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Trust in U.S. health agencies and in Fauci remains strong, a survey finds, but personal doctors score higher.

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By BY NADAV GAVRIELOV U.S. https://ift.tt/3kWlrDt A majority of Americans believe that the C.D.C., the F.D.A. and Dr. Anthony S. Fauci provide trustworthy guidance on the pandemic, despite attacks and misinformation, but even more trust their own doctors. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Conspiracy Theories July 22, 2021 at 02:02AM

Three Sheets to the Wind

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By BY DEB AMLEN Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3Bn19IZ Objects in this puzzle by John Guzzetta may be closer than you think. New York Times Crossword Puzzles July 22, 2021 at 02:00AM

简报:河南洪灾已致25人死亡;柯达删除涉新疆Instagram帖文

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By BY EMILY CHAN AND KONEY BAI World https://ift.tt/3BtVFvN 澳大利亚一半人口进入封锁状态;昂山素季前律师吴年温因感染新冠死于狱中;2020年美国人预期寿命下降;利物浦海上商城被移出《世界遗产名录》……这里是今日要闻。 New York Times July 22, 2021 at 01:51AM

Biden says ditching the filibuster would throw Congress ‘into chaos’ and lead to gridlock.

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By BY ANNIE KARNI U.S. https://ift.tt/3kI9yRp “I don’t want the debate to only be about whether or not we have a filibuster,” the president said at a CNN town hall. New York Times Filibusters and Debate Curbs, United States Politics and Government July 22, 2021 at 01:47AM

Biden predicts the F.D.A. will give final approval to a Covid vaccine by the fall.

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By BY NOAH WEILAND AND ANNIE KARNI U.S. https://ift.tt/3iswKQA The president also said he expected children under the age of 12, who are not currently eligible to receive the vaccine, would be approved to get it on an emergency basis “soon, I believe.” New York Times Vaccination and Immunization, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) July 22, 2021 at 01:13AM

Simone Manuel Dominated in the Pool. After Setbacks, She’s Ready to Medal Again.

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By BY BEDEL SAGET, LARRY BUCHANAN, EMILY RHYNE, NOAH THROOP, JOE WARD, UMI SYAM, JEREMY WHITE, SCOTT SMITH AND AARON BYRD Sports https://ift.tt/2Ut84ji Manuel, 24, who had a banner 2019, has grappled with overtraining syndrome this year. In Tokyo, she aims to find her way back. New York Times Olympic Games (2020), Olympic Games, Swimming July 22, 2021 at 01:07AM

Dalilah Muhammad Set the Standard for Hurdling. Now She Looks to Defend Her Gold.

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By BY BEDEL SAGET, LARRY BUCHANAN, PAULA CEBALLOS DELGADO, KARTHIK PATANJALI, EMILY RHYNE, NOAH THROOP, JOE WARD, JEREMY WHITE, UMI SYAM AND AARON BYRD Sports https://ift.tt/3kGJkOW Muhammad, 31, lost her world record at the U.S. Olympic trials. She will face a field packed with talent as she tries to remain on top. New York Times Olympic Games (2020), Olympic Games July 22, 2021 at 01:07AM

Sunisa Lee Is Unmatched on Uneven Bars and Wants All-Around Glory

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By BY BEDEL SAGET, LARRY BUCHANAN, PAULA CEBALLOS DELGADO, OR FLEISHER, MIKA GRÖNDAHL, YULIYA PARSHINA-KOTTAS, KARTHIK PATANJALI, EMILY RHYNE, JOE WARD, UMI SYAM, JEREMY WHITE, JONAH M. KESSEL AND AARON BYRD Sports https://ift.tt/3hXjqoE Lee, 18, is making her Olympic debut after a challenging year. Her versatility is crucial to Team USA’s shot at a third consecutive gold. New York Times Olympic Games (2020), Gymnastics, Olympic Games July 22, 2021 at 01:07AM

There’s Nothing Adam Ondra Can’t Climb, but Is an Olympic Medal Out of Reach?

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By BY JOE WARD, LARRY BUCHANAN, PAULA CEBALLOS DELGADO, MIKA GRÖNDAHL, OR FLEISHER, KARTHIK PATANJALI, EMILY RHYNE, BEDEL SAGET, UMI SYAM, JEREMY WHITE AND AARON BYRD Sports https://ift.tt/3y0SERQ Ondra, 28, is the world’s best climber, but a controversial decision by Olympic organizers may block his path. New York Times Olympic Games (2020), Rock Climbing, Olympic Games July 22, 2021 at 01:07AM

Today at the Games: U.S. vs. Canada in softball, and men’s soccer begins.

