Elects Briton as New Prosecutor

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By BY MARLISE SIMONS World https://ift.tt/3jGSZCM Karim Khan, a veteran of the international legal scene who has worked on both the defense and prosecution sides, will shape the court’s image and effectiveness for years to come. New York Times War Crimes, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity February 13, 2021 at 12:05AM

Trump’s Lawyers Repeated Inaccurate Claims in Impeachment Trial

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By BY LINDA QIU U.S. https://ift.tt/3rNXDBF The three members of the former president’s legal team made a number of misleading or false claims about the events of Jan. 6, antifa, the impeachment process and voter fraud. New York Times Impeachment, Rumors and Misinformation, Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Presidential Election of 2020, Presidential Election of 2016, Antifa Movement (US), Voter Fraud (Election Fraud), Absentee Voting, United States Politics and Government February 13, 2021 at 12:00AM

Un nuevo rumbo para Guatemala

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By BY ANITA ISAACS AND ÁLVARO MONTENEGRO en Español https://ift.tt/3qkYtW8 Una emergente coalición multiétnica y multigeneracional está reimaginando un nuevo futuro para el país. Aunar esfuerzos con sus miembros podría ser la clave para generar un cambio duradero. New York Times Politics and Government, United States Politics and Government, Corruption (Institutional), Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Human Rights and Human Rights Violations, United States International Relations February 13, 2021 at 12:00AM

On W.H.O. Trip, China Refused to Hand Over Important Data

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By BY JAVIER C. HERNÁNDEZ AND JAMES GORMAN World https://ift.tt/3pgLCTB The information could be key to determining how and when the outbreak started, and to learning how to prevent future pandemics. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) February 12, 2021 at 11:54PM

Three men are accused in a scheme to sell vaccines on a fake website.

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By BY CONCEPCIÓN DE LEÓN World https://ift.tt/3ah8LRE New York Times internal-essential February 12, 2021 at 11:48PM

How Conservative Outlets Are Covering Impeachment, or Not

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By BY GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO U.S. https://ift.tt/2OpMWXw “There’s no consistent narrative that the conservative media is pushing, which is extremely atypical,” one media critic said. New York Times Impeachment, News and News Media, Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021) February 12, 2021 at 11:47PM

Takeaways From Day 4 of Trump’s Impeachment Trial

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By BY EILEEN SULLIVAN U.S. https://ift.tt/3pjY30W Former President Donald J. Trump’s team presented its defense to senators, using far less than the allotted 16 hours. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Impeachment February 12, 2021 at 11:44PM

5 Questions About Britney Spears, Answered

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By BY LIZ DAY Arts https://ift.tt/3qgoSEx There's been renewed attention on the singer's battle with her father over control of her estate. Here's what you should know. New York Times Pop and Rock Music, Wills and Estates, Documentary Films and Programs February 12, 2021 at 11:31PM

‘I Thought We Were Past That,’ Plaskett Says in Impassioned Speech

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By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES U.S. https://ift.tt/3jIEi1U In the question portion of the impeachment trial Friday, Stacey Plaskett, delegate from the U.S. Virgin Islands, spoke fervently about the role of race before, during and after the Capitol riot. New York Times Impeachment, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Race and Ethnicity, Black People February 12, 2021 at 11:27PM

Senators ask the defense: When did Trump learn that Pence was evacuated during the Capitol riot for his safety?

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By BY TRIP GABRIEL AND LUKE BROADWATER U.S. https://ift.tt/2OzwZhG New York Times February 12, 2021 at 11:27PM

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

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By BY JONATHAN WOLFE AND AMELIA NIERENBERG U.S. https://ift.tt/3afO34P The C.D.C. released guidelines today for how to operate schools safely during the pandemic. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) February 12, 2021 at 11:26PM

Biden Administration Moves to End Work Requirements in Medicaid

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By BY SARAH KLIFF AND MARGOT SANGER-KATZ The Upshot https://ift.tt/3d2TS7o Reversing the Trump administration’s policy of allowing states to tether work to health insurance. New York Times Medicaid, Executive Orders and Memorandums, States (US) February 12, 2021 at 11:18PM