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Alberta Voters Reject Leaving Canada in Referendum on Separatism

Residents of the province were asked if they wished to remain in Canada or to hold another vote on breaking away, in a referendum that was a win for Prime Minister Mark Carney.

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Supporters of the Forever Canadian movement, who want Alberta to remain in Canada, in Edmonton, Alberta, on Monday.
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Melania Trump Announces White House Women’s Health Initiative

The effort comes as Republicans are struggling to win over female voters two weeks before the midterm elections.

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Melania Trump, the first lady, at the White House on Monday. Women’s organizations and patient groups have been clamoring for years for the federal government to spend more on women’s health.
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U.N.C. Strikes Trump Deal to Keep Federal Funding

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will not pay any financial penalties but agreed to abide by the Trump administration’s views on diversity and other matters.

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill draws most of its research money from Washington.
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Man Who Died in ICE Custody in Texas Was Denied Medicine, Daughter Says

The man had been detained at an immigration center in Laredo, Texas, since June. Immigration officials said he had received proper medical care.

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Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias was found unconscious in his cell in an immigration detention center in Texas, his daughter said.
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DOJ Charges 28 California Residents With Voting-Related Crimes Amid Trump’s Voter Fraud Push

The effort by the Trump administration comes as it wages a broader fight with California officials over voter rolls.

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Voters waiting to cast their ballots at Beverly Hills City Hall in November 2024. The Trump administration has been engaged in a far-reaching effort to find, arrest and publicize instances of voter fraud.
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Republicans Barely Mention Trump in Political Ads Ahead of the Midterms

Only a small fraction of recent G.O.P. broadcast and streaming ads mention the president, according to a Times analysis of ad data.

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President Trump, seen on a partially covered television screen, during a speech earlier this year.
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El-Sayed Highlights Muslim Faith in New Ad After Republican Attacks

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign in Michigan released a new ad highlighting his faith, which Republicans have used to attack him in a tight Senate race.

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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed at a campaign event in Marquette, Mich., on Thursday.
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Supreme Court to Hear New Case on Race and School Admissions

The court’s decision to review an admissions policy for selective middle school programs in Maryland follows its rejection of affirmative action in higher education.

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In 2023, the Supreme Court struck down race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina.
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Trump Golf Course Dispute Sparks Clash Between Judge and DOJ

Government attorneys sparred with Judge Ana C. Reyes over testimony by several government witnesses about the chain of decisions surrounding East Potomac Golf Links.

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The Interior Department cleared hundreds of trees from East Potomac Golf Links last week, apparently in preparation for larger changes.
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France Imposes Curfews in Parts of Paris and Other Cities After Nationwide Rioting

The interior minister acknowledged that the police were underprepared for the scale of the riots. But Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu defended their efforts and pledged to restore order.

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Police officers in Paris during protests on Saturday.
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Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines Injured After Attack, Prime Minister Says

A suspect is in custody and the country’s counterterrorism team was activated after Helen Haines, 65, was struck by a car outside her office.

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Helen Haines, an independent lawmaker, speaking at Parliament in Canberra in September. She was hit by a vehicle outside her office in the state of Victoria on Monday.
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France’s Far Right Shifts Into Campaign Mode as Student Riots Erupt Into Violence

The National Rally, already ahead in the polls, presented itself as the party best placed to restore law and order.

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The aftermath of protests in central Bordeaux on Sunday.
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Republicans Are Vastly Outspending Democrats on Senate Races

With Republicans seen as less likely to hold their majority in the House, the party is focusing more on the battle for the Senate, where it is vastly outspending Democrats on ads.

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Vital Early Voting Period Begins in Texas

Early voting in Texas, where the outcome of the Senate race could determine which party controls the chamber, will run through Oct. 30.

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A polling site in Cypress, Texas, during the state’s primary election runoff in May.
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As Alberta Holds a Referendum on Separatism, Premier Danielle Smith Has Alienated Both Sides

By hedging her position on secession, Premier Danielle Smith risks a backlash from both her conservative base and from pro-Canada voters.

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Danielle Smith, the premier of Alberta, in Calgary last year.
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Ken Paxton Has Contested Tight Elections. Would He Do That for His Own?

The Texas attorney general’s powers could come under scrutiny in a close Senate contest, though election experts say courts would likely constrain him.

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Ken Paxton, Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, at a rally where President Donald Trump spoke in Denton, Texas, earlier this month.
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The Frenzy Behind Getting an Initiative on the California Ballot

An army of signature gatherers made plenty of cash hitting the streets in California to qualify various November initiatives.