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By BY VICTOR MATHER Sports https://ift.tt/3kGNeay New York Times Olympic Games (2020) July 22, 2021 at 12:12AM

Why Jim Banks and Jim Jordan Were Blocked From the Capitol Riot Panel

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By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/3BsKDqY Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she was barring them from a committee scrutinizing the attack based on Democrats’ concerns about their “statements made and actions taken” around the assault. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Demonstrations, Protests and Riots July 22, 2021 at 12:59AM

Softball fans express frustration as teams will play on baseball fields in the sport’s Olympic return.

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By BY ALEXANDRA E. PETRI Sports https://ift.tt/3hVmTDQ Fans and players alike expressed disappointment across social media this week that organizers in Tokyo didn’t build softball fields. New York Times Olympic Games (2020) July 22, 2021 at 12:50AM

More than 1.5 million children have lost a caregiver to the pandemic, a study says.

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By BY DAN LEVIN World https://ift.tt/3y1Zgze The number of children in need is only expected to grow as Covid-19 cases rise in areas short of vaccines and as variants spread. New York Times July 22, 2021 at 12:21AM

G.O.P. Blocks Infrastructure Debate in Senate, Raising Doubts About a Deal

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By BY EMILY COCHRANE U.S. https://ift.tt/3zhTvxq The failed test vote reflected mistrust between Democrats and Republicans, raising questions about whether they could agree on a key piece of President Biden’s agenda. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Federal Budget (US), Infrastructure (Public Works), Law and Legislation, American Families Plan (2021), American Jobs Plan (2021) July 22, 2021 at 12:19AM

Pelosi Bars Trump Loyalists From Jan. 6 Inquiry, Prompting a G.O.P. Boycott

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By BY LUKE BROADWATER AND NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/3rrotAv Democrats said Representatives Jim Banks and Jim Jordan, who amplified Donald J. Trump’s lies of a stolen election and opposed investigating the assault, could not be trusted to scrutinize it. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Presidential Election of 2020, Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Demonstrations, Protests and Riots July 22, 2021 at 12:15AM

Today at the Games: U.S. vs. Canada in softball, and men’s soccer begins.

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By BY VICTOR MATHER Sports https://ift.tt/3wQDCMY New York Times Olympic Games (2020) July 22, 2021 at 12:12AM

A Boris Johnson adviser turned whistle blower makes new accusations about the prime minister’s Covid response.

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By BY JESUS JIMÉNEZ World https://ift.tt/36R2Sbl The former aide said that Mr. Johnson expressed hesitancy about ordering a second shutdown last fall, saying that “the people who are dying are essentially all over 80.” New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) July 22, 2021 at 12:09AM

How to watch the Olympics in the U.S.

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By BY ALEXANDRA E. PETRI Sports https://ift.tt/3wQTu29 Another day of sports continues with softball and men’s soccer games. New York Times Olympic Games (2020), Olympic Games, Softball, Soccer July 21, 2021 at 11:49PM

U.S. scrambles to move translators from Afghanistan while leaving many in limbo.

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By BY JENNIFER STEINHAUER U.S. https://ift.tt/3y1VLJ6 This month, 2,500 Afghans will be sent in stages to an Army base in Fort Lee, Va. New York Times Afghanistan War (2001- ), Visas, United States Defense and Military Forces, Evacuations and Evacuees July 21, 2021 at 11:31PM

Is N.Y.C. Doing Enough to Slow 3rd Virus Wave? Experts Raise Doubts.

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By BY JOSEPH GOLDSTEIN AND EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS New York https://ift.tt/2W8zs6z On Wednesday, the city announced that all public hospital employees must be vaccinated or face weekly coronavirus testing. New York Times Coronavirus Reopenings, Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Hospitals July 21, 2021 at 11:28PM

Battle for Power in Haiti Extends to Lobbying in Washington

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By BY KENNETH P. VOGEL AND NATALIE KITROEFF U.S. https://ift.tt/3iQ44S7 Rival political figures and interests are doling out big sums to the influence industry to win support from the United States even as problems in Haiti remain unsolved. New York Times Lobbying and Lobbyists, United States International Relations July 21, 2021 at 11:23PM

Skipping the Olympics is ‘not an option’ for many advertisers.

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By BY TIFFANY HSU Sports https://ift.tt/36RjmjN New York Times Olympic Games (2020) July 21, 2021 at 11:23PM

Olympics Virus Cases Raise Tricky Questions About Testing

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By BY EMILY ANTHES AND ALEXANDRA E. PETRI Health https://ift.tt/3BsyMJn Frequent screening of healthy, vaccinated people will pick up even the mildest infections. How much testing is too much? New York Times Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns, Olympic Games (2020), Disease Rates, Tests (Medical), Quarantines, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Vaccination and Immunization, Athletics and Sports July 21, 2021 at 11:08PM