The Debate Over Debates Is Over, at Least for Now

Donald Trump’s rejection of a second meeting with Kamala Harris may or may not be final. But it could complicate his effort to portray her as ducking tough questions.

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Biden Slams Trump Over False Story of Pet-Eating Immigrants

The president made the comments at an event where he boasted of his work for Black Americans, implicitly trying to rally a critical Democratic constituency on behalf of Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Donald Trump Prepares to Unveil World Liberty Financial, a Cryptocurrency Business

Mr. Trump said he would introduce the project on Monday, continuing his embrace of the crypto industry, a major source of political donations.

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Biden Administration Is Likely to Delay Decision Over U.S. Steel

The White House has faced backlash for politicizing its review of Nippon Steel’s takeover of the company.

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Taylor Swift’s Call to Vote Sent Hundreds of Thousands to Registration Tools

Three organizations that provide clearinghouse voting resources had traffic spikes coinciding with Ms. Swift’s post urging her fans to cast a ballot.

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How Taylor Swift Surprised Harris, and Entered a New Political Era

The pop star capped a big night for Kamala Harris with an unexpectedly timed endorsement that could draw in more young voters. Ms. Swift’s political message, too, was newly direct and personal.

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The Debate Was About Trump. That Was Good for Harris.

It can be hard to tell when a debate bounce will last, but there are rough parameters that can guide us.

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ESPN Steps Up as a Suitor for Charles Barkley

An ESPN executive said he would be interested in bringing Barkley to the network if he were available.

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David Muir and Linsey Davis: Meet the Trump-Harris Debate Moderators

The moderators, David Muir and Linsey Davis, have the difficult task of guiding a high-stakes encounter.

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Kamala Harris Visited a Spice Shop. Her Critics Flooded Yelp With Bad Reviews.

Penzeys, a chain of spice stores in more than 20 states, has frequently criticized Republicans.

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These Are the Best Aaron Judge Trading Cards to Collect

Baseball card collectors have been drawn to the 2017 American League Rookie of the Year and 2022 A.L. MVP in growing numbers.

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Trump Campaign Amplifies False Claim About Haitian Migrants in Ohio

A local official said there was “absolutely no evidence” that Haitian migrants have stolen and eaten pets, an outlandish claim amplified by the Trump campaign on Monday.

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Ahead of the Trump-Harris Debate, Here’s What Democrats Are Worried About

Heading into the high-stakes debate on Tuesday, the mood in the party remains upbeat. But with polls looking tight, concerns are starting to seep in.

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How Premier League Players Turned Two Villages Into the ‘Beverly Hills of Britain’

Mansions, supercars, elite schools and boutique shops now dominate an area about 22 miles outside London — since Chelsea’s training ground moved.

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G.O.P. Report to Denounce Biden Administration Over Afghanistan Withdrawal

In an election-season document, Republicans are set to offer few new revelations but instead heap blame on the “Biden-Harris administration” while absolving former President Donald J. Trump.

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Liz Cheney Accuses G.O.P. Trump Backers of Betraying Their Principles

The former Republican representative criticized Nikki Haley for now supporting former President Donald J. Trump and compared JD Vance unfavorably with Mike Pence.

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To Sit or Start a Rookie Quarterback? The N.F.L. Debate Never Stops.

While sitting behind a starter can help development, not every team has that luxury.

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Harris Targets Trump on Abortion in Latest Campaign Ad

The ad, which will run in several battleground states, comes as a growing share of voters say that abortion is their top issue.

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Dick Cheney Will Vote for Kamala Harris, Daughter Liz Cheney Says

A hawkish conservative and the vice president under President George W. Bush, Dick Cheney has broken with Donald J. Trump before. Earlier this week, Liz Cheney said she would be voting for Ms. Harris.

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G.O.P. Candidates Distort Records on Women, Seeking to Blunt a Liability

Congressional Republicans in races around the country are seeking to appeal to women by pledging support for I.V.F. and abortion access, even if they have opposed them in the past.

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Russian Military Intelligence Members Indicted Over Ukraine Cyberattack

The indictment unsealed on Thursday comes as the United States expands its hunt for Russia’s most elite cyberwarriors.

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Democrats Hope Abortion Will Save the Senate, but It Might Not Be Enough

The party’s candidates are likely to benefit from running alongside ballot measures to protect abortion rights. But the deeply conservative nature of many of these states poses a serious challenge.

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A Soccer Manager’s Trophy Boast May Say More Than He Means It to

Erik ten Hag’s constant references to his two Manchester United trophies is wearing thin.

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Biden Expected to Block U.S. Steel Takeover

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States is expected to raise national security concerns about selling the iconic steel producer to Japan’s Nippon Steel.

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Harris, Proposing a Tax Break, Makes a Play for Small-Business Owners

The plan, which Kamala Harris will announce on Wednesday in New Hampshire, would allow new companies to deduct up to $50,000 in start-up expenses, a campaign official said.

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Another Trump Clemency Recipient Is Accused of Domestic Violence

A man whose life sentence for his role in a robbery and murder was commuted by President Donald J. Trump was convicted this spring of a misdemeanor charge of assaulting his wife.

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Trump Family’s Land Deals in Albania Stir Up Lingering Resentments

Local landowners are questioning how Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump were able to sew up development rights for two luxury hotels on hot coastal property.

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Rookie Struggles Can Scar N.F.L. Quarterbacks. Bryce Young Might be the Exception.

Year 1 was rough in all areas for the Panthers quarterback, but his team is banking on Young’s ability to live up to his full potential.

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Harris and Walz, in Crucial ‘Blue Wall’ States, Rally for Union Support

Vice President Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are spending Labor Day in Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania between them, Midwestern states central to Democrats’ hopes in November.

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How Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Unlikely Partnership Took Shape

The Trump-Kennedy alliance followed a six-week crush of behind-the-scenes discussions, embarrassing missteps, secret meetings and private misgivings.

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Biden Seeks Elusive Low Profile as a Turbulent Summer Winds to a Close

The president returned to his refuge in Rehoboth Beach, Del., and hardly emerged as his job continued apace. Locals understood, but said they missed getting ice cream with him.

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Pork Chops and Politics: Tim Walz Gets Minnesota Homecoming at State Fair

The vice-presidential nominee got a brief respite from the campaign trail to visit the venue that helped propel him to online stardom.

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Trump Campaign Pushes Back at Harris With Gold Star Families’ Statement

It was the latest effort by the Trump campaign to defend itself after the campaign defied a ban on political campaigning at Arlington National Cemetery.

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