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In Debate With Trump, Harris's Expressions Were a Weapon

Tuesday's debate was expected to center on defining Kamala Harris. Instead, with words and with body language, she turned it into a referendum on Donald Trump.

Key Takeaways From the Trump-Harris Debate

Laying out bait that Donald Trump eagerly snatched, the vice president owned much of the night, keeping him on the back foot and avoiding sustained attention on her own vulnerabilities.

'The End of Our Country': Trump Paints Dark Picture at Debate

Former President Donald J. Trump offered a dire portrait of America, often relying on false and debunked claims as he described "a failing nation."

Key Debate Moments, and the Gulf Coast Braces for Hurricane Francine

Plus, the truth about recycling coffee pods.

Gas Prices Are Falling, a Win in Fight Against Inflation

A gallon of regular gasoline in August was down nearly 12 percent from a year earlier, reflecting a fall in oil prices as well as a decline in demand.

23 Years After 9/11, Families of Cancer Victims Fight for Benefits

Some families are still pushing for recognition after their loved ones died from cancer that they believe is linked to Sept. 11, but that the federal government won't recognize as such.

The Defense Secretary Revoked a Plea Deal in the 9/11 Case. Or Did He?

How the latest controversy in the long-running death-penalty case at Guantánamo Bay could play out.

Blinken Visits Kyiv During Precarious Moment in Ukraine War and U.S. Politics

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and his British counterpart, David Lammy, traveled to Kyiv aiming to showing solidarity with Ukraine as the American presidential election looms.

Trump, Asked If He Wants Ukraine to Defeat Russia, Doesn't Say Yes

At Tuesday's debate, Mr. Trump repeated his claim that he can end the war and refused to say if defending Ukraine was in America's national security interests.

Meet Max Alexander, an 8-Year-Old Charming the Fashion World

An interest in design and a knack for sewing have earned Max Alexander celebrity fans and millions of social media followers.

Biden Says He Is 'Outraged' Over Killing of American Activist in West Bank

In his first extensive remarks on the death of Aysenur Eygi, the U.S. president called for accountability from Israel.

Transgender Lawmaker Wins Democratic Primary for Delaware's Only House Seat

Sarah McBride, a Delaware state senator, is favored to win in November. She would become the first openly transgender member of Congress.

Lawyer Wins Democratic Primary in New Hampshire's Second District

Maggie Goodlander, who has deep Washington ties, edged out Colin Van Ostern, who unsuccessfully ran for New Hampshire governor in 2016.

Firm Run by Brother of Top N.Y.C. Officials Is Focus of Bribery Inquiry

Terence Banks opened a consulting firm and soon found work with companies that do business with the city agencies overseen by his older brothers.

Man vs. Trees: How a Rancher's Bulldozing Project Cost Utah Taxpayers

The state footed a big bill for the owner of a hunting retreat to knock down trees on his and nearby properties. He made big environmental promises, but the science was lacking.

Tyre Nichols Death: What We Know So Far, One Year After His Killing

Three officers face federal civil rights charges in the death of Mr. Nichols in a trial underway in Memphis.

Defying Protests, Mexico's Senate Approves Judicial Overhaul

The chamber's approval clears away the last major hindrance to the sweeping proposals championed by the president, which have prompted nationwide strikes.

Why Nearly All Judges in Mexico Could Soon Be Chosen by Voters

The legislation passed by Congress could produce one of the most far-reaching judicial overhauls in any major democracy.

These Venezuelan Election Observers Got Death Threats. Now They're in Hiding.

The New York Times spoke to several election volunteers for Venezuela's opposition party who found that Edmundo Gonzáles defeated Nicolás Maduro in July. They fled the country after facing death threats from Maduro's supporters.

'Trump Brought Darkness; Harris Brought Light': 14 Writers on Who Won the Presidential Debate

Our columnists and contributors rate Trump's and Harris's debate performances.

The Question Kamala Harris Couldn't Answer

Some voters may still be left unsatisfied.

Trump Made a Raving, Rambling Fool of Himself in That Debate

And Kamala Harris had the skill and composure to help him do it.

'I Feel Like She Humiliated Him': How Trump Lost the Debate

Two Opinion writers break down the Trump-Harris debate.

The Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Debate

Kamala Harris seemed to win the debate with Donald Trump, but didn't have a perfect night.

Late Night Hosts Declare Harris the Winner in the Debate

Stephen Colbert said that the vice president needed to "rattle Trump's cage. And now that it is over, they are still looking for pieces of his cage in low orbit."

Iran's New President Visits Iraq, Tending to an Old Alliance

In a region in turmoil, Tehran's ties to its neighbor are more important than ever.

Family of American Woman Held in China for 10 Years Asks for Help

Dawn Michelle Hunt, who is serving a life sentence, says she was duped into carrying drugs. Her family says she is seriously ill and should be sent home.

What to Know About the Major Wildfires Burning in the West

No state is battling more large fires than Oregon. The authorities have arrested a man suspected of starting one of the biggest blazes in California.

French Prime Minister Barnier Takes Out Differences With Macron

President Emmanuel Macron's newly picked prime minister wasted no time in putting a pointed distance between himself and France's weakened leader.

Tory Burch, Rachel Scott, and the Female Fashion Figures Making Waves

Tory Burch plays to win, and Rachel Scott of Diotima has a star-making show.

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