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How Trade Tensions Sent Automakers Scrambling for Chips

Carmakers and their suppliers are piecing together new supply chains after a Chinese-owned company in the Netherlands was caught in the middle of the trade war, revealing European vulnerabilities.

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Trump Blames Shutdown for Republican Losses on Election Day

Speaking to senators at a breakfast, President Trump acknowledged that the results of Tuesday’s races were not a positive outcome for his party.

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FIFA Will Award Its Own Peace Prize Next Month in Washington

Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, has built a close relationship with President Trump, who has groused about not winning the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Atmospheric River Brings Powerful Winds and Rain to California, Oregon and Washington

Back-to-back storms this week could lead to flooding and power outages, forecasters warned.

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France Moves to Block the Shein Website Over a Sex Doll Scandal

The crackdown, ordered by the prime minister, added to the controversy over the Chinese fast-fashion retailer as it opened its first store in Paris amid chaotic scenes.

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Judge Berates Justice Dept. in Its Prosecution of Comey

The flashpoint was the Justice Department’s failure to turn over seized communications from a confidant of Mr. Comey’s, Daniel C. Richman, a law professor at Columbia University.

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U.S. Military Draws Up Nigeria Plans, With Limited Options to Quell Violence

American forces are unlikely to be able to end a decades-long insurgency in Africa’s most populous country, despite President Trump’s order, officials said.

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For Zohran Mamdani, Winning Is One Thing. Governing Will Be Quite Another.

Being mayor of New York City is often referred to as the second hardest job in the country, but the task may be even more complicated for Zohran Mamdani.

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Redistricting Battles, Set Off by Trump, Have Few Parallels in U.S. History

First, Texas redistricted. Other states followed, and now California. Some legal experts say it’s a crisis: “The wheels are coming off the car right now.”

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4 Progressive Mayors Offer Advice to Zohran Mamdani

Tips from young liberals in office: Manage the stress. Keep your mom off Facebook. Plow the snow.

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What Are Your Holiday Entertaining Questions?

From cookies to parties, let us help you be merry.

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In the Trump Era, Cheney’s Brand of Conservatism Became Obsolete

Dick Cheney was once the face of hard-line conservatism. Then hard-line conservatism changed.

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Where Things Stand With SNAP Benefits

Millions of low-income Americans will see staggering cuts and delays to their food stamps this month due to the government shutdown. Tony Romm, an economic policy reporter at The New York Times, walks us through the last several weeks of chaos around SNAP benefits.

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Emergency Workers Search Scene of Deadly UPS Crash in Louisville

At least nine people died after a cargo jet plunged to the ground shortly after taking off for a flight to Hawaii. The death toll could rise.

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How Would Maduro’s Military Respond to U.S. Pressure?

Venezuela has an arsenal of Russian weapons and armed civilian cells that could mount a guerrilla war. But a coup against President Nicolás Maduro? Don’t count on it.

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Elections Show Trump’s Edge on the Economy Slipping

Democrats harnessed worries about the cost of living, with polls showing that Republicans’ longtime advantage on the economy has evaporated.

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A State-by-State Guide to the Gerrymandering Fight for Congress

A redistricting arms race, started by President Trump’s push to redraw Texas maps in Republicans’ favor, continues, but it may be reaching its limits.

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After Deadly Plane Crash at UPS Hub in Louisville, Some Deliveries May Be Delayed

The crash killed nine people and forced a halt to operations at UPS Worldport, a major automated package sorting facility. UPS said that some deliveries could be delayed.

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Republicans Swiftly File Lawsuit in Bid to Block California’s New House Maps

Republicans asked a federal court to block newly approved maps in California that were designed to flip as many as five House seats for Democrats.

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Can Melatonin Cause Heart Failure? What to Know About Claims of Health Risks.

Headlines this week have raised alarms about the popular sleep supplement.

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Some SNAP Recipients May Not Receive Food Stamps in November Amid Government Shutdown

Anti-hunger groups and state officials have warned that the administration’s plans to make partial payments are onerous and could still result in severe harm.

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Zohran Mamdani’s Triumph in the NYC Mayoral Race Evokes Intense Reaction in Israel

“The Big Apple has fallen,” a right-wing lawmaker said, reflecting broader worries in the Mideast country. Palestinians hailed the election as a sea change in the United States.

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Attacked by Swarm of Wasps, American Father and Son Die in Laos

Daniel Owen, 47, and his son, Cooper, 15, died after being stung dozens of times last month by what appeared to be so-called murder hornets.

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What Does Zohran Mamdani Want to Do as NYC Mayor? These Are His Top 5 Priorities.

When he takes office on Jan. 1, Mr. Mamdani will seek to move quickly to implement his affordability plans and respond to threats from President Trump.

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Fire at Retirement Home in Bosnia Kills at Least 11

The country’s prime minister called the blaze “a disaster of enormous proportions.”

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6 Takeaways From Elections in Virginia, New Jersey, New York and Beyond

In Virginia, New Jersey and beyond, Democratic voters powered their candidates to victory and sent a warning sign to President Trump and his Republican Party.

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Mamdani’s Historic Win, and Democrats’ Big Night Nationwide

Plus, a race to save artifacts from the ocean.

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Abigail Spanberger Flips Virginia, Becomes State’s First Female Governor

In her campaign, Abigail Spanberger focused on jobs and the cost of living and emphasized her support for abortion rights.

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What to Know About Kataib Hezbollah, the Iraqi Militia That Held Tsurkov Captive

Kataib Hezbollah, a hard-line Iraqi militia linked to Iran, held Elizabeth Tsurkov, a citizen of Israel and Russia, hostage for more than two years.

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Mamdani’s Victory Is Less Significant Than You Think

New York’s next mayor won’t save the Democrats.

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