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How Can Democrats Win Back the Working Class?

Jared Abbott, the director of the Center for Working-Class Politics, discusses what it would take for Democrats to better appeal to working-class voters.

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Letitia James to Appear in Court as Battle Over Trump-Urged Prosecution Begins

The New York attorney general, indicted by President Trump’s handpicked prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia, is expected to plead not guilty in her arraignment on Friday.

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How San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie Avoided Trump’s Enforcement Surge

Daniel Lurie, the San Francisco mayor, relied on powerful tech executives and his own low-key approach to help his liberal city escape a rush of federal agents.

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I Resented the White House Bitterly. Now I Mourn It.

The East Wing was where Eleanor Roosevelt walked. It was where Jacqueline Kennedy planned the Rose Garden. Now it’s all but gone.

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N.B.A. Gambling Scandal Reflects America’s Obsession With Sports Betting

As legalized betting has become ubiquitous in American sport, the opportunities for cheating, like those outlined in a recent federal indictment, have multiplied.

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Companies Have Shielded Buyers From Tariffs. But Not for Long.

Cars, toys and tea are among products set to get more expensive as tariffs weigh on corporate profits.

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Inflation Report Could Show Price Pressures Are Growing

The Consumer Price Index for September, released late because of the government shutdown, may reflect the effects of President Trump’s tariffs on a wide variety of imported products.

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How Does the U.S. Decide Which Boats to Target? Here’s What We Know.

Officials say intercepted communications are the core of the intelligence collected on the boats.

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Cherish the Last World Series Where Humans Rule Supreme

A new system next season will help perfect decisions around balls and strikes. But baseball’s charm has always been tied to its imperfections.

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Hollywood Weeps as Warner Bros. Hangs a Sale Sign

Losing the stand-alone studio, suddenly a real possibility, would be “heartbreaking,” one producer said.

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‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’: What’s Fact, What’s Fictionalized

The new biopic gets a lot right about the Boss and the making of “Nebraska.” But there are elements that were made up for the film.

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Why Is There a Wasp Nest In the Living Room?

These variegated, collaged-looking nests — fetching up to $250 each — are a recent fixation in interior design.

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After Teen Suicide, Character.AI Lawsuit Raises Questions Over Free Speech Protections

A mother in Florida filed a lawsuit against an A.I. start-up, alleging its product led to her son’s death. The company’s defense raises a thorny legal question.

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The Peril of a White House That Flaunts Its Indifference to the Law

The White House has made no legal argument explaining its bald claim that the president has wartime power to summarily kill people suspected of smuggling drugs.

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After the Mexican Cartel Comes, They Pick Up the Pieces

They arrive where the killings end, retrieving bodies, comforting families and bearing the emotional toll of a deadly struggle that shows no sign of stopping.

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Estonia, a Tiny NATO Nation, Is Cashing In on the Threat Next Door

As fears about Russia grow, Estonia’s tech-savvy work force is developing new weapons and defense systems.

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Crypto and Trump Corrupted America

Trump has bared the corruption at the heart of crypto and the libertarian ideas behind it.

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Can ICE Stop People Solely Based on Their Race?

For decades, federal officers have had to rely on more than race or ethnicity to stop and question someone over citizenship. That is now being tested.

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Renovations at the White House Aren’t Unusual. But Trump’s Makeover Is.

Presidents have always tailored the White House to their needs, but with the demolition of the East Wing, a $300 million ballroom and other changes, President Trump isn’t wasting any time making it into his own project.

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Europe’s Persistence in Supporting Ukraine Is Bearing Fruit

European leaders want to build on President Trump’s sanctions on Russia with new commitments of financial and military support for Kyiv.

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South Korea Tries to Curb Anti-China Protests Ahead of Xi Visit

The recent surge in demonstrations by far-right groups presents a challenge for the South Korean government, as it prepares to host both Xi Jinping, the leader of China, and President Trump.

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How to Vote Early in New York City, Where It’s Not Too Late to Register

New Yorkers can vote early in the race for mayor and other contests starting Saturday, Oct. 25 — which is also the voter registration deadline.

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Letitia James Case Shows Ruthlessness of Justice Dept. in Trump’s Grip

For President Trump, creating an aura of criminality around the indicted New York attorney general — through public scrutiny of her and her relatives — may be as important as a conviction.

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There Are 6 NYC Ballot Measures. Here’s What to Know.

Voters will have a chance to weigh in on ballot questions concerning the housing crisis and when local elections should be held.

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Stephen Colbert Tears Into the East Wing Demolition

The East Wing now “looks like a rotisserie chicken your dog got into,” Colbert said on Thursday.

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You Can Kill a Democracy Without a Dictator

What happens when the state doesn’t curb predatory private powers?

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How Trump and Xi Can Stop a War Before It Starts

Dangerous close calls are rising, but the U.S. and China still lack the communication channels needed to stop a crisis from becoming a war.

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German Company Launches Ad After Its Lift Is Used in Louvre Heist

The brazen daylight robbery of the Louvre on Sunday has turned into a marketing opportunity for Böcker, a German maker of cranes and elevators whose product was used in the heist.

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With Power Move on Rare Earths, China Plays Both Victim and Bully

In weaponizing its dominance over the crucial minerals, Beijing is using tactics that it once denounced, potentially alienating nations it wants to court.

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India’s Most Valuable Export: Tens of Millions of Workers

India plans to send its vast work force abroad to countries with labor shortages, like Germany and Japan.

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