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Morbi bridge collapse: The brothers who died in Sunday's disaster

Chirag, Dharmik, and Chetan were on the bridge in Morbi when it collapsed into the river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gei8sIZ

Trump companies’ defense lawyers form an eclectic team.

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By BY WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM, BEN PROTESS AND JONAH E. BROMWICH from NYT New York https://ift.tt/GnxtyTl

Nancy Pelosi: Man charged with attempted kidnap and assault

The suspect is also charged with assaulting the top Democrat's husband in their California home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AFroa7y

How the term ‘affirmative action’ came to be.

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By BY ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/cNViAQ5

Affirmative action does not directly impact many students at less selective schools.

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By BY TROY CLOSSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/fV8oNuX

Kemp and Abrams are meeting for their second and final debate. Here’s how to follow along.

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By BY MAYA KING from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/wXgJUVG

El tribunal electoral de Brasil pide respuesta a la policía de carreteras por bloqueos de tráfico

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By BY ANA IONOVA, ANDRÉ SPIGARIOL, LAÍS MARTINS AND JACK NICAS from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/Kp5XCvd
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By POR MARIA MAGDALENA ARRÉLLAGA from NYT World https://ift.tt/VC8QraH

Switzerland sets record with world's longest passenger train

The 1.9km (1.2 mile) long train, which is composed of 100 coaches, has completed a 25km journey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qI7dO8C

A ‘Sea of Bodies’: How a Festive Night in Seoul Turned Deadly

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By BY CHOE SANG-HUN, JOHN YOON, PAUL MOZUR, VICTORIA KIM, LEE SU-HYUN AND JIN YU YOUNG from NYT World https://ift.tt/8ZpkUFt

Community Mourns the Rev. Calvin Butts III, an Institution in Harlem

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By BY COREY KILGANNON AND LAUREN MCCARTHY from NYT New York https://ift.tt/TqXMge1

Families come to a makeshift morgue, waiting for news in a predawn vigil.

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By BY CHANG CHE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2TgC5Uw

Sending a Message

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By BY CAITLIN LOVINGER from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/iyzNZHU

‘We couldn’t move,’ says a witness to the tragedy in Seoul.

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By BY MATTHEW MPOKE BIGG, CHANG CHE, JOHN YOO AND APRIL RUBIN from NYT World https://ift.tt/7BPdpgA

Will One Tuscan Port Stall Italy’s Drive for Energy Independence?

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By BY GAIA PIANIGIANI from NYT World https://ift.tt/9EyKaHN
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By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/I6QUDsf

Elon Musk moves to form a content moderation council for Twitter.

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By BY SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/WV2cw4S

Freedom Convoy: Police dealt with 'inhuman circumstances', inquiry hears

A inquiry is hearing testimony over Canada's use of emergency powers to end 'Freedom Convoy' protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zlOX8i4

Review: Who Can Commune With Cunningham and Cage?

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By BY BRIAN SEIBERT from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/5ODj0V9

Some far-right accounts on Twitter saw surge in new followers, researchers say.

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By BY SHEERA FRENKEL AND STUART A. THOMPSON from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/K8iN90y

Norway charges man accused of being Russian spy

The man, named in Norwegian media as Mikhail Mikushin, had posed as a Brazilian academic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JAk0GCM

AA Bronson’s Lifetime of Gay Joy and Provocation

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By BY JUAN A. RAMÍREZ from NYT T Magazine https://ift.tt/2b8ZXNJ

Defense Secretary says U.S. has no evidence that either Russia or Ukraine plans to use a dirty bomb.

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By BY ERIC SCHMITT from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/CQJ2HAs

Unusually warm weather for France and Spain

Bathers enjoy water temperatures of up to 21C on the French Riviera as October ends with a mild spell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5Fpf93J

Robert Gordon, Punk Rocker Turned Rockabilly Revivalist, Dies at 75

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By BY ALEX WILLIAMS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/hkLvYHg

Italy stabbing: One dead and Arsenal player among several injured

Among those injured in the attack near Milan was Pablo Mari, a footballer on loan from Arsenal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UfmhrAT

Republicans Have No Inflation Plan

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By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/YO3K8M5

Your Thursday Briefing: Iran’s Protests Intensify

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By BY AMELIA NIERENBERG from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/t0raVsQ

New U.S. sanctions target Russian efforts to manipulate the politics in Moldova, a neighbor of Ukraine.

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By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/JH7sNDQ

Six children in same Uganda family catch Ebola

Their schools in the capital Kampala have not been closed - yet the virus is highly contagious. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UuzI58K

Nurse Charged With Murder of Two Patients by Lethal Insulin Doses

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By BY CHRISTINE HAUSER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/pPnRW2H

Make a Reading Plan

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By Unknown Author from NYT Well https://ift.tt/QlJ4oOc

Choose the Right Book

By Unknown Author from NYT Well https://ift.tt/2PYa41o

What will Rep. Lee Zeldin try to accomplish in the debate?

