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MLB playoffs: Tampa Bay Rays sweep Toronto Blue Jays to reach ALDS The top-seeded Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2 on Wednesday to complete a two-game sweep of their AL Wild Card Series opponent.      California signs law forming committee to consider reparations for slavery California on Wednesday became the first state to sign a law establishing a committee that will present a plan for paying reparations to Black residents and the descendants of slaves.   Houston Astros sweep Minnesota Twins to advance to ALDS Nine months after Houston's illegal sign-stealing scheme was revealed, the Astros advanced to the AL Division Series with a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday at Target Field in Minneapolis.   U.S. issues sanctions against three 'key enablers' of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad The United States on Wednesday issued sanctions against three individuals identified as "key enablers" of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime and 13 entities.   Miami Marlins top Chicago Cubs in playoff opener Corey Dickerson blasted a three-run home run in the seventh inning to guide the Miami Marlins to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card Series.   Gremlin Mickey Rourke exits 'Masked Singer' Actor Mickey Rourke left Season 4 of FOX's "The Masked Singer" competition series on Wednesday night.   Fourth person dies in California's Zogg Fire A fourth person died in the 51,955-acre Zogg Fire in California as weather conditions looked to create unfavorable conditions for containing the wildfires raging in the state.   Shooting at Milwaukee funeral injures 7 A shooting outside a Milwaukee funeral home left seven people injured Wednesday, police said.   MLB playoffs: Freddie Freeman leads Braves over Reds in 13 innings All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman plated the winning run in the 13th inning to end the longest scoreless duel in postseason history and give the Atlanta Braves a 1-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds.   House postpones stimulus vote after Pelosi, Mnuchin meeting produces no deal The House postponed a vote on a $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package after a meeting between Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin failed to produce a deal.   U.S. government schedules execution of Orlando Hall The Department of Justice on Wednesday scheduled the execution of a man convicted of murdering a 16-year-old Texas girl in 1994.   Former UAW President Dennis Williams pleads guilty to embezzling funds Former United Auto Workers President Dennis Williams pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to embezzle union funds Wednesday.   Dow rises 329 points, but major indexes record losses for September The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 329 points on Wednesday, but all three major U.S. indexes ended the month of September with losses, their first monthly loss since March.   3D-printed, transparent fibers can sense breath, sounds, cell movements Researchers have developed a new technique for 3D-printing tiny electronic fibers, 100 times thinner than a human hair, that are capable of sensing human breath.   32 tons of carrots dumped on London street for art installation The mystery of nearly 32 tons of carrots dumped onto a street on the campus of a London university was revealed to be an art installation by a student.   Look: Artist carves 168-link chain from the graphite of a single pencil An artist in Taiwan was awarded a Guinness world record for an unusual piece of sculpture -- a chain of 168 links carved from pencil graphite.   HPV vaccine 'may significantly' lower cervical cancer risk, study finds Women vaccinated against HPV may be at significantly lower risk for developing cervical cancer, according to a study published Wednesday by the New England Journal of Medicine.   Lockheed, Pentagon agree on $70.6M settlement over F-35 parts problems Lockheed Martin will invest nearly $71 million to correct an ongoing problem with spare parts for the F-35 fighter plane, an agreement the Pentagon states.   Arrest made in ambush shooting of 2 LA deputies Authorities have arrested a man accused of shooting two Los Angeles sheriff's deputies ambush-style earlier this month in Compton, prosecutors announced Wednesday.   NASA needs new funding by February for 2024 moon landing, administrator says Congress must approve more funding for NASA's Artemis moonshot program in the next few months if a 2024 moon landing is to occur, agency administrator Jim Bridenstine testified on Wednesday.   Lottery ticket birthday gift wins woman $700 a week for 5 years An Australian woman who received a lottery ticket as a birthday gift said it turned out to be her most valuable present when she won a top prize of over $700 a week for five years.   Early bedtime may be best for people with Type 2 diabetes A study of people with Type 2 diabetes found that night owls -- people who go to bed late and get up late -- tend to get little exercise, putting their health at greater risk.   Look: Moose visits Idaho middle school while classes are in session An Idaho middle school had to devise a special plan to release students from the building when the campus played host to an unexpected guest -- a moose.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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G.O.P. Alarmed by Trump’s Failure to Disavow the Proud BoysFor the second time in two weeks, Republicans distanced themselves from the president, expressing unease about his failure to disavow a right-wing organization linked with white supremacy and acts of violence.   