Morning Must Reads: November 20Buffalo Braces for More Snow National weather forecasters are predicting that yet another 1 to 3 ft. of snow will likely fall over western New York during the next 48 hours, after a mammoth winter storm earlier this week. Snow loads on buildings may be reaching “critical levels” Timeline: The Cosby Allegations Decade-old accusations that Bill Cosby drugged and raped or molested numerous women have resurfaced in recent weeks Mike Nichols Dies at Age 83 The legendary director and husband of Diane Sawyer, who won the Oscar for Best Director for 1967′s ‘The Graduate, died suddenly Wednesday Republicans Gird for an Immigration Fight With Obama Republicans are weighing how to stop President Barack Obama from taking unilateral action on immigration policy, but are finding their legislative and legal options limited. “Were struggling to figure out what our real options are,” one lawmaker said 3 Wounded in Florida State University Shooting An unidentified gunman was shot and killed by police after opening fire at Florida State Universitys Strozier Library just after midnight on Thursday. At least three individuals are being treated at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare hospital for gunshot wounds National Book Awards Winners Announced The National Book Foundation hosted the ceremony recognizing authors in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and young peoples literature. Science fiction and fantasy author Ursula K. Le Guin was presented with the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters Records Reveal Divide on Ferguson Police Tactics Emails to and from Missouris top public-safety officials show the captain placed in charge of security in Ferguson after Michael Browns death was vilified and praised for attempting to replace authorities militarized approach with a more sympathetic one Sony Drops Steve Jobs Biopic An upcoming Steve Jobs biopic starring Michael Fassbender as the Apple co-founder has reportedly been dropped by Sony Pictures for as yet unconfirmed reasons. The film will now be offered to other studios, with Universal expressing interest Multiple Fractures for Bono in NYC Bicycle Accident An injury to U2 singer Bono after what was described by the group as a “cycling spill” left him with multiple fractures that required him to undergo two surgeries. Bono was in a “high-energy bicycle accident” when he was trying to avoid another cyclist on Sunday Facebook Shuttle Drivers Will Unionize Facebooks shuttle-bus drivers voted to unionize on Wednesday in an effort to secure higher wages and better shifts. They currently work two three-hour shifts in the morning and evening with a six-hour gap in between NBA Suspends Hornets Forward Jeffery Taylor for 24 Games Taylor was arrested Sept. 25 and charged with assault, misdemeanor domestic assault and misdemeanor malicious destruction of property, later pleading guilty to the latter two charges on Oct. 29. The assault charge was dropped as a part of his plea deal Im Not Autistic, Says Seinfeld Comedian Jerry Seinfeld has backtracked on recent comments he made stating that he was on the autism spectrum. Seinfeld said he does not fall on the spectrum, contrary to an interview with NBC a few weeks prior in which he said that he did Get TIMEs The Brief e-mail every morning in your inboxBy mileskohrman2014 Buffalo Braces for More Snow National weather forecasters are predicting that yet another 1 to 3 ft. of snow will likely fall over western New York during the next 48 hours, after a mammoth winter storm earlier this week. Snow loads on buildings may be reaching “critical levels” Timeline: The Cosby Allegations Decade-old accusations that Bill Cosby drugged and raped or molested numerous women have resurfaced in recent weeks Mike Nichols Dies at Age 83 The legendary director and husband of Diane Sawyer, who won the Oscar for Best Director for 1967′s ‘The Graduate, died suddenly Wednesday Republicans Gird for an Immigration Fight With Obama Republicans are weighing how to stop President Barack Obama from taking unilateral action on immigration policy, but are finding their legislative and legal options limited. “Were struggling to figure out what our real options are,” one lawmaker said 3 Wounded in Florida State University Shooting An unidentified gunman was shot and killed by police after opening fire at Florida State Universitys Strozier Library just after midnight on Thursday. At least three individuals are being treated at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare hospital for gunshot wounds National Book Awards Winners Announced The National Book Foundation hosted the ceremony recognizing authors in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and young peoples literature. Science fiction and fantasy author Ursula K. Le Guin was presented with the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters Records Reveal Divide on Ferguson Police Tactics Emails to and from Missouris top public-safety officials show the captain placed in charge of security in Ferguson after Michael Browns death was vilified and praised for attempting to replace authorities militarized approach with a more sympathetic one Sony Drops Steve Jobs Biopic An upcoming Steve Jobs biopic starring Michael Fassbender as the Apple co-founder has reportedly been dropped by Sony Pictures for as yet unconfirmed reasons. The film will now be offered to other studios, with Universal expressing interest Multiple Fractures for Bono in NYC Bicycle Accident An injury to U2 singer Bono after what was described by the group as a “cycling spill” left him with multiple fractures that required him to undergo two surgeries. Bono was in a “high-energy bicycle accident” when he was trying to avoid another cyclist on Sunday Facebook Shuttle Drivers Will Unionize Facebooks shuttle-bus drivers voted to unionize on Wednesday in an effort to secure higher wages and better shifts. They currently work two three-hour shifts in the morning and evening with a six-hour gap in between NBA Suspends Hornets Forward Jeffery Taylor for 24 Games Taylor was arrested Sept. 25 and charged with assault, misdemeanor domestic assault and misdemeanor malicious destruction of property, later pleading guilty to the latter two charges on Oct. 29. The assault charge was dropped as a part of his plea deal Im Not Autistic, Says Seinfeld Comedian Jerry Seinfeld has backtracked on recent comments he made stating that he was on the autism spectrum. Seinfeld said he does not fall on the spectrum, contrary to an interview with NBC a few weeks prior in which he said that he did Get TIMEs The Brief e-mail every morning in your inbox ift.tt/1gB4pon
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