NYT 'Connections' November 15: Answers and Clues for Game #523
Trump's defense secretary pick was probed for alleged sexual assault in 2017
President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary in his second term, Pete Hegseth, was investigated for alleged sexual assault in 2017, officials in Monterey, Calif. confirm.
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Is a two-game skid a blip or a disaster? It’s the Commanders’ choice.
After their first losing streak of the season, the rebuilt Washington Commanders find themselves at a pivot point.
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The Caps are slipping after a hot start. And Spencer Carbery knows it.
Capitals Coach Spencer Carbery called Washington’s performance “embarrassing” and “unrecognizable” Wednesday night. He walked back none of it the next day.
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Jordan Poole never left. He just turned up the volume.
The Wizards guard is back to being himself after a rocky first season in D.C.
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Migrant with loaded AR-15, suspected Mexican cartel member freed from jail after alleged assault on NYPD cops
Two cops were hurt when a migrant and his cartel companion scuffled with NYPD cops at a Bronx subway station, and yet both still roam the Big Apple.
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Tennessee governor backs Trump plan to nix Department of Education, sees bellwether on new school choice bill
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, who introduced a new school choice bill, said he supports President-elect Donald Trump's promise to disband the U.S. Department of Education.
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Israel’s Is Fighting a Different War Now
The Israeli high command now sees all of its conflicts as elements of a single, multifront war with Iran.
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Another Rams run to playoffs starts with Kyren Williams running on Patriots
The Rams offense is not the same when the running game suffers, but Kyren Williams thinks the attack is getting realigned to face the Patriots.
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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Kaley Cuoco
For the 'Based on a True Story' actress, a perfect Sunday involves football, a manicure, 'girl TV,' shopping at Erewhon and time with her daughter Matilda.
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Musk has long history of squabbles, investigations with federal agencies
Musk has long complained about federal agencies — particularly those that have investigated and fined his companies.
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Letters to the Editor: Trump gamed the media since his 'Apprentice' days. How can the media atone?
It isn't just the rise of Fox News that's harmed the media and U.S. journalism. NBC deserves scrutiny for resurrecting Trump with "The Apprentice."
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What the new Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride means for Disneyland
The Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride at Disneyland, the long-anticipated replacement for Splash Mountain, represents a new chapter for the theme park.
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A 150-million-year journey from the Jurassic to Exposition Park
She's big, she's green, and she's L.A.'s newest icon. Meet Gnatalie the dinosaur.
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Shoegaze rocker Wisp is Gen Z's ambassador for the opaque and brutal—even at rap festivals
Natalie Lu's foggy, distortion-churning single “Your Face” blew up on TikTok. It landed her a major-label deal with Interscope and a prime slot at this weekend’s nominally rap-centric Camp Flog Gnaw Festival.
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Los Angeles Times News Quiz this week: Grammy history and a 'Wicked' mistake
In this week's News Quiz, Trump staffs up, Mattel makes a mistake and Elon Musk starts a late-night beef.
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Fox News Digital's News Quiz: November 15, 2024
Trump is announcing picks for key positions in his second administration and a unlikely source admits VP Harris has a "credibility problem." Check out the Fox News Digital News Quiz!
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Rams vs. New England Patriots: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
Everything you need to know about the Rams facing the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, including start time, TV channel and betting odds.
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The history of old age in America is all about reinvention. Too bad our political culture can't keep up
Medicare and Social Security represent successes in facing the realities of aging, but their imperfections also show how much more could be done.
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Survivors of terrorist bombings await money as federal agencies disagree
The Justice Department and Government Accountability Office disagree on whether more money is owed to victims of the Beirut barracks and Khobar Towers attacks.
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Some L.A. farmers markets thrive, while others struggle. Here are two at risk of shutting down
Hit with sales dips as large as 46%, some of the region's farmers markets are struggling — and two could close. A new fundraiser aims to help keep them afloat.
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In Northeast D.C., a rancorous post-election fight erupts — over bike lanes
On the night after the 2024 election, residents of D.C.’s Michigan Park neighborhood focused their anger on plans to revamp local roads.
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Expansion of San Luis Reservoir set to boost California's water-storing capacity
The federal government and California water agencies announced an agreement to raise a dam and expand San Luis Reservoir, increasing its water-storing capacity.
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Letters to the Editor: There's no excuse for a teacher going on an anti-Trump tirade in class
Politics should be discussed frankly in class — but certainly not the way an educator in Moreno Valley insulted Trump, says a teacher.
