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Democrats Win Crucial Tool to Enact Biden’s Plans, Including Infrastructure

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By BY EMILY COCHRANE U.S. https://ift.tt/3mlf6ji A ruling from the parliamentarian appears to clear the way for Democrats to bypass Republicans and fast-track at least one more fiscal package through the Senate on a majority vote. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Infrastructure (Public Works), Federal Budget (US), Law and Legislation, Filibusters and Debate Curbs April 6, 2021 at 01:48AM

Arkansas Governor Vetoes Anti-Transgender Bill

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By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS U.S. https://ift.tt/3rR7SEX Gov. Asa Hutchison vetoed a bill banning gender-affirming surgery and medication for minors, saying he believed medical decisions should be left up to families and doctors. New York Times Vetoes (US), Transgender and Transsexuals, Law and Legislation, State Legislatures, United States Politics and Government April 6, 2021 at 01:40AM

The pandemic implications of fans at the games are yet to be seen.

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By BY GILLIAN R. BRASSIL Sports https://ift.tt/31Ofa1B New York Times April 6, 2021 at 01:38AM

Gonzaga’s Few and Baylor’s Drew can join an elite coaching group.

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By BY ADAM ZAGORIA Sports https://ift.tt/3mqUsyj New York Times April 6, 2021 at 01:17AM

The lawyer leading a review of N.C.A.A. championships vowed to be independent.

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By BY ALAN BLINDER Sports https://ift.tt/3ukkm9C New York Times April 6, 2021 at 12:00AM

The coaching carousel in men’s basketball is spinning quickly.

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By Unknown Author Sports https://ift.tt/3wsBqMF New York Times April 5, 2021 at 11:15PM

Supervisor Says Chauvin Should Have Provided Medical Aid

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By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS U.S. https://ift.tt/3utrQXV Katie Blackwell, the former Minneapolis Police Department training director, testified on Monday that Derek Chauvin had undergone extensive training and should have provided medical aid to George Floyd. New York Times Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings April 6, 2021 at 12:58AM

Gonzaga and Baylor have the most efficient offenses in the country.

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By BY LAUREN GEWIRTZ Sports https://ift.tt/3wyh3hk New York Times April 6, 2021 at 12:55AM

LA Stage Alliance Disbands After Awards Ceremony Blunder

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By BY MICHAEL PAULSON Theater https://ift.tt/31SvWMY The organization that runs the annual competition honoring theater work in Los Angeles imploded after it misidentified an Asian-American actor. New York Times Asian-Americans, Awards, Decorations and Honors, Theater, Discrimination April 6, 2021 at 12:51AM

North Korea, citing the pandemic, will skip the Tokyo Olympics.

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By BY CHOE SANG-HUN World https://ift.tt/3ukgWni North Korea, which has a decrepit public health system, has taken stringent measures against the virus since early last year, including shutting its borders. New York Times internal-essential, Olympic Games (2018), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) April 6, 2021 at 12:41AM

One key matchup: Gonzaga’s Jalen Suggs vs. Baylor’s Davion Mitchell.

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By BY ADAM ZAGORIA Sports https://ift.tt/3dIe3q2 New York Times April 6, 2021 at 12:35AM

Baylor can shoot the 3 well. It will need to tonight to topple the Zags.

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By BY LAUREN GEWIRTZ Sports https://ift.tt/3rQnNU8 New York Times April 6, 2021 at 12:20AM

The lawyer leading a review of N.C.A.A. championships vowed to be independent.

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By BY ALAN BLINDER Sports https://ift.tt/2Op2Dif New York Times April 6, 2021 at 12:00AM

In Rare Testimony, Chief Says Chauvin ‘Should Have Stopped’ Pinning Floyd

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By BY NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS, SHAILA DEWAN AND JOHN ELIGON U.S. https://ift.tt/3fLDUzY “To continue to apply that level of force to a person proned out, handcuffed behind their back — that in no way, shape or form is anything that is by policy,” Chief Medaria Arradondo testified. New York Times Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings April 5, 2021 at 11:53PM

The Authoritarian Plan for a National Abortion Ban

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By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG Opinion https://ift.tt/2Oob1hP Some on the right want the Supreme Court to go beyond ending Roe. New York Times Abortion, Constitution (US), Constitutional Amendments, Roe v Wade (Supreme Court Decision), Fourteenth Amendment (US Constitution), Pregnancy and Childbirth, Birth Control and Family Planning April 5, 2021 at 11:53PM

Biden Should Finish the Wall

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By BY BRET STEPHENS Opinion https://ift.tt/2PBUac2 … Or the next Trump will. New York Times Illegal Immigration, Immigration and Emigration, United States Politics and Government April 5, 2021 at 11:50PM

Capitol Police formally identify the man who rammed officers last week.

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By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/2PYQf8W New York Times April 5, 2021 at 11:29PM

Biden Plan Spurs Fight Over What ‘Infrastructure’ Really Means

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By BY JIM TANKERSLEY AND JEANNA SMIALEK Business https://ift.tt/3rTXfBp Republicans say the White House is tucking liberal social programs into legislation that should be focused on roads and bridges. Administration officials say their approach invests in the future. New York Times Infrastructure (Public Works), Bridges and Tunnels, Roads and Traffic, Home Health Care, Organized Labor, Labor and Jobs, Law and Legislation, Federal Budget (US), United States Economy, United States Politics and Government, States (US), Rural Areas April 5, 2021 at 11:27PM

The coaching carousel in men’s basketball is spinning quickly.

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By Unknown Author Sports https://ift.tt/3cQystr New York Times April 5, 2021 at 11:15PM

Asa Hutchinson, G.O.P. Governor of Arkansas, Vetoes Anti-Transgender Bill

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By BY MAGGIE ASTOR U.S. https://ift.tt/3fKEH3S The bill, which could still be enacted if state legislators override the governor’s veto, would make it illegal for transgender minors to receive gender-affirming medication or surgery. New York Times Transgender and Transsexuals, Law and Legislation, Discrimination April 5, 2021 at 11:10PM

Democrats win crucial tool to speed infrastructure plan through Congress over Republican opposition.

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By BY EMILY COCHRANE U.S. https://ift.tt/3sRFzYg New York Times April 5, 2021 at 11:01PM

Police chief’s testimony draws mixed response from local activists.

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By BY JOHN ELIGON U.S. https://ift.tt/3wvn6mz New York Times April 5, 2021 at 11:00PM

Embracing the Softer Side of Infrastructure

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By BY PAUL KRUGMAN Opinion https://ift.tt/3fNF1yW Investments in the future don’t always involve concrete. New York Times Infrastructure (Public Works), American Rescue Plan (2021), Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Children and Childhood, Labor and Jobs, United States Politics and Government April 5, 2021 at 11:00PM