Thursday, October 31, 2019

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As Kurds Tracked ISIS Leader, U.S. Withdrawal Threw Raid Into Turmoil

Trump’s decision to pull troops from Syria upended a 5-year alliance and threw the plans against al-Baghdadi into disarray.

Trump has not learned not to stiff his contractors.

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U.S.

Meet Alexander Vindman, the Colonel Who Testified on Trump’s Phone Call

He fled Ukraine at age 3 and became a soldier, scholar and official at the White House. That’s where, he told impeachment investigators, he witnessed alarming behavior by President Trump.

OK

3
World

How the New Syria Took Shape

Russia, Turkey and Bashar al-Assad carved up northern Syria as the Americans retreated.

The U.S. acceded to Turkish demands.

4
Opinion

How Europeans See America

We asked young, ordinary Europeans to take a look at U.S. policies on everything from food to guns. As they discover facts about America, they’re not impressed.

Europe does not suffer from the same class war.

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World

Britain to Hold Election in December, Opening New Phase in Brexit Odyssey

The vote throws back to the British people the bedeviling issue of how, or even if, their country should leave the European Union.

More will be known in a few days.

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U.S.

Katie Hill Will Resign From Congress Amid Ethics Investigation

The Democrat from California, who was accused of violating House rules by having a sexual relationship with a member of her congressional staff, apologized to “the people who have been hurt.”

Messy.

She should have known better.
Others do.

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Opinion

Impeachment Does Not ‘Overturn’ an Election

The founders were extremely clear about the importance of dealing with the abuse of executive power.

True.

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U.S.

ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi Is Dead, Trump Says

President Trump said in a nationally televised address that American forces targeted Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the head of the Islamic State, in an operation in Syria this weekend.

Probably true.
Trump was excessively pleased.

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U.S.

2 Photos of Tense White House Moments: Note the Differences

President Barack Obama watched from the Situation Room as commandos went after Osama bin Laden. Eight years later, President Trump watched a raid unfold against Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Trump plays the part for television.

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U.S.

Former G.O.P. Lawmaker Pressed for Ambassador’s Ouster, Diplomat Says

Robert Livingston, the former congressman turned lobbyist, repeatedly contacted a White House official to criticize Marie L. Yovanovitch.

I am pleased to learn about events.
Guesses only amuse me.

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U.S.

‘We’re Asking You to Dig Deep’: Biden Seeks to Steady Finances as Allies Fret

Joe Biden’s presidential campaign is spending more money than it is taking in, unlike his top 2020 rivals, and showing an inability to galvanize big financial backers or energize many online donors.

Joe Biden is not winning.

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Health

Your Uber Driver Is ‘Retired’? You Shouldn’t Be Surprised

Older Americans are taking nontraditional jobs in greater numbers. Economists aren’t sure that’s a good thing.

Starvation incomes kill slowly.

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U.S.

‘Swing Set Susan’ Threatened to Arrest Hispanic Teens. Instead, She Was Charged.

A video of a Texas woman berating and threatening to arrest a group of Hispanic teenagers for playing at a park was widely shared last week.

Racism is enshrined in american culture.

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Technology

Dissent Erupts at Facebook Over Hands-Off Stance on Political Ads

In an open letter, the social network’s employees said letting politicians post false claims in ads was “a threat” to the company.

Facebook has an evil business model.

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U.S.

Army Officer Who Heard Trump’s Ukraine Call Reported Concerns

The top Ukraine expert at the White House will tell impeachment investigators he twice reported concerns about President Trump’s pressure tactics on Ukraine, acting out of a “sense of duty.”

He is a soldier and a citizen.
Possibly he is a hero.

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U.S.

Explosion at Gender Reveal Party Kills Woman, Officials Say

Family members at the party, where expectant parents were announcing the sex of their baby, inadvertently created a pipe bomb that killed a woman in Iowa, a sheriff said.

Explosives deserve their reputation.

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U.S.

Despair for Many and Silver Linings for Some in California Wildfires

Natural disasters are another prism through which California’s vast income inequalities can be viewed.

There is no substitute for thought.

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New York

Epstein’s Autopsy ‘Points to Homicide,’ Pathologist Hired by Brother Claims

The New York City medical examiner strongly disputed the claim that evidence from the autopsy suggested strangulation.

Drama sells.

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Opinion

Being Gay Hurts Mayor Pete. It Helps, Too.

America’s need for a savior outweighs any interest in what he or she does in bed.

Yes.

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Opinion

Donald Trump’s ‘Very Special’ Victory in Syria

It’s certainly special for Erdogan, Putin and al-Assad.

Special indeed.
A lost war is special.

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