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Trump Urges People to Call Senator Tom Cotton Over Daylight Saving Bill

Par : Mack Liederman and Robert Jimison
The president urged people to call Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas and accused him of blocking a bill to cement daylight saving time.

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Senator Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas, is at odds with President Trump over a daylight saving time bill.
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With Elon Musk’s Return to Washington, Possible Conflicts of Interest Resurface

Par : Kate Kelly
The founder of SpaceX, with billions of dollars in military contracts, joins several other defense industry executives on a Pentagon advisory board.

© Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times

As a co-director of a new Pentagon initiative, Elon Musk is back in Washington.
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Trump Urges Republicans to Vote By Mail After Criticizing Practice

Par : Tim Balk and Evan Gorelick
It was the latest mixed messaging from President Trump, who regularly votes by mail, but has made baseless claims that the practice is “inherently corrupt.”

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President Trump released a video urging Republicans to vote by mail in the midterm election.
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Former Nurse Convicted of Murder in Crash at 130 M.P.H. That Killed Six

Par : Emmett Lindner
Nicole Linton was found guilty of six counts of second-degree murder, which included the death of an unborn child, related to a 2022 crash in Los Angeles.

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Nicole Linton in Los Angeles Superior Court in 2022. Prosecutors said she had sped through a red light like a “high-speed missile” in 2022 and crashed into multiple vehicles.
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Without Saying His Name, Ken Paxton’s Estranged Wife Tells Texans to Vote For Him

Par : Lauren McGaughy
In a new ad, the wife of Ken Paxton, who is divorcing him for alleged adultery, tells Texas voters to focus on the “whole team,” not “individual players.”

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Angela Paxton, a Texas state senator, appeared in a new ad urging Texans to vote for Republicans, including her estranged husband Ken Paxton.
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Ex-Sheriff’s Deputy Acquitted in Fatal Shooting of Airman Roger Fortson

Par : Mark Walker
The airman, Roger Fortson, had answered a knock at his home in Fort Walton Beach while holding a gun, and was shot within seconds. A Florida jury cleared the former deputy, Eddie Duran.

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Airman Fortson’s mother, Chantemekki Fortson, during a news conference in June 2024. The family’s lawyer supported the decision to charge the former deputy, Eddie Duran.
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As Midterms Near, Justice Alito Says He Considers Each Year Whether to Retire

Par : Abbie VanSickle
The justice, the second oldest on the court at 76, told CBS News that he decided against stepping down last term. He could face pressure should Democrats win the Senate in November.

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Justice Alito is the second-oldest justice on the court.
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Tennessee Commissioner Resigns After Failed Execution of Christa Pike

Par : Emily Cochrane
Frank Strada, who oversaw the process that left Christa Pike unconscious and hospitalized, quit as an independent review began.

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Frank Strada, the embattled Tennessee prison chief, is stepping down after the failed execution of Christa Pike.
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Tennessee Prison Commissioner Resigns Days After Failed Execution

Par : Emily Cochrane
Frank Strada, who oversaw the process that left Christa Pike unconscious and hospitalized, quit as an independent review begins.

© Mark Humphrey/Associated Press

Frank Strada, the embattled Tennessee prison chief, is stepping down following the failed execution of Christa Pike.
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Search Underway for Missing Plane Heading From Bermuda Off Nantucket

Par : Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs · Jonathan Wolfe · Georgia Gee and Sejal Govindarao
The plane, with four Canadians on board and two people picked up in Bermuda, lost contact shortly after 1 a.m. A search was underway Saturday off the coast of Nantucket, Mass.

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The Coast Guard continued searching for six people after locating debris from missing aircraft off Nantucket.
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In Texas, Talarico’s Strength in Senate Polls Inspires a Democratic Dream

Par : Robert Draper
After a dry spell of more than three decades, Democrats are daring (yet again) to believe they can win one or more top-of-the-ballot races in a vast and stubbornly red state.

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According to recent polls, James Talarico, a Democratic state legislator, is ahead of his Republican rival, Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, in the race for a U.S. Senate seat.
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Trump, Putin, Ukraine and an Oil Deal: 5 Takeaways

Par : Eric Lipton and Anton Troianovski
A proposal to bolster relations with the Kremlin through the purchase of Russian energy assets is striking even for an administration that regularly mixes personal business interests with foreign policy.

© Anastasia Barashkova/Reuters

Cars waited to refuel at a Lukoil fuel station amid fuel shortages in August.
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How a Failed Execution Left Christa Pike Hovering Between Life and Death

Par : Shaila Dewan and Emily Cochrane
Her legal team had repeatedly warned that her execution could go wrong. On Wednesday, they were proven right.

© Denny Simmons/The Tennessean, via USA Today Network, via Reuters

Emergency vehicles arrived at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution on Wednesday after the failed execution of Christa Pike.
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How Trump’s Deportation Policies Have Rocked a South Florida House Race

Par : Patricia Mazzei
Representative María Elvira Salazar, a Republican, ran an ad criticizing the Trump administration. It may have jolted other Republicans — and drawn attention to her Democratic opponent.

