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6:50 AM ET, November 20, 2023

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The Carter Center:
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Passes Away at Age 96  —  Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, a passionate champion of mental health, caregiving, and women's rights, passed away Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2:10 p.m. at her home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 96.  She died peacefully, with family by her side.
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Daniel Arkin / NBC News:
Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and tireless humanitarian who advocated for mental health issues, dies at 96  —  Carter devoted herself to several social causes in the course of her public life, including programs that supported health care resources, human rights, social justice and the needs of elderly people.
Katharine Q. Seelye / New York Times:
Rosalynn Carter, First Lady and a Political Partner, Dies at 96  —  She helped propel Jimmy Carter from rural Georgia to the White House and became the most politically active first lady since Eleanor Roosevelt  —  Rosalynn Carter, a true life partner to Jimmy Carter who helped propel …
Hannah Knowles / Washington Post:
Vulgarities, insults, baseless attacks: Trump backers follow his lead  —  Many GOP voters are not just tolerating, but relishing and emulating Trump's often crass and cruel approach to politics  —  DES MOINES — Donald Trump was conspicuously absent at a conservative Christian forum here …
Discussion: Raw Story, Political Wire and CNN
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Associated Press:
Biden says he's an optimist.  But his dire warnings about Trump have become central to his campaign  —  President Joe Biden ends nearly every speech by saying he's “never been more optimistic” about the country's direction.  But lately he also has begun painting a vision of a catastrophic future …
Lauren Sforza / The Hill:
Texas Gov. Abbott endorses Trump for president during visit to southern border
Mark Murray / NBC News:
Poll: Biden's standing hits new lows amid Israel-Hamas war
Washington Post:
Trump-like libertarian Javier Milei wins Argentina's presidency  —  BUENOS AIRES — A radical libertarian and admirer of Donald Trump rode a wave of voter rage to win Argentina's presidency on Sunday, crushing the political establishment and bringing the sharpest turn to the right in four decades of democracy in the country.
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Forbes:
Yaccarino On Hot Seat As Ad Execs Urge Twitter CEO To Resign  —  In the aftermath of IBM, Disney, Apple and others pausing spending on X, formerly known as Twitter, top advertising executives made a personal appeal to CEO Linda Yaccarino.  —  X CEO Linda Yaccarino, the longtime NBC advertising …
Ken Tran / USA Today:
Ron DeSantis refuses to condemn Elon Musk's endorsement of antisemitic conspiracy theory
Burgess Everett / Politico:
Senate Dems stake their 2024 hopes on last 2 red-state incumbents  —  Montana's Jon Tester and Ohio's Sherrod Brown will need to defy their states' ideological leanings by winning over a sizable number of ticket-splitters next fall.  —  Democrats' hopes of clinging to the Senate next fall …
Guido Alfani / New York Times:
The Super Rich No Longer Try To Support Their Societies  —  Throughout much of the Western world's history, the wealthiest have been viewed in their communities as a potentially unfavorable presence, and they have attempted to allay this sentiment by using their riches to support their societies …
Peter Wade / Rolling Stone:
‘How Many Are Feds?’  Sen. Mike Lee Pushes Jan. 6 Disinformation  —  The senator alleged that a man carrying a vape was actually flashing a law enforcement badge  —  Sen. Mike Lee perpetuated an unfounded conspiracy theory that federal agents or informants were among the rioters on Jan. 6 …
Tony Romm / Washington Post:
From airlines to ticket sellers, companies fight U.S. to keep junk fees  —  An array of powerful moneyed lobbyists have warred with the Biden administration over its new regulatory crackdown as they scramble to protect their profits  —  Frustrated with airlines that charge passengers steep fees …
Discussion: Raw Story and Business Insider
Jordan Rau / New York Times:
Extra Fees Drive Assisted Living Profits  —  The add-ons pile up: $93 for medications, $50 for cable TV.  Prices soar as the industry leaves no service unbilled.  The housing option is out of reach for many families.  —  Assisted-living centers have become an appealing retirement option …
 
 
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Washington Post:
In a swing Wisconsin county, everyone is tired of politics
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New York Times:
A Jan. 6 Defendant Pleads His Case to the Son Who Turned Him In
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Financial Times:
Sources: the US FTC plans to investigate allegations that Microsoft is abusing its market power in productivity software to prevent customers from leaving Azure

Javier Espinoza / Financial Times:
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