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Infection of Pence Aides Raises New Questions About Trump's Virus Response

Infection of Pence Aides Raises New Questions About Trump's Virus Response

By Michael D. Shear, Annie Karni, Maggie Haberman and Sheryl Gay Stolberg

From the beginning, the president has turned mask wearing and other preventive measures into a loyalty test. He and his aides have taken the same approach inside the White House.

Inside Decades of Nepotism and Bungling at the N.Y.C. Elections Board

Inside Decades of Nepotism and Bungling at the N.Y.C. Elections Board

By Brian M. Rosenthal and Michael Rothfeld

Some staffers read or watch Netflix at the office, while others punch in and then go shopping or to the gym, current and former employees said.

A Voting Rights Battle in a School Board 'Coup'

A Voting Rights Battle in a School Board 'Coup'

By Nicholas Casey

For Black residents of Sumter County, the fight for representation echoed the civil rights era. For white residents, it reflected the anxiety, made manifest by the Trump era, of maintaining power over institutions even without the votes to do so.

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In Texas Towns Gutted by Covid-19, a Fragile Effort to Sustain a Cherished Sport

Sports

In Texas Towns Gutted by Covid-19, a Fragile Effort to Sustain a Cherished Sport

By Jeré Longman and Verónica G. Cárdenas

The Friday night lights of high school football have dimmed or been shut down through much of the Rio Grande Valley.

We Were Clerks at the Supreme Court. Its Legitimacy Is Now in Question.

Opinion

We Were Clerks at the Supreme Court. Its Legitimacy Is Now in Question.

By Jamie Crooks and Samir Deger-Sen

Brazen politics in Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation process threatens the court's standing with the public.

Today's Videos

How Homegrown Disinformation Could Disrupt This U.S. Election

Video Video: How Homegrown Disinformation Could Disrupt This U.S. Election

By Isabelle Niu, Kassie Bracken, Alexandra Eaton, Will Lloyd, Yousur Al-Hlou and Aaron Byrd

In 2016, Russia developed a simple, effective playbook to undermine U.S. elections with disinformation on social media. Four years later, Americans are using the same playbook on each other.

Trump Supporters and Protesters Collide in Times Square

Video Video: Trump Supporters and Protesters Collide in Times Square

By Reuters

Fights broke out in New York's Times Square on Sunday between demonstrators for and against President Trump. Officials said seven people were arrested.

Republicans Cut Off Barrett Debate, Setting Up Final Confirmation Vote

Video Video: Republicans Cut Off Barrett Debate, Setting Up Final Confirmation Vote

By Reuters

Senate Republicans secured a 51-to-48 vote to limit debate on Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination, setting up the final confirmation vote for Monday, eight days before the election.

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