'My parents had hearts of gold, they didn't deserve it'

How people are dealing with the effects of coronavirus in one New York neighbourhood.

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Covid: What will the England lockdown achieve?

Lockdown is the measure nobody "wanted" but now many European countries have decided they "need".

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Covid-19: Austria and Portugal announce restrictions

A number of European countries are enforcing new measures as cases continue to rise.

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Oleksandr Usyk beats Derek Chisora on points in stylish display

Oleksandr Usyk earns a unanimous points win over Derek Chisora at Wembley Arena to underline his credentials at heavyweight.

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Typhoon Goni: Philippines hit by year's most powerful storm

Torrential rain and "catastrophic violent winds" are expected on the main island of Luzon on Sunday.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'urban living'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "urban living".

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Salvaged Victorian signal box to become museum

It became redundant in 2016 along with others in the East Midlands.

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The Miraculous Love Kids: Street kids changing their lives with guitars

The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson is just one star who's recorded with a group of girls from Afghanistan.

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The wedding DJ who wants to stop migrant boats

A growing band of campaigners is trying to push the government to stop migrants crossing from France.

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How I talk to the victims of conspiracy theories

The BBC's specialist disinformation reporter explains how to help people who've fallen down the rabbit hole.

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How His House turns refugee lives into horror film

Director Remi Weekes says film explores "the horrors that we do as humans to other humans".

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Sunday's gossip: Inter willing to sell Eriksen

Inter open to offers for Eriksen, Jones fears loan move could be scuppered, Isco wants Everton move, plus more.

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Match of the Day: Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy on how Diogo Jota & Xherdan Shaqiri helped Liverpool beat West Ham

Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy analyse the impact of Liverpool's substitutes Diogo Jota and Xherdan Shaqiri during their 2-1 win over West Ham.

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Christians Worldwide Mark International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

Millions of Christians worldwide will unite on Sunday, Nov. 1 to join the global Body of Christ for the 2020 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted (IDOP).

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Christians Worldwide Mark International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

Millions of Christians worldwide will unite on Sunday, Nov. 1 to join the global Body of Christ for the 2020 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted (IDOP).

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US Election 2020: Biden and Trump in last weekend dash round swing states

Joe Biden is in Michigan while Donald Trump arrives in Pennsylvania, both key to the White House race.

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US election: The big issue that could hurt Trump

Just ahead of the election, the US is seeing what could be the largest outbreak of the pandemic so far.

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US election 2020: 'It just makes me feel like a nobody'

Former prisoner Davion Hampton from Florida wants to vote in this US election. But he can't.

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US election: 'All Republicans should marry Democrats'

Chenren and Cathy Shao haven't let political differences get in the way of their eight-year marriage.

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US election 2020: The great dividing line of this campaign

For some Americans, civil unrest after police shootings is driving their support for Donald Trump.

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Stanford Study Seeks to Quantify Infections Stemming From Trump Rallies

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Senator Kelly Loeffler of Georgia, facing opponents from both parties, embraces Trumpism.

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Police in North Carolina use a chemical spray to disperse a get-out-the-vote rally.

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What Keeps Facebook’s Election Security Chief Up at Night?

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Do Dunkin’ and Arby’s Go Together? Private Equity Group Bets $11 Billion They Do

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How to Take On the Tech Barons

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A judge orders the Postal Service to take ‘extraordinary measures’ to deliver ballots on time in 22 districts.

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OFFICERS AMBUSHED: Two New Orleans cops shot at in French Quarter

10/30/20 5:30 PM

Covid: When will it be over and we can do this again?

Christmas? Spring? A return to life as we knew it could be quite a long way off.

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'Millions face hardship' as government support ends

Renters and the self employed could be among those facing tough times this winter, charities warn.

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The Papers: 'National lockdown looms' and Stiles tributes

Several of Saturday's papers lead with reports that nationwide restrictions will be introduced.

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Growing up as a black child in post-war Germany

The racism and abuse suffered by thousands of children born to African-American fathers and white German mothers in post-war Germany.

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Bhangra brothers: We danced every day in lockdown

The brothers ran high-energy dance classes from their living room in Harrow every day during lockdown.

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Scared but socially distant in a Tokyo 'haunted house'

Could this zombie-inspired experience be for people who want to be frightened but be Covid-19 safe?

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Halloween: How the Boulet Brothers' Dragula blends drag and horror

Drag stars Boulet Brothers chat about dressing up at Halloween and their popular reality show Dragula.

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Coronavirus: Slovakia holds national test but president calls for delay

Everyone in Slovakia over the age of 10 is to be tested for Covid - but the president is sceptical.

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Covid: Belgium announces return to national lockdown

Non-essential shops will close until mid-December to help curb the highest infection rate in Europe.

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US election: What Latino first-time voters want

Every 30 seconds, a Latino in the US turns 18 and becomes eligible to vote.

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Berlin airport opens... 10 years late

Berlin's new airport is finally opening to the public, 10 years behind schedule and billions over budget.

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N.E.H. Funds Restoration of Statues Toppled During Protests

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Trump, in Minnesota, lashes out at Democrats for limiting crowd sizes.

