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After Georgia Shooting, a Grief-Stricken City Seeks Solace, and Answers

View in browser September 9, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Trump and Harris Neck and Neck After Summer Upheaval, Times/Siena Poll Finds The survey finds that Donald J. Trump is retaining his support and that, on the eve of the debate, voters are unsure they know enough about where Kamala Harris stands. After Georgia Shooting, a Grief-Stricken City Seeks Solace, and Answers As residents in Winder, Ga., consoled one another, questions rose about whether more could have been done to prevent the attack. 3 Israelis Are Fatally Shot at West Bank-Jordan Border Crossing The Allenby crossing, near the West Bank city of Jericho, has been the scene of violence in the past. Editors' Picks Opinion | MAGA Is Nothing Without Trump The movement's national success depends on one man. In California, Controlled Fires Can Save Homes. Why Aren't More Happening? Experts say these intentional burns reduce the risk of wildfires and more should be done. But real barriers remain. World Fugitive Televangelist Wanted by F.B.I. Is Caught in the Philippines Weeks of tense standoff in the Philippines have ended in the capture of a pastor accused of leading an international ring of sex abuse and trafficking of young women and girls. Venezuela's Presidential Contender Flees, and Hopes for Democracy Dim The opposition candidate's decision to seek asylum in Spain and the autocratic leader's antagonism toward regional powers lessen the chances of a political transition. Street Artist Documents War in Ukraine, One Stark Mural at a Time Using ruins as his canvas, Gamlet Zinkivskyi has captured life in wartime Ukraine in dozens of grim, gripping and harshly beautiful paintings. "Broken, but invincible," read one captioned work. See more world news U.S. They Slept on a Gym Floor Until They Won the Housing Lottery Margarita Solito and her family fled violence and poverty in El Salvador, hoping to build a better life in San Francisco. The city often wasn't what they thought it would be. A Trial Over Tyre Nichols's Death Begins as Memphis Is in a New Bind As three police officers face a federal trial, the city is embroiled in a standoff with state Republican leaders over its policing and public safety policies. Justice Alito Reported $900 Concert Tickets From a German Princess Princess Gloria von Thurn und Taxis, a former 1980s party girl and art collector who is now known for her connections to far-right conservatives, told a German news organization the Alitos were "private friends." See more U.S. news Politics New Poll Suggests Harris's Support Has Stalled After a Euphoric August Almost 30 percent of voters said they needed to learn more about her. Hillary Clinton Has Advice on Debating Trump: 'He Can Be Rattled' The 2016 Democratic nominee fell short to Donald Trump, but she had strong debate moments against him. In an interview, she offered some thoughts for Kamala Harris. 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. See more political news Business The Palace Coup at the Magic Kingdom The inside story of how Bob Iger undermined and outmaneuvered Bob Chapek, his chosen successor, and returned to power at Disney. Debate Will Be 90 Fateful Minutes for 2 Candidates, and One Network ABC News is under a microscope as its journalists prepare to host one of the most scrutinized moments of the 2024 campaign. How Telegram Became a Playground for Criminals, Extremists and Terrorists Drug dealers, scammers and white nationalists openly conduct business and spread toxic speech on the platform, according to a Times analysis of more than 3.2 million Telegram messages. See more business news Technology Can Apple's iPhones Pass the A.I. Test? On Monday, the company will introduce smartphones with A.I. features that could take the technology mainstream or sow fresh doubts about its viability. U.S. Prepares to Challenge Google's Online Ad Dominance In a second antitrust trial that starts on Monday, the Justice Department has called for a breakup of the tech giant, which it says controls the vast majority of online advertising. Google's Legal Scorecard as Another Antitrust Fight Arrives How the tech giant has fared in its major legal battles across the U.S. and Europe so far. See more technology news Sports A Buzzy U.S. Open Got an After-Party to Match the Vibe Celebrities like Issa Rae and Nicky Hilton Rothschild, and former tennis stars like Maria Sharapova and James Blake, helped close out the tournament in style. Miami Dolphins Player Tyreek Hill Detained by Police Outside Hard Rock Stadium The wide receiver was released from custody before starring in a win against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. A police officer for Miami-Dade County has been placed on leave. Athletes Go Super Saiyan for Anime Young professional athletes are increasingly broadcasting their obsession with anime like "Pokémon" and "Naruto," upending preconceptions about kinds of fandom. See more sports news Arts Elephants Arrive, So Humans Don't Forget "The Great Elephant Migration," a touring public-art exhibition that has opened in New York, not only depicts wildlife but also helps save it. Review: 'My Brilliant Friend' Comes to a Brilliant Conclusion HBO's Elena Ferrante adaptation completes one of the best portraits of a lifelong relationship ever made for TV. Is Don Lemon in His Prime? In his new memoir, the CNN veteran opens up about faith, his midlife career upheaval and that time he got into homemade laundry detergent. See more arts news New York After a Year of Legal Peril, Trump Seeks Election as a Felon, but Free Donald J. Trump's sentencing in Manhattan was delayed, thanks in part to his legal resources and political status. It raised a question: Is he above the law? Adams Visits Black Churches to Bolster Support as Investigations Heat Up The New York City mayor, Eric Adams, compared himself to a biblical figure who endured suffering, telling parishioners that he was having a "Job moment." New Jersey Is Prompting a New Sports Identity Crisis in Philadelphia The state is already home to four teams whose uniforms say "New York." Now it's trying to lure the N.B.A.'s 76ers. See more New York news Obituaries Overlooked No More: Gwendolyn B. Bennett, Harlem Renaissance Star Plagued by Misfortune She was a talented young poet and artist who was central to a fledgling cultural movement, but her life was shrouded by one tragedy after another. Ted Drewes Jr., the Frozen Custard King of St. Louis, Dies at 96 Celebrity chefs and politicians paid tribute to the man behind the extra-thick shake known as the concrete, an intrinsic part of St. Louis summers. Jackie Winsor, 82, Dies; Sculptor Who Hammered, Drilled and Chopped She gave complexity to simple shapes, drawing inspiration from her rugged Canadian upbringing. In her downtime, she swung on a trapeze. Rich Homie Quan, Melodic Atlanta Rapper, Dies at 34 At one time affiliated with Young Thug, he had a hit in 2015 with "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)," which spawned a dance craze. See more Obituaries Opinion Guest Essay The Taylor Swift Endorsement Fantasy It's seductive to think that superstars can sway elections. But we shouldn't hope that celebrities will save us from the hard work of winning people over. Katherine Miller The Normalization of American Politics' Rapid Descent Into Violence A large number of the people who make decisions in this country have either seen violence over the past decade or felt the pressure and constraint of potential violence. Guest Essay My Teenage Son Thinks the World Is Falling Apart. I've Changed How I Talk to Him About It. My instinct to minimize what is happening in much of the world was robbing my sons of a sense of urgency that demands their attention. Guest Essay 'Slut-Shaming' Isn't the Only Reason People Blame Rape Victims A deeper psychological tendency is also at work. Guest Essay Is Your Name Your Destiny? The weird, mostly bad science of nominative determinism. Guest Essay After 17 Years in Prison, I'm a Different Person. Do Cases Like Mine Deserve a Second Look? A new law would bring hope to people like me. See more Opinion Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. 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