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Sports
Atlanta United Finishes Off Red Bulls to Reach M.L.S. Cup
The Red Bulls won the second game of their conference final, 1-0, but closed their 23rd straight season without an M.L.S. title.https://www.theguardian.com/football
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U.S.
St. Louis Police Officers Charged With Beating Undercover Detective at 2017 Protest
Prosecutors said three officers threw a colleague to the ground, then hit and kicked him, believing he was a protester.He was doing his job.
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Technology
Sheryl Sandberg Is Said to Have Asked Facebook Staff to Research George Soros
Facebook’s second in command wanted an examination of the billionaire’s financial ties after he delivered a blistering speech about tech companies, said people with knowledge of her request.Know your enemy.
Facebook is run by nerds, old children.
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World
Seven Convicted in Killing of Prominent Honduran Environmentalist
The opposition to a dam project by an indigenous leader, Berta Cáceres, had brought her international prominence but failed to protect her life.Assassins; point and shoot.
Assassins only need to know their target.
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Opinion
It’s Not the Economy, Stupid
How to conduct economic policy in an age of social collapse.David Brooks does not like puritanism.
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U.S.
Did a Real Estate Project Influence Trump’s View of Russia Sanctions?
In 2016, when his company was negotiating a potential deal in Moscow, Donald J. Trump suggested that there was no need for the United States to penalize Russia over Crimea.Yes
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Sports
Unwanted in L.A., Brook Lopez Became Milwaukee’s ‘Splash Mountain’
A decade into his career, Lopez has expanded his range, opening the lane for Giannis Antetokounmpo and allowing the Milwaukee Bucks to thrive.#2 Connecticut Huskies (6-0)
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Result |
| 11/11 | vs. Ohio State | 12:00 PM ET | CBSS | W 85 - 53 |
| 11/17 | vs. Vanderbilt* | 6:00 PM ET | W 80 - 42 | |
| 11/22 | vs. Mississippi* | 7:49 PM ET | W 90 - 50 | |
| 11/23 | vs. St. John's (NY)* | 7:56 PM ET | W 65 - 55 | |
| 11/24 | vs. Purdue* | 8:23 PM ET | W 86 - 40 | |
| 11/28 | vs.
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DePaul |
7:00 PM ET | W 99 - 63 | |
| 12/2 | at
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Notre Dame |
4:00 PM ET | ESPN | |
| 12/4 | at Saint Louis | 7:00 PM ET | CBSS | |
| 12/8 | vs. Seton Hall | 1:00 PM ET |
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U.S.
Federal Subsidies Could Expand to Health Programs That Violate Obamacare
The Trump administration encouraged state officials to seek waivers so federal subsidies could be used for plans with skimpier benefits than required by the Affordable Care Act.It is another attack on Obama-care.
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U.S.
A Mall Shooting, a Black Man’s Death, and a Debate Over Race and Gun Rights
After police in Alabama fatally shot a 21-year-old black man who they mistook for a suspect, critics have claimed a double standard in enforcing gun rights.The police must allow the shooter to have the first shot.
Beyond that I have no solution.
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U.S.
Pelosi’s Strategy in Secret Ballot: Allow Her Critics to Let Off Steam
Nancy Pelosi gave her opponents a chance to cast a protest vote against her as she runs for House speaker, hoping that they would change course before a formal vote in January.Nancy Pelosi has the votes she needs.
The rest is drama.
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U.S.
Trump Denies Business Dealings With Russia. His Former Lawyer Contradicts Him.
For years, the president has denied that he had any business interests in Russia during the 2016 election. His former personal lawyer now says otherwise.Trump lies consistently.
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Science
Rough Drafts of Richard Feynman’s Ideas Head to Auction
The scribblings of a brilliant 20th-century physicist show that he did not get everything right on the first try, either.Ok
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Opinion
Cohen Lied. Here’s Why It Matters
With Michael Cohen’s latest deal, the special counsel shows he is unafraid of crossing Donald Trump’s red lines on RussiaOk
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Business
Mic, a News Site for Millennials, Lays Off Most of Its Staff
The seven-year-old company had relied too heavily on a partnership with Facebook, two employees said.No regrets. Facebook does not play nice.
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U.S.
On Politics With Lisa Lerer: After Mississippi
Black candidates fell short in key races; White House frenzy, and 2020 posturinghttps://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/29/us/politics/democrats-2020-president.html?module=inline
There will be a primary and a primary campaign.
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World
After Khashoggi Killing, Leaders at G-20 Weigh How to Deal With Saudi Prince
An awkward question hangs over the Group of 20 summit: How will the gathered leaders handle Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, amid accusations he orchestrated the killing of Jamal Khashoggi?Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy.
The crown prince can execute his subjects at will.
The Consulate at Istanbul does not have extraterritoriality.
The executioners are guilty of murder in Turkey.
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World
As Measles Surges, ‘Decades of Progress’ Are in Jeopardy
Health officials expressed alarm about a rebound in measles, once nearly eradicated in many regions. Reported cases surged by nearly a third worldwide.Casting doubt on the safety of vaccines has had consequences.
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Opinion
Trump Is Compromised by Russia
Michael Cohen's latest plea is proof.The Senate Republicans do not vote against Trump.
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U.S.
Years After Plea Deal in Sex Case, Jeffrey Epstein’s Accusers Will Get Their Day in Court
Jury selection begins next week in a civil case involving the New York financier accused of sexually abusing dozens of girls. It could be the first time some victims will publicly testify.I wish the women luck.
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Travel
Some Marriott Strikes End, but San Francisco Workers Stay Out
With a settlement in Hawaii, two-thirds of the almost 8,000 of the hotel giant’s workers who had walked out are back at work, as one of travel’s busiest seasons is underway.Collective bargaining works.
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