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F.B.I. Set Plan to Track Threats Against School Boards and Teachers

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By BY KATIE BENNER U.S. https://ift.tt/2YSyRYi The bureau established a “threat tag” system to monitor cases as part of a Justice Department effort to head off violence over flash point issues like masks and teaching about racism. New York Times United States Politics and Government, School Boards November 17, 2021 at 12:54AM

After Mexico Win, U.S. Falls Flat in Draw

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By BY ANDREW KEH Sports https://ift.tt/3HmvQ3Q Before a sparse Kingston crowd limited by pandemic regulations, the United States could not sustain the momentum from its victory against Mexico last week in front of raucous home fans. New York Times Soccer, World Cup 2022 (Soccer) November 17, 2021 at 12:50AM

Ed Bullins, Leading Playwright of the Black Arts Movement, Dies at 86

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By BY CLAY RISEN Theater https://ift.tt/3FiaJxG He wrote not for white or middle-class audiences, but for the strivers, hustlers and quiet sufferers whose struggles he sought to capture in searing works. New York Times Deaths (Obituaries), Theater, Black People, Writing and Writers November 17, 2021 at 12:45AM

The Federal Bureau of Dirty Tricks

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By BY BRET STEPHENS Opinion https://ift.tt/3FrYJtP Donald Trump was right to fire James Comey. New York Times Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, Presidential Election of 2016, United States Politics and Government November 17, 2021 at 12:44AM

As Rittenhouse Awaits Verdict, Man Shot by Kenosha Officer Heals Slowly

By BY NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS U.S. https://ift.tt/2YU6YiH When Jacob Blake was partially paralyzed last year, it set off civil unrest in Kenosha, Wis. Jurors are now deliberating the fate of Kyle Rittenhouse, who killed two men during those protests. New York Times George Floyd Protests (2020), Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Black Lives Matter Movement, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots November 17, 2021 at 12:43AM

Victims of Sexual Misconduct Testify Against Forced Arbitration

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By BY MARIA CRAMER U.S. https://ift.tt/3oDuCZl In emotional testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, four survivors of sexual misconduct said they had been required to stay silent because of “forced arbitration” clauses in their contracts. New York Times Sexual Harassment, Arbitration, Conciliation and Mediation November 17, 2021 at 12:42AM

F.D.A. Plans to Authorize Pfizer Boosters for All Adults This Week

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By BY NOAH WEILAND AND SHARON LAFRANIERE U.S. https://ift.tt/3chGniv Regulators are set to clear extra doses of Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine as soon as Thursday, after states began expanding eligibility on their own. New York Times Vaccination and Immunization, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), United States Politics and Government, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) November 17, 2021 at 12:37AM

U.S. to Buy Enough of Pfizer’s Covid Antiviral Pills for 10 Million People

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By BY SHARON LAFRANIERE AND REBECCA ROBBINS U.S. https://ift.tt/2YTVxHD The antiviral drugs have helped inspire hope among senior administration officials that the United States will be able to curb the devastating toll from the Delta variant. New York Times Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Stockpiling, United States Politics and Government, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) November 17, 2021 at 12:22AM

Democrats Press for House Censure of Gosar for Violent Anime Video

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By BY CATIE EDMONDSON U.S. https://ift.tt/3Huwzjp The House is expected to vote to formally rebuke the Arizona Republican and strip him of his committee seats for the video depicting him attacking two Democrats. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right, Ethics and Official Misconduct, Threats and Threatening Messages November 17, 2021 at 12:09AM

Senate approves Jonathan Kanter, a Big Tech critic, as the top U.S. antitrust official.

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By BY CECILIA KANG Technology https://ift.tt/3Ds8wj0 Mr. Kanter has fought against Google and other tech giants for years. New York Times Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues, United States Politics and Government November 16, 2021 at 11:28PM

Want a Clue About the 2022 Midterm Elections? Look at 2 Ohio Races.

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By BY NATE COHN U.S. https://ift.tt/2YW51lO Neither race received much national attention, but there’s a long history of special election results foreshadowing the next general election. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Elections, House of Representatives, Midterm Elections (2022) November 16, 2021 at 11:57PM

U.S. and China Agree to Ease Restrictions on Journalists

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By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR U.S. https://ift.tt/3HvunII The deal tones down a diplomatic confrontation that led Beijing to expel some American reporters during the last year of the Trump administration. New York Times Freedom of the Press, Visas, News and News Media, United States Politics and Government, Newspapers November 16, 2021 at 11:44PM

Biden Sells Infrastructure Improvements as a Way to Counter China

By BY JIM TANKERSLEY U.S. https://ift.tt/3kLM5xJ Spending on roads, broadband internet and more will help revitalize U.S. competitiveness against its top economic adversary, the president says. New York Times Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (2021), Infrastructure (Public Works), Economic Conditions and Trends, International Trade and World Market, United States International Relations, United States Economy, United States Politics and Government November 16, 2021 at 11:39PM

Senate approves Jonathan Kanter, a Big Tech critic, as the top U.S. antitrust official.

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By BY CECILIA KANG Technology https://ift.tt/3cg8oqR Mr. Kanter has fought against Google and other tech giants for years. New York Times Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues, United States Politics and Government November 16, 2021 at 11:28PM

New Wrinkle in Ghislaine Maxwell Trial as Judge May Be Promoted

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By BY BENJAMIN WEISER New York https://ift.tt/30BA1Z5 Senator Chuck Schumer will recommend Judge Alison J. Nathan for a seat on a federal appeals court, but the fraught case could put her in an unusual predicament. New York Times Appeals Courts (US), United States Politics and Government, Federal Courts (US) November 16, 2021 at 11:24PM

New Wrinkle in Ghislaine Maxwell Trial as Judge May Be Promoted

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By BY BENJAMIN WEISER New York https://ift.tt/3ckNoPG Senator Chuck Schumer will recommend Judge Alison J. Nathan for a seat on a federal appeals court, but the fraught case could put her in an unusual predicament. New York Times Appeals Courts (US), United States Politics and Government, Federal Courts (US) November 16, 2021 at 11:24PM

New York’s governor urges a broader group of adults to get boosters based on risk.

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By BY LUIS FERRÉ-SADURNÍ New York https://ift.tt/3FohGNT Gov. Kathy Hochul encouraged people in areas with a high positivity rate or whose jobs pose a risk to get a booster, but stopped short of issuing new guidelines. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) November 16, 2021 at 11:16PM

Archdiocese of New Orleans to Pay $1 Million to Settle FEMA Fraud Claims

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By BY SOPHIE KASAKOVE U.S. https://ift.tt/3kFjTfN The archdiocese was accused of participating in inflated damage claims to the federal government after Hurricane Katrina. New York Times Hurricane Katrina (2005), Suits and Litigation (Civil), Hurricanes and Tropical Storms, Frauds and Swindling November 16, 2021 at 11:07PM

Retail Sales, Pfizer, Indonesian Spaceport: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

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By BY LAUREN MCCARTHY Briefing https://ift.tt/3FrljTp Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. New York Times November 16, 2021 at 11:03PM

Yellen warns lawmakers that the U.S. could breach its debt limit by Dec. 15.

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By BY ALAN RAPPEPORT Business https://ift.tt/3DDHd5r The Treasury secretary’s letter comes weeks after she issued similar calls, before Congress temporarily raised the cap on borrowing. New York Times National Debt (US), United States Politics and Government November 16, 2021 at 11:02PM