Politics

November 16, 2020
The Latest: Biden cites need for Trump to share virus plans

The Latest on President-elect Joe Biden (all times local): 3:35 p.m. President-elect Joe Biden says the outgoing Trump administration's failure to share specific plans on combating the coronavirus pandemic is...

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November 16, 2020
Trial in France for extremist foiled by 3 Americans on train

Head lowered, an Islamic State operative listened silently as a Paris judge on Monday detailed his alleged plot to unleash mass slaughter on a high-speed train before he was tackled...

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November 16, 2020
California governor imposes new restrictions to curb COVID

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he was pulling the “emergency brake” Monday on the state's efforts to reopen its economy as coronavirus cases surge more dramatically than they did during...

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November 16, 2020
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for December delivery rose $1.21 to $41.34 a barrel Monday. Brent crude oil for January delivery rose $1.04 to $43.82 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for December...

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November 16, 2020
Missouri lawmakers test positive for virus, delay work

Republican leaders in the Missouri Senate postponed work on coronavirus aid funding Monday after numerous senators and staffers tested positive for COVID-19. Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz and Republican...

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November 16, 2020
Sea change: Building a naval base in Sudan is the first crucial step in restoring Russia’s maritime power

The Russian fleet needs a well-developed system of overseas military bases. Its planned logistics center on Sudan's Red Sea coast is the first step – but one of exceptional significance....

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November 16, 2020
Mississippi governor to propose erasing state income tax

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said he's releasing information Monday about his state budget proposals for the year that begins July 1. He said on Twitter that he would hold a...

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November 16, 2020
David Copperfield halts Vegas show after staffer gets virus

Illusionist David Copperfield is suspending his Las Vegas stage show after a crew member tested positive for COVID-19. The Las Vegas Review Journal reported Monday that the legendary magician has...

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November 16, 2020
In the United States of Amnesia, the country’s parlous state of division, conflict and decline can only get worse

Americans cannot rationally engage with reality until they recall and confront the past. Unfortunately, it is clear that both major political parties lack the will and/or the capacity to do...

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November 16, 2020
Massachusetts House experiencing uptick in COVID-19 cases

The Massachusetts House is experiencing an uptick in the number of lawmakers and staffers testing positive for the disease caused by the coronavirus. Three Massachusetts House lawmakers and four legislative...

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November 16, 2020
Massachusetts House experiencing uptick in COVID-19 cases

The Massachusetts House is experiencing an uptick in the number of lawmakers and staffers testing positive for the disease caused by the coronavirus. Three Massachusetts House lawmakers and four legislative...

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November 16, 2020
Big Tech may silence Trump when he leaves office – but who will they use for their ‘two minutes hate’ without the Bad Orange Man?

With the Democrats' victory virtually in the bag, talk on social media has shifted to what to do with the current president's accounts. Rules rolled out pre-election point to deletion,...

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November 16, 2020
About 90K sex abuse claims filed in Boy Scouts bankruptcy

Close to 90,000 sexual abuse claims have been filed against the Boy Scouts of America as the Monday deadline arrived for submitting claims in the organization's bankruptcy case. The number...

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November 16, 2020
About 90K sex abuse claims filed in Boy Scouts bankruptcy

Close to 90,000 sexual abuse claims have been filed against the Boy Scouts of America as the Monday deadline arrived for submitting claims in the organization's bankruptcy case. The number...

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November 16, 2020
Philadelphia bans indoor gatherings, broadens virus rules

Philadelphia is banning indoor dining at restaurants and indoor gatherings of any size, public or private, as the city battles a resurgence of the coronavirus, officials announced Monday, The city...

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November 16, 2020
Philadelphia bans indoor gatherings, broadens virus rules

Philadelphia is banning indoor dining at restaurants and indoor gatherings of any size, public or private, as the city battles a resurgence of the coronavirus, officials announced Monday, The city...

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November 16, 2020
Biden vows to strengthen economy despite exploding pandemic

Acknowledging that the nation is in a “dark” place, President-elect Joe Biden on Monday said his administration would strengthen the country's vulnerable economy despite the exploding pandemic as he pushed...

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November 16, 2020
Biden vows to strengthen economy despite exploding pandemic

Acknowledging that the nation is in a “dark” place, President-elect Joe Biden on Monday said his administration would strengthen the country's vulnerable economy despite the exploding pandemic as he pushed...

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November 16, 2020
Jags on verge of tying another franchise record for futility

The previous time the Jacksonville Jaguars lost nine consecutive games, owner Shad Khan fired coach Gus Bradley before they left the stadium. Khan could be on the verge of a...

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November 16, 2020
To regain unity, America needs to create a new enemy. And anti-China hostility is the only thing that unites Reps & Dems

As the US is reeling from the results of the elections, there is a lot of agonizing over how divided the nation has become. The country is seen as deeply...

