If successful, the agreement would reduce the violence and lead to joint military operations to target Islamic militants in Syria. Moscow wants to compete with Washington for regional influence. Israel wants to thwart the French, and the Palestinians want to elevate their standing. North Korea’s most powerful nuclear test yet shows that gradually escalating sanctions are not stopping it from becoming a nuclear state. The Pentagon warned this year that Pyongyang’s new missiles, if perfected, “would be capable of reaching much of the continental United States.” The tremors caused by each test have grown larger, and the North appears closer to building a nuclear device small enough to be mounted on a missile. Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. A Trump victory could open the door for a return to public office for Mr. Giuliani. A loss, however, could be a last act for “America’s Mayor.” Many residents of Delaware County, which last voted for a Democratic president in 1916, simply cannot imagine voting for either candidate. Mr. Trump, at a rally on Friday, escalated his attacks against Mrs. Clinton, saying that “she is being so protected.” In a series of swing-state appearances this week, Mr. Clinton struck back at criticism of the family foundation, by turns sarcastic and almost pleading. The tentative reception given the Republican vice-presidential candidate is not because of Mr. Pence, strictly speaking, but instead the man on top of the ticket. The company has closed parts of its self-driving car project and laid off dozens of employees, according to three people briefed on the subject. The order came after a federal judge’s ruling rejected efforts by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to halt construction of the Dakota Access pipeline. Her defeat in the semifinals of the United States Open means she will lose the No. 1 ranking that she has held for 186 consecutive weeks. The No. 1 seed at the United States Open reached the final by defeating his exasperating opponent and the difficult weather conditions. A New Jersey court called for a new trial for Dharun Ravi, who was convicted in 2012 after spying on his roommate, Mr. Clementi, while he had sex with another man. Mr. Clementi later committed suicide. The case reflects a trend in which regulators fine financial institutions and require changes, but not an admission of wrongdoing. A California prosecutor said criminal charges would be filed after a monthslong investigation into allegations of officers having sex with a teenage prostitute. The league continues to combat the perception that it is not doing enough to protect players from hits that can lead to head trauma. President Obama has long opposed the measure, warning that it could expose the United States to a raft of lawsuits by people in other countries. In competition largely outside the sports world spotlight, he awed crowds and was the first to win medals in four Olympics but felt unappreciated in his hometown. Children’s and young-adult books arriving for the attacks’ 15th anniversary fill what writers see as a need but still pose challenges for wary publishers. More Recent Articles |
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