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In photos: Voters turn out to the polls on Election Day.

By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES U.S. https://ift.tt/3A85pee New York Times September 15, 2021 at 12:40AM

Slogans Don’t Save Lives

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By BY BRET STEPHENS Opinion https://ift.tt/398xHJO America needs safer streets, not empty slogans. New York Times Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Crime and Criminals, Black People, Law and Legislation September 15, 2021 at 12:37AM

‘Wicked’ returns with a surprise guest: Kristin Chenoweth.

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By BY LAURA ZORNOSA Theater https://ift.tt/3hAdSjf The star, who originated the role of Glinda, helped welcome back the show, which has been seen by more than 60 million people in 100 cities around the world. New York Times Theater, Coronavirus Reopenings September 15, 2021 at 12:32AM

Johanna Burton Is Designated to Lead Los Angeles Museum

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By BY ROBIN POGREBIN Arts https://ift.tt/3z8VMdX The contemporary art museum had split its directorial duties into two jobs but has made a quick about-face with Klaus Biesenbach’s departure. New York Times Museums, Appointments and Executive Changes September 15, 2021 at 12:30AM

‘Hamilton’ draws giddy crowds on a festive night.

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By BY JULIA JACOBS Theater https://ift.tt/3EiFcfy Lin-Manuel Miranda takes the stage and Al Roker revs up the crowd on a night of Broadway reopenings. New York Times Theater, Coronavirus Reopenings September 15, 2021 at 12:25AM

Poll workers are seeing large turnout in Palo Alto.

By BY ERIN WOO U.S. https://ift.tt/396thD0 New York Times Elections, California Gubernatorial Recall (2021) September 15, 2021 at 12:23AM

The stars of ‘Pass Over,’ Broadway’s longest-running play, are moved by masked audiences.

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By BY CARA BUCKLEY Theater https://ift.tt/2VFHe7V “This feels much more comfortable than teaching in front of 35 11-year-olds,” a theatergoer said of attending a performance of “Pass Over.” New York Times September 15, 2021 at 12:16AM

‘Hadestown,’ the last show to win a Tony Award for best musical, is back from the underworld.

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By BY MATT STEVENS Theater https://ift.tt/2Xj2kta New York Times September 14, 2021 at 11:55PM

The Orange County vote could test an anticipated shift from red to blue.

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By BY JEREMY W. PETERS U.S. https://ift.tt/3nxjYVe New York Times September 14, 2021 at 11:54PM

‘This is what we need,’ Ruben Santiago-Hudson says as he brings ‘Lackawanna Blues’ to Broadway.

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By BY BEN SISARIO Theater https://ift.tt/3hxZGqG The first performance of ‘Lackawanna Blues’ offered a reminder that Broadway is a home for plays as well as musicals. New York Times Theater, Coronavirus Reopenings September 14, 2021 at 11:47PM

When will Californians know who won the recall?

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By BY SHAWN HUBLER U.S. https://ift.tt/2VMDSjK The polls close Tuesday at 8 p.m. Pacific time, and nearly 40 percent of registered voters have already cast ballots. New York Times Elections, California Gubernatorial Recall (2021), Voting and Voters September 14, 2021 at 11:34PM

In the San Gabriel Valley, many Asian Americans are energized for the recall.

By BY MIRIAM JORDAN U.S. https://ift.tt/3k7cJBk New York Times September 14, 2021 at 11:34PM

As California Votes, It Rethinks Its Tradition of Direct Democracy

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By BY THOMAS FULLER, MAGGIE ASTOR AND CONOR DOUGHERTY U.S. https://ift.tt/2XkuFiJ Any proposed changes to a century-old recall law are likely to be met with stiff opposition from Republicans, who see it as one of the last avenues of influence in a Democratic-led state. New York Times Elections, California Gubernatorial Recall (2021), Voting and Voters, Referendums September 14, 2021 at 11:28PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda sings ‘New York, New York’ outside the ‘Hamilton’ theater.

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By BY JULIA JACOBS Theater https://ift.tt/3kb1KXJ Setting the mood for the evening, the show’s creator joined fans on the street to celebrate the return of Broadway. New York Times Theater, Coronavirus Reopenings September 14, 2021 at 11:28PM

Democratic Divisions Flare Over Tax Increases and Drug Pricing

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By BY JONATHAN WEISMAN AND EMILY COCHRANE U.S. https://ift.tt/3htaN4r In both the House and the Senate, Democrats are working to resolve their internal differences on a huge social policy measure that will require near-total unity to pass. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Federal Taxes (US), Federal Budget (US) September 14, 2021 at 11:23PM

‘Chicago’ keeps polishing its razzle-dazzle right until showtime.

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By BY ADAM NAGOURNEY Theater https://ift.tt/3AqfkMB The long-running revival, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, hopes the tourists it has long relied on return in big numbers. New York Times Theater September 14, 2021 at 11:21PM

Justice Dept. to Investigate Georgia Prisons

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By BY KATIE BENNER U.S. https://ift.tt/3tFeBUW The department also announced limits on federal officers’ use of widely criticized policing tactics. New York Times Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, Prisons and Prisoners, Prison Guards and Corrections Officers, Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Civil Rights and Liberties, United States Politics and Government September 14, 2021 at 11:20PM

What is a recall and how does it work?

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By BY SONA PATEL U.S. https://ift.tt/3hzhPo7 California is the only place where a recall of a governor has made the ballot twice. New York Times Elections, California Gubernatorial Recall (2021), Recalls and Bans of Products September 14, 2021 at 11:14PM

Britain’s Prime Minister Lays Out Winter Plan to Fight Covid-19

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By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS AND REUTERS World https://ift.tt/3ljTW58 Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a plan to offer those age 50 and older a booster vaccine shot, as part of a winter strategy to prevent a new surge in coronavirus cases and to avoid another lockdown in the country. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Vaccination and Immunization September 14, 2021 at 11:07PM

Biden Urges Climate Action: ‘We Don’t Have Much More Than 10 Years’

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By BY ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS AND JIM TANKERSLEY U.S. https://ift.tt/2YYU6HF President Biden spent two days warning about the climate crisis and promising that his administration would work to confront it, but Congress is not aligned on the solution. New York Times American Jobs Plan (2021), Global Warming, United States Politics and Government September 14, 2021 at 11:07PM