NY Times

Trump Has Become Just Another Disappointing Politician

His winning brand — outsider businessman — has withered....

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Man Shot by ICE Agent in Austin Is Charged With Assault

Prosecutors say the man struck an agent with his car’s mirror before another agent shot him. The charge reveals the existence of body camera footage of the shooting, though that has not been released....

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Victor Marx, Colorado Governor Nominee With Sensational Past, Splinters the G.O.P.

Some Republicans in the state fear that the sensational biography of Victor Marx, their party’s candidate for governor, could drag down the rest of the ticket....

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Body Camera Captured Incident Between ICE Agent and Driver in Austin

Prosecutors say the man who was shot, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, struck an agent with his car’s mirror before another agent shot him....

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Tankers Are Loading Oil Again From a Vital Saudi Pipeline

Saudi authorities had taken the pipeline offline this month after it was damaged in a drone attack by an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia....

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Cornell University Rape Investigation: What We Know

Prosecutors have reopened the case of a woman who said she was sexually assaulted on campus in 2024. The woman’s lawsuit brought renewed pressure to reopen the investigation....

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Is Claude Conscious? Inside Anthropic’s Quest to Instill Morality Into Its A.I. Models

In a series of private meetings, the company consulted religious scholars to help instill morality into its A.I. models — and make the case that Claude could be conscious....

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It Won’t Be So Easy for Democrats to Make Data Centers Their Issue

The problems of technology were there before Trump and will be there after....

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Mamdani Announces Plan to Fight Antisemitism, Without Discussing Israel

A report issued by Mayor Zohran Mamdani describes ways that New York City is funding hate crime prevention and celebrating the contributions of Jewish New Yorkers....

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A Tough Ad Reminds Nebraska Voters About a Brutal Crime and a Pardon

A group supporting Dan Osborn, the independent Senate candidate in Nebraska, is airing an ad attacking Senator Pete Ricketts, a Republican, for pardoning a man convicted of sexual assault....

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Mideast Oil Exports Rebound Even as Prices Remain Elevated

More tankers are moving through the Strait of Hormuz as shippers gain confidence, but the global supply of oil is still below demand....

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Israeli Settler Attack in West Bank Blocks Palestinian Family From Returning Home

The Supreme Court ordered the military to ensure a family that fled after repeated attacks could go back. But settlers prevented the efforts, stoking criticism of Israeli policy in the territory....

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Rubio Says Incident at UK Air Base RAF Fairford ‘Clearly Involved’ a Foreign Actor

The U.S. secretary of state, Marco Rubio, told Fox News that what happened at a base used by U.S. bombers flying to Iran was “very serious,” without providing details....

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Bill Gates’s Blunt Warning on A.I.

As A.I. capabilities accelerate, the technologist is shocked by the “complete lack of engagement” with the question of how to manage its risks....

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Kansas Hasn’t Elected a Democrat to the Senate Since 1932. Adam Hamilton Could Change That.

This campaign could be a compelling model for Democrats....

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Dennis Haskins, Principal Belding on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ Dies at 75

Mr. Haskins played the exasperated but well-meaning principal on the popular high school sitcom. He reprised the role in a long-running spinoff....

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OpenAI Apologizes for Australia Medicare Hack

The company detailed how A.I. agents gained access to four government websites and acknowledged mishandling its response....

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Gordon Johncock, Two-Time Indianapolis 500 Winner, Dies at 90

He was among the premier drivers in the Indy 500, competing in 24 races and finishing eight times in the top five....

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s Labour Conference Speech Will Aim to Reset UK Mood

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to lay out his policy plans in an address on Tuesday at the Labour Party’s annual conference....

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In N.Y. Swing District, Candidates Debate Trump, Energy and Data Centers

Representative Mike Lawler, a vulnerable Republican in a suburban New York district, faced Cait Conley, a military veteran, for the first time onstage....

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How a Planned Steel Mill in Iowa Reveals Trump’s Midterm Strategy

As President Trump travels the country, he is expected to focus on his economic accomplishments at a time when Americans have expressed deep frustration with his policies....

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Senate Resoundingly Approves Sweeping College Sports Measure

The outlook for the legislation, which seeks to stabilize the unsettled collegiate sports landscape, is uncertain in the House. It was one of the last congressional actions before the midterms....

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Trump Sharply Scales Back Fuel Economy Rules

Also, Republicans plan a major ad blitz. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday....

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Couple Accused of Killing Their Son-in-Law in Bay Area Park

Jonathan McKinsey, an engineer who worked in the games department for The New York Times, was fatally shot Saturday in a San Francisco suburb. The police have accused his parents-in-law, both 76....

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Justice Alito Recuses Himself Days Before Major Climate-Change Case

Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. had faced pressure to recuse himself from the climate case because he owns stock in oil companies....

