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The Middle East War May Change Voters’ Views of Biden

Plagued by low ratings, President Biden has projected himself as a world leader. But his re-election may depend more on domestic issues, strategists warn.

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After Jim Jordan Falls, House Republicans Ask Who, and What, Is Next

A band of more mainstream Republicans brought down the hard-line conservative, but the G.O.P. has hardly stemmed the chaos.

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With House Republicans back to square one, tempers flared over how the impasse might be resolved.

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From Bush v. Gore to ‘Stop the Steal’: Kenneth Chesebro’s Long, Strange Trip

Mr. Chesebro, a buttoned-down Harvard lawyer, evolved from left-leaning jurist to key player in the Trump false electors scandal. What happened?

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Mr. Chesebro’s plea deal could undermine Donald Trump’s defense in two cases.

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Are Fears of A.I. and Nuclear Apocalypse Keeping You Up? Blame Prometheus.

An ancient Greek myth explains the terrifying modern reality, A.O. Scott writes.

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For the Future of Maui, Native Hawaiians Push for Honoring Its Past

The wildfire that devastated Lahaina wiped out many vestiges of the town’s past. Conservators are racing to recover what they can.

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Maui is open. But the loss of Lahaina may reshape its tourism.

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Ukraine, a Sniper Mission and the Myth of the ‘Good Kill’

A New York Times reporter — and former Marine — had a conversation with a Ukrainian sniper about morality in war.

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How Ron DeSantis Lost the Internet

The Republican contender’s campaign tried to take on former President Trump’s online army. Now it just wants to end the meme wars.

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The rivalry between Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley heated up, with the two trading barbs on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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At a G.O.P. candidate showcase in Iowa, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida said he would cancel visas of Hamas sympathizers.

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India’s Daughters | Chapter 1

To Take Control, She Had to Run

One of the deepest fault lines in India is the conflict over young women’s futures as they reach for new opportunities in a changing country.

The Weekender

How Barnes & Noble Set Itself Free

Also in this edition: Jada Pinkett Smith discusses her marriage and “The Exorcist” turns 50.

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11 Republicans on What It Would Take to Change Their Minds About Trump

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This True Story Inspired a Hollywood Film. Oklahoma Wants to Erase It.

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Thomas L. Friedman

Israel Is About to Make a Terrible Mistake

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Anthony Strong

The Restaurant Revolution Has Begun

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Jamelle Bouie

The Only Question to Ask About These House Republicans

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Ross Douthat

Why Big Money Can’t Easily Change Campus Politics

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Michelle Goldberg

Michelle Goldberg

It’s Impossible to Always Know What to Believe in This Hideous War

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Letters From Our Readers

What the Republican Votes Against Jim Jordan Mean

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The Best of Late Night This Week

Trish Bendix
Trish BendixReporting on culture

The hosts had a glut of news to discuss this week, including House Republicans’ struggle to find a new speaker; Sidney Powell pleading guilty in the Georgia election interference case; and a judge imposing a gag order on former President Trump, barring him from publicly attacking witnesses in the federal election case.

Here’s what the hosts had to say →

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On Soccer

Teams likely would prefer to avoid taking a position on the Israel-Hamas war. That they have to is their own fault, our columnist writes.

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A $96 Million Hindu Temple Opens Amid Accusations of Forced Labor

The temple in Robbinsville, N.J., is believed to be the largest in the Western Hemisphere. But its construction has also been clouded in controversy.

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U.S. Deficit, Pegged at $1.7 Trillion, Effectively Doubled in 2023

The gap between what the government spends and what it earns is widening as Congress spars over the proper levels of federal expenditure.

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Shoving Attack Renews Calls for M.T.A. to Make Subway Platforms Safer

The transit system had been enjoying a recovery from the height of the pandemic. A random attack is now threatening its progress.

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Little Punishment or Change After South Korea’s Halloween Calamity

Families of the 159 people crushed to death last year say the government has never acknowledged its mistakes or accepted responsibility.

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People viewing “Mood of the Moment: Gaby Aghion and the House of Chloé” with blouses of many colors on hangers up the wall.

In Chloé Show, an Unseen Legacy With Quiet Jewish Roots

Gaby Aghion, Chloé’s founder, didn’t just make a brand for herself, she made one for all women.

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Mohamed Salah and the Scrutiny of His Words About the War in Israel and Gaza

One of the biggest players in soccer is straddling two worlds.

The Biggest Questions for the N.B.A. Season

There hasn’t been this type of anticipation about a No. 1 pick since LeBron James in 2003.

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