NY Times
The Senate Race in Heavily Republican South Carolina is a Tossup, Poll Finds
Senator Darline Graham, the South Carolina Republican, is struggling to replicate her late brother’s success. Republicans lead in the Florida Senate race and Democrats are up in Minnesota....
Italians Protesting High Prices Fear a Listless Future, Too
Inspired in part by French demonstrations, protests in Italy by students in the north and truckers in the south could affect national elections next year....
Trump Administration Backs Down on an Opioid Ban After Kratom Industry Lobbying
Health officials will now allow some levels of a powerful substance to remain in products marketed as natural. The change could help a G.O.P. donor facing wrongful death lawsuits....
For Israel’s Neighbors in Middle East, the Election Offers Little Hope of a Reset
Few countries in the Middle East expect a turning point in relations with Israel. But the outcome of the vote has implications for the regional conflict with Iran....
Flávio Bolsonaro Flees Brazil for the U.S., and How ChatGPT Laid Out a Dangerous Medical Plan
Plus, robot-dog walkers wanted: $20 an hour....
What Our Three New Senate Polls Are Saying About the State of the Midterms
South Carolina seems like a serious race; Minnesota may not be; and Florida still appears out of reach for Democrats....
The Rule of Law Is for Suckers
Trump has no use for pretense and he’s not interested in playing along....
Justice Dept. Declines to Unseal Warrant for Search of Ilhan Omar’s Home
More than a dozen news organizations have asked a federal judge to unseal documents related to a search warrant executed at Ms. Omar’s home this month....
For Israel’s Arab Minority, a Historic Show of Strength
Voters supporting two leading Arab parties turned out in record numbers to voice their opposition to the Netanyahu government in Tuesday’s election....
Israel’s President, Isaac Herzog, Faces a Difficult Choice
The president has a largely ceremonial role, except after elections when it is his responsibility to pick a candidate for prime minister....
Texas Senate Rivals Converge on Lubbock, With Trump in the Mix
It was a showdown of sorts in western Texas as James Talarico and Ken Paxton appeared at dueling rallies on either side of a prairie-dog-filled city park....
A Chinese Port Could Be a Lifeline for Spain, but Also a Threat
Residents say a proposed Chinese car plant in northern Spain will create new jobs. Others say it’s a long-term risk, distilling a debate about the costs and perks of ties to China....
Judge Questions Trump Administration’s Need to Target Noncitizen Voters
In the legal tangle between the Justice Department and California, a federal judge on Tuesday deferred a ruling but said the government already had a remedy it could use after the election....
Grand Jury Declines to Bring Charges Against Cassidy Hutchinson
The rejection of the indictment was the latest extraordinary setback in President Trump’s wide-ranging campaign to go after his political opponents....
What to Expect Now That Polls Are Closed in Israel
Polls have closed across the country. Exit polls may offer clues about the direction of the voting but not necessarily a clear winner....
U.S. Defends Military Campaign Against Cartels as Leaders Gather in Caribbean
A regional coalition convened as part of a U.S. military effort to disrupt and combat drug traffickers that officials have compared to the campaign against the Islamic State and Al Qaeda....
White House Has Tight Grip Over FBI in Pursuing Trump Targets, Agent Says
In court testimony, the agent outlined the willingness of Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, to take orders from President Trump to investigate his perceived enemies....
Exit Polls in Israel Show No Clear Winner
Also, Trump is set to loosen methane rules. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday....
Justice Dept. Steps Up Moves on Comey and Others as Midterm Elections Near
In some cases, court paperwork bears unmistakable signs of urgency — typos, unorthodox tactics and the signatures of the department’s senior political leadership....
California’s High Tides Set Records This Week. They’re Going to Get Higher.
El Niño is expected to push this winter’s high tides even higher....
Flávio Bolsonaro Leaves Brazil for the U.S. After Election Defeat
Mr. Bolsonaro was trying to get to the United States after the Brazilian police asked him to hand over his passports because of his links to an investigation....
European Leaders Split Over Phone Call to Putin
The diplomatic outreach was part of an effort to push talks to end the war in Ukraine, though it was not welcomed by all European leaders....
Alexander Brothers Sentenced to 30 Years Each for Sex Trafficking
The three siblings were convicted earlier this year of a sex trafficking conspiracy that lasted more than a decade. At least 11 of the victims spoke on Tuesday before the brothers were sentenced....
Susan Saint James, Emmy Winner Who Starred in ‘Kate & Allie,’ Dies at 80
In a long career, she was best known for starring opposite Jane Curtin in “Kate & Allie,” a 1980s sitcom about two divorced women raising three children in New York City....
