Democrats Show Strength in Final Days of Race for the Senate, New Polls Find
11/1/2026 6:49 PM Open Story
Democrats are up in Michigan, Texas, Kansas, Maine and Ohio, have an edge in Alaska and are effectively tied with Republicans in Iowa, new New York Times/Siena polls found.
Inside the Abdul El-Sayed-Haley Stevens Meltdown in Michigan
11/1/2026 10:31 PM Open Story
The relationship shattered in part because of Israel, but also because of their sensitive egos and hurt feelings. The split had been months in the making.
The Final Polls Show a Blue Surge. Can We Trust Them?
11/1/2026 10:07 PM Open Story
Democrats lead in all the key states that will decide Senate control, according to new Times/Siena surveys.
Newsom and Harris Appear Together, With Little Hint of What’s to Come
11/1/2026 9:17 PM Open Story
The two possible presidential candidates showed up in Los Angeles to support Xavier Becerra, the Democratic candidate for California governor.
The New York City Marathon in Photos and Videos
11/1/2026 4:26 PM Open Story
See how tens of thousands of runners and an estimated 2 million spectators embraced the race across the five boroughs.
Stylish Looks From the New York City Marathon
11/1/2026 1:29 PM Open Story
Newlyweds and a woman celebrating a birthday were among the marathoners, some of whom were extending their Halloween festivities into race day.
Senator Chris Murphy Is ‘Awake and Alert’ After Suffering a Stroke
11/1/2026 8:32 PM Open Story
The Connecticut senator, who has been campaigning for fellow Democrats, has been viewed as a potential candidate for president in 2028.
China’s Message to Its Rivals: You Need What We Make
11/1/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
It’s not just rare earths. China is making it harder for other countries to shed their dependence on its solar, drone and drugmaking technology.
‘This Hour Has 22 Minutes,’ a Canadian Sketch Show, Beats American Late Night to the Punchline
11/1/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
The long-running comedy show “This Hour Has 22 Minutes” is having a heyday playing with the fraught relationship between President Trump and Canada.
Learjet Plummets to Ground in Florida, Killing 9
11/1/2026 7:46 PM Open Story
Photos and video posted online showed the plane diving nose first to the ground and exploding. In a radio call, the pilot said the plane was descending at a speed of 20,000 feet per minute.
Will Digging Up Vietnam’s War Dead Heal Old Wounds or Reopen Them?
10/30/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
A 500-day campaign to find and identify fallen soldiers has unearthed hundreds of bodies, but not everyone gets a chance at closure.
The U.S. Becomes a Global Hub for Horse Racing
10/31/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
More horses from overseas are competing in America’s marquee events, as the sport enjoys a renaissance.
FIFA Quietly Paid Millions in Gianni Infantino’s Taxes
11/1/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
FIFA promises to disclose its executives’ compensation. But its under-fire president received tax benefits that were never made public, according to documents and interviews.
U.S.-China Relations Will Never Be the Same in the Age of A.I.
11/1/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
China and the U.S. need mutually assured collaboration to quash the threat of A.I.-empowered bad actors, even while their economic differences sharpen.
Nate Silver on What the Polls Say — and What His Gut’s Telling Him
10/30/2026 1:41 PM Open Story
The election forecaster Nate Silver breaks down the likelihood of a G.O.P. wipeout.
Campuses Join Take Back the Night Gathering to Protest Sexual Violence
11/1/2026 8:21 PM Open Story
Similar protests date to the 1970s, but their focus has evolved over time. Sunday’s event was prompted by a former Cornell University student’s lawsuit alleging she was raped.