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Shoji Sadao, Quiet Hand Behind Two Visionaries, Dies at 92

By BY NEIL GENZLINGER from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2O6FsF8

Vox and the Rise of the Extreme Right in Spain

By BY MARTÍN CAPARRÓS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/32HFAjx

Israeli strike in Gaza kills six civilians: medics, residents

An Israeli missile strike in the Gaza Strip killed six members of a Palestinian family on Thursday, all of them civilians, medical officials and residents said, bringing the death toll in the territory from a 48-hour surge in fighting to 32. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/32MsFwM

Morales decries U.S. recognition of new Bolivian government

Bolivia's former President Evo Morales said on Wednesday that he condemned U.S. recognition of the South American country's new "de facto government" that has installed itself since his departure. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2qLK3od

Australian bushfires death toll rises to four, Karratha blaze being monitored

A man's body has been found in burnt-out bushland in New South Wales (NSW) state, taking the death toll from bushfires that have swept across Australia's east coast to four, police said on Thursday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2CFKfb8

FOX NEWS: Michael Avenatti sees 2 conspiracy charges dropped in Nike case, 1 wire fraud charge added to indictment

Michael Avenatti sees 2 conspiracy charges dropped in Nike case, 1 wire fraud charge added to indictment A federal case charging California lawyer Michael Avenatti with conspiring to extort millions from Nike has been rewritten to drop two counts of conspiracy.

FOX NEWS: Majority of adults feel pressured to overspend during the holidays

Majority of adults feel pressured to overspend during the holidays 16 percent would be willing to boycott gift-giving; Fox Biz Flash: 11/13.

Court Rejects Trump’s Appeal in Fight to Keep Financial Records From Congress

By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32Gsgfj

As Islamic Jihad Bombards Israel, Hamas Has to Choose Sides

By BY DAVID M. HALBFINGER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2O9uLSf

Report Details How Stephen Miller Shared Theories Favored by White Nationalists

By BY KATIE ROGERS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32GB70N

He Invited Donald Trump Jr. to Campus. Now He’s Facing Impeachment.

By BY NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS AND HANNAH PHILLIPS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2CST2qF

FOX NEWS: Rep. Paul Gosar sends cryptic tweets that read 'Epstein didn't kill himself' during impeachment hearing

Rep. Paul Gosar sends cryptic tweets that read 'Epstein didn't kill himself' during impeachment hearing A Republican congressman drew some attention to his Twitter account after observers noticed that a series of tweets spelled out, "Epstein didn't kill himself."

FOX NEWS: Bishop chosen to investigate church sex abuse is himself accused

Bishop chosen to investigate church sex abuse is himself accused A bishop tapped by Pope Francis to investigate the Roman Catholic church's response to sex abuse allegations in Buffalo, N.Y., has been accused of sexually abusing a child decades ago. 

FOX NEWS: Utility to pay $360M to settle Southern California wildfire lawsuits

Utility to pay $360M to settle Southern California wildfire lawsuits A Southern California utility has agreed to pay $360 million to settle lawsuits over deadly wildfires sparked by the company's equipment in 2017 and 2018.

To Drive Down Insulin Prices, W.H.O. Will Certify Generic Versions

By BY DONALD G. MCNEIL JR. from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2CSSy3P

How We’re Watching Impeachment

By BY LISA LERER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2q1zlKr

Review: ‘Broadbend, Arkansas,’ Tangled in Its Own Tale

By BY LAURA COLLINS-HUGHES from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/2O83mjy

BRICS leaders rail against 'bullying' protectionism

Leaders of the BRICS group of emerging economies on Wednesday criticized what they view as politically motivated protectionism at a time of a global slowdown and said their countries are doing their best to counter the trend. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2XgMR9c

Jacob deGrom Wins Second Straight Cy Young Award

By BY KEVIN ARMSTRONG from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2qeJLX5