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Representative María Elvira Salazar ran an ad criticizing the Trump administration’s deportation policies, angering the president and possibly emboldening other Republicans around the country.
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Cornell Case Revives Anger About Handling of Campus Sexual Assault Cases

Par : Stephanie Saul and Emma Goldberg
A lawsuit alleging rape at Cornell has led to an outpouring of women sharing stories about sexual violence on college campuses.

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On the campus of Cornell University and beyond, women are talking about their own experiences of sexual assault.
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‘How Does That Happen?’: America’s Execution System Is Long Flawed

Par : Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs
The failed execution of Christa Pike, which left her clinging to life in Tennessee, was the latest grisly error to take place in an American execution chamber.

© Denny Simmons / The Tennessean/USA TODAY NETWORK, via Reuters

Emergency vehicles arrived at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville after the failed execution of Christa Pike.
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U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies

Par : Anton Troianovski and Eric Lipton
President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of interest.

© Gianni Cipriano for The New York Times

The negotiations about the Lukoil deal show that personal business interests in President Trump’s inner circle are also in play. Lukoil is Russia’s biggest private oil company.
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Larry Krasner, Philadelphia’s Combative D.A., Faces Judicial Blowback

Par : Campbell Robertson
Two blistering court opinions have put Mr. Krasner, a prominent progressive district attorney, in what may be the most precarious position of his public career.

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District Attorney Larry Krasner of Philadelphia in his office in 2022.
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In Alabama, Trump Relives His Glory Days (This Time With Some Empty Seats)

Par : Shawn McCreesh
The Deep South was the birthplace of the mega MAGA rally. How do people on the Gulf feel about President Trump now?

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President Trump delivered remarks at a campaign rally in Mobile, Ala., on Friday.
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Tennessee Prison Chief Was Hired Despite a Trail of Troubled Executions

Par : Eduardo Medina · Jack Healy and Emily Cochrane
The failed execution of Christa Pike has prompted new scrutiny of Frank Strada, who resigned as the state’s top prison official on Saturday, and his past role overseeing executions in Arizona.

© Mark Humphrey/Associated Press

Frank Strada speaking at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville after an execution in August.
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How Trump Directed Tax Dollars to Ads Praising Him

Par : Maggie Haberman · Nour Idriss · Stephanie Swart and Edward Vega
President Trump personally directed the use of taxpayer money for ads praising his presidency, according to people familiar with the matter. Our White House correspondent, Maggie Haberman, explains.
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Trump Suggests Cornell Defendants Won’t Get a ‘Fair Shake’ From Letitia James

Par : Katie Rogers
President Trump weighed in on the case when asked about Ms. James, who has become a target of his second-term retribution campaign.

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President Trump answering questions from reporters at the White House on Friday.
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The Holei Sea Arch, a Centuries-Old Hawaii Wonder, Crumbles Into the Pacific

Par : Neil Vigdor
A tropical storm was moving through the area when the 90-foot lava rock formation disintegrated, the National Park Service said.
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Judge Blocks Border Wall Construction in Big Bend in Texas

Par : J. David Goodman
The ruling dealt a setback to the Trump administration’s plans for hundreds of miles of barriers that have drawn local opposition.

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A construction site for a border wall near Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park in August.
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Trump Directed Use of Taxpayer Money for Ads Praising His Presidency

Par : Maggie Haberman · Hamed Aleaziz · Shane Goldmacher and Jonathan Swan
The government-funded ads show just how much President Trump has been able to use federal money for his own aims.

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An ad that was approved by President Trump and paid for by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Bus Driver in L.A. Is Fatally Shot by Passenger After Possible Wrong Turn

Par : Billy Witz
The gunman has not been found, officials said. The driver, whose name has not been released publicly, was 42.

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Police officers investigating the scene where a bus driver was shot and killed in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles on Thursday.
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With Christa Pike Unconscious, Another Execution Attempt Is in Doubt

Par : Emily Cochrane
Her condition raises questions about whether Tennessee could attempt to execute her again if she is incapable of understanding what is happening.

© Denny Simmons/The Tennessean/USA TODAY NETWORK, via Reuters

Friday’s disclosure was the most detailed information about Christa Pike’s health since she survived two rounds of pentobarbital Wednesday evening.
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Judge Throws Out Another Confession in Sept. 11 Case

Par : Carol Rosenberg
Prosecutors have long considered the defendants’ admissions during interrogations in 2007 to be their best evidence.

© Todd Heisler/The New York Times

An image taken in 2007 of the detention facility at the Guantánamo Naval Station in Cuba.
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National Science Foundation Diverted $1.4 Billion in Science Funds Mandated by Congress

Par : Adam Sella · Christopher Flavelle and Irena Hwang
The move, affecting about one-fifth of the National Science Foundation’s primary research budget, is the latest sign of how the White House is asserting more control over grants.

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Some National Science Foundation divisions pulled back research proposals in order to comply with White House guidance to carry over funds.
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Former Florida Rep. David Rivera Sentenced to 10 Years in Venezuela Lobbying Case

Par : David C. Adams and David Ovalle
David Rivera, a Miami Republican, was convicted of secretly lobbying officials in Washington on behalf of the Venezuelan government in 2017 and 2018.

