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Big Names Flock to Ruby-Red Florida to Sway Voters in Unexpectedly Close Contests

President Trump will rally on Friday in a Republican state where Democrats have their eye on several House races.

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Roy Cooper Has Never Lost an Election. Can He Flip North Carolina’s Senate Seat?

North Carolina has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 2008. Can Roy Cooper break that spell?

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How the Decline of Western NY Defined Kathy Hochul’s Politics

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s vision for New York has been largely shaped by her upbringing in a failing western New York…

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Alpha School Claims to Teach Kids Twice as Fast. Many Don’t Make It.

Alpha School, a private network, is spreading into public education. While its students’ test scores are high, some parents and…

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The Epstein Files Produce an Unlikely Weapon for the Houthi Messaging Wars

The Yemeni militia is using the culture of its sworn enemies in the renewed fighting with Saudi Arabia.

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The Michigan Senate Race Keeps Getting Nastier

Supporters of Mike Rogers, the Republican candidate, have described his Democratic opponent, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, as un-American and worse.

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The A.I.-Powered Cameras Watching Border Towns, and a Midterms Attack Ad Causes Outrage

Plus, the Friday news quiz.

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How Long Will Russians Put Up With War? Here’s What They Told Us.

“Everything is fine” is a common refrain in a country used to adapting to a new normal.

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Palestinian Gunmen Open Fire on Israelis in the West Bank, Officials Say

Five people were wounded in the attack, days before national elections, health workers said. The Israeli military said its soldiers…

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In Final Surge of Vast Midterm Spending, Parties Make Last-Ditch Appeals

A remarkable $1.4 billion worth of political ads are scheduled to air over the final two weeks as the parties…

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