The Christian Influencer at the Center of Ken Paxton’s New Life
The Texas attorney general has been silent about his relationship with Tracy Duhon, a New Orleans woman who has built a personal brand around faith and redemption....
E.P.A. to Loosen Methane Rules for Oil Firms
The Biden administration had sought to crack down on methane leaks, a big driver of climate change. Those rules are now being scaled back....
Trump Explores Lifting Sanctions on Russia’s Flagship Investment Fund
The move would be the latest U.S. concession to Moscow as President Trump pursues economic incentives he hopes will secure an end to war in Ukraine....
Serbian Students, Victorious and Leaderless, Go After the Media
Supporters of the opposition movement that won Sunday’s election stormed the offices of a pro-government tabloid. Another news outlet apologized for years of “one-sided” coverage....
Israel’s High-Stakes Election: What to Know
Israelis head to the polls on Tuesday for an election that will determine the country’s next prime minister. But it can take weeks, months or longer to form a new government....
Michigan Senate Race Drives Anxiety Among Jewish and Muslim Voters
More than elsewhere in the country, U.S. policy toward Israel is at the forefront of the race between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed....
Nithya Raman Is Not L.A.’s Mamdani. But She Might Become Mayor, Too.
Little known a year ago, Nithya Raman is a Democratic Socialist drawing comparisons to New York’s Zohran Mamdani. She has mounted a strong challenge to the incumbent, Karen Bass....
Trump-Appointed CDC Deputy Director Jennifer Shuford Resigns After 4 Months
Dr. Jennifer Shuford, a respected former Texas health official, had been appointed by President Trump to help steady the agency....
How Billionaires Are Fighting the Prop 40 California Wealth Tax
The latest Silicon Valley billionaire club is a $333 million political ad machine that is heavily engaged in next week’s elections....
Election Officials Fear Trump Administration’s Interference in Midterms Voting
State and local plans for Election Day include how to react to potential ICE raids, misbehavior by federal election monitors and attempts to seize votes or machines....
King Charles Faces High Stakes Test With Caribbean Tour
The king will confront calls for reparations and apologies for his country’s colonial past as he attends the Commonwealth heads of government meeting....
Inflation. War. Corruption. Hold Trump Accountable.
The American people have a chance to allow the nation to glimpse the end of the Trump era and the start of something brighter....
U.S. Pensions Are Riding the A.I. Wave. For Better or Worse.
As exuberance around the technology stokes fears of a bubble, the nation’s public pensions are starting to grapple with their role — and their risks....
Israel’s First Election Since Oct. 7, and What Anthropic’s I.P.O. Means for the Whole Economy
Plus, why Halloween candy is scary expensive....
Nate Silver Predicts a ‘Momentous’ Midterm
The election forecaster Nate Silver breaks down the likelihood of a G.O.P. wipeout....
Cease-Fire Brokered by Melania Trump Begins in Ukrainian City of Oleshky
Many people left in Oleshky, where bombardment is constant, have run out of food. A truce that began Tuesday is supposed to allow aid in and civilians out....
What to Know About the Cease-Fire for a Besieged Ukrainian City
Many people left in Oleshky, where bombardment is constant, have run out of food. A truce that began Tuesday is supposed to allow aid in and civilians out....
What It Will Take to Defeat the Houthis
The international community should set a clear goal to end the Yemeni group as an armed terrorist force....
What to Know About Brazil’s Election, and What Comes Next
President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva’s victory ended a string of presidential election wins by right-wing candidates in Latin America. His opponent has refused to accept defeat....
Two Candidates, Two Israels, One Nation in the Balance
As Israel votes, hard-right nationalism competes with the country’s founding ideals. The outcome could shape Israel’s identity for years....
What Is the Commonwealth? What to Know as King Charles Hosts Meeting in the Caribbean
King Charles III is traveling to host a meeting of the leaders of more than 50 nations....
Ken Paxton’s State-Funded Jet-Setting Draws Campaign Scrutiny
Mr. Paxton, the Republican candidate for Senate in Texas, has taken about 350 trips outside of the state since he was sworn in as attorney general....
Judge Temporarily Blocks Further Alterations at D.C.’s East Potomac Park
A federal judge stopped the Trump administration from cutting trees and prohibited other changes at the park where the president has sought to overhaul a golf course....
How Lula’s Social Media Campaign Helped Him Win Brazil’s Election
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won another term on Sunday, with the help of a seismic social media campaign that convinced Brazilians to reject his rival....
Bob Woodward Criticizes Jeff Bezos in New Memoir
Six takeaways from a new memoir by Mr. Woodward, the star Washington Post reporter, including his disappointment with the newspaper’s billionaire owner....






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