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Gary Sykes, a doorman at the Thompson Hotel in Chicago. Credit James Bernal for The New York Times

The Secret Lives of Hotel Doormen

by Noam Scheiber | Nov 7, 2016 | Lifestyle & Culture

Chicago — If the entrance of a hotel is its own sort of stage, then few actors have commanded one quite like Gary Sykes, head doorman at the Thompson Chicago. From the time his shift begins at 3 p.m. till the time he gets off at 11, Mr. Sykes is a whirlwind of “Well,...

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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Photo / AP

Donald Trump v Hillary Clinton: The 15 States that will Decide the U.S. Election

by Jose A. DelReal, Anne Gearan, Ed O'Keefe | Nov 7, 2016 | World

Arizona The Grand Canyon State hasn’t voted for a Democratic presidential candidate since Bill Clinton in 1996, but Democrats believe that increased Hispanic voter registration will keep things competitive. Recent polling has given Republican Donald Trump a...

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: Lebanon’s newly elected President Michel Aoun, center, meets newly-assigned Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri, right, and Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri at the presidential palace in Baabda. AP Photo/Hassan Ammar

Lebanon’s Political Blocs Compete Over ‘Sovereign’ Ministerial Portfolios

by Nazeer Rida | Nov 7, 2016 | Middle East

Beirut – Ongoing consultations to form the new Lebanese government have highlighted local competition between the different political blocs over the sovereign portfolios, which include the ministries of interior, finance, defense and foreign affairs. Those key...

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The Crown Prince during his meeting with the Chinese Envoy. SPA

Crown Prince Discusses with Chinese Envoy Means to Combat Terrorism

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 7, 2016 | Saudi Arabia

Riyadh- Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior Prince Mohammed bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz received a delegation led by Chinese President Xi Jinping’s special envoy Meng Jianzhu, who is also member of the political bureau of the central committee and...

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Marcos Rojo and Daley Blind were singled out for criticism by their manager after Thursday’s loss. Photograph: Tolga Bozoglu/EPA

Has José Mourinho already got Third-Season Syndrome at Manchester United?

by Jamie Jackson | Nov 7, 2016 | Sports

José Mourinho may have felt he had to give his Manchester United players a very public rollicking following Thursday night’s debacle at Fenerbahce. To get to this point so early in his tenure, though, shows the crisis that threatens to engulf United unless results and...