World leaders see Sinwar death as fresh chance for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

As Israel’s allies advocated a resolution to the conflict, Netanyahu said Israel will continue its military operation in Gaza with ‘full force.’
A person holds a sign in Tel Aviv saying "Sinwar's end, end the war."Violeta Santos Moura/Reuters

Scathing report says Secret Service should focus on protection, not financial crimes

While not as high-profile as its protective duties, the Secret Service’s financial fraud investigations have been core to the agency’s mission since its start.
U.S. Secret Service members.Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters

Georgia’s early voting surge ultimately tells us little

Republicans and Democrats have both pushed early voting, though the record turnout likely does not forecast eventual result.
Donald Trump, wearing a blue suit and red tie, speaks during a campaign event in Atlanta, Georgia Dustin Chambers/Reuters

Former Mexico ‘drug czar’ sentenced to 38 years in prison in the US

Genaro García Luna was originally arrested in 2019 and found guilty last year of providing intelligence to the powerful Sinaloa drug cartel.
Mexico's former Public Security Minister Genaro Garcia Luna in 2012Tomas Bravo/File Photo/Reuters
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Georgia’s early voting surge ultimately tells us little

Republicans and Democrats have both pushed early voting, though the record turnout likely does not forecast eventual result.
Donald Trump, wearing a blue suit and red tie, speaks during a campaign event in Atlanta, Georgia Dustin Chambers/Reuters

Scathing report says Secret Service should focus on protection, not financial crimes

While not as high-profile as its protective duties, the Secret Service’s financial fraud investigations have been core to the agency’s mission since its start.
U.S. Secret Service members.Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters

Trump says he’ll use a 1798 law to round up gangs. The courts might see it differently.

The Alien Enemies Act is best known for its role in Japanese internment during World War II.
Donald Trump.Isaiah J. Downing/Reuters

Trump courts women voters and Harris focuses on men in a gender-divided election

Both candidates are trying to stem the growing gender divide tide by explicitly targeting voters they are not as strong with.

Democrats nudge Kamala Harris to do more than let Trump be Trump

Their presidential nominee hasn’t “taken very many stumbles.” But she also hasn’t delivered many viral moments since her Brat-hued launch.

Sherrod Brown tries to defy Ohio’s political gravity

The Democratic senator, last of a red-state breed, has built a popular brand. But he’s got a Buckeye brawl on his hands.

No matter who wins, the US is moving to the right

Across the country, Democrats have moderated their rhetoric and positions on a host of issues.

Illegal border crossings in Europe, US plummet amid crackdowns

In the European Union, irregular crossings fell by 42% in the first nine months of this year compared to 2023, new data showed.

Forget the median voter. This election is about the marginal voter now.

A dwindling pool of undecided voters means both campaigns are going to make some unconventional pitches.

Democrats insist they can win the Senate. It’s going to take some big surprises.

The party is turning to states like Texas and Florida for an upset that would give them a shot at retaining their majority.

Kamala Harris accused of plagiarism in 2009 book

A handful of background passages in her crime policy book contained language from other sources without quote marks.
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