Tuesday’s Debate Made Clear the Gravest Threat to the Election: The President HimselfPresident Trump’s unwillingness to say he would abide by the result and his disinformation campaign about election fraud went beyond anything President Vladimir V. Putin could have imagined. Trump Renews Fears of Voter Intimidation as G.O.P. Poll Watchers MobilizeRepublicans are putting together what they call an army of Trump supporters to monitor election procedures. Trump’s Remarks on Election Integrity and Poll-Watching Alarm ExpertsSome Republicans voiced mild concern over President Trump’s refusal to condemn white supremacists. Here’s the latest. Moderator Chris Wallace Calls Debate 'a Terrible Missed Opportunity'The veteran anchor conceded he was initially “reluctant” to step in during the Trump-Biden matchup. “I’ve never been through anything like this,” he said. The Proud Boys, Who Trade in Political Violence, Get a Boost From TrumpDuring this week’s presidential debate, President Trump said an extremist organization should “stand back and stand by.” Some saw it as an endorsement of a group known for street brawls. Biden Easily Cleared the Low Bar Set by Trump in a Chaotic First DebateThe former vice president didn’t deliver a stellar performance, but he largely executed his goal of providing a stable contrast to his rival. In TV Ratings, Trump vs. Biden Was No Match for Trump vs. ClintonThe rise of streaming and familiar characters may have cut into the record viewership of four years ago. Fox News led all networks in audience size, Nielsen said. The Attack on Voting in the 2020 ElectionsThe president is harnessing the power of the government, from the Department of Homeland Security to the Postal Service, to disrupt the election. Read the magazine’s five-month investigation. How a Voter-Fraud Disinformation Campaign Became an Election ThreatA New York Times Magazine investigation finds that misleading and false claims about widespread voter fraud are part of a long disinformation effort that the president has taken to new extremes. Study Finds ‘Single Largest Driver’ of Coronavirus Misinformation: TrumpCornell University researchers analyzing 38 million English-language articles about the pandemic found that President Trump was the largest driver of the “infodemic.” Indoor Dining Returns to New York City, but Will Customers?The restaurant industry, battered by the pandemic, is hoping indoor dining will help ease months of hardship, even as questions remain. As the Election Looms, Investors See Uncertainty. They Don’t Like It.The stock market has been on a tear for much of 2020, but there is now more volatility as investors worry about the outcome of the presidential vote. Tokyo Stock Exchange Glitch Brings Trading to a HaltThe exchange will stay closed on Thursday as its operator tries to solve a technical problem that has frozen one of the world’s largest platforms for buying and selling shares. Presidential Debate, Cruise Ships, N.B.A.: Your Wednesday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Trump vs. Biden: The First Presidential DebateThe matchup was defined not by the usual differences in policy, personality or style but by a level of personal attacks unheard-of in modern American politics. Elon Musk: ‘A.I. Doesn’t Need to Hate Us to Destroy Us’In a conversation with Kara Swisher, the billionaire entrepreneur talks space-faring civilization, battery-powered everything and computer chips in your skull. A Debate That Can’t Be IgnoredAmericans need to face the man who is their president. Trump’s Tax Avoidance Is a Tax on the Rest of UsThe majority of taxpayers can’t afford the expensive professional advice on which successful tax-avoidance strategies depend. Anyone Else Want to See Trump ‘Shut Up’?Our president as a terrible toddler. Trump Calls on Extremists to ‘Stand By’Instead of condemning violent groups, the president marshals them. Can Mike Espy Make History, Again?If the Democratic Party claims to value Black support, then they should work harder to make it happen. After That Fiasco, Biden Should Refuse to Debate Trump AgainThe president was petulant and puerile, so what is the point? Biden and Trump’s First Debate: Best and Worst MomentsHow Round 1 looked to Times Opinion writers. The Truth About Today’s Anarchists“Insurrectionary anarchists” have been protesting for racial justice all summer. Some Black leaders wish they would go home. Will You Leave the Country if Trump Is Re-Elected?A generation of Americans prepares to flee. How to Have a Disagreement Like an Adult, According to Deepak ChopraThe longtime New Age celebrity has a working theory about how we can all get along. Your mileage may vary. Chadwick Boseman's Last Performance: A First Look at 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'Opposite Boseman in his final film, Davis delivers a star turn in another August Wilson adaptation produced by Denzel Washington, this time directed by George C. Wolfe. Woman Dies in Delhi After Gang Rape, Fueling Outrage Again in IndiaPrime Minister Narendra Modi calls for justice in the rape case, in Uttar Pradesh. But after years of rampant sexual violence, prosecutions remain rare. False G.O.P. Ad Prompts QAnon Death Threats Against a Democratic CongressmanRebuffed by Vatican, Pompeo Assails China and Aligns With Pope’s CriticsPope Francis declined to see Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who is demanding a harder Vatican line on China. The Holy See said meeting just before a U.S. election would be inappropriate. Clare Bronfman Is Sentenced to 81 Months in Nxivm ‘Sex Cult’ Case“Will you never stop?” a former member of the group asked Ms. Bronfman, a Seagram’s heir, who used her family fortune to intimidate critics of Nxivm, prosecutors say. Ski, Party, Seed a Pandemic: The Travel Rules That Let Covid-19 Take FlightThe World Health Organization said open borders would help fight disease. Experts, and a global treaty, emphatically agreed. But the scientific evidence was never behind them. 5 Things to Avoid on Prime DayThere will be many traps to fall into, so watch out. Murano Glass, an Ancient Art RevivedA new generation of artisans is adding to the long history of the Italian craft, known for its strange shapes, odd colors and secretive techniques. Timothy Ray Brown, First Patient Cured of H.I.V., Dies at 54Known initially as the “Berlin Patient,” he underwent an experimental stem cell transplant 13 years ago that rid his body of the virus. He died of leukemia. Why Some Indian Women Still Turn to Matchmakers to Find LoveFor some modern Indian women, arranged marriages are still a popular choice for meeting a spouse. Drudge Report, a Trump Ally in 2016, Isn't in 2020A rift between the president and the online news pioneer Matt Drudge is playing out in pithy headlines and needling tweets as the campaign heats up. Ocasio-Cortez and Warren Pull Out of New Yorker FestivalThe two standard-bearers of the left said they would skip the annual event in solidarity with The New Yorker Union, which plans a digital picket line. More Recent Articles
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