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Al-Qaida's No. 2, Accused in U.S. Embassy Attacks, Is Secretly Killed in Iran

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WASHINGTON -- Al-Qaida's second-highest leader, accused of being one of the masterminds of the deadly 1998 attacks on U.S. embassies in Africa, was killed in Iran three months ago, intelligence officials have confirmed.Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah, who went by the nom de guerre Abu Muhammad al-Masri, was gunned down on the streets of Tehran by two assassins on a motorcycle on Aug. 7, the anniversary of the embassy attacks. He was killed along with his daughter, Miriam, the widow of Osama bin Laden's son Hamza bin Laden.The attack was carried out by Israeli operatives at the behest of the United States, according to four of the officials. It is unclear what role if any was played by the United States, which had been tracking the movements of al-Masri and other Qaida operatives in Iran for years.Sign up for The Morning newsletter from the New York TimesThe killing occurred in such a netherworld of geopolitical intrigue and counterterrorism spycraft that al-Masri's death had been r

A secretive Republican group called Amish PAC ended the election cycle with money in its pocket

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The PAC is funded in large part by three major GOP donors whose connections to the Amish community are not apparent from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/35zLk3u via Latest News

Boris Johnson is in self-isolation after a British parliament member he spent 35 minutes with tested positive for COVID-19, reports say

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Johnson and Conservative MP Lee Anderson attended a 35-minute last week and were photographed standing side by side, unmasked. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2K1dXyj via Latest News

Column: The Georgia Senate runoffs could make all the difference. But is electing a Democrat possible?

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As money comes pouring in from Hollywood, Silicon Valley and Wall Street, and election ads saturate the state, will will there be a backlash from Georgia voters? from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3pysoKI via Latest News

Huge India oil well fire extinguished after five months

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A massive oil well fire that raged for more than five months in northeast India has finally been extinguished, officials said Sunday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3nmMt4w via Latest News

Vietnam bracing for Typhoon Vamco as death toll in Philippines rises to 53

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Vietnam was bracing for Typhoon Vamco to make landfall in the country's central coast early on Sunday, as the death toll in the Philippines rose to 53 from that country's deadliest storm this year. Packing winds of up to 165 kph (103 mph), Vamco is forecast to hit a swathe of Vietnam's coast from Ha Tinh to Quang Ngai province, the government's weather agency said on Saturday. "This is a very strong typhoon," Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said, warning provinces in Vamco's projected path to prepare for its impact. The provinces plan to evacuate 468,000 people by the end of Saturday, state media cited the government's disaster management authority as saying. Vietnam is prone to destructive storms and flooding due to its long coastline. Vamco will be the 13th storm that affects the Southeast Asian country this year, where more than 160 people have been killed in natural disasters triggered by a series of storms since early October. from Yahoo News

Joe Biden administration: president-elect assembles a diverse cabinet

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Susan Rice is being considered for secretary of state and Michele Flournoy is reportedly top choice for defence secretaryJoe Biden is piecing together what he has promised to be a diverse cabinet, with Michele Flournoy reportedly top choice for US defence secretary and Susan Rice considered a frontrunner for secretary of state.Flournoy was previously a senior defense adviser in Bill Clinton and Barack Obama’s administrations and is considered a political moderate. Since leaving government she has been involved in various consultancy roles around military contracts.The appointment, if confirmed by the US Senate, would end a tumultuous period under Donald Trump, who has had five male defense secretaries during his presidency. The latest, Mark Esper, was unceremoniously fired on Monday for, among other issues, disagreeing with the president over the use of force against civilian protesters.If she did become America’s first female defense secretary, Flournoy would potentially be faced with

Best Black Friday 2020 laptop deals: Huge Savings on HP, Lenovo, Microsoft Surface and more - CNET

You don't need to wait until Black Friday to get a deal on a new laptop. from CNET https://ift.tt/36Hh0Ub via Mobiles

Raspberry Pi 400: A full computer in a keyboard video - CNET

If you love tinkering with computers, you'll love the Raspberry Pi 400. It works great for basic tasks or as a secondary computer. It may be a bit pokey in some respects, but when you hear the price, you won't complain. from CNET https://ift.tt/2KfnQsB via Mobiles

The Queen's Gambit: That ending explained and all your questions answered - CNET

Is the Netflix show based on a true story? Let's go through all those key details and more. from CNET https://ift.tt/3l88PGu via Mobiles

Best Black Friday AirPods deals: Airpods Pro at $200, a $49 savings - CNET

Apple headphones are now selling at or near all-time lows. from CNET https://ift.tt/2Ivl6qw via Mobiles

8 PS5 UI tips and tricks to get the most out of your new PlayStation - CNET

Power settings, sub menus, this thing even has spoiler settings! from CNET https://ift.tt/3feiNnH via Mobiles

The Leonid meteor shower peaks this week. How to watch the celestial show - CNET

Skywatchers can enjoy a display that lasts all month, with highlights on Monday, Nov. 16 and Tuesday, Nov. 17. from CNET https://ift.tt/2H4HB4N via Mobiles

Best Buy Black Friday 2020 ad: Huge sales on TVs, Speakers, Chromebooks, and more all month long - CNET

Looking for Best Buy's Black Friday ad circular? We have a scan of the whole ad, plus the best ads to keep an eye on. from CNET https://ift.tt/3nsGUlq via Mobiles

17 of the best TV shows to stream on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

Searching for a great show to watch tonight? Let's round up Amazon's best gems. from CNET https://ift.tt/3pttdnY via Mobiles

What's an EIP card and would you get one instead of a second stimulus check? - CNET

We tell you what it's for, how to use it and how to find out if you're getting one, assuming another round of payments happens. from CNET https://ift.tt/3ny98eB via Mobiles

PS5 vs Xbox Series X: The consoles we're buying and in which order - CNET

We asked CNET staff: Which console are you buying? from CNET https://ift.tt/3eZApn4 via Mobiles

The Crown season 4 ending explained, and all your questions answered - CNET

Jumping into Netflix's slice of royal history? Here's everything you need to know about Princess Diana, Margaret Thatcher and more. from CNET https://ift.tt/2H3t1ue via Mobiles

The 12 best TV shows to binge-watch on Disney Plus - CNET

Looking for more great shows like The Mandalorian? Let's round up Disney's best gems. from CNET https://ift.tt/2IEOnin via Mobiles

The 32 best movies to stream on Disney Plus - CNET

Searching for entertainment other than Marvel and Star Wars? Let's round up the best gems on Disney Plus. from CNET https://ift.tt/3kzw9vE via Mobiles