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Metropolitan Opera Reaches Deal With Union Representing Chorus

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By BY JULIA JACOBS Arts https://ift.tt/3fg8wrv Labor troubles have cast the company’s planned reopening in September in doubt; two other major unions have yet to reach deals. New York Times Organized Labor, Classical Music, Wages and Salaries, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) May 12, 2021 at 01:32AM

Why Haven’t You Scheduled Your Covid Vaccine?

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By Unknown Author Well https://ift.tt/3fdjeie If you’re feeling hesitant about getting your shot, we want to hear your questions. New York Times Vaccination and Immunization, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) May 12, 2021 at 01:20AM

Liz Cheney is not campaigning to hold on to her leadership post.

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By BY CATIE EDMONDSON U.S. https://ift.tt/2Q9qB1I New York Times May 12, 2021 at 12:07AM

Enfrentamientos en la mezquita de Al-Aqsa: esto es lo que pasa

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By BY RICK GLADSTONE en Español https://ift.tt/2ReH6Kv El templo, ubicado en un lugar sagrado para musulmanes, cristianos y judíos, es escenario recurrente de tensiones en un prolongado conflicto. New York Times Muslims and Islam, Jews and Judaism, Temple Mount (Jerusalem), Palestinians May 12, 2021 at 01:00AM

Prosecutor to Seek Death Penalty in Atlanta Spa Shootings

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By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS U.S. https://ift.tt/3w1znOO Fani Willis, the Fulton County district attorney, said her office would seek the death penalty for Robert Aaron Long, the man accused of killing eight people at three spas in the Atlanta area. New York Times Atlanta Spa Shootings (2021), Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Capital Punishment, Hate Crimes May 12, 2021 at 12:58AM

Are C.E.O.s Paid Too Much?

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By BY CALLIE HOLTERMANN The Learning Network https://ift.tt/3bl1P6e Is the gap in compensation between executives and their employees too big? New York Times May 12, 2021 at 12:38AM

Bloomberg Gives $150 Million to Help Universities Diversify STEM Doctorates

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By BY AZI PAYBARAH U.S. https://ift.tt/3uEGEnm The initiative, which will benefit Johns Hopkins and six other institutions, will be named in honor of Vivien Thomas, best known for his work treating “blue baby syndrome.” New York Times Black People, Philanthropy, Race and Ethnicity, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Americans, Asian-Americans, Tuition May 12, 2021 at 12:38AM

A Lesson Plan for Learning With Our Collection of Inequality Graphs

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By BY MICHAEL GONCHAR The Learning Network https://ift.tt/3fdf9KW In this lesson, students will explore social inequalities in income, education and health care, many exacerbated by issues of race and gender, using New York Times graphs. New York Times May 12, 2021 at 12:35AM

Teach About Inequality With These 28 New York Times Graphs

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By BY MICHAEL GONCHAR The Learning Network https://ift.tt/3fhuryy Graphs about income, education, health care and the pandemic can help students think critically about stubborn and growing inequalities in American society. New York Times May 12, 2021 at 12:33AM

Liz Cheney delivers defiant speech on House floor ahead of vote to oust her from G.O.P. leadership.

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By BY CATIE EDMONDSON U.S. https://ift.tt/3fcaHMz “Remaining silent and ignoring the lie emboldens the liar,” Ms. Cheney said. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021) May 12, 2021 at 12:31AM

Andrew Brown’s Family Is Shown More Video of His Killing by Deputies

By BY RICHARD FAUSSET U.S. https://ift.tt/3hkakSP The family was able to view about 20 minutes of footage from dash and body cameras that has not been made public. They said it did not show Mr. Brown threatening, or even making contact with, officers. New York Times Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, Black People, Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming May 12, 2021 at 12:21AM

Pentagon Chief Feared ‘Coup’ Accusations if He Deployed Troops to Capitol Riot

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By BY LUKE BROADWATER AND KATIE BENNER U.S. https://ift.tt/33xWcxj Christopher C. Miller, the acting defense secretary on Jan. 6, plans to defend the Pentagon’s actions before and during the violence when he testifies before a House panel on Wednesday. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), United States Politics and Government, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots May 12, 2021 at 12:13AM

Liz Cheney is not campaigning to hold on to her leadership post.

