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There Are Hall of Famers, and Then There’s Hank Aaron
by Tyler Kepner on January 23, 2021 at 11:36 am
The Braves slugger occupied the rarefied space of a player who stands out in every crowd — even one full of Hall of Famers.
Hank Aaron Photos: A Quiet Life of Loud Home Runs
by The New York Times on January 23, 2021 at 11:35 am
The slugging outfielder was a rock of consistency for 23 seasons. He was a superstar unlike any before him — or any since.
Navalny Protests: Live Updates as Russians Demand Opposition Leader’s Release
by Anton Troianovski and Andrew E. Kramer on January 23, 2021 at 11:12 am
The poisoning and arrest of Aleksei A. Navalny set off nationwide protests, beginning in the Far East, where people braved temperatures of minus 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The police were out in force before a planned rally in Moscow.
In Crises, Vaccines Can Be Stretched, but Not Easily
by Donald G. McNeil Jr. on January 23, 2021 at 10:33 am
Shortages of shots for yellow fever, polio and other diseases have led to innovative solutions even in very poor countries.