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Democrats Continue to Struggle With Men of Color

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By BY CHARLES M. BLOW Opinion https://ift.tt/3As4Dsw The idea of always playing defense and never offense is, well, offensive. New York Times Black People, United States Politics and Government, Elections, California Gubernatorial Recall (2021), Hispanic-Americans, Men and Boys, Polls and Public Opinion September 16, 2021 at 01:13AM

Can the crew fly the spacecraft?

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By BY KENNETH CHANG Science https://ift.tt/3hykdeL New York Times September 16, 2021 at 01:12AM

French Forces Kill an ISIS Leader in Sahara, Macron Says

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By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES World https://ift.tt/3EwMyML Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahraoui’s group claimed responsibility for an attack that killed four U.S. soldiers in Niger. President Emmanuel Macron also blamed the group for killing French charity workers. New York Times Defense and Military Forces September 16, 2021 at 01:00AM

How expensive is this trip?

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By BY KENNETH CHANG Science https://ift.tt/2Xm4s45 New York Times September 16, 2021 at 12:50AM

How Cryptocurrency Can Keep Americans Free

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By BY JAMES POULOS Opinion https://ift.tt/2XnYOOs The confluence of tech and finance has produced a nascent soft social credit system. Digital currency may be the only way out. New York Times Virtual Currency, Bitcoin (Currency), Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, Social Media, United States Politics and Government September 16, 2021 at 12:25AM

Why amateur astronauts are riding to space now.

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By BY KENNETH CHANG Science https://ift.tt/2XkjNBM New York Times September 16, 2021 at 12:17AM

U.S. Booster Policy Is in Flux as Studies Add to Dissent

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By BY SHARON LAFRANIERE AND NOAH WEILAND U.S. https://ift.tt/2XpEX12 A week before President Biden’s plan is to roll out, scientists are at odds about whether extra coronavirus shots are needed and for whom. New York Times Vaccination and Immunization, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Coronavirus Delta Variant, Disease Rates, United States Politics and Government, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry September 16, 2021 at 12:14AM

Drug Plan Fails, Signaling Thorny Path for Democrats’ $3.5 Trillion Bill

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By BY EMILY COCHRANE AND MARGOT SANGER-KATZ U.S. https://ift.tt/3CiaH7y Senior Democrats said they could still preserve elements of their plan to lower prescription drug prices, but they have little room for defections, and divisions remain on that and other issues. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Law and Legislation, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) September 16, 2021 at 12:10AM

A ‘Vanlife’ Couple Went on a Cross-Country Trip, but Only One Returned

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By BY MARIA CRAMER U.S. https://ift.tt/3EmDV7e Gabrielle Petito and her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, left on July 2 for an adventure in their outfitted van. Now, the police say, she is missing and her fiancé is “a person of interest” in her disappearance. New York Times Missing Persons September 16, 2021 at 12:00AM

How did the Inspiration4 crew train for their flight?

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By BY KENNETH CHANG Science https://ift.tt/3hEw8YO Professional and amateur astronauts go through very similar training exercises. New York Times Space and Astronomy, Private Spaceflight September 15, 2021 at 11:45PM

Astronautas ‘comunes y corrientes’, listos para un lanzamiento extraordinario al espacio

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By BY KENNETH CHANG en Español https://ift.tt/3zgrJBh La misión Inspiration4 demuestra lo prometedor de los vuelos espaciales privados, pero también lo mucho que falta para que cualquiera pueda viajar a la órbita. New York Times Private Spaceflight, Space and Astronomy September 16, 2021 at 12:00AM

Sarah Gillis will be a key voice in the astronauts’ ears as they head to orbit.

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By BY JESUS JIMÉNEZ Science https://ift.tt/3hxd8LJ New York Times Private Spaceflight September 15, 2021 at 11:55PM

Congress pushes for a path to citizenship for ‘documented Dreamers.’

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By BY AISHVARYA KAVI U.S. https://ift.tt/3EguYMN There is a growing bipartisan push to protect the children of nonimmigrant visa holders who were raised in the United States but cannot obtain green cards. New York Times Immigration and Emigration, Visas, Dream Act (Development, Relief and Education for Minors Act), Law and Legislation, Citizenship and Naturalization, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals September 15, 2021 at 11:47PM

How did the Inspiration4 crew train for their flight?

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By BY KENNETH CHANG Science https://ift.tt/3lsOa17 New York Times September 15, 2021 at 11:45PM

Pope urges everyone to get a Covid vaccine.

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By BY ALYSSA LUKPAT World https://ift.tt/3nCUfuO New York Times September 15, 2021 at 11:35PM

Is the flight dangerous?

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By BY KENNETH CHANG Science https://ift.tt/3CgpQGB New York Times September 15, 2021 at 11:32PM

Bolsonaro’s Ban on Removing Social Media Posts Is Overturned in Brazil

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By BY JACK NICAS World https://ift.tt/3tKrcGn President Jair Bolsonaro had issued rules forbidding social networks from removing many posts that the sites considered misinformation. On Tuesday, Brazil’s Senate and top court killed the policy. New York Times Social Media, Politics and Government, Law and Legislation, Rumors and Misinformation September 15, 2021 at 11:31PM

Durham Is Said to Seek Indictment of Lawyer at Firm With Democratic Ties

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By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE, ADAM GOLDMAN, MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT AND WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM U.S. https://ift.tt/3ClliPj The lawyer, Michael Sussmann, is accused of lying to the F.B.I. in a 2016 meeting about Trump and Russia. He denies wrongdoing. New York Times Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, Presidential Election of 2016, United States Politics and Government, Special Prosecutors (Independent Counsel) September 15, 2021 at 11:18PM

Republicans, Wary of Political Fallout, Steer Clear of Rally for Riot Suspects

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By BY LUKE BROADWATER U.S. https://ift.tt/3keuWwY The “Justice for J6” rally planned for Saturday on Capitol Hill has presented a dilemma for Republicans, who are toiling to avoid dredging up memories of the Jan. 6 riot. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Demonstrations, Protests and Riots September 15, 2021 at 11:17PM

Biden Administration Pushes for Expanded Child Care Funding

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By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES U.S. https://ift.tt/3AfWDLn Vice President Kamala Harris and Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen urged an overhaul of the country’s child care system. The Biden administration detailed failures by the private sector to provide affordable, high-quality care to families as the U.S. faces labor shortages. New York Times Child Care, Families and Family Life September 15, 2021 at 11:16PM