Today's Headlines: House Passes Bill to Avert a Rail Strike, Moving to Impose a Labor Agreement

In a Show of Unity, House Democrats Elect Hakeem Jeffries Minority Leader
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House Passes Bill to Avert a Rail Strike, Moving to Impose a Labor Agreement

House Passes Bill to Avert a Rail Strike, Moving to Impose a Labor Agreement

By Emily Cochrane

The House voted to force rail companies and workers to accept a pending agreement and to add seven days of paid leave, a key demand of the employees. But it met with a rocky reception in the Senate.

In a Show of Unity, House Democrats Elect Hakeem Jeffries Minority Leader

By Annie Karni and Emily Cochrane

A new trio, including Representatives Katherine Clark of Massachusetts as No. 2 and Pete Aguilar of California as No. 3, will take the reins in January, replacing Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her team.

Sam Bankman-Fried Blames 'Huge Management Failures' for FTX Collapse

By David Yaffe-Bellany

Mr. Bankman-Fried spoke at The New York Times's DealBook conference, in his first public appearance since his crypto exchange imploded.

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Christine McVie, Hitmaker for Fleetwood Mac, Is Dead at 79

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Christine McVie, Hitmaker for Fleetwood Mac, Is Dead at 79

By Jim Farber

As a singer, songwriter and keyboardist, she was a prolific force behind one of the most popular rock bands of the last 50 years.

The Communist Party Is Losing China's People

Opinion | Guest Essay

The Communist Party Is Losing China's People

By Wu Qiang

China's obsession with controlling Covid has exposed the government's inherent weakness.

Today's Videos

Zelensky Derides Musk's Peace Proposal for Ukraine and Russia

Video Video: Zelensky Derides Musk's Peace Proposal for Ukraine and Russia

By The New York Times

During an interview at The New York Times' DealBook Summit, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine rebuked Elon Musk's peace proposal that included ceding territory to Russia.

Tornadoes Leave a Trail of Destruction in Alabama

Video Video: Tornadoes Leave a Trail of Destruction in Alabama

By The Associated Press

At least two people were killed and homes were flattened after a series of storms and tornadoes tore through Montgomery County, Ala.

Stephen Colbert Is Conflicted Over Oath Keepers Leader's Conviction

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Stephen Colbert Is Conflicted Over Oath Keepers Leader's Conviction

By Trish Bendix

Colbert said he felt "pretty darn good" about Stewart Rhodes's verdict: "and I feel a little bad about that, because the thing I feel great about is somebody else going to prison."

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