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US economy grew at 3.4% annualized rate in 3rd quarter, government data shows

The United States economy expanded at an annualized rate of 3.4% over the three months ending in September, according to a government report released on Thursday.

Ilhan Omar Investigation Involves New Scrutiny of Long-Disputed Marriage

ERNESTO LONDOÑO

Several current and former law enforcement officials said an Obama-era investigation found some evidence that Ms. Omar had entered into a sham marriage with a man suspected of being her brother.

The Five-Borough Route: The Beating Heart of the NYC Marathon

JENNIE COUGHLIN

When the event’s five co-founders first proposed moving it out of Central Park, it seemed impossible. Much has changed in the sport and the city since that 1976 race.

At Least 68 Killed in Spain Train Crash, and Democrats’ Secret Effort to Stack Alaska’s Ballot

TRACY MUMFORD, WILL JARVIS, MARGARET KADIFA, JAKE LUCAS, IAN STEWART, KELLEN BROWNING AND MANNY FERNANDEZ

Plus, the legacy of Dolores Huerta.

Inflation Accelerated in October, PCE Index Shows

ARUNI SONI

The Personal Consumption Expenditures index picked up in September, according to data released a day after the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady.

Nvidia Chief, Jensen Huang, Is Seen as Target of Chinese Spy Plot

JONATHAN SWAN, MAGGIE HABERMAN, ANA SWANSON, PAUL MOZUR, TRIPP MICKLE AND JULIAN E. BARNES

A Chinese businesswoman who had a close relationship with Jensen Huang was found to be passing intelligence to Beijing. President Trump was briefed and took no action.

Can Porn Ever Be Ethical?

JULIA YOST, RAINA RASKIN AND CHARLOTTE GARTENBERG

Erika Lust wants to excite you.

Pentagon inspector general declines to investigate Starlink disruptions in Ukraine

The watchdog told lawmakers it was a contractual matter.

Late Night Teases Trump Over His Invite to Mar-a-Lago

TRISH BENDIX

“Why are you telling these people who gathered to see you in their Chinese-made, American-flag, Hawaiian shirts that they can’t afford to eat at your house?” Jimmy Kimmel asked.

U.S. GDP Increased 3.4% in Third Quarter

BEN CASSELMAN

The economy grew 3.4 percent in the third quarter, the fastest pace in a year. Strong spending and growth contrast with the poor marks many voters are giving the economy.

WATCH: NICU babies dressed up for Halloween

The tiniest patients of the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital wear their first-ever Halloween costumes.

How Netanyahu Used Fear, Again, to Win More Votes Than Anyone Else

DAVID M. HALBFINGER

Despite years of political baggage, the Israeli prime minister outperformed expectations, and his rivals, by playing on Jewish voters’ fears of Arab political power and potential security threats.

Russian Strike on Ukrainian Train Station Kills 14

CASSANDRA VINOGRAD

A deadly strike was a grim reminder that despite a rare local cease-fire around the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, other communities remained under fire.

Four Scenarios for How the Midterms Could Go

NATE COHN

Expectations are cresting for Democrats, and some kind of wave seems likely, but so much will depend on a few close Senