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‘Beyond Comprehension:’ 10 Lives Lost in Boulder

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By BY SHAWN HUBLER, GIULIA MCDONNELL NIETO DEL RIO, MARIE FAZIO AND MANNY FERNANDEZ U.S. https://ift.tt/3sgyfoF Ten people were shot to death at a Colorado grocery store on Monday. The victims included a police officer who was among the first to arrive on the scene. New York Times Boulder, Colo, Shooting (March, 2021), Mass Shootings, Firearms, Deaths (Fatalities) March 24, 2021 at 12:12AM

Boulder Shooting Survivors Describe ‘Listening to Him Kill Everyone You Know’

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By BY JACK HEALY AND NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS U.S. https://ift.tt/3vUk1fx A deadly shooting at a Boulder supermarket left 10 people dead and a state full of grief and fury that it had happened again. New York Times Boulder, Colo, Shooting (March, 2021), Mass Shootings March 24, 2021 at 12:07AM

In reversal, neither Netanyahu nor opposition has clear path to a majority.

By BY ISABEL KERSHNER World https://ift.tt/3fm04sr Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party took a lead in Israel’s fourth election in two years, but updated exit polls projected a stalemate that could extend Israel’s political deadlock. New York Times March 23, 2021 at 11:53PM

Nell Fortner leads Georgia Tech to the second weekend.

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By BY NATALIE WEINER Sports https://ift.tt/2PnkNkk New York Times March 23, 2021 at 11:40PM

Nightclubs are still officially closed in New York, but underground parties abound.

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By BY JESSICA LIPSKY World https://ift.tt/39bGvin New York Times internal-essential March 24, 2021 at 12:03AM

Biden Seeks Assault Weapons Ban and Background Checks

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By BY ANNIE KARNI AND CATIE EDMONDSON U.S. https://ift.tt/3lKlDUp After the second mass shooting in a week, the president said tighter gun laws should not be a partisan issue, but Republicans in Congress showed little interest in Democratic proposals. New York Times Gun Control, United States Politics and Government, Mass Shootings, Firearms, Newtown, Conn, Shooting (2012) March 23, 2021 at 11:54PM

In reversal, neither Netanyahu nor opposition has clear path to a majority.

By BY ISABEL KERSHNER World https://ift.tt/3vV9hxl Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party took a lead in Israel’s fourth election in two years, but updated exit polls projected a stalemate that could extend Israel’s political deadlock. New York Times March 23, 2021 at 11:53PM

Democrats Refuse to Back Nominees Until Biden Taps More Asian-Americans

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By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS AND EMILY COCHRANE U.S. https://ift.tt/31aBHFs Senators Tammy Duckworth and Mazie Hirono said they would support only “diversity candidates” until President Biden addressed the dearth of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders in his administration. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Race and Ethnicity, Appointments and Executive Changes, Atlanta Spa Shootings (2021), Asian-Americans, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) March 23, 2021 at 11:52PM

Biden Extends Obamacare Enrollment Period to Aug. 15

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By BY REUTERS U.S. https://ift.tt/3d0ggN4 President Biden said on Tuesday, the 11th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, that Americans who need health insurance would have until Aug. 15 to sign up through Healthcare.gov. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Health Insurance and Managed Care, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (2020), Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010) March 23, 2021 at 11:44PM

Nell Fortner leads another team to the second weekend.

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By BY NATALIE WEINER Sports https://ift.tt/3cWpfie New York Times March 23, 2021 at 11:40PM

The Curious Case of the Cinnamon Toast Crunch Box

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By BY EZRA MARCUS Style https://ift.tt/3cgTQYG Crave those crazy … shrimp tails? New York Times Shrimp, Computers and the Internet, your-feed-internet-culture March 23, 2021 at 11:33PM

Postal Service Plans Price Increases and Service Cuts to Shore Up Finances

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By BY HAILEY FUCHS U.S. https://ift.tt/2P1uiWH The 10-year plan, which would lengthen promised delivery times and reduce post office hours, among other provisions, drew immediate condemnation from Democrats in Congress. New York Times Postal Service and Post Offices, Absentee Voting, Presidential Election of 2020 March 23, 2021 at 11:33PM

Lawyer for Deshaun Watson Issues Denial of Assault Claims

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By BY BEN SHPIGEL Sports https://ift.tt/3lRSRl2 Since the quarterback’s initial denial on social media, an array of civil suits have been filed that accuse him of a pattern of coercive behavior and, in two cases, sexual assault. New York Times Suits and Litigation (Civil), Women and Girls, Sex Crimes March 23, 2021 at 11:29PM

Michigan is in its first Sweet 16.

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By BY NATALIE WEINER Sports https://ift.tt/31bY0ux New York Times March 23, 2021 at 11:24PM

Senate Debates Efforts to Stop Gun Violence

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By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS U.S. https://ift.tt/2PqVL48 Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee demanded action on Tuesday to overhaul gun laws, after two mass shootings in a week. But the hearing quickly divided along partisan lines, with Republicans resisting new measures. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Gun Control, Mass Shootings, Law and Legislation March 23, 2021 at 11:10PM

Across States, a Checkerboard of Gun Laws Reflects Partisan Tilt

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By BY REID J. EPSTEIN U.S. https://ift.tt/3ce75Jv The political divide on gun policy between red and blue states is another example of the way national issues — including abortion rights and, in the post-Trump era, voting rights — are defining local politics. New York Times Gun Control, Mass Shootings, Firearms, Law and Legislation, States (US), United States Politics and Government, Boulder, Colo, Shooting (March, 2021), Regulation and Deregulation of Industry March 23, 2021 at 11:04PM

China Doesn’t Respect Us Anymore — for Good Reason

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By BY THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN Opinion https://ift.tt/3r9KAtG We’ve stopped following our formula for success. New York Times Infrastructure (Public Works), United States International Relations, United States Politics and Government March 23, 2021 at 11:00PM

Where Will the Gun Control Debate Go Now (If Anywhere)?

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By BY GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO U.S. https://ift.tt/3fanpNh For the first time since they took back power in Washington, Democrats face a major test on a recurring, intractable issue. New York Times Gun Control, Mass Shootings, United States Politics and Government, Boulder, Colo, Shooting (March, 2021), Atlanta Spa Shootings (2021) March 23, 2021 at 10:59PM

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By Unknown Author Home Page https://ift.tt/39altRk 24ambriefing-slideshow New York Times March 23, 2021 at 10:56PM

G.O.P. and conservative groups are guiding states on voter access laws.

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By BY NICK CORASANITI AND REID J. EPSTEIN U.S. https://ift.tt/3skB88i New York Times March 23, 2021 at 10:56PM

Frances D. Horowitz, 88, Dies; Transformed C.U.N.Y. Graduate Center

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By BY SAM ROBERTS New York https://ift.tt/2OS2hkt A distinguished child psychologist, she presided over the school’s move to a landmark building in Manhattan and expanded its capacity for research. New York Times Deaths (Obituaries), Psychology and Psychologists, Colleges and Universities, Children and Childhood, Historic Buildings and Sites March 23, 2021 at 10:52PM

Politicians Behaving Badly

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By BY MICHELLE COTTLE Opinion https://ift.tt/3shGh0O At least Tom Reed knows how to face up to his mistakes. New York Times Sexual Harassment, United States Politics and Government, Elections, Governors March 23, 2021 at 10:51PM

There Is a Reason All the No. 1 Women’s Seeds Play Today

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By BY GILLIAN R. BRASSIL Sports https://ift.tt/2PpirkV Two reasons, really: To showcase the top teams and because there are no men’s games competing for attention, the N.C.A.A said. New York Times NCAA Basketball Championships (Women), Television March 23, 2021 at 10:51PM