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Georgia's Senate and governor races test Trump's political influence

Trump plays a significant role in Georgia's races, with Democrats working to tie their GOP opponents to Trump’s unpopular policies on the economy and war with Iran.

$137 Million in A.I.-Generated Ads Flood the Midterms

STUART A. THOMPSON

Republicans have used A.I.-generated content more often than Democrats, ranging from subtle enhancements to convincing deepfakes.

Family of Six Flags victim's niece speaks out after she witnessed uncle's tragic fall

The family of Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem's niece, who witnessed her uncle fall during a Six Flags ride, is speaking out about her experience.

Trump’s Attempt to Deport Ilhan Omar Is Another Leap Toward the Abyss

MICHELLE GOLDBERG

This is more than just another persecution of one of the president’s political enemies.

Trump asks Katie Zacharia to reconsider if she wants the press secretary position

Zacharia has been on the job since Monday.

WATCH: Nat Geo's 'Moment on the Earth' spotlights the wonders of elephants

National Geographic shares a closer look at elephants, including how they can eat up to 18 hours a day and even use their trunks to "hug." "Secrets of the Elephants" is streaming now.

Katie Zacharia, Trump’s New Press Secretary, Is Fired After 5 Days

SHAWN MCCREESH, TYLER PAGER AND HAMED ALEAZIZ

The ouster came as Ms. Zacharia was shadowed by questions about how she had presented her legal career and handled her first press briefing.

WATCH: David Muir hears from Georgia firefighters who helped deliver 15 puppies

Firefighters in Cobb County answered an emergency call to help a veterinary hospital deliver 15 puppies after a rescue dog came to the local animal hospital.

WATCH: Aggressive great white shark seen off Southern California coast

Experts say the shark could be hunting for seals.

Is Anyone Actually in Charge of the Democratic Party? And Does It Matter?

CHARLES HOMANS

This year’s midterm elections are a test of whether a party can be a success and a failure at the same time.

'Heroic' bystander who stopped suspect in Oregon elementary school shooting IDed

The suspected gunman in a Bend, Oregon, elementary school shooting was shot by a parent of two students who saw the teen entering the school, his family said on Friday.

U.S. Budget Deficit Nears $2 Trillion, a Reality Check for Trump’s Cost Cutting

ALAN RAPPEPORT

Higher interest rates are inflating borrowing costs as the Trump administration spends on the Iran war and tariff refunds.

Firefighters Race to Control California Wildfires as Winds Threaten to Spark More

AMY GRAFF AND JILL COWAN

Power companies shut off tens of thousands of homes and businesses preemptively on Friday.

How Elon Musk is bankrolling GOP’s hopes in Texas Senate race

New campaign finance filings show the major role billionaire Elon Musk is playing in bankrolling GOP efforts against Democrat James Talarico in Texas.

Is There an A.I. Bubble? A Debate.

EZRA KLEIN AND ROLLIN HU

Azeem Azhar and Paul Kedrosky debate whether A.I. will make the economy crash.