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Harris Cracked Down on Violent Offenders; Showed Leniency on Less Serious Crime

View in browser September 23, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Israel and Hezbollah Threaten to Hit Harder, Raising Fears of All-Out War A leader of the Iranian-backed militia said its latest barrage was "just the beginning," and an Israeli military official said, "Our strikes will intensify." Harris Cracked Down on Violent Offenders; Showed Leniency on Less Serious Crime Her record as a prosecutor navigating both paths has left her open to criticism that she either betrayed liberal ideals or prioritized them over law and order. They've Got a Plan to Fight Global Warming. It Could Alter the Oceans. By tweaking the chemistry of rivers and oceans, humans could remove billions of tons of carbon dioxide from the air. But huge challenges loom. Editors' Picks The Politics of Motherhood Become a Campaign-Trail Cudgel The presidential race has exposed a fault line in American political culture over the deeply personal decision to have children. Opinion | The MAGA Movement Has Become a Problem for Trump The former president's problem in the 2024 election is that he can no longer run as if he is a man alone. Today's Videos Videos Show Hezbollah Missile Hit Residential Area in Northern Israel An overnight barrage included around 150 rockets, cruise missiles and drones, Israel's military said. Air defenses intercepted most, but the town of Kiryat Bialik suffered a direct hit. World Leftist Leader Elected President as Sri Lanka Rejects the Old Order Anura Kumara Dissanayake's strong showing reveals voter weariness with leadership that has led to a national economic crisis and crushing hardship for many people. A French Fair as Workers' Paradise, Feting Cuisine, Music and Communism The Fête de l'Humanité, a blend of Burning Man, Woodstock and a political convention, attracts the masses with bands, lectures and food, but here K.F.C. is C.F.K.: Communist Fried Kitchen. The German Chancellor's Party Ekes Out a Win Over the Far Right The narrow win by Olaf Scholz's party came in a state election, the third in a series that was seen as a reflection of the national mood and a snapshot of the government's popularity. See more world news U.S. A Changed Montana May Decide Control of the U.S. Senate Republicans are trying to seize control of the U.S. Senate by ousting Jon Tester, the last Democrat holding statewide office in a state that not long ago had many of them. College Investigating Report of a Student Scratching a Racial Slur on Another A family says their son, a member of the swim team at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, was victimized when a teammate etched the slur across his chest with a box cutter. Drugs, Sex, Baby Oil: The 'Freak-Offs' at the Core of Sean Combs's Troubles Prosecutors say the sexual encounters in hotel rooms were coercive and abusive and are the heart of their sex trafficking case. The music mogul's lawyers call them consensual. See more U.S. news Politics Congress Unveils Short-Term Spending Deal Speaker Mike Johnson dropped his demands for proof-of-citizenship voting requirements to strike a deal that includes more money for the Secret Service and funds the government through Dec. 20. Controversies Erupt as Trump and G.O.P. Make Critical Push to Voters A Republican who reportedly called himself a "Black Nazi," a false story about migrants eating cats and dogs, and a feud with Taylor Swift bring back a sense of chaos. Criticizing Oprah, Trump Falsely Claims He Appeared on Her Show's Final Week As he took aim at Oprah Winfrey's interview of Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald J. Trump repeated a debunked claim that he was one of the show's last guests. See more political news Business Nevada's Struggling Economy Is a Wild Card in the Presidential Race The state is among a handful that will decide the presidential contest, and workers have felt increased prices at the grocery store and gas station. Backlash Erupts Over Europe's Anti-Deforestation Law Leaders around the world are asking the European Union to delay rules that would require companies to police their global supply chains. Motel 6 Is Sold to Oyo, an Indian Hotel Company Expanding in the U.S. A roadside chain for more than 50 years, Motel 6 was owned by Blackstone, the private equity giant. Oyo will pay $525 million in an all-cash deal. See more business news Arts Only Connect: Meredith Monk's Antidote to What Divides Us "Indra's Net," coming to the Park Avenue Armory, shows off the polymathic Monk's artistry as she enters her 60th season as a performer and creator. Kelsey Grammer Analyzes 40 Years of Frasier: 'I Have Nothing to Regret' The actor has been playing the snobby psychiatrist off and on since 1984 and has no plans to stop. He thinks the current "Frasier" reboot "could last another decade." Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker Apologizes After Bullying Accusations Dancers said De Keersmaeker, a "godmother of contemporary dance," ran her company in a tyrannical style that endangered staff members' health. See more arts news New York Interim N.Y.P.D. Commissioner Says Federal Agents Searched His Homes Thomas G. Donlon, who took the interim role after Edward A. Caban resigned earlier this month, said the authorities had seized material unrelated to the Police Department. Venezuelan Gang's Path to U.S. Stokes Fear, Crime and Border Politics Tren de Aragua's emergence in New York City and elsewhere has led law enforcement officials to strategize how to stem the gang's growth. N.Y.P.D.'s Release of Subway Shooting Video Footage Doesn't Quell Anger After seeing video of officers firing at a knife-wielding man, the cousin of a bystander who was badly hurt in the shooting said the mayor's explanation did not make sense. See more New York news Obituaries Daniel J. Evans, 98, Washington State Governor Who Went to Senate, Dies A moderate Republican, he championed education, civil rights and environmental causes as a three-term governor and on Capitol Hill. He was eyed as a potential vice president. Mercury Morris, Elusive Rusher on a Perfect Dolphins Team, Dies at 77 Part of a talented backfield triumvirate that also included Larry Csonka and Jim Kiick, he helped lead Miami to two Super Bowls and an undefeated season. Mark Podwal, Prolific Artist of Jewish Themes, Dies at 79 His art included cartoons for The New York Times, collaborations with Elie Wiesel and images that traced the history of antisemitism. He was also a dermatologist. John Cassaday, Award-Winning Comic Book Artist, Dies at 52 In series like Planetary, of which he was a creator, and Astonishing X-Men, his drawings conveyed a sense of realism in situations that were often fantastical. See more Obituaries Opinion David French MAGA Wants Transgression, and This Is What Comes With It Want more Mark Robinsons? Vote for Trump. Guest Essay These Two Rape Cases Are a Lot Closer to Home Than We Like to Admit It's easy to miss how much these cases have in common with everyday reality. Guest Essay Israel's Pager Attacks Have Changed the World Our supply chains are vulnerable, which means that we are vulnerable. Guest Essay We Are Running Out of Firefighters at a Perilous Time Now would be a good time for Congress to pass a federal spending bill to make a permanent pay increase a reality. Guest Essay A Princeton Professor's Advice to Young Conservatives Grievance is not a good foundation for an identity. Guest Essay Want to End Poverty? Focus on One Thing. 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