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Nursing Homes, Racked by the Virus, Face a New Crisis: Isolation

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Voters suing Minnesota over a mask mandate are asking the Supreme Court to intervene.

By BY JACEY FORTIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JeAC9Y

Time Running Short, Trump and Biden Return to Northern Battlegrounds

By BY THOMAS KAPLAN AND ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3eeng93

Woman Who Mailed Threat to Susan Collins Gets 30 Months in Prison

By BY JOHN ISMAY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/31XgW0Z

¿Quién ganará Florida, Biden o Trump? Esto dicen las encuestas

By BY GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2JnWsbi

Walmart pulls guns from display over 'civil unrest' concerns

Walmart has removed gun and ammunition displays from its stores citing concerns of "civil unrest".

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Quiz of the week: Which Borat slogan did Kazakhstan embrace?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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A vote-counting official in Florida who gave money to Trump’s campaign resigns.

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Five Great Things Biden Has Already Done

By BY DAVID BROOKS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/34CtOLD

Trump’s Hard-Line Immigration Policies Go Before Voters

By BY ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34COUcW

Trump and Biden Converge in Florida, an Elusive Prize Still Up for Grabs

By BY KATIE GLUECK AND PATRICIA MAZZEI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3jOnh57

A Californian is battling both influenza and Covid-19 in an early case of ‘co-infection.’

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Appeals court rules Minnesota must segregate ballots received after 8 p.m. on Election Day.

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Jimmy Orr, a Favorite Target of the Colts’ Unitas, Dies at 85

By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3kTRvoF

Dems Mess With Texas

By BY LISA LERER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/37TXZQo

Covid: What impact has the furlough scheme had?

As the furlough scheme draws to a close, how much did it cost and did it achieve its aims?

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Furlough: ‘In limbo’ or ‘one long garden party'?

Furlough was a welcome holiday for some but for others it was a long and anxious waiting game.

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Job Support Scheme: How do new post-furlough changes work?

The government has expanded its Job Support Scheme, which replaces furlough from November.

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‘It’s all about survival now'

How are Tottenham residents coping after the area had one of the highest furlough rates in London?

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How do I find a new job during Covid and which sectors are hiring?

Jobseekers are having a tough time at the moment, but support is available.

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CEO Secrets: The aviation workers starting new businesses

We hear from three people who have started their own companies during the downturn in aviation.

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Jeremy Corbyn suspension 'could cost Labour next election'

The boss of the powerful Unite union urges the party to reinstate its ex-leader or risk "chaos".

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US Election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in critical state of Florida

Democrat Biden's lead over the US president is narrower in must-win states, with Florida a key prize.

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US Election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in critical state of Florida

Democrat Biden's lead over the US president is narrower in must-win states, with Florida a key prize.

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Coronavirus hardship in Mexico, Nigeria and Bangladesh

Three people from around the world who lost their jobs during the pandemic explain how it has affected their lives.

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'We asked Trump to stop playing YMCA' - Village People singer Victor Willis

Village People's lead singer says he doesn't endorse the US president, who regularly plays the classic at rallies.

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Getting too many texts? Blame the election

Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through.

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Biden campaign pushes drop boxes in new ads with the slogan ‘Silence him.’

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$300 Million Telemarketing Scheme Preyed on Older People, U.S. Says

By BY CONCEPCIÓN DE LEÓN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3kC9Ki0

Cuba Says U.S. Restrictions Will Force Western Union Offices to Close

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Covid: 1,700 employers planned redundancies in September

Redundancies on the rise again after August lull, according to BBC Freedom of Information Request

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Halloween firms face up to a pandemic fright

Covid-19 has created extra problems this Halloween, so how are firms fighting back?

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'Furlough pay should be kept at 80% of our salaries'

Workers facing new lockdowns: "We need furlough pay to be kept at 80% of our salaries."

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Covid-19: Nearly 100,000 catching virus every day

A major analysis estimates the number of people infected with Covid-19 is doubling every nine days.

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Labour anti-Semitism report due to be published

An inquiry looked at whether unlawful acts took place and how the party responded to complaints.

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Wales urged to scrap GCSE exams in favour of assessments

Qualifications Wales urges ministers to scrap written exams for GCSEs, but keep one exam per A-level.

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Covid: 1,700 employers planned redundancies in September

Redundancies on the rise again after August lull, according to BBC Freedom of Information Request

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Music industry reports progress on diversity

The number of black, Asian and minority ethnic staff working in music has increased since 2016.

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Mali Radisson Blu attack: Two Islamists sentenced to death

Two Islamists are convicted of carrying out two attacks targeting foreigners, in which 25 people died.

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Facebook, Twitter and Google face questions from US senators

Heads of Facebook, Google and Twitter defend a key piece of internet law, in front of senators.

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US Election 2020: Will America's race issue decide the next president?

The BBC's Clive Myrie goes to the crucial state of Arizona, where black votes could decide who wins.

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Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game'

Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief.

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End Sars protests: 'I felt I was going to die there'

Ephraim, a British-Nigerian activist at the heart of the End Sars protests in Lagos, talks about what he saw.

