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Garland Says as Attorney General He Will Combat Domestic Extremism

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By BY KATIE BENNER U.S. https://ift.tt/2ZC1k1q The judge is also expected to affirm his commitment to equal justice under the law and to vow to root out widespread discrimination. New York Times Appointments and Executive Changes, Civil Rights and Liberties, Attorneys General February 21, 2021 at 05:32AM

Visit a Botanical Garden and Brew Kombucha

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By BY EMMA GRILLO AND DANYA ISSAWI At Home https://ift.tt/3aCCftf This week, celebrate the life of Malcolm X, brush up on your photography skills or bake marshmallow brownies. New York Times Quarantine (Life and Culture) February 21, 2021 at 04:59AM

How to Stream This Year’s Oscar Hopefuls

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By BY NOEL MURRAY At Home https://ift.tt/2NpxDhu New York Times Quarantine (Life and Culture), Movies, Academy Awards (Oscars), Actors and Actresses February 21, 2021 at 04:40AM

Thinking of an Electric Car? Take Your Choice

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By BY NORMAN MAYERSOHN At Home https://ift.tt/3dwY5QR Even before G.M. announced it would work toward eliminating emissions from its vehicles, more automakers were putting E. V.s in their showrooms. Here’s a roundup. New York Times Automobiles, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Quarantine (Life and Culture) February 21, 2021 at 04:20AM

Head Back to the Past With Old-Time Radio

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By BY BARRY YOURGRAU At Home https://ift.tt/3qGvGvB A wealth of radio shows, constructed from dialogue and sound effects, and with a touch of narration and music, is free on the internet. New York Times Quarantine (Life and Culture), Radio, Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming February 21, 2021 at 03:40AM

Join Clubhouse! Umm, What is Clubhouse?

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By BY STEVEN KURUTZ At Home https://ift.tt/3pFaTa8 A simple explainer to the newest, buzziest social media app around. New York Times Social Media, Computers and the Internet, Mobile Applications, Content Type: Service, Quarantine (Life and Culture), Podcasts February 21, 2021 at 03:20AM

Hot Dish! The Newspaper Makes a Great Trivet

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By BY CHRISTY HARMON At Home https://ift.tt/3ufgQhI Once the paper is hot off the presses, use it to cool down your pots. New York Times Quarantine (Life and Culture), Newspapers, Handicrafts February 21, 2021 at 03:00AM

Israel secretly agrees to fund vaccines for Syria as part of prisoner swap.

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By BY PATRICK KINGSLEY, RONEN BERGMAN AND ANDREW E. KRAMER World https://ift.tt/3k6un6y New York Times internal-essential February 21, 2021 at 02:30AM

Israel Secretly Agrees to Fund Vaccines for Syria as Part of Prisoner Swap

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By BY PATRICK KINGSLEY, RONEN BERGMAN AND ANDREW E. KRAMER World https://ift.tt/3bpZ171 To secure the release of an Israeli civilian held in Syria, Israel agreed to finance a supply of Russian-made Covid-19 vaccines for Damascus, an official said. New York Times Defense and Military Forces, Vaccination and Immunization, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) February 21, 2021 at 01:29AM

His Lights Stayed on During Texas’ Storm. Now He Owes $16,752.

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By BY GIULIA MCDONNELL NIETO DEL RIO, NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS AND IVAN PENN U.S. https://ift.tt/3uhSFiH After a public outcry from people like Scott Willoughby, whose exorbitant electric bill is soon due, Gov. Greg Abbott said lawmakers should ensure Texans “do not get stuck with skyrocketing energy bills” caused by the storm. New York Times Power Failures and Blackouts, Electric Light and Power, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Heating, Natural Gas February 21, 2021 at 12:49AM

3 Killed, Including Gunman, in Shooting at Louisiana Gun Store

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By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON U.S. https://ift.tt/3qGJO7R Two other people were injured and in stable condition after the shooting at the Jefferson Gun Outlet in Metairie, La., the police said. New York Times Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Firearms, Deaths (Fatalities) February 20, 2021 at 11:43PM

Trump Schedules Address Before CPAC Next Sunday

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By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/2ZxZ9vx The former president will make his first lengthy remarks since leaving office before the annual conference of conservatives Feb. 28. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021) February 20, 2021 at 11:19PM

Justice Dept. Is Said to Be Examining Stone’s Possible Ties to Capitol Rioters

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By BY KATIE BENNER U.S. https://ift.tt/3qDCf1O A full criminal investigation is far from certain, a person familiar with the inquiry said. New York Times Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, Amnesties, Commutations and Pardons February 20, 2021 at 11:10PM