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Iran promises revenge for assassinated nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh  Vox.com Iran’s supreme leader vows revenge after top nuclear scientist apparently assassinated  CNN Brazen Killings Expose Iran’s Vulnerabilities as It Struggles to Respond  The New York Times Targeted killings won’t end the Iranian nuclear

Organizers say half a million people demonstrated against ban on filming officers on duty; legislation would have blocked release of video showing violent arrest of Michel Zecler

Australia’s largest city has sweltered through its hottest November night on record.

Iran newspaper: Strike Haifa if Israel killed scientist  The Associated Press Iran vows vengeance after assassination of top nuclear scientist  CBS Evening News Iran’s supreme leader vows revenge after top nuclear scientist apparently assassinated  CNN A Scorched Earth Strategy on Iran  The New York

Man in his 70s says he was aiming weapon at wheels of vehicle, didn’t intend to hit 34-year-old during incident in southern city of Arad

National squad scores 95-87 against world’s No. 2 team after overcoming 16-point deficit after 2nd quarter; team could qualify for 2022 championship if it beats Poland on Monday

Iran’s Supreme Leader: Killers of Top Nuclear Scientist Deserve “Definitive Punishment”  Slate Iran’s supreme leader vows revenge after top nuclear scientist apparently assassinated  CNN Iran’s supreme leader vows revenge over slain scientist  The Associated Press Targeted killings won’t end the Iranian nuclear program

Broader stay-at-home order is likely for L.A. County  Los Angeles Times “We need to not gather with people not in our immediate household,” says L.A. health director  CBS News ‘We Know We Are Asking A Lot.’ Los Angeles County Announces New Stay-At-Home

‘I’m sick of it’: GOP congressman slams Trump, Republican legislators – Business Insider  Business Insider GOP finds silver lining in Trump’s landslide California loss  POLITICO Biden’s political position is tougher than Trump’s | TheHill  The Hill Justin F. Thulin: Systematic disinformation is killing

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