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Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game'

Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief.

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A Privacy Measure That’s Hard to Like

By BY GREG BENSINGER from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3oBeKG9

Take This Trump Election Day Quiz Before It’s Too Late

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Two conservative operatives charged with election fraud for a Midwest robocall scam are ordered to call 85,000 people back.

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Who Is Miles Taylor?

By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3e62Uih

Court Rejects Appeal of Guantánamo Convict Who Rejoined Al Qaeda

By BY CAROL ROSENBERG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3edB7wE

The Morning

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At his second Arizona rally, Trump boasts of his re-election prospects and seeks to discredit Miles Taylor.

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‘Shops refusing cash left me unable to buy basics’

The cash system is being threatened by some shops not accepting cash, says Consumer group Which?

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Fluffy animals gambling ad was irresponsible, says watchdog

The advertising watchdog bans an advert for Gala Spins as it was likely to "appeal to under-18s".

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Mum, Dad, money and me

Many people find talking about money awkward, particularly with their parents - so how do their views differ?

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The inventor inspired by wanting to keep his daughter safe

Kim Kyeong Yeon developed his virus-destroying machine after his child injured herself.

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WATCH: Ex-Hunter Biden associate Tony Bobulinski joins Tucker Carlson Tonight live right now

10/27/20 5:00 PM

'Invasive' exams affected women from 10 flights says Australia

The female passengers were searched without consent in Qatar after an abandoned baby was found

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US election: The sinking island voting for Trump

Tangier Island is on the frontline of climate change but residents say saving jobs now is the priority.

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US election 2020: The five Senate races to watch

The battle for control of the Senate is as consequential as the race for the White House.

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US election: A generational divide over Trump among Vietnamese-Americans

Young Vietnamese-Americans see things differently to elders who settled in US after the Vietnam War.

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A third of mail-in ballots in the Fort Worth area were temporarily rejected because of a printing error.

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Patience. The polling is coming.

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First Inning: Another game, another Randy Arozarena homer.

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When My President Sang ‘Amazing Grace’

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The Dodgers are confident, thanks to a talented team and a closed roof.

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Californians, Vote Yes on Prop 16

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Justice Barrett Rises to Top of Increasingly Conservative Judiciary

By BY ALISHA HARIDASANI GUPTA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34AepeO

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

By BY JONATHAN WOLFE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Tvk9jI

Hospitals Are Reeling Under a 46 Percent Spike in Covid-19 Patients

By BY GIULIA MCDONNELL NIETO DEL RIO, SIMON ROMERO AND MIKE BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/31QC7BT

After a low-key off day, the Rays say they’re staying relaxed.

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The Morning

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I Approve This Message. Now, Remember Your Secrecy Envelope.

By BY NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/37LSfs1

How Mitch McConnell Delivered Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Rapid Confirmation

By BY CARL HULSE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2HGK45x

Biden Invokes F.D.R. to Reach Across Partisan Divide in Georgia

By BY JONATHAN MARTIN AND KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34BaNtc

La jueza Amy Coney Barrett es confirmada a la Corte Suprema: ¿cuál es su historial?

By BY ADAM LIPTAK from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/31MGmyi

Anti-Semitism and What Feeds It

By BY BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3e23nlu

Coronavirus: Disabled workers could 'face jobs crisis'

Firms are reportedly hiring fewer disabled applicants amid concerns about supporting them properly.

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The explosive problem of 'zombie' batteries

Batteries that power mobile phones and other devices are causing fires because they are not disposed of properly.

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Senate confirms ACB as an associate justice on the nation's highest court solidifying conservative tilt

10/26/20 5:07 PM

Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court

Donald Trump scores pre-election win as US Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett as Supreme Court judge.

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Covid: Antibodies 'fall rapidly after infection'

This is likely to mean immunity levels decline and raises the risk of reinfection, researchers say.

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Victoria Derbyshire: 'I'll break the rule of six if it applies at Christmas'

The BBC presenter says she will break Covid rules so her family of seven can celebrate Christmas.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Red wall revolt' and Covid immunity warning

Demands from Tory MPs for a "road map" out of lockdown and a study on Covid immunity lead the papers.

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Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court

Donald Trump scores pre-election win as US Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett as Supreme Court judge.

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US Election 2020: Trump's border wall and the battle over immigration

Will Trump’s promise to build a wall along the Mexico border help or hinder his attempt to win four more years?

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Beached: Can rescuers save this dolphin in time?

Hundreds of dolphins beach each year, but this US team has dramatically improved survival rates

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US election 2020: What does it cost and who pays for it?

With presidential candidates spending billions of dollars to win, the world's most powerful job doesn't come cheap.

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US election 2020: Could postal voting upend the US election?

The huge number voting this way injects massive uncertainty into the White House race.

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Social media: Is it really biased against US Republicans?

Many conservative Americans believe Facebook and Twitter are biased against them, despite denials.

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La desaparición de Mesut Özil

By BY RORY SMITH AND TARIQ PANJA from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/3kKAfCd

Senate Confirms Barrett, Delivering for Trump and Reshaping the Court

By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3kysRtc