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Dederek Huff collected signatures using the same skills he said he had developed in a very different setting: selling party drugs on the Las Vegas Strip.
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Larry David Mocks the D.S.A. Some Are Not Amused.

The comedian satirized the Democratic Socialists of America, its platform and its opposition to Israel in an essay that some did not LOL at.

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The comedian Larry David spoofed the Democratic Socialists of America in a satire in which he imagined joining the organization and shaping its manifesto with new proposals.
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Talarico Kicks Off Campaign Tour of Texas as Senate Election Looms

The Democratic candidate invoked a rallying cry from the TV show “Friday Night Lights” as he began his final campaign push before the Nov. 3 election.

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James Talarico speaking in Plano, Texas, the first stop on his campaign tour, on Sunday.
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Trump Hits Campaign Trail as White House Turmoil Weighs on GOP Midterm Prospects

As Trump held rallies around the nation, his White House was consumed by dramas that reinforce how his presidency has become a drag on his party’s prospects in the midterms.

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President Trump arriving in West Palm Beach, Fla., after giving remarks at a midterm election campaign rally in Highland Heights, Ky., on Saturday.
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Migrants From Ukraine and Sudan to Keep Deportation Protections for Now

Temporary Protected Status for the two countries was set to expire on Monday. The Trump administration said an announcement would be made “at the appropriate time.”

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The decision to hold off on an announcement about Ukrainian and Sudanese migrants mirrored a similar move by the Trump administration last month to allow people from El Salvador to keep their deportation protections for now.
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On the Campaign Trail, Trump Tries to Outrun a Bad Week in Washington

As Trump rallies around the nation, his White House was consumed by dramas that reinforce how his presidency has become a drag on his party’s prospects in the midterms.

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President Trump arriving in West Palm Beach, Fla., after giving remarks at a midterm election campaign rally in Highland Heights, Ky., on Saturday.
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Obama Defends Rep. Ilhan Omar Amid Trump Administration Inquiry

Federal agents searched Ms. Omar’s Washington home last week and issued subpoenas to some family members in search of evidence of fraud in immigration paperwork.

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Representative Ilhan Omar has condemned the search of her home, calling it an effort by the Trump administration “to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement.”
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Albania’s Leader, Edi Rama, Denounces Violent Protests

Students upset by living and educational costs have revived protests. Prime Minister Edi Rama said they were being used by “outside forces.”

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A protester kicking away a tear-gas canister in Tirana, Albania, on Sunday.
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Trump Outlines Rapid Plan to Close and Overhaul D.C. Golf Course

The plan to begin work transforming the course in four weeks injected fresh urgency into a federal lawsuit opposing changes to East Potomac Golf Links.

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The Trump administration removed hundreds of trees from East Potomac Golf Links earlier this month, drawing a rebuke from a federal judge.
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The French City of Limoges Wasn’t Known for Unrest. Then Rioters Set Fire to Its City Hall.

As unrest surged across France this weekend, the most surprising attack came in the quiet city of Limoges, where rioters set fire to the city hall.

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The city hall in Limoges on Saturday night. The violence in the city, better known for its porcelain than its politics, was among the most surprising episodes of France’s widespread unrest.
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Trump Endorses Netanyahu as Best U.S. Partner in Tight Israeli Election

The president praised the embattled prime minister for his endurance, saying any other candidate would be the “wrong Leader.”

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“Bibi Netanyahu has been Strong, Brave, and Brilliant in the face of tremendous opposition,” President Trump wrote of the Israeli prime minister on Sunday.
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Food Pantry Patrons Face ‘Too Much Month at the End of Their Money’

Food inflation, gas prices and cuts to federal benefits have created a “perfect storm” for food pantries, which have become vital parts of the family budget for millions of Americans.

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“People are hungry, and they are scared,” said Chris Manno, who volunteers and shops at a food pantry in Virginia.
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Some MAHA Voters in Arizona Question Their G.O.P. Ties

MAHA’s alliance with MAGA had energized voters to support President Trump’s 2024 campaign. Now, some aren’t so sure.

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Patrick Sullivan Jr. and Ashley Leroux Sullivan, the owners of Firefly Coffee, are looking for candidates that have a strong MAHA platform.
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France in Shock After Protests Turn Into Riots, Damaging Buildings and Shops

After anti-government protests devolved into chaos, leaders from across the political spectrum blamed one another for the unrest, even as it largely subsided on Sunday.

