Dozens of Homes Burned in California, as Wildfires Rage in the West
Three fires in Southern California exploded in size overnight, and the authorities arrested a man suspected of starting one of them. Large blazes continued to burn in Oregon and Idaho.
Alberto Fujimori, Ex-Leader of Peru Imprisoned for Rights Abuses, Dies at 86
During his decade in power, he revived the economy and crushed two violent leftist insurgencies. But he was forced out in a corruption scandal and later imprisoned for human rights abuses.
How Taylor Swift Surprised Harris, and Entered a New Political Era
The pop star capped a big night for Kamala Harris with an unexpectedly timed endorsement that could draw in more young voters. Ms. Swift’s political message, too, was newly direct and personal.
Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills 18, Officials Say, Including 6 U.N. Workers
While resuming its offensive against militants in the West Bank, Israel also kept up its bombardment of the Gaza Strip, striking a school building used as a shelter for displaced people.
A Temporary Truce: Harris, Trump and Biden Mark 9/11
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump joined President Biden and other dignitaries in a daylong journey to sites of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Trump’s Playbook on Abortion Includes This False Charge
During the debate, the former president used the phrase “execute the baby” to attack Kamala Harris for her support of abortion rights.
Ohio Man Tells Trump and Vance to Stop Using His Son’s Death to Spread Hate
Nathan Clark says the candidates are exploiting his son’s death in a crash caused by an immigrant outside the small city of Springfield. “This needs to stop now.”
Norfolk Southern Fires C.E.O. Alan Shaw After Ethics Investigation
The railroad company’s board said it dismissed Alan Shaw and an executive he had a consensual relationship with.
Trump May Not Have Met His Waterloo, but He More Than Met His Match
The election is too close to call, but the vice president has exposed the former president.
67.1 Million People Watched Harris and Trump, Outdrawing Last Debate
The TV audience for the Harris-Trump matchup was roughly comparable to the second Trump-Clinton debate in 2016.
Former Employee Sues National Association of Realtors, Claiming Sexual Harassment
A woman who worked for the National Association of Realtors says she was fired after she reported instances of sexual harassment and discrimination, according to a federal lawsuit.
Harris Reveled in Her Debate Reviews
Also, Hurricane Francine is pelting southern Louisiana. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
How Trump Stokes Fears of Immigration to Sideline Other Issues
Former President Donald J. Trump has long tried to stoke fear about immigration. Now, he’s doubling down as the presidential race heats up.
Francine Arrives in a Region With Painful Memories of Past Storms
Francine could cut a somewhat similar path as Hurricane Ida, which left a trail of devastating consequences in 2021.
Prison Where Capote Interviewed Killers for ‘In Cold Blood’ Will Open to Tourists
The historical society in Lansing, Kan., hopes to attract visitors to the city of about 11,000 residents by welcoming visitors to the former Kansas State Penitentiary.
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, made a rare joint trip to Ukraine to show allied solidarity as the American presidential election looms.
OpenAI in Talks That Value Company at $150 Billion
The San Francisco start-up hopes to raise $6.5 billion as part of an aggressive push for more investment.
Harvard’s Black Student Enrollment Declines After Affirmative Action
Defying expectations, a Supreme Court decision curtailing race-based admissions still had a relatively small impact at some highly selective schools like Harvard, even as other schools saw big changes.
How Undecided Voters Reacted to the Harris-Trump Debate
Voters said the vice president talked about a sweeping vision to fix the country’s most stubborn problems. But they wanted the fine print.
U.K.’s Revered NHS Is in Deep Trouble, Darzi Report Finds
A government-commissioned review into the National Health Service laid bare the challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces after years of underinvestment.