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UCLA doesn't want to go hungry in Seattle: Five things to watch vs. Washington
UCLA has undoubtedly played its best football away from home, and the Bruins will need to be on top of their game to defeat Washington on Friday.
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Suing to recover billions, FTX's receiver discloses the stunning scale of its grift — and stupidity
A blizzard of lawsuits filed by its receiver reveals that the once-high-flying crypto firm FTX was even more crooked and dumb than you thought.
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Letters to the Editor: Democrats have to be likable if they want to win
Americans vote with their hearts, not their heads, says a reader. Appealing to abstract ideas like democracy can't beat the Republicans' message.
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Higher monthly payments loom for many student loan borrowers
The arrival of the Trump administration signals the end of efforts by the Biden administration's Education Department to lighten student borrowers' debt burden.
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From mission bells to hidden gems, discover San Juan Capistrano, the O.C. town as old as the U.S.
The quaint SoCal town is filled with history, from the historic mission and an antique mall to a classic honky-tonk club and high-end doughnuts.
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The disappointing history of government efficiency commissions like DOGE
Since at least the administration of Theodore Roosevelt, presidents have been appointing commissions to reform the government. Most have come up short.
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A young girl struggles to soar in ‘Bird’ (and so does the movie)
Andrea Arnold spins a tale of grim poverty and unlikely angels.
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Mar-a-Lago returns to the center of the political universe
Donald Trump’s Palm Beach club is home to his presidential transition, attracting long-shot job seekers and serious contenders for top administration positions.
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Tap into your inner artist at these 8 chill 'craft and sip' (or smoke) events in L.A.
Sometimes, when the libations flow, the creativity does too.
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'Trans Diaries' actors counter election attacks with a powerful tool: their own stories
Singers with the Trans Chorus of L.A. funnel their election anxieties into their performances. Their goal: Make sure their voices are heard in the new political landscape.
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Letters to the Editor: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris show how a peaceful transfer of power is done
A reader praises President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for treating Trump much better than he treated them after the 2020 election.
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Justin Herbert doesn't have 'secret' athleticism. It's been on display his whole life
Justin Herbert was a three-sport star in high school and could have tried an MLB career too, so the Chargers quarterback's skills are well documented.
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Rep. Torres warns Dems have 'cause for alarm' as Trump cracks 'the ultimate blue wall' of urban America
Rep. Torres spoke to MSNBC's Ari Melber about how Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party have lost core voters to President-elect Donald Trump.
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The educational divide driving American politics to the right
It’s not the economy, stupid; it’s the left-behind, noncollege voter. This week, we look at how Trump has solidified the educational divide that defines his era.
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Think You’re Smarter Than Slate’s editor in chief? Find Out With This Week’s News Quiz.
Test your knowledge of this week’s big stories.
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Slate Crossword: Home for Some Real Mother Cluckers (Four Letters)
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Nov. 15, 2024.
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Police make 2 arrests after brief fan-fight at high-security France-Israel soccer match
Stewards “immediately contained” the scuffle inside the Stade de France national stadium on Thursday night, Nunez said.
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Travis Kelce’s mom Donna reveals whether Taylor Swift will join them for Thanksgiving
During an appearance on the “Today” show, the mom of two was asked what she has planned for the November holiday.
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It’s Time to Start Calling “Megadonors” What They Really Are
Americans should be alarmed and outraged at the role money is playing in their democracy.
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¿Dónde estaba Shakira? Carlos Vives dijo que en su homenaje a la Persona del Año 'estaban los que son'
Lo que no se vió en Los Latin Grammy sucedió en la sala de prensa donde Kany García dijo 'basta ya' otra vez, con el apoyo de Carín León y la vergüenza que Jorge Drexler al ganar el premios a Canción del Año y el Álbum Cantautor
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The last actions the Biden administration will take before Trump takes over
Biden administration officials are working against the clock doling out billions in grants and taking other steps to try to preserve at least some of the outgoing president’s legacy before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January
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The treaty between Russia and North Korea signals a new era on 2 continents
The recently signed mutual defense treaty could be used to justify thewidening of the war in Ukraine, as the U.S. says North Korean and Russian troops are already battling Ukrainian forces.
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Florida burglary victim arrested after police find drugs during 911 response: 'Should have hidden his cocaine'
Everett Brown, 59, was arrested after he called 911 for help after his home was burglarized and he was attacked, but forgot to hide his cocaine when police arrived.
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