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Maryland Senate Race Becomes a Slugfest as Both Parties Eye High Stakes

Maryland Senate Race Becomes a Slugfest as Both Parties Eye High Stakes

Luke Broadwater
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Politics

Larry Hogan, the popular former Republican governor, and Angela Alsobrooks, the Prince George’s County executive, both describe their race as critical to the future of the Senate.


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Why Hurricane Milton Is Also Causing Tornadoes

Why Hurricane Milton Is Also Causing Tornadoes

Henry Fountain and Judson Jones
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Politics

Tornadoes can start in the outer edges of hurricanes. Once a storm is over land, the increase in surface friction can make them touch down.


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Here’s How to Send Texts on an iPhone Even if You Lose Cellular Service

Here’s How to Send Texts on an iPhone Even if You Lose Cellular Service

Eli Tan
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Politics

All iPhone 14 and later models can connect via satellite, but your phone must be updated to the latest software, iOS 18. Recipients of the messages must also have the latest iOS. Android users with Pixel 9 phones also have some options.


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Florida Residents on High Alert as Milton Bears Down

Florida Residents on High Alert as Milton Bears Down

Patricia Mazzei
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Politics

Despite repeated tropical storms, the nation’s third most populous state continues to attract more newcomers and sees no end to development.


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It’s Crunchtime for Kari Lake in Arizona’s Senate Race

It’s Crunchtime for Kari Lake in Arizona’s Senate Race

Kellen Browning
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Politics

The Republican firebrand trails in the polls and faces a large financial disadvantage. Wednesday night’s debate may be her last big chance to land a blow against her Democratic opponent.


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Photos: Florida Residents Prepare for Hurricane Milton

Photos: Florida Residents Prepare for Hurricane Milton

The New York Times
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Politics

The storm is expected to make landfall around midnight, devastating an area still recovering from Hurricane Helene, which tore through Florida’s western coast two weeks ago.


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Pristine Beaches, Art and Retirees Dot Coastal Stretch in Milton’s Path

Pristine Beaches, Art and Retirees Dot Coastal Stretch in Milton’s Path

Christina Morales
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Politics

The area of Florida from Tampa Bay to Fort Myers is home to millions of people who flock to its museums and barrier islands.


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As Hurricane Milton Closes In, Some in Florida Make Last-Minute Evacuation Decisions

As Hurricane Milton Closes In, Some in Florida Make Last-Minute Evacuation Decisions

Audra D. S. Burch and Kate Selig
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Politics

Those who had not yet evacuated reconsidered as the winds and rains from the incoming hurricane began to pick up on Wednesday.


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Court to Weigh Protections for Immigrants Brought to U.S. as Children

Court to Weigh Protections for Immigrants Brought to U.S. as Children

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A federal appeals court will consider the future of DACA, which has allowed hundreds of thousands of undocumented young people to live and work in the United States.


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After Floods, Soaring Insurance Rates Become a Hot Election Issue

After Floods, Soaring Insurance Rates Become a Hot Election Issue

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Politics

Few states elect their insurance commissioners. But in North Carolina, a proposed 42 percent rate hike and Hurricane Helene have raised the stakes in the upcoming election.


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False Claims Are Disrupting Recovery from Hurricane Helene

False Claims Are Disrupting Recovery from Hurricane Helene

Emily Cochrane, Christopher Flavelle, Michael D. Shear and Tiffany Hsu
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Politics

In North Carolina and other states, a barrage of conspiracy theories and false claims over efforts to bring relief after Hurricane Helene is alarming and disheartening officials and workers.


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In Talking About ‘Freedom,’ Harris Hopes She Has a Winning Message on Guns

In Talking About ‘Freedom,’ Harris Hopes She Has a Winning Message on Guns

Sheryl Gay Stolberg
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Politics

The vice president is talking about firearms in a new way for a Democrat — by co-opting the language of Republicans.


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How Oct. 7 Changed American Jews

How Oct. 7 Changed American Jews

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Politics

In a year of trauma, many Jews have found support in the deep wells of history, community and faith.


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Missing People, Power Outages, Ruined Roads: Issues Across the Southeast After Helene

Missing People, Power Outages, Ruined Roads: Issues Across the Southeast After Helene

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Politics

The worst fallout from the hurricane is in western North Carolina, but at least five other states are grappling with their own intractable problems.


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Harris Will Appear in a Whirlwind of Interviews, Most of Them Friendly

Harris Will Appear in a Whirlwind of Interviews, Most of Them Friendly

Reid J. Epstein
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Politics

After mostly avoiding interviews as her campaign began, the vice president will hold several this week, including with Howard Stern, Stephen Colbert and the hosts of “The View.”


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