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Ahead of a high-stakes debate, former President Donald J. Trump is trying to reset the low expectations he set for President Biden. Listen to this article · 3:20

Communications between Washington and Moscow have become rare since Russia invaded Ukraine more than two years ago. Listen to this article · 1:0

The National Transportation Safety Board said the decision to release and incinerate toxic chemicals in the wake of a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, was misguided. Listen to this…

The men were arrested after the F.B.I. quietly began an investigation that stretched across the country and involved scores of bureau personnel. Listen to this article · 8:31 min Learn…

The deal ends a period of confinement that lasted about a dozen years, first in the self-exile of the Ecuadorean embassy in London, then in prison. Listen to this article…

Miriam Adelson long operated in the shadow of her powerful husband, Sheldon Adelson. Now, after his death, she is playing in politics as a solo practitioner for the first time.…

Immigration, the economy, democracy and abortion rights: Here are the main ways each candidate is likely to slam the other at Thursday’s high-stakes confrontation. Share full article The first debate…

The debate will be hosted by CNN from its Atlanta studios starting at 9 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday. Share full article During the 2020

Barring last-minute snags, the deal would bring to an end a prolonged battle that began after the WikiLeaks founder became alternately celebrated and reviled for revealing state secrets in the…

The margin between the congressman and his Trump-backed challenger is just slightly above the threshold for a state-funded recount. His opponent has already declared victory, and both are election deniers.…