Senate control hinges on neck-and-neck races, a new Times/Siena poll finds.

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Times/Siena Polls Show Democrats Slightly Ahead in Key Senate Races

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Chinese Stocks Fluctuate After a Bruising Week

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Sir Richard Branson declines Singapore death penalty TV debate invitation

The British billionaire has spoken out about Singapore's death penalty for crimes such as drug trafficking.

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Topline Results from Oct. 2022 Times/Siena Polls in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania

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For one family, a ringing phone and hope that their only daughter was not on the list of the dead.

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Seoul Halloween crush disaster: scored killed and injured

At least 151 people died as huge Halloween crowds surged into a narrow street in South Korea's capital.

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When celebration turns into disaster.

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Witnesses describe the chaos in Itaewon.

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Kyrie Irving Defends Antisemitic Documentary and Conspiracy Theory

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The Philippines battered by storm Nalgea floods and landslides

The tropical storm caused flooding and landslides which have killed at least 45 people.

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One in Five Canadians Is Now an Immigrant, and the Nation Approves

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Slavery’s Indelible Stain on a White Abolitionist Legend

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British Nigerian artist Dylema paints African women using gold

A British Nigerian artist is using pure gold to paint portraits depicting the stories of African diaspora women.

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Maurice Hastings: US man in prison for 38 years freed by new DNA evidence

Maurice Hastings was wrongfully convicted of murder and repeated requests for DNA testing were denied.

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Zelensky says that some four million Ukrainians face restrictions on power use.

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Xi Jinping vs. the People

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‘I’d Be Very Worried’: What a Deep Analysis of 2020 Reveals About the Midterms

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Can you dress up for Halloween without hurting the planet?

How influencers are combatting the environmental costs of fast fashion Halloween costumes

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A Celebrated Japanese Artist Died Trying to Save Others From Drowning

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Ros Atkins On… Hu Jintao's China Congress exit

A look at why China's former leader was led out of Communist Party Congress.

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The Scars of Hurricane Sandy, 10 Years Later

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Iran protests escalate as crackdown continues

Iran sees one of the biggest scales of demonstrations yet, as authorities struggle to contain them.

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Brazil’s Presidential Election Will Determine the Planet’s Future

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Shell beats forecasts as profits more than double

The energy giant reported $9.5bn in profits though growth is slower than record figures this year.

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Credit Suisse Unveils Sweeping Revamp to Revive Its Fortunes

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'Uninvited' Kanye West escorted out of Skechers

The controversial rapper tried to film at the shoe brand's LA headquarters but was asked to leave.

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Skechers Says It Escorted Kanye West From Its Offices After Unannounced Visit

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Mercedes-Benz becomes latest Western company to pull out of Russia

The company said it did not expect the move to have a significant effect on profitability.

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Another Closely Watched Recession Alarm Is Ringing

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Eric Weinberg: Scrubs producer and writer pleads not guilty to 18 counts of sexual assault

The 62-year-old is denied bail after appearing in court in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

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Campaign Press Aides Move From the Shadows to Star on Social Media

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Indonesian woman's body found inside python, say reports

A police chief said the woman's body appeared to be largely intact when it was found.

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Jimmy Kimmel Wonders Why Trump Would Talk to Bob Woodward

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Sunak’s ascent is a milestone for Britain’s Indian diaspora.

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Six killed as Israel targets militants in West Bank raid

Six Palestinians, including a militant commander, die in one of the biggest operations in months.

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Why People Are Flocking to a Symbol of Taiwan’s Authoritarian Past

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With Promise of Legalization, Psychedelic Companies Joust Over Future Profits

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A Times Series Knows a City Can Be Found in Its Books

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Spelling Bee Forum

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Penn State Cancels Event by Proud Boys Founder, Citing Threat of Violence

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Russia accused of sabotaging Ukraine water pipe to Mykolaiv

A BBC investigation finds evidence that Russian forces deliberately destroyed a pipeline to Mykolaiv.

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Truss defied the markets, and they ruthlessly sealed her fate.

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Running an Election in the Heart of Election Denialism

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Korean Air crash: Plane overruns runway in bad weather

A Korean Air plane overran on the runway while landing at Mactan-Cebu International Airport in the Philippines.

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This Wasn’t the Vibe Shift Democrats Had in Mind

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Lindsey Graham and the ‘Speech or Debate’ Clause, Explained

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Xi Jinping's party is just getting started

China did not want another Mao, but the party did little to stop the rise of a more powerful leader.

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The One Where Matthew Perry Writes an Addiction Memoir

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For Xi Jinping, China’s greatest innovation has been controlling the internet.

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Xi supercharged state surveillance. In his 3rd term, its power will continue to grow.

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Leadership Changes Reveal That in China, Men Still Rule

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China’s economy is in trouble. Xi may turn to He Lifeng to fix it.

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Young Chinese find ways to express dissent outside of the country.

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In the Ukraine war, the front line is everywhere.

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A Reliable Bullpen Is Exactly What the Phillies Needed

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Hu Jintao: ex-president escorted out of China party congress

The former president is escorted off stage during the Party Congress, with no explanation given.

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How to watch the World Cup draw.

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Hu Jintao: Former China leader led out of Party Congress meeting

Hu Jintao is seen being led out of the Communist Party Congress, with no official explanation why.

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Pot 1, containing (nearly) all the favorites, will be emptied first.

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Hasta la Vista? This Time, Boris Johnson May Say, ‘I’m Back’

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Imran Khan: Former Pakistan PM barred from running for office for five years

The election commission bars the former leader for unlawfully selling gifts he received as prime minister.

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How Childhood Inspires Artists and Their Art

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Ukraine war: Zelensky accuses Russia of plot to blow up dam

Ukraine's leader wars of a "large-scale disaster" if Russia targets the Kakhovka hydroelectric plant.

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Taylor Swift: Midnights praised by critics despite lack of radio hits

Critics praise the "fantastic songs" on Midnights, but some add there is "not a smash hit in sight".

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Ukraine war: Growing Russia-Iran ties pose new dangers

The conflict has driven them closer together in a way which could impact the world beyond Ukraine.

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Would a Casino Be Good for Times Square?

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四通桥事件与习近平治下的魔幻十年

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World Cup 2022: Amnesty urges hosts to continue worker reforms after tournament

Human rights group Amnesty tells Qatar that progress on labour reforms "must not grind to a halt" once the 2022 World Cup is over.

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Naked Dressing Has You Covered

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Quintessa Swindell Smashes Barriers in DC’s ‘Black Adam’

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Forest and Flower

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Spelling Bee Forum

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Word of the Day: implacable

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