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Former U.S. Representative David Rivera in March.
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Unusual Issues in Court at Guantánamo Stand Out as a Case Finally Heads to Trial

Par : Carol Rosenberg
Prosecutors want remote testimony for witnesses unable or unwilling to travel to Guantánamo. The defense wants jurors to be told that, guilty or innocent, the defendant will not go free.

© Marisa Schwartz Taylor/The New York Times

A sign at the legal complex at Guantánamo Bay, seen in 2023.
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Powerful Wildfires Require a New Approach, California Report Finds

Par : Shawn Hubler
A report on the fires that devastated the Los Angeles area in early 2025 recommended that local governments take a broader approach to preparedness and emergency response.

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The clearest lesson from the Palisades and Altadena fires was the extent to which climate-driven fires are outstripping modern firefighting, a new report found.
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Missouri Man Discovers Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers Is His Biological Father

Par : Jennifer Sinco Kelleher
Michael Goessling’s first phone call with his biological father brought a shock: He was speaking to Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers.

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A man who was adopted as an infant found out his biological father is Grammy Award-winning singer Michael McDonald.
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Trump to Name Jay Clayton to Serve as A.I. Czar

Par : Julian E. Barnes and Tyler Pager
The director of national intelligence will help develop new policies, and potentially regulations, for the rapidly evolving technology.

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Jay Clayton’s added role comes as the Trump administration faces pressure to develop new regulations or safety standards for artificial intelligence.
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Flurry of Lawsuits Shows Both Parties Preparing for Post-Election Challenges

Par : Richard Fausset
Republicans are using the courts to hunt for noncitizen voters. Democrats worry the G.O.P. is trying make it harder for eligible voters to cast ballots — and paving the way to try to toss valid election results.

© Nick Hagen for The New York Times

A voter casting a ballot at Miller Elementary School in Dearborn, Mich., during the state’s primary in August. Scores of lawsuits from the two major political parties and their allies reveal the likely battle lines for post-election challenges.
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Republicans Pull Money From North Carolina Senate Race As Midterm Prospects Dim

Par : Shane Goldmacher and Theodore Schleifer
As the Republicans try to hold their majority, the Senate Leadership Fund is diverting resources to Kansas, which has become a growing concern for the party.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

Michael Whatley, the Republican candidate for Senate in North Carolina, has consistently trailed his Democratic opponent in the polls.
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Tennessee’s Botched Attempt to Execute Christa Pike Intensifies Concerns Over Lethal Injections

Par : Rick Rojas
The failed attempt with Christa Pike has intensified bipartisan concerns about Tennessee’s ability to effectively carry out lethal injections.

© Denny Simmons/The Tennessean, via USA TODAY NETWORK, via Reuters

Emergency vehicles arrive at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, where Christa Pike was set to be executed.
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Carmel-by-the-Sea Reluctantly Adopts Street Addresses After 110 Years

Par : Mark Walker and Nic Coury
Driven by emergency response needs, Carmel-by-the-Sea reluctantly adopted street address numbers this summer, igniting concerns over its vanishing identity as a beachside village.

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Residents of the small California coastal city of Carmel-by-the-Sea got by for more than a century without street addresses. Its City Council voted this year for a change.
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Truckers Are ‘Just Trying to Hang On’ When a Fill-Up Tops $1,000

Par : Audra D. S. Burch
Truckers are among the hardest hit by the soaring cost of diesel fuel. High prices are forcing some to stay on the road for months and others to park their rigs.

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The price of diesel fuel has skyrocketed, turning a fill-up into an $1,000-a-tank ordeal.
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AIPAC Is Spending Millions to Elect Friends. It’s Also Making Enemies.

Par : Jennifer Medina · Theodore Schleifer · Ellen Gabler and Yair Rosenberg
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee has increasingly become a campaign issue unto itself. Some candidates have worn opposition from AIPAC as a badge of honor or made a point of rejecting the group’s support.

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Preparing for an AIPAC policy conference in Washington.
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A Shot Rang Out. M.L.K. Went Down. And a Reporter’s Instincts Kicked In.

Par : Marc Lacey
Earl Caldwell was staying at the Memphis hotel where the civil rights leader was killed.

© Barney Sellers/ZUMA Press Wire, via Reuters Connect. Illustration by Matt Dorfman

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Trump Puts on a Midterms Show for an Audience That’s Already Sold

Par : Katie Rogers
President Trump spent the day preaching to his most fervent fans, not the voters he will need to help elect or re-elect a slate of Republicans fighting in states from Alaska to Maine.

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President Trump at a rally to his faithful supporters Thursday night.
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Military Leaders Will Examine Ways to Limit Civilian Deaths in War

Par : John Ismay · Malachy Browne and Christiaan Triebert
U.S. Central Command will hold a daylong conference at its Tampa headquarters after seven months of war in Iran.

© Arash Khamooshi/Polaris for The New York Times

An airstrike on Feb. 28, the first day of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, killed 120 children at a school in Minab.
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