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November 16, 2020
Hockey champions laying off 30 workers because of virus

Just months after winning the Stanley Cup, officials with the Tampa Bay Lightning said Monday they are eliminating 30 positions in a sign that even winning a championship does not...

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November 16, 2020
US casinos recovering from virus, but challenges remain

America's casinos are recovering from months of closures necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak, having regained 81% of the gambling revenue they saw in the third quarter of last year, the...

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November 16, 2020
Ex-Harvard coach, father charged in $1.5M admissions scam

The former fencing coach at Harvard and a wealthy Maryland businessman were arrested Monday on accusations that the coach took $1.5 million in bribes in exchange for helping the businessman...

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November 16, 2020
Diving into the boat charter business during the pandemic

Lenin Fraga, owner of American Transportation and Limo Service in Doral, seeking an additional revenue source during the pandemic branched out to yacht charters. … Click to Continue »

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November 16, 2020
Grains mostly lower, livestock lower

Grain futures were higher on Monday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for Dec. advanced .08 cent at $5.9440 a bushel; Dec. corn gained .076 cent...

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November 16, 2020
For Mena Catering, Zoom parties and small outdoor weddings are the new normal

It wasn't long ago that Jorge Mena was organizing up to six parties in a day with his team of 100 for crowds of thousands and celebrity clients including the...

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November 16, 2020
Wayne Dupree: Trump isn’t going anywhere and shouldn’t. With a brilliant lawyer like Sidney Powell on his side, he’s going to win!

I think most people, when they have been beaten fair and square, will concede defeat. Even one-term presidents who feel hard done by. But the key words here are fair...

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November 16, 2020
Gentle yoga, mindfulness and classes at Mr. C hotel have given this yoga studio a boost

Gentle yoga classes, mindfulness workshops and a hefty dose of student loyalty have created the recipe for Dharma Yoga Studio's survival during the pandemic. Since late June, online technology has...

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November 16, 2020
One half of the ‘Property Brothers’ praises solar in doc

As half of HGTV's “Property Brothers,” Jonathan Scott is all about transforming interior spaces. Now he's revealing a massive space he'd like to transform — the Earth. “Jonathan Scott's Power...

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November 16, 2020
Limo company owner adds yacht charters. It’s all cruising, Miami-style

Weddings postponed from spring and summer are being rescheduled for winter months. Restaurants and clubs have slowly reopened after long COVID-19 shutdowns. All of this is good news for Lenin...

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November 16, 2020
Kamala Harris’ smashing of the glass ceiling is the same as Mrs Thatcher’s… an irrelevance to those in society who need most help

The ascent of Kamala Harris and initiatives to help women progress in politics are being feted, but are ultimately meaningless for the most disadvantaged. It's real change rather than cosmetic...

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November 16, 2020
94 people test positive at Washington state care facility

A long-term care facility in Washington state reported that 94 people have tested positive for COVID-19 since late October, its second outbreak since the coronavirus pandemic began. Snohomish Health District...

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November 16, 2020
94 people test positive at Washington state care facility

A long-term care facility in Washington state reported that 94 people have tested positive for COVID-19 since late October, its second outbreak since the coronavirus pandemic began. Snohomish Health District...

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November 16, 2020
Asia-Pacific trade deal is a big win for China and a blow for US. America First has in fact put America Last on the world stage

The repercussions of the new RCEP free-trade agreement between China and 14 other countries are huge. It creates a massive trading bloc in Asia that America, though its insular policies,...

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November 16, 2020
Former Olympic champion swimmer Schoeman faces longer ban

Former Olympic champion Roland Schoeman appeared by video link Monday at a Court of Arbitration for Sport hearing that could ban him beyond next year's Tokyo Games. The World Anti-Doping...

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November 16, 2020
Cancel culture stems from good-v-evil Disney populism – I voiced doubt and now I’m the villain

Win or lose, the woke outrage mob are still on the warpath. Everyone, everywhere, is in danger of being canceled for the injustice of the week. In my opinion, the...

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November 16, 2020
So, doctors can ignore children’s wishes on life-saving blood transfusions – but not potentially life-wrecking hormone treatments?

Doctors override the wishes of children if they believe respecting them may ‘restrict their options in future.' If hormone therapy can render people infertile, surely they should resist prescribing it...

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November 16, 2020
Email obtained by AP: 65 WHO staff have virus, 1 cluster

The World Health Organization has recorded 65 cases of the coronavirus among staff based at its headquarters, including at least one cluster of infections, an internal email obtained by The...

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November 16, 2020
Editorial Roundup: Texas

The Dallas Morning News. Nov. 13, 2020. What a federal torture case in Dallas tells us about sex trafficking It's not a victimless crime, nor is it just another economic...

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November 16, 2020
Ganassi to return to IMSA sports car racing with Cadillac

Chip Ganassi Racing will return to IMSA sports car competition next season with Cadillac in the Daytona Prototype international class. Ganassi made its sports car racing debut in 2004 in...

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