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Inside Democrats’ Secret Effort to Stack Alaska’s Ballot
Operatives aligned with Mary Peltola, the Democratic nominee for Senate, spent months recruiting candidates to peel votes from Senator Dan Sullivan, the Republican.
By Kellen Browning
world
4 Takeaways From the Incomplete Israeli Election
Votes are still being counted, and much is in flux. But as the stage was set for bitter talks over forming a government, nearly all sides could face disappointment.
By David M. Halbfinger
world
Israel’s Election: When Will We Know Who Will Be Prime Minister?
Most votes were expected to be counted by Wednesday, but forming a government could take weeks of negotiations — or require another election.
By Ephrat Livni
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With ‘Flood-the-Zone Strategy,’ Justice Dept. Steps Up Moves as Midterms Near
In some cases, court paperwork bears unmistakable signs of urgency — typos, unorthodox tactics and the signatures of the department’s senior political leadership.
By Glenn Thrush, Alan Feuer and Devlin Barrett
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Here Are the U.S. Attorneys Who Are Carrying Out Trump’s Grievance Agenda
Together, they have pursued cases against the president’s enemies and protesters and amplified false claims of widespread election fraud, often citing thin evidence.
By Devlin Barrett
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White House Has Tight Grip Over F.B.I. 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.
By Alan Feuer
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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.
By Patricia Mazzei and Ruth Igielnik
upshot
What Our New Senate Polls Tell Us 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.
By Nate Cohn
insider
Can You Trust the Midterm Polls? Three Times Journalists Talk It Out.
Members of the team behind the Times/Siena Poll on what the data show, how they’ve improved their methodology and what it means to be “right.”
By Patrick Healy, Nate Cohn and William P. Davis
world
Flávio Bolsonaro Lands in Miami After Fleeing Brazil
Mr. Bolsonaro, who lost Sunday’s presidential election, fled Brazil for the United States via Argentina after the police canceled his passport in relation to an investigation.
By Ana Ionova, Edward Wong and Alice Maciel
business
A Punishing Housing Market Is Squeezing Renters
Higher mortgage rates and slowing residential construction are again giving landlords the upper hand.
By Sydney Ember
business
What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s October Meeting
The central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days before the midterm elections.
By Colby Smith
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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.
By Christina Jewett
science
Everything You Could Possibly Want to Know About El Niño
It’s the hot weather word of the year, but what does it actually mean? We’ve got answers to all the most pressing El Niño questions.
By Judson Jones, Chico Harlan and Raymond Zhong
weather
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.
By Amy Graff and Soumya Karlamangla
books
Be Very Afraid. Horror Bookstores Are Multiplying!
More shops are opening their doors, providing genre fans the chance to browse, buy and find creepy community.
By Erik Piepenburg
books
The Perfect Books for Classic Horror Movie Fans
The author Nick Medina recommends novels that capture the vibes of beloved scary movies like “The Thing,” “Scream” and more.
By Nick Medina
opinion
What America Is Living Without
Winter coats, steaks, college tuition: More and more Americans are giving up on the lives they thought they would have.
By Alissa Quart
opinion
Trump Cannot Be the End of the Story
Trump has no use for pretense and he’s not interested in playing along.
By Jamelle Bouie
briefing
A.I. by the Numbers
Plus, Israel’s election, Flávio Bolsonaro and a Gen Z cookbook.
By Sam Sifton
arts
Jimmy Kimmel Turns Trump Heckler’s Taunt Into a T-Shirt
Kimmel was inspired after the president’s “‘Tone-Deaf Comedy Jam’ got tripped up by a heckler.”
By Trish Bendix