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MAMDANI SEALS VICTORY IN IMPROBABLE RUN

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Democratic Socialist Wins Mayor’s Office in Surge of Anti-Establishment Discontent

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old lawmaker, became an electrifying voice for New Yorkers disillusioned with runaway living costs and a scandal-plagued old guard.

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Democrat Wins N.J. Governor’s Race Over Trump-Backed Opponent

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Victory Comes After a Hard-Fought Race Dominated by the President

Mikie Sherrill, a congresswoman, beat Jack Ciattarelli, her Republican opponent, after urging voters to consider the race a referendum on President Trump.

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N.J. Governor ›
Candidate Party
Mikie SherrillM. SherrillSherrill Winner
Democrat Dem. 56.0%
Jack CiattarelliJ. CiattarelliCiattarelli
Republican Rep. 43.4

92% of votes in
Va. Governor ›
Candidate Party
Abigail SpanbergerA. SpanbergerSpanberger Winner
Democrat Dem. 56.9%
Winsome Earle-SearsW. Earle-SearsEarle-Sears
Republican Rep. 42.9

>95% of votes in
Va. Attorney General ›
Candidate Party
Jay JonesJ. JonesJones Winner
Democrat Dem. 52.5%
Jason MiyaresJ. MiyaresMiyares
Republican Rep. 47.1

>95% of votes in*Incumbent

Source: Associated Press

N.J. Governor ›
Candidate
Mikie SherrillM. SherrillSherrill Winner
Democrat
 56.0%
Jack CiattarelliJ. CiattarelliCiattarelli
Republican
 43.4

92% of votes in
Va. Governor ›
Candidate
Abigail SpanbergerA. SpanbergerSpanberger Winner
Democrat
 56.9%
Winsome Earle-SearsW. Earle-SearsEarle-Sears
Republican
 42.9

>95% of votes in
Va. Attorney General ›
Candidate
Jay JonesJ. JonesJones Winner
Democrat
 52.5%
Jason MiyaresJ. MiyaresMiyares
Republican
 47.1

>95% of votes in*Incumbent

Source: Associated Press

UPS Cargo Plane Crashes in Louisville, Killing at Least 7

The plane crashed near an airport shortly after takeoff, and two businesses were struck.

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Trump Weighs Options, and Risks, for Attacks on Venezuela

President Trump has yet to make a decision, but his advisers are pressing a range of objectives to try to justify ousting Nicolás Maduro.

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Analysis

For Dick Cheney, a Journey From Champion of War to Voice of Resistance

Dick Cheney was to many the embodiment of the unpopular and bloody Iraq war. But his late-in-life anti-Trumpism changed his image for some longtime critics.

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Dick Cheney, Powerful Vice President, Dies at 84

A former defense secretary and congressman, he held the No. 2 job under President George W. Bush and orchestrated policies in an era of war and economic change.

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White House Says It Will Make Some SNAP Payments After Trump Threat to Defy Court

President Trump’s threat came after a federal court last week ordered his administration to continue funding the payments for roughly 42 million Americans.

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On Eve of Shutdown Record, Trump Administration Threatens Pain Could Worsen

President Trump and administration officials indicated that fallout could intensify in the coming days, even as he has kept a distance from the crisis.

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The Great Read

A Beloved Clothing Store Closed. A Customer Bought All 4,500 Items.

Everything in the shop appeared to have been abandoned. A devoted customer took it all home and started selling the items herself.

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Vicky Szuflita, smiling and wearing a sequined purple dress, sits in a room filled with racks of colorful dresses and stacks of numbered bags.

What to Know About the Legal Scandal in Israel Over Accusations of Abuse

The fallout from a legal case has reignited a debate within the country over whether Israeli soldiers accused of abusing Palestinians are held accountable.

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U.S. Seeks Two-Year U.N. Mandate for Gaza Stabilization Force

A draft Security Council resolution said that an international force would ensure that Gaza be demilitarized, though specifics were unclear.

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Right-Wing Chatbots Turbocharge America’s Political and Cultural Wars

Once pitched as dispassionate tools to answer your questions, A.I. chatbots are now programmed to reflect the biases of their creators.

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How the Cop Show ‘Barney Miller’ Made Gay TV History, 50 Years Ago

A 1975 episode introduced audiences to one of the first openly gay couples in mainstream American television not depicted as deviants or criminals.

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A gray-haired man wearing a long cardigan, gold chain and red pants stands in front of a police duty roster board beside a man wearing a baby-blue leisure suit jacket and turtleneck.
Zohran Mamdani and his supporters hold a campaign banner and march through the street.
A reel of black-and-white photographs of a man wearing a dark suit, leaning on his elbows and speaking into a microphone.

Ron Suskind

The Tragedy of Dick Cheney

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Chasing Waterfalls in Madeira’s Misty Mountains

The island, a Portuguese territory, is only 35 miles long, but its mountains are laced with scenic trails, tumbling cascades and inviting villages.

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How to Shave Properly

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A neon sign shaped like a covered wagon with the words “FRONTIER DRIVE-IN” glows with red, blue and yellow against a dark blue sky.

Road Trips Where Rural America Shines

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Quiz: Do You Know These Family-History Novels That Were Adapted for Screens?

Guests hand-form Korean traditional rice cakes, known as songpyeon, in a lesson led by Emma Kim of LA-based Migaam.

When Chuseok Means a Full Moon and Handmade Rice Cakes

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Drone Strike Kills Dozens of Mourners at Funeral in Sudan

The attack occurred in North Kordofan, which has seen an increased military buildup as the army and paramilitary forces jockey for control of the country.

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Ohio State and Indiana Lead First College Football Playoff Rankings

For a second straight year, the top two teams in the first rankings are from the Big Ten. Four SEC teams round out the top six.

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Fugitive Who Faked Abduction Is Found 13 Years Later, Enrolled in College

Anthony Lennon, a convicted sex offender from Oklahoma, was arrested in New York, where he was studying under an alias, the authorities said.

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Tom Brady Says He Cloned His Dog

Mr. Brady became the latest celebrity to try to preserve a pet’s genetics, a move that animal rights groups have criticized.

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He’s Only 15 Years Old. But He’s Already Broken a Soccer Record.

Arsenal’s Max Dowman has become the youngest-ever player to play in the Champions League.

Ohio State and Indiana Lead First College Football Playoff Rankings

Four SEC teams round out the rest of top six, while Texas and Arch Manning rebound from early-season missteps in the standings.

Cristiano Ronaldo Gives His Most Personal Interview

The soccer legend talked to Piers Morgan about topics including his stillborn child and his recent engagement.

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Culture and Lifestyle

Saxophones Are Taking Over Weddings (and Dividing Guests)

In search of a “wow factor,” more couples are adding live sax — even if the instrument has a “cilantro” effect on listeners, as one player put it.

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A saxophonist, dressed in all black, plays in the middle of a wedding dance floor, with guests in dresses and gowns and tuxes surrounding him and smiling.