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Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander reported killed in drone strike

Iraqi security forces and local militias sources say Muslim Shahdan and three others died when their vehicle, carrying weapons, was hit just inside Syria after crossing from Iraq

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Newsom considers stay-home order for California counties – POLITICO

Newsom considers stay-home order for California counties  POLITICO California Governor Warns Stay-At-Home Order For Most Of State Could Be Imminent | NBC News NOW  NBC News California COVID-19 hospitalizations push stay-at-home order  Los Angeles Times Gavin Newsom unveils sales-tax deferral to help businesses

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Proud Boys Member Threatens Armed Revolt Outside Giuliani Meeting – Newsweek

Proud Boys Member Threatens Armed Revolt Outside Giuliani Meeting  Newsweek Trump attorneys believe Giuliani bid to overturn election is ‘deranged’ – Business Insider  Business Insider Rudy Giuliani Says Goo Dripping From His Head Were ‘Brains,’ Used ‘Rag’ to Stuff It Back  Newsweek Rudy

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My own Queen’s Gambit, back in the USSR

Netflix’s hit took me back to my childhood, playing competitive chess in Russia. But unlike the TV fairytale, girls don’t compete with world champions. They get shunted to piano…

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Ministers rein in mall crowding as active virus cases hit highest level in month

Cabinet approves rules to limit customer numbers inside stores, after over 1,000 new cases confirmed on Sunday, pushing active infection figure to 10,232

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Cuban Leadership Confronts a Rare Dissident Movement

An alliance of hip-hop musicians, writers, internationally known artists and Black activists has emerged as a driving force against censorship and government repression in Cuba.

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So You Traveled Over Thanksgiving. Now What?

Experts suggest being extra careful over the next week or two if you gathered with others outside your pod. That means masks, getting tested, and assuming you might be infected with the coronavirus. (Image credit: Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

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U.S. Shoppers Might Spend $13 Million Per Minute During Cyber Monday Peak

Despite the pandemic recession, holiday sales are expected to set a new record, topping $755 billion. (Image credit: Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images)

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Selection panel agrees on choice for new state prosecutor

Haifa District prosecutor Amit Aisman wins unanimous approval, but likely to face pushback from Netanyahu, whose criminal case he worked on

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FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to leave agency on Inauguration Day

Pai undid net neutrality rules that barred internet service providers like Comcast and AT&T from favoring some types of online traffic over others in 2017 and championed other deregulatory efforts.

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