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Lee Phillip Bell, Soap Opera Creator and Talk Show Host, Dies at 91

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By BY JULIA CARMEL Arts https://ift.tt/2T9LmZQ She and her husband developed “The Young and the Restless” and “The Bold and the Beautiful” while she also worked as a broadcast journalist in Chicago. New York Times Soap Operas, Deaths (Obituaries), Emmy Awards, Television, Documentary Films and Programs February 29, 2020 at 01:24AM

When an Epidemic Looms, Gagging Scientists Is a Terrible Idea

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By BY DONALD G. MCNEIL JR. Health https://ift.tt/2I21y9h In an epidemic, suppression of bad news costs lives and eventually angers the public. The White House is in danger of repeating the error. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Epidemics, Censorship, Medicine and Health, your-feed-science February 29, 2020 at 01:04AM

Joe Biden says if he wins S.C., ‘I think I’m going to be the next nominee.’

By BY KATIE GLUECK U.S. https://ift.tt/2VvN616 New York Times February 29, 2020 at 01:01AM

Making Pitch to Voters, Bloomberg Peddles His Experience in a Crisis

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By BY JEREMY W. PETERS AND MAGGIE HABERMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/32Hvz7J Michael R. Bloomberg is trying to highlight the part of his record that conveys the competence and cool-headedness he says are missing in the White House. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Primaries and Caucuses February 29, 2020 at 12:59AM

Soccer Star Chicharito Is Closer to Mexico. But Maybe Not Close Enough

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By BY RAÚL VILCHIS Sports https://ift.tt/3aclzpA Javier Hernández’s decision to join the Los Angeles Galaxy was a coup for M.L.S., but back in his native Mexico, critics wondered why he hadn’t just come home. New York Times Soccer February 29, 2020 at 12:55AM

Warren supporter in S.C. says: ‘I can hear me in that speech.’

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By BY JOHN JETER U.S. https://ift.tt/2PzXzET New York Times February 29, 2020 at 12:53AM

Coronavirus Fears Reverberate Across Global Economy

By BY MICHAEL CORKERY Business https://ift.tt/2TmJ4FL The stock market had its worst week since 2008, signaling that one of the longest expansions in history could be ending. Policymakers said they were ready to act. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), United States Economy, Economic Conditions and Trends, Standard & Poor's 500-Stock Index February 29, 2020 at 12:49AM

M.I.T. Researchers Cast Doubt on Bolivian Election Fraud

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By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ World https://ift.tt/2PtFgkT An international audit said officials had engaged in lies and manipulation to assure victory for Evo Morales. Academics at M.I.T.’s Election Data and Science Lab questioned that finding. New York Times Politics and Government, Research February 29, 2020 at 12:47AM

L.G.B.T.Q. group seeks apology following report of Bloomberg staffer’s remark.

By BY MATT STEVENS U.S. https://ift.tt/2wdV18Q New York Times February 29, 2020 at 12:43AM

At CPAC, It’s Now an All-Trump Show

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By BY ANNIE KARNI U.S. https://ift.tt/2uFQ5cr At the annual gathering of conservatives, one Republican was conspicuously absent among the Trump supporters — Mitt Romney. The conference organizer said he had been disinvited. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Conservatism (US Politics) February 29, 2020 at 12:41AM

Klobuchar kicks off a Southern swing without South Carolina.

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By BY NICK CORASANITI U.S. https://ift.tt/38djaJH New York Times February 29, 2020 at 12:30AM