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Israel Sends Troops Into Southern Lebanon
LIVEMilitary Vows to Destroy Hezbollah Bases in Border VillagesThe move followed Israeli strikes across Lebanon over the past two weeks that targeted Hezbollah’s leaders and killed hundreds of people.
Read about the network that Iran calls the “axis of resistance.”5 min read
The Pentagon is sending additional troops to the Middle East.2 min read
Helene Aftermath
In Booming Asheville, Residents Rethink Their Sense of SafetyFlooding had not been a big concern for the city in North Carolina, which flourished in recent years as a haven for artists, chefs, entrepreneurs and retirees.6 min read
For Hours, He Clung to a Tree and Cried for Help. But None Came.Bruce Tipton, 75, was in his trailer home when it was washed away by Tropical Storm Helene’s floodwaters. His family watched him slip into the raging river.5 min read
This is how Helene wrought so much havoc in a region so far from the coast.3 min read
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Pete Rose, Baseball Star Who Earned Glory and Shame, Dies at 83One of the sport’s greatest players, he set a record with 4,256 career hits. But his gambling led to a lifetime ban and kept him out of the Hall of Fame.14 min read
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Port Workers Strike on East and Gulf CoastsMembers of the International Longshoremen’s Association walked out for the first time since 1977 in a standoff over wages, benefits and job security.5 min read
Here’s how the strike could ripple through the U.S. economy.5 min read
A Fancy New Restaurant in London, Staffed by the Recently HomelessIn London’s upmarket Primrose Hill, a Michelin-starred chef is employing people on the edge of homelessness as chefs, wait staff and cocktail makers.4 min read
2024 Election
We Watched Walz’s Old Debates. Here’s What We Learned.Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota may not be a lofty orator, but he has shown an ability to deliver punchy critiques with Everyman appeal.7 min read
And Here’s What We Learned Watching Vance’s Old DebatesSenator JD Vance assumed his first public office just last year. But to win that job, he had to survive about a dozen debates, sharpening his chops onstage.7 min read
Montana Senate Fate Could Make or Break a Harris PresidencyWith Democrats waging an uphill battle to hold the Senate, the vice president, should she win, could end up facing a Republican firewall with veto power.5 min read
Donald Trump, visiting Georgia, made an elaborate false claim about the White House’s responsiveness to Hurricane Helene.6 min read
Vice President Kamala Harris met with FEMA officials.
Adams Confidant Steps Down Amid Federal Corruption InvestigationsFew people in New York City government were closer to Mayor Eric Adams than Timothy Pearson, who had a role in handling migrant shelter contracts.4 min read
A former chief of the New York Fire Department will plead guilty to a bribery charge, prosecutors said.2 min read
With California in the Spotlight, Newsom Tacks to the MiddleAs former President Trump has criticized California as too liberal, Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed several bills that could have become political fodder.5 min read
Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024)
Kris Kristofferson’s Stories Were Wonderfully Larger Than LifeThe singer, songwriter and actor, who died at 88, found his way into situations that underscored his role as a conscience for country music, our critic writes.3 min read
At a moment when Sinead O’Connor had few people defending her, Kris Kristofferson showed strong support.3 min read
The Editorial BoardThe Only Patriotic Choice for President
New York Times OpinionDonald Trump’s First Term Is a Warning
Patrick Healy, Margie Omero and Adrian J. RiveraWhy Isn’t Harris Clobbering Trump? These 15 Swing State Voters Can Tell You.
Ben CoatesIs a No-Nonsense Dutchman Just What NATO Needs?4 min read
Michelle GoldbergHow the Derangements of the Trump Years Ripped Apart One Family6 min read
Paul KrugmanWhy Trumponomics Could Lead to Trumpflation4 min read
Peter CoyBreaking Up With China Is Hard to Do5 min read
Letters From Our ReadersHow Should We View and Treat Obesity?5 min read
Fawaz A. GergesThe United States Has Not Been a True Friend to Israel5 min read
Gail CollinsNothing to See Here but Upgrades6 min read
Jonathan AlterJimmy Carter Is the Un-Trump3 min read
Jed Handelsman ShugermanThe Case Kamala Harris Can’t Stop Prosecuting6 min read
Rachael BedardWhat to Expect if R.F.K. Jr. Is Promoted to a Position of Power5 min read
Margaret RenklAn Open Letter to Jimmy Carter, on His 100th Birthday5 min read
Farah StockmanA Good Reason for Rural Rage: The Crushing Power of Corporate Meat5 min read
Thomas L. FriedmanWhat This Israel-Hezbollah-Hamas-Iran Conflict Is Really About5 min read
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Georgia’s 6-Week Abortion Ban Is Struck Down by JudgeThe ruling is unlikely to be the final word on abortion access in the state. Ultimately, the case is expected to be decided by the Georgia Supreme Court.3 min read
Missed Student Loan Payments Will Hurt Borrowers’ Credit AgainPresident Biden’s yearlong on-ramp to help federal student loan borrowers ease back into repayment ended on Sept. 30. This is what borrowers need to know.4 min read
Based on a True Story, or True Story? Words Matter in ‘Baby Reindeer’ Lawsuit.A defamation suit against Netflix hinges on how the show presented its story about what the show’s creator has described as a real-life stalking incident.4 min read
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Dikembe Mutombo, a Towering N.B.A. Presence, Dies at 58Coming late to basketball, he still found stardom, retiring with the second-most blocked shots in league history. He devoted much of his life to humanitarian causes.6 min read
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The Secret Art of David HammonsThrough interviews with some of his colleagues and collaborators — and several rare images — T Magazine considers the past half-century of this elusive artist.15 min read
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