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U.S.
Biden’s Paid Speech Buoyed the G.O.P. in Midwest Battleground
A paid speech by Joe Biden in October helped Fred Upton, a vulnerable Republican, win re-election in Michigan. Biden earned $200,000 for the address.Biden may be a pleasent man.
He is a mercinary and without ideals beyond money.
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New York
At $238 Million, It’s the Highest-Price Home in the Country
A hedge fund billionaire closes on a Central Park apartment, paying more than double the previous record price for a residential sale in New York City.The three key words in realestate: Location, Location, and Location.
I do not want to associate with that location.
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World
After U.S. Backs Juan Guaidó as Venezuela’s Leader, Maduro Cuts Ties
President Nicolás Maduro, facing a direct challenge to his hold on power, told American diplomats to leave, an order the United States said it would ignore.The Trump administration has effectively declared war on Venezuela.
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Opinion
Why Trump Still Likes Rudy
Hard to imagine the attraction, but …"He made the trains run on time . . ."
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U.S.
Gunman Kills 5 in a Florida Bank, Police Say
The attacker surrendered after a standoff when a SWAT team entered a SunTrust branch in Sebring, Fla.Zephen Xaver has a pulpit.
Efforts will be made to silence him.
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Opinion
The Covington Scissor
Welcome to another controversy algorithmically designed to tear America apart.Ross Douthat has something that passes for a conscience.
He should pay more attention.
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U.S.
Young Voters Keep Moving to the Left on Social Issues, Republicans Included
According to a new study, members of Generation Z are more open to social change than older generations, findings that could substantially reshape the nation’s political landscape.All political motion is relative.
The liberal schools are effective.
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Technology
How to Declutter and Organize Your Personal Tech in a Few Simple Steps
Accessories and data may not take up much physical space, but they contribute to frustration and anxiety. Here are ways to keep e-junk at bay, Marie Kondo-style.I do know.
The content of a mind is its history.
I like my mind.
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U.S.
Sheila Jackson Lee Leaves 2 Posts After Aide Says She Was Fired for Reporting Sexual Assault
Representative Sheila Jackson Lee will resign as chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation after a former aide said she was fired for pursuing a sexual assault case against a supervisor.I regret the loss.
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U.S.
Trump Says He’ll Delay Speech Until After Shutdown, as Democrats Draft Border Security Plan
Democratic leaders said they were prepared to match the amount requested by President Trump, but only if the money was used for security measures like drones and refitted ports of entry — not a wall.The fight continues.
If Trump were winning he would not be threatening to declare an emergency.
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World
‘I’m So Afraid’: Emiliano Sala Reportedly Sent Message From Plane
The soccer player contacted friends from a flight that later vanished over the English Channel, saying the aircraft seemed to be “falling to pieces.”Death is rarely welcome.
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U.S.
On Politics With Lisa Lerer: The Kamala Harris Factor
The California senator, who announced her run for the 2020 presidency on Monday, is viewed by Democrats as a formidable contender.There are many steps to candidacy.
Many chances to sort the better from the good.
Only the best should run for president.
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Smarter Living
Why People Ghost — and How to Get Over It
Time to go ghostbusting.My world is unpredictable. I am not.
I will always want more.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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Opinion
Covington and the Pundit Apocalypse
Our hasty condemnation of these teenagers reveals the cold truth about hot takes.I try to wait for facts.
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Opinion
The Revenge of the Middle-Aged Frenchwoman
‘I would like 50-year-old women to stop sending me photos of their bottoms and breasts,’ a French writer pleaded.I want to try the experiment.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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U.S.
Kansas Lawmakers Defect to Democrats as G.O.P. Struggles in Suburbs
Four moderates from the Kansas City metro area have changed parties in the last month, reflecting a national realignment on a key partisan battleground.These turncoats will be welcomed.
They will not be fully trusted soon.
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Health
The Elderly and Driving: When Is It Time to Hit the Brakes?
Prince Philip, 97, was involved in a car accident outside London. For families everywhere, the incident raises all-too-familiar questions.Amber alerts are often for the demented.
Dementia is certainly a limiting condition.
Uncorrected vision is another.
It is time to stop when trust stops.
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Opinion
A Contest of Wills, and a Way Out
Mitch McConnell and the Senate have a chance this week to move toward ending the shutdown. Will they step up?Not yet.
There is no progress toward an end.
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New York
The Empire State Building May Soon Have Another Rival on the Skyline
The developer Harry Macklowe is planning a 1,551-foot-tall tower overlooking St. Patrick’s Cathedral that would join a forest of buildings that have changed New York.The developers continue to dream.
It is not a good thing.
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U.S.
3 Officers Acquitted of Covering Up for Colleague in Laquan McDonald Killing
Along with the three officers, the broad concept of a police “code of silence” was on trial in Chicago.There should be no surprise in the acquittals.
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