Trump Administration Uses Video From Conspiracy Site to Justify Barring of CNN Reporter

The White House press secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, posted a clip from a contributor to Infowars, the far-right site banned by YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.

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Tesla Names a Successor to Elon Musk as Board Chief

Robyn Denholm, an Australian executive, was named days before a regulatory deadline for the electric-car maker to replace its chairman.

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Google Overhauls Sexual Misconduct Policy After Employee Walkout

A week after 20,000 employees around the globe staged a walkout over the handling of sexual harassment and assault cases, Google said it was altering some of its policies.

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At China’s Internet Conference, a Darker Side of Tech Emerges

The World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, China, has long showcased flashy new tech. This year, discussions also dealt with counterterrorism, data breaches and surveillance.

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F.D.A. Plans to Ban Most Flavored E-Cigarette Sales in Stores

After warning Juul and other e-cigarette makers to keep their flavored products away from minors, the F.D.A. wants to curb sales altogether.

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Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged and Signals December Increase Is on Track

The Fed, as expected, did not raise interest rates at its meeting that ended on Thursday but indicated another increase is still expected in December.

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We Tried Facebook’s New Portal Device (So You Don’t Have To)

Here’s what happened when two Times tech reporters installed Facebook’s new Portal video-calling gadgets in their bedrooms.

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Wheels: The Racecars Are Allards. He’s an Allard. There’s Just One Issue.

Head-turning Allards, precursors to the hugely popular AC Cobra, are being built again by Roger Allard, who is not related to the original family.

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Keystone XL Pipeline Construction Blocked by Federal Judge

Judge Brian M. Morris criticized the Trump administration for its failure to provide a “reasoned explanation” for its position about the pipeline’s impact on the climate.

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Siemens Expects Moderate Growth Next Year

Shrugging off global trade tensions, the German conglomerate said it saw limited risks next year and expected sales to increase.

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Disney’s Profit Soars, but Focus Remains on Its Coming Streaming Service

Despite Disney’s record annual profit of $12.6 billion, Wall Street is waiting for its high-risk plan to roll out a streaming service late next year.

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At Doomed Flight’s Helm, Pilots May Have Been Overwhelmed in Seconds

As American and Indonesian investigators puzzle through clues of troubles that befell Flight 610, they are finding not a single lapse but a cascade of issues.

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Devah Pager, Who Documented Race Bias in Job Market, Dies at 46

Her research established that a white man, even if he had a felony conviction, fared better when applying for a job than a black man with no criminal record.

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Dave Pickerell, Master of Whiskey and Rye, Is Dead at 62

Once nicknamed the Johnny Appleseed of American whiskey, Mr. Pickerell played a central role in the growth of Maker’s Mark bourbon.

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Work Friend: Your Office Doesn’t Have Nap Time Because You Are Not a Child

Being a grown-up means being responsible for your choices. Like many grown-ups, you can also decide you don’t need to care.

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Meanwhile: The 16-oz. Beer Can: A Cold One That’s a Hot One

Something nebulous about the slightly larger size signals high quality and high taste — with high sales to match.

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Meanwhile: Introducing ‘Meanwhile,’ an Illustrated Column That Underscores the Overlooked

Starting Nov. 11, “Meanwhile” will be a regular part of the Sunday Business section, exploring the rich story behind an everyday object, familiar place or uncelebrated face.

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Breakingviews: What to Expect From Europe’s New Bank Cop

The European Central Bank’s pick for senior financial watchdog will likely focus on the industry’s low profitability and poor money-laundering controls.

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DealBook Briefing: Why Corporate America Is Content With the Midterms

Gridlock in Washington means that there will be few nasty surprises in store for businesses in the coming months.

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Corner Office: Sundar Pichai of Google: ‘Technology Doesn’t Solve Humanity’s Problems’

Growing up in India, he slept on the floor of a house without a refrigerator. Today, the chief executive is steering Google through the most turbulent period in its history.

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