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Thursday, September 10, 2020

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D.H.S. Downplayed Threats From Russia and White Supremacists, Whistle-Blower Says

By Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Nicholas Fandos

Brian Murphy, the former head of the Department of Homeland Security's intelligence division, accused senior leaders of warping the agency around President Trump's political interests.

Trump Admits Downplaying the Virus Knowing It Was 'Deadly Stuff'

By Maggie Haberman

In taped interviews with the journalist Bob Woodward, the president said as early as February that the virus was more dangerous than the flu, even as he told the country otherwise.

How a Massive Bomb Came Together in Beirut's Port

By Ben Hubbard, Maria Abi-Habib, Mona El-Naggar, Allison McCann, Anjali Singhvi, James Glanz and Jeremy White

Fifteen tons of fireworks. Jugs of kerosene and acid. Thousands of tons of ammonium nitrate. A system of corruption and bribes let the perfect bomb sit for years.

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U.S.

A Year of Heartbreak and Bloodshed at Fort Hood

By Manny Fernandez

More Fort Hood soldiers have died in homicides than in battle since 2016, and officials and family members are struggling to understand why.

Opinion

Mr. Trump Knew It Was Deadly and Airborne

By The Editorial Board

He lied about the coronavirus anyway.

Today's Videos

Video: 'It Looks Like Doomsday': California Residents React to Orange Sky

By The New York Times

Northern California was cast in an orange glow on Wednesday from the wildfires devastating the area.

Video: Trump Reveals List for Possible Supreme Court Picks

By Reuters

President Trump revealed a list of 20 people he would consider for a Supreme Court nomination if he was re-elected, and challenged his rival, Joseph R. Biden Jr. to do the same.

Video: British Prime Minister Bans Gatherings of More Than 6

By The Associated Press and Reuters

Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain announced new coronavirus restrictions, banning gatherings larger than six people, referring to it as the "Rule of Six."