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A street in Paris, littered on Sunday with debris a day after nationwide protests and riots.
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In India, the Scion of a Political Dynasty Tries to Seize His Moment

Rahul Gandhi is the descendant of three prime ministers. A surge of protests could give him a springboard to take on the nation’s current leader.

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Rahul Gandhi, leader of the Indian National Congress, attending a student rally in Chennai last weekend.
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4 Takeaways From a Voting-Focused ‘No Kings’ Day

Par : Tim Balk
Saturday’s gatherings were more subdued than some past events, and many prominent Democrats skipped them.

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Gene Hempy waving a flag during a “No Kings” rally on Saturday in Dallas.
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In Midterm Campaign’s Final Stretch, Trump Can’t Stop Praising Men’s Bodies

Par : Tim Balk
As he stumps for midterm candidates, the president has been especially eager to talk about the physical appearance of some men.

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President Trump with the retired N.F.L. player Todd Gurley on Friday in Dalton, Ga.
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Bernie Sanders Visits Florida to Campaign With Angie Nixon

Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has made a point of investing in Republican-leaning states. He rallied in Tampa for Ms. Nixon, the underdog Democratic nominee for Florida Senate.

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Senator Bernie Sanders, independent of Vermont, with Angie Nixon, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Florida, during a campaign stop on Saturday in Tampa, Fla.
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Graham Breaks With Trump Over Russia Sanctions Law Her Brother Championed

Senator Darline Graham, appointed to fill the Senate seat of her late brother, Lindsey, gently disagreed with the president’s decision to exempt Russia from the sanctions legislation.

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Senator Darline Graham at a hearing in Washington last month.
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New Round of ‘No Kings’ Rallies Focuses on Getting Out the Vote

With midterm elections approaching, organizers of the demonstrations known for their anti-Trump sentiment are urging people to vote early.

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People gathered across the country Saturday in a new round of “No Kings” events, this time aimed at voter mobilization.
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Paxton Hits the Road, Looking to Rally Texas Republicans

Ken Paxton’s bus tour of Texas comes as polls have shown the race for Senate is increasingly close. His rival, James Talarico, is scheduled to kick off a similar tour on Sunday.

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Ken Paxton kicked off a campaign bus tour with a stop in Rockwall, Texas, on Saturday morning.
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Unrest Mars Day of Protest in France, as Student Movement Turns National

Riots broke out in several French cities alongside peaceful marches of tens of thousands of people demonstrating against rising living costs and poor school conditions.

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A tourist office in Lyon, France, that was set on fire during unrest on Saturday. Many rallies stayed peaceful as weeks of student-led protests evolved into a national display of discontent.
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Egypt’s President Says He Will Leave Office in 2030

Par : Euan Ward
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who has so far ruled for over a dozen years, pledged to respect constitutional limits while also seeking parliamentary approval to help defend Saudi Arabia.

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President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, last year. His earlier promises to respect presidential term limits that were then changed have raised questions about whether he will honor his latest pledge.
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Trump Signs Order Waiving New Russia Sanctions

The sanctions were part of a measure that was named after Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who died in July.

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President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia last year in Alaska.
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Dispute Between Trump Allies Centers on Millions Transferred From Congo

The White House inquiry is focused on diverging accounts from Richard Grenell and Alina Habba Mildon about a $17 million transfer from a government account in the African country to a Texas defense firm.

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Richard Grenell and Alina Habba Mildon had once been close friends.
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Dispute Between Trump Allies Centers on Millions Transferred From Congo

The White House inquiry is focused on diverging accounts from Richard Grenell and Alina Habba Mildon about a $17 million transfer from a government account in the African country to a Texas defense firm.

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Richard Grenell and Alina Habba Mildon had once been close friends.
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Violent Protests Resurface in Albania: What to Know

Thousands have marched in student demonstrations over education, the cost of living, and a project linked to Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law.

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Protesters clashed with police officers on Saturday in central Tirana, Albania.
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Indian Gen Z Protest Leader Is Released on Bail After Arrest

Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, was detained on his way to a protest called to demand the resignation of India’s top election official.

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Abhijeet Dipke after his release in New Delhi on Saturday.
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Hegseth Singled Out in Democrats’ Campaign Attacks for War and High Prices

Cabinet members are seldom major figures in campaigns, but the defense secretary’s forays into politics and his bravado in defense of an unpopular war have made him a target.

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In the final weeks of a midterm congressional battle in which voters’ opposition to the war with Iran has become a major issue, Democrats are increasingly making Mr. Hegseth a main character in their campaign messaging.
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