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Matt Gaetz Says He Is a Victim of ‘the Leaks and the Lies’ of Critics

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By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN AND MICHAEL MAJCHROWICZ U.S. https://ift.tt/2QgzOFm The congressman defended himself in his first major public appearance since a Justice Department inquiry came to light last week. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Ethics and Official Misconduct, Sex Crimes April 10, 2021 at 01:53AM

China Fines Alibaba $2.8 Billion in Landmark Antitrust Case

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By BY RAYMOND ZHONG Technology https://ift.tt/3g2YHir The penalty is Beijing’s toughest action to date in its campaign to tighten supervision of the country’s internet Goliaths. New York Times Fines (Penalties), Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, Computers and the Internet, Mobile Commerce and Payments April 10, 2021 at 01:48AM

Rose Holds Slim Masters Lead as Johnson Misses the Cut

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By BY ALAN BLINDER Sports https://ift.tt/3s0VGlf After shooting a 75 on Friday, Dustin Johnson, who won the Masters in November, became the latest defending champion not to advance into the weekend. New York Times Golf, Masters Golf Tournament April 10, 2021 at 01:20AM

World Leaders Remember Prince Philip

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By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS AND REUTERS World https://ift.tt/3s7SSmh Leaders from around the world paid tribute to the life and service of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died on Friday, and offered condolences to Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family. New York Times April 10, 2021 at 01:17AM

Despite Other Factors, Police Caused Floyd’s Death, Medical Examiner Says

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By BY TIM ARANGO, SHAILA DEWAN AND NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS U.S. https://ift.tt/2RdgvNp Dr. Andrew Baker, who performed the official autopsy of George Floyd, said that fentanyl and heart disease had contributed to his death, but that the officers’ actions were the main cause. New York Times Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Autopsies, Heart, Fentanyl April 10, 2021 at 12:37AM

Martina Batan, New York Art Dealer Consumed by a Cold Case, Dies at 62

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By BY ALEX VADUKUL New York https://ift.tt/3dTZcIS Finding answers to the unsolved murder of her 14-year-old brother became a lifelong quest, ultimately chronicled in a documentary film. New York Times Deaths (Obituaries), Art, Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Documentary Films and Programs April 10, 2021 at 12:16AM

Will Biden ‘Pack’ the Supreme Court?

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By BY GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO U.S. https://ift.tt/3uHrBsn The president has not explicitly endorsed calls to expand the court, but he just ordered a study exploring possible reforms. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Appointments and Executive Changes April 10, 2021 at 12:05AM

Fans Mourn the Death of DMX

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By BY REUTERS U.S. https://ift.tt/3d6Ai9Q Fans created a small memorial in White Plains, N.Y., to remember the rapper and actor Earl Simmons, also known as DMX, who died on Friday. New York Times Funerals and Memorials, Rap and Hip-Hop April 10, 2021 at 12:01AM

Jordan Spieth Had a Very Good Day at the Masters

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By BY BILL PENNINGTON Sports https://ift.tt/3wGwYdf A crowd favorite, all eyes were on Spieth as he charged up the leaderboard and put himself in contention with a confident second round. New York Times Golf, Masters Golf Tournament April 9, 2021 at 11:57PM

The Pentagon announces new efforts to weed out extremism among troops after the Capitol riot.

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By BY JOHN ISMAY AND HELENE COOPER U.S. https://ift.tt/39Y58jc New York Times April 9, 2021 at 11:34PM

Medical Examiner Describes George Floyd’s Heart Condition

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By BY COURT TV U.S. https://ift.tt/3d2TAgc Dr. Andrew Baker, the medical examiner for Hennepin County, said on Friday that Mr. Floyd had a heart condition that put him at a greater risk in situations with high physical stress. New York Times April 9, 2021 at 11:32PM

Plunging Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Supply Dents State Inoculation Efforts

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By BY SHARON LAFRANIERE, NOAH WEILAND AND JENNIFER STEINHAUER U.S. https://ift.tt/323t2W6 With supplies from Johnson & Johnson set to fall 86 percent, a White House official warned that the vaccine would be scarce until a troubled Baltimore plant gains regulatory approval. New York Times Vaccination and Immunization, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), United States Politics and Government, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Factories and Manufacturing April 9, 2021 at 11:20PM

Plunging Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Supply Dents State Inoculation Efforts

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By BY SHARON LAFRANIERE, NOAH WEILAND AND JENNIFER STEINHAUER U.S. https://ift.tt/323t2W6 With supplies from Johnson & Johnson set to fall 86 percent, a White House official warned that the vaccine would be scarce until a troubled Baltimore plant gains regulatory approval. New York Times Vaccination and Immunization, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), United States Politics and Government, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Factories and Manufacturing April 9, 2021 at 11:20PM

The Anti-Defamation League calls for Tucker Carlson to be fired over ‘replacement theory’ remarks.

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By BY CHRIS CAMERON U.S. https://ift.tt/31Z8T3p The group said the Fox News host’s language “was not just a dog whistle to racists — it was a bullhorn.” New York Times Race and Ethnicity, Whites, United States Politics and Government, News and News Media April 9, 2021 at 11:15PM