What we know about Krakow mass shooting so far
At least six people were killed by a gunman in military fatigues who opened fire in Poland's second largest city.
Why White Working-Class Voters Shifted Left in the Midterms
White voters without a college degree, a cornerstone of the Republican base in the Trump era, moved left this year. Some cited high prices, the war with Iran and more in their decisions.
Inside the Operation That Helped Ukraine Reverse Some Russian War Gains
After months of secrecy, Ukrainian commanders let New York Times journalists join them in bunkers and training grounds used to reverse some Russian territorial gains.
US offers $20m reward for information about Iran's nuclear programme
Donald Trump has repeatedly raised the prospecting of renewing strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities.
Justice Department Intervenes in Planned Parenthood Lawsuit in Texas
The Justice Department’s intervention in the Texas lawsuit could signal that the administration is ready to challenge newly elected Democrats in state offices.
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Gunman Opens Fire in Krakow, Killing at Least 5, Polish Police Say
The authorities said that the gunman, who began shooting from a car near a market square, was shot and taken to a hospital.
We the People Finally Turn on Trump
A Norma Desmond crash-out to end all crash-outs.
The Midterms Were Spectacular. Here’s What They Showed.
Five signals from the Democrats’ extraordinary string of victories.
A Look Inside Jury Selection in U.S.S. Cole Bombing Case
More U.S. military officers are being mobilized late next week because the original pool in the death penalty case is being depleted.
More Than 50 Killed in Yemen in One of the Deadliest 24 Hours of the War
Strikes show the heavy toll since fighting between the Houthis and the Saudi-backed government reignited in August, with civilians paying a heavy price.
Never Get High on Your Own Supply
Republicans violated the Notorious B.I.G.’s fourth crack commandment.
Schumer Is on Track to Remain Democratic Leader in Senate After Election Blowout, Aides Say
The Democratic leader still faces skeptics in his ranks and hostility from some activists, but aides say he has enough commitments of support to be elected majority leader.
Did the Bay Area just save its transit system from the brink of certain death?
<p>Voters approved two measures to save the region’s financially distressed public transit agencies</p><p>Voters in the San Francisco Bay Area overwhelmingly approved two transit measures this week that advocates hope will save the region’s
No clear winner after tight New Zealand general election
Weeks of coalition talks could follow after preliminary results pointed to a highly divided national parliament.
UK cannot 'cherry pick' EU single market deal, Barnier tells BBC
The former Brexit negotiator says EU countries would reject any British attempts to follow economic rules "a la carte".
Stephen Miller, Trump’s incoming chief of staff, pledges ‘total devotion’ to the president
<p>Hardline aide offers ‘unwavering commitment’ to president amid fears White House will double down on far-right immigration agenda</p><p>Stephen Miller, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump">Donald Trump</a>’s most con
Children’s Problems Today Go Beyond the Screens
Readers discuss a guest essay by a child psychiatrist.
LA’s newer, bluer wave: Nithya Raman leads way as city’s progressives make their mark
<p>Democratic socialists won the mayorship, a US House seat and powerful positions in Los Angeles – and a large network of volunteers helped them do it</p><p>As a blue tsunami overtook US politics this week, Los Angeles saw a major shake-up
How Cardiologists’ High Hopes for Two Drugs Were Dashed
By every measure, the drugs were no better than placebos, full data revealed on Saturday. Was it the fault of the design of the studies, or our very hypotheses about heart disease?
A promising new medicine against heart disease fails unexpectedly
Doctors expected an experimental drug that lowers a common risk factor for heart attacks would save patients' lives. The medicine made no difference.
What Michelle Goldberg Learned From the Most Exciting Democrats
Michelle Goldberg reported on the Democrats’ most exciting campaigns. Here’s what she saw.
South Carolina Republicans Fracture Over Stunning Defeat of Darline Graham
Some blamed President Trump for backing the novice candidate after the death of her brother, Lindsey Graham. Others accused Mr. Graham’s team of pushing her to run despite her lack of experience.
Still on the President’s Agenda: Daylight Saving Time
Following an election-year rout for Republicans, Trump castigated lawmakers for not passing the Sunshine Protection Act. Some scientists have warned against the change.
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Democrats, Newly Ascendant, Begin a Fight to Shape the Party’s Future
At a moment of opportunity for the party, its long-feuding factions are seizing on the midterm results to make their case for tacking to the center or to the left.
Trump’s elevation of Stephen Miller a middle finger to millions of voters
<p>Architect of Trump’s far-right immigration agenda is now most powerful unelected figure in government – it suggests White House is moving to a war footing</p><p>Donald Trump just gave the middle finger to millions of American voters.</p>
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Will Pete Hegseth be the blue tsunami’s next victim? | Arwa Mahdawi
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Law Firms Have Malpractice Insurance. Should Their A.I. Agents?
Crosby, an A.I. law firm, bought it for them. The move speaks to a nascent gap in coverage as major insurers grapple with risks related to artificial intelligence.
Perspective: Simon Winchester was here to tell a story
British American reporter and author Simon Winchester died of a heart attack Nov. 3. We take a moment to remember his long career, which included covering Bloody Sunday and Watergate.
Russian strikes wound nine and damage Ukraine's power network ahead of talks
The attacks come before Ukrainian and Russian delegations are due to take part in trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi next week.
This Israeli Vows to Oust Netanyahu. Here’s How.
Gadi Eisenkot is poised to get a chance to form a new government, replacing Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister. But the obstacles are formidable.
How the new Senate majority shifts control over the federal judiciary
The change in the Senate's majority party means that starting Jan. 3, Democrats will run federal judicial appointments and may continue to until at least 2030.
GOP's lame-duck clock is ticking
The current Congress, under its Republican majorities, must address the National Defense Authorization Act and a government funding bill as Democrats wait to take over.
Border shift: Hispanic voters drive Texas' historic flip to blue
Once reliably a red state, Texas will turn deep blue following this week's midterms. One of the most notable shifts was along the Texas-Mexico border, where Hispanic voters had a big influence.
Week in Politics: Trump taps Miller for chief of staff; doubles down on Trumpism
President Trump's decision to make Stephen Miller his new chief of staff is a rebuke of the midterm results and a doubling-down on Trumpism.
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Executives and celebrities are loving Panther's Eclipse. Its subtle design goes from meetings to workouts to dinner.
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