Prosecutors Vow to Keep Pursuing Death Penalty in California
Unless the next governor, Xavier Becerra, keeps commuting sentences, California’s death row is likely to slowly repopulate in the coming years.
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The Evening: Trump Replaces Chief of Staff
Plus, a surprisingly good jobs report. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
Zoo Atlanta Unveils Its New Pandas: Fu Shuang and Ping Ping
Two years after two other pandas were returned to China, giant pandas were back on display in Atlanta.
Southern Democrats Now Have a Chance to Lead. What Will They Do With It?
Sweeping midterm successes in Georgia and North Carolina have given the party an opportunity, and a test, to lay out a vision for governing in the South.
Sunset Park Blaze Adds to a Deadly Year of N.Y.C. Fires
More than twice as many people in New York City died in fires this year compared with the same period in 2025.
Cornell Faculty Passes Vote of No Confidence in Administration
The vote is largely symbolic but serves as a sharp rebuke of campus leadership’s handling of a rape allegation that put the university in the national spotlight.
How Farmers’ Frustration With Trump’s Policies Helped Democrats
Anger over tariffs and higher costs because of the war in Iran led many Republican farmers and ranchers to vote blue — or stay home.
The Ruthless Ambition of Stephen Miller
The most powerful man in the West Wing is getting what he wants. Is Trump?
Time’s Up, Hegseth
Many in Washington believe Pete Hegseth’s future leading the Defense Department can be counted in days.
The Stock Market Can Be Volatile. Here’s How to Stay Calm.
Feeling a bit wobbly? Here are four things to consider that might provide some peace of mind.
Republicans’ Losses in New York’s Midterms Were Bad. Then Came Their Post-Election Freakout.
The party’s losses in New York mirrored those across the nation, but leading Republicans in the state quickly blamed each other for the results.
Susie Wiles, Trump’s Chief of Staff, Accused of Blocking Health Policies to Attract Donations
In a no-holds-barred interview with Joe Rogan, Calley Means, a former top health adviser, accused Susie Wiles of repeatedly bowing to lobbying pressures and fixating on campaign contributions.
Tesla Is Ending Production of Its Cybertruck and Refocusing on the Cybercab
Production of the electric trucks will stop in the middle of 2027 to make room for increased production of its autonomous ride-share vehicle, Elon Musk said.
New York Is Set to Take On Amazon Over Drivers, if Its Leaders Can Agree
Mayor Zohran Mamdani backs a bill to stop Amazon from outsourcing its deliveries, which would be a blow to the company. The City Council speaker, Julie Menin, and business leaders have concerns.
Houston Police to Stop Alerting ICE During Traffic Stops
Mayor John Whitmire has instructed Houston police to stop notifying immigration agents when they encounter someone without legal status during routine street stops.
Strong Hiring Reinforces a Sturdy Job Market
Unemployment fell in October, extending years of stability for a U.S. work force threated by inflation and artificial intelligence.
The Voters Who Powered the Blue Tsunami
A younger, more diverse electorate than is typical in midterm elections helped drive Democrats’ decisive victory, along with gains among swing voters and support from some Republican voters. Nate Cohn, The New York Times’s chief political…
A.I. Was Supposed to Come for Our Jobs. So Far, Evidence Is Mixed.
White collar industries that are most exposed to artificial intelligence continued to add jobs in October, although that growth has been weak.
She Commands the Sunken Titanic, From 1,000 Miles Away
A Virginia judge, empowered by quirks in maritime law, has overseen the salvage of the remote shipwreck for decades. Now her rule is being challenged.
A Cornell Fraternity Was Supposed to Have an Adviser on Hand. It Didn’t.
University rules required Chi Phi to have a live-in adviser on the premises the night a woman said she was raped at the fraternity house. The organization had not hired one.
After a $2.5 Trillion Wipeout, Tech Investors Brace for More Pain
A stock rally fueled in part by artificial intelligence is being tested after Democrats’ landslide election victories.
The Changing Politics of Identity
This is one reason voters are swinging between parties.
Chuck Schumer on Governing With (or Without) Trump
“The Daily” goes to Capitol Hill to talk with Senator Chuck Schumer.
A Data Center Backlash in the Midterms, and Melania Trump’s Surprising Diplomatic Role
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
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