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By BY CATIE EDMONDSON U.S. https://ift.tt/2R4pBg0 New York Times May 12, 2021 at 12:07AM

Violence in Israel challenges Biden’s ‘stand back’ approach.

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By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY U.S. https://ift.tt/33xqwYS New York Times May 12, 2021 at 12:04AM

Virginia Troopers Stopped Black Driver Illegally, Prosecutor Says

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By BY ALLYSON WALLER U.S. https://ift.tt/3fecel5 Juanisha Brooks said the authorities did not tell her the reason she was stopped even when she asked repeatedly. The charges against her have since been dropped. New York Times Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, Black People May 12, 2021 at 12:00AM

Senate Panel Deadlocks on Voting Rights as Bill Faces Major Obstacles

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By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/33DLwwW Democrats now face the task of overcoming their own differences on the measure, and deciding whether they will use it as a vehicle to try to curb the filibuster. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Presidential Election of 2020, Voter Fraud (Election Fraud), Absentee Voting, Law and Legislation, Campaign Finance, Voter Registration and Requirements, Political Action Committees, Filibusters and Debate Curbs, Redistricting and Reapportionment May 11, 2021 at 11:50PM

Violence in Israel Challenges Biden’s ‘Stand Back’ Approach

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By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY U.S. https://ift.tt/2Rfty1b The president came to office seeing little opportunity to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He may now be forced to get more involved. New York Times Peace Process, War and Armed Conflicts, Palestinians, United States International Relations, United States Politics and Government, Diplomatic Service, Embassies and Consulates May 11, 2021 at 11:45PM

Andrew Brown ‘Was Not a Threat,’ Family Lawyer Says

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By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS U.S. https://ift.tt/3vTJbKk During a news conference on Tuesday, Chance D. Lynch, the lawyer for the family of Andrew Brown Jr., a Black man who was fatally shot by North Carolina sheriff’s deputies, said that Mr. Brown had been “ambushed” by officers. New York Times Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings May 11, 2021 at 11:37PM

Norman Lloyd, Veteran Hollywood Hyphenate, Is Dead at 106

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By BY ERIC NAGOURNEY Movies https://ift.tt/3o9Srrp In his long career as an actor, producer and director, he worked with some of the best-known names in show business, even if his own was barely recognized. New York Times Movies, Deaths (Obituaries), Actors and Actresses, Theater May 11, 2021 at 11:33PM

Once Deal Makers, Biden and McConnell Are Miles Apart

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By BY CARL HULSE U.S. https://ift.tt/3fhpqpI Their longstanding relationship has so far yielded no trace of compromise. Now Senator Mitch McConnell says he is focused on stopping President Biden’s agenda in its tracks. New York Times United States Politics and Government, American Jobs Plan (2021), Infrastructure (Public Works) May 11, 2021 at 11:32PM

Fernando Tatis Jr. and Yankees Coach Test Positive for Coronavirus

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By BY JAMES WAGNER Sports https://ift.tt/33AjfaF San Diego’s Tatis was asymptomatic. Phil Nevin, a third-base coach for the Yankees, tested positive despite being vaccinated. New York Times Baseball, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) May 11, 2021 at 11:19PM

Over 100 Republicans, including former officials, threaten to split from G.O.P.

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By BY ZACH MONTAGUE U.S. https://ift.tt/33AJm17 Miles Taylor, a former Trump-era Homeland Security official who anonymously wrote a book condemning the Trump administration, is an organizer of the effort. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Third-Party Politics (US) May 11, 2021 at 11:15PM

What Life Is Like Right Now for Palestinians in East Jerusalem

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By BY RULA SALAMEH Opinion https://ift.tt/3xZw6kR The attempts by settlers to forcibly displace Palestinian families in the disputed city have galvanized broader opposition to the Israeli occupation. New York Times Israeli Settlements, Politics and Government, Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, Refugees and Displaced Persons May 11, 2021 at 11:06PM