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There Is a Word So Powerful It Need Be Spoken Only Once

The film that makes a powerful statement without ever raising its voice....

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Trump Officials Revise How Title IX Sex Discrimination Rules Are Enforced

The change follows a court ruling barring Title IX from protecting L.G.B.T.Q. people and has angered advocates for sexual assault survivors....

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UK Villages That Host US Bombers Are Abuzz Over Possible Terrorist Plot

Two villages and a town near R.A.F. Fairford were thrust into the spotlight after the authorities said they were investigating a possible terrorist plot targeting the base....

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In Ohio, a Humbling Question For Senator Jon Husted: Are You the Incumbent?

Even some devoted conservatives know more about Sherrod Brown, the Democratic challenger, than the Republican incumbent, who needs the MAGA base to turn out....

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The Cure for Loneliness May Lie in a Suburban Duplex

Fresh pies. Book groups. Puzzle challenges. Developers of master-planned communities see fear of social isolation and desire for friends as a business opportunity. Welcome to Amity Lane....

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Trump Administration Asks Justices to Allow It to Deny Hormones to Trans Inmates

The Bureau of Prisons policy, which has been blocked by lower courts, would give transgender prisoners access to psychotherapy and antidepressants instead of certain gender-transition medical treatmen...

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Embarrassing Breach at F.B.I. Fuels Fears of Harm to Its Employees

In an internal memo, the F.B.I. said it believed the hackers may have stolen sensitive information on all of its employees....

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Cornell Sexual Assault Investigation to Be Reopened

After outrage over allegations in a lawsuit, the Tompkins County district attorney will revisit the decision not to pursue criminal charges against seven fraternity members....

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Who’s Winning the Race for Congress? 2026 Midterm Elections

It’s Sept. 28 — 36 days away from the midterms. Here’s the state of play....

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Fire, Smoke and Desperation After a Strike in the Heart of Kyiv

A Russian jet-powered drone hit Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences, the source of almost all of the country’s major scientific discoveries....

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Andrew Bailey, a Deputy Director at the F.B.I., Leaves His Job

Mr. Bailey, who was part of a three-person leadership team atop the bureau, lasted barely a year....

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SpaceX’s Starship Makes It to Orbit for the First Time

The 14th test flight marks a crucial milestone toward the company’s ambitions of sending people to the moon and Mars....

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Nvidia Adds $150 Billion to Massive Stock Buyback, the Largest Ever

The increase comes four months after the chip giant added $80 billion to its buyback program, bringing the total remaining authorized amount to $235 billion....

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Black Voters Are Warming to Talarico in Texas. Turnout Is the Bigger Test.

Black voters largely rejected James Talarico in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Recent interviews suggest the hard feelings may be wearing off....

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Their Sons Are Dying on Battlefields in Ukraine. They Still Back Russia’s War.

The Russian region of North Ossetia has suffered a heavy toll, yet many accept the Kremlin’s line that the fighting must continue until victory is secured....

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China and the U.S. Pledge to Cut Tariffs on $60 Billion in Goods

The two countries unveiled separate lists covering thousands of products as they seek to ease trade tensions and stabilize relations ahead of further negotiations....

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Trump Brought Venezuelan Gold to the U.S., but Refiners Won’t Touch It

The administration is brokering deals in a notoriously corrupt industry, including one with a company that the United States deems a security threat....

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30 Ideas for Fixing U.S. Schools, Ranked by Experts

Math and reading scores are in a decade-long slump. We asked three dozen experts: What could turn things around?...

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Possible Foiled Terror Attack at U.S. Air Base in U.K. Raises Questions Over Security

Conflicting accounts from a bystander who called the police and from President Trump have led to questions about whether security services knew about the possible plot in advance....

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How Scientists Can Shape Public Opinion Over A.I. Risks

Artificial intelligence workers may have leverage to make the world safer....

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How Do You Open a Dolly Parton Hotel Without Dolly Parton?

The country music star’s last hospitality project is opening in Nashville, dedicated to her career as a songwriter. Will Dolly being there in spirit be enough?...

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Possible Terror Plot at RAF Fairford Air Base in UK: What We Know

Five men were arrested Sunday as they approached R.A.F. Fairford, a British installation used by the U.S. in its war against Iran. The men are being held on suspicion of terrorism....

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Tom Kean Jr. Backs Trump on Iran and Tariffs, if Not Local Issues

In a debate with the Democrat Rebecca Bennett, the New Jersey Republican said he was willing to take on the president over funding for a Hudson River tunnel project....

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Nor’easter Weakens but Remains a Threat

The weekend’s storm is expected to continue to bring rain and the threat of floods to parts of the northern East Coast through the beginning of the week....

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Trump Offered to Sell Arms to China, U.S. Ambassador Says

President Trump made the offer to Xi Jinping, China’s leader, said David Perdue, the ambassador to China. The White House later said the U.S. had no plans for such a sale....

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