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By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3N9EIbf

Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

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By BY MATTHEW CULLEN from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/cNGjCeP

Democrats retract call for Biden change of course on Ukraine

The letter, calling for the US to negotiate directly with Russia, provoked backlash within the party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9hW1Hqd

Microsoft Reports Slowest Revenue Growth in Five Years

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By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/vdS8jGk

Biden Says U.S. ‘Not Stopping’ Negotiations to Free Brittney Griner

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By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT World https://ift.tt/l9oRNGS

Amid backlash, liberal House Democrats retract their call for Biden to seek a cease-fire in Ukraine.

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By BY CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT World https://ift.tt/9vFk1cN

Russian superyachts find a safe haven in Turkey, raising concerns in Washington.

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By BY ELIF INCE, MICHAEL FORSYTHE AND CARLOTTA GALL from NYT World https://ift.tt/2AJYut7

Ukraine round-up: Defence of Kherson and 'dirty bomb'

Ukraine says Russia is beefing up its defence of Kherson, and Nato dismisses Russia's claim about a Ukrainian "dirty bomb". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H3VFN1

For Trump’s backers in Congress, ‘devil terms’ help rally voters.

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By BY JENNIFER VALENTINO-DEVRIES AND STEVE EDER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/X2J4Nwh

St Louis: Three dead, six injured after school shooting

Police "quickly stopped" a gunman in his 20s who entered a Missouri public school on Monday morning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kwTE5q8

‘The Daily’ asks: How did Truss’s downfall happen so rapidly?

By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/KZmVL9i

New ground as tech aims to help boost soil health

As much of the world's earth has been degraded, efforts are being made to improve matters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sLql4rD

Boris Johnson’s Statement on Withdrawing From Race

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By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/N43VomU

As Russia and Ukraine Seek Gains on Front Line, U.S. and Allies Warn Moscow

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By BY CARLOTTA GALL, HELENE COOPER AND ERIC NAGOURNEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/GUuszpm

More Ukrainian officials accuse Russia of intentionally slowing grain shipments.

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By BY CARLY OLSON AND JAMES C. MCKINLEY JR. from NYT World https://ift.tt/USHmbdL

Martyna Majok on Hoping for Magic, and Wishing for Ghosts

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By BY LAURA COLLINS-HUGHES from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/97AEmgJ

Iran protests: Huge rally in Berlin in support

About 80,000 people march in Germany's capital, in the biggest rally held so far by the Iranian diaspora. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5bvwsAy

Who's building pipelines to steal Nigeria's oil?

The discovery of a 4km-long pipeline built by thieves to steal Nigeria's crude leaves many in shock. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pHm96Wc

To Be Continued

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By BY CAITLIN LOVINGER from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/cOioHkB

Kilimanjaro: Firefighters tackle blaze on Tanzania mountain

The fire started on Friday night along one of the mountain's most popular climbing routes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tUu0pFM

Dietrich Mateschitz: Red Bull co-owner & energy drink giant dies aged 78

Red Bull co-owner Dietrich Mateschitz, a major global business figure as a result of his energy drinks empire, dies aged 78. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LCZ7YSq

Hurricane Roslyn to Hit Mexico as a Major Storm

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By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT World https://ift.tt/nHIaSLJ

The Three Blunders of Joe Biden

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By BY ROSS DOUTHAT from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/Oo7dRmc

Peter Schjeldahl, New York Art Critic With a Poet’s Voice, Dies at 80

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By BY WILLIAM GRIMES from NYT New York https://ift.tt/91a3POi

Donald Trump subpoena: His four biggest legal problems

It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ezTALmi

Teenager to Plead Guilty to Terrorism and Murder in Michigan School Shooting

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By BY STEPHANIE SAUL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/7wP1scy

Ukraine war: 'I'd rather go to jail than fight in Ukraine', Russian man says

Russia has mobilised many thousands of men to fight in Ukraine. But Mikhail Ashichev refuses to go. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1mRs5Ku

Simona Halep Suspended for a Positive Doping Test at U.S. Open

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By BY MATTHEW FUTTERMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/vXs20zQ

Trump subpoena: Former president ordered to testify to January 6 committee

If Mr Trump does not comply with the subpoena he could face criminal charges and imprisonment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/td2o5WX

9 New Books We Recommend This Week

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By Unknown Author from NYT Books https://ift.tt/mvcpDQh

Liz Truss resignation: World politicians and media react to Truss departure

News of Liz Truss's resignation prompted quick reaction from political leaders and media commentators around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mSyAn5g

La próxima pandemia llegará. Y no estamos preparados

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By BY EZEKIEL J. EMANUEL, DAVID MICHAELS, RICK BRIGHT AND MICHAEL T. OSTERHOLM from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/Ee2otcf

‘He Must Have Superpowers’: Asi Wind and His Sublime Card Tricks

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By BY DAVID SEGAL from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/lf5PHYG

Pentagon Seeks to Reassure Service Members on Access to Abortion

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By BY HELENE COOPER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/4MlBcJO

‘Face’ Review: Close Encounters

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By BY DEVIKA GIRISH from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/LybY32Q

Memes accompanied Liz Truss’s rise, and helped propel her fall.

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By BY PETER ROBINS from NYT World https://ift.tt/K5Hl1jW

Give Your Gnocchi the Shrimp Scampi Treatment

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By BY MELISSA CLARK from NYT Food https://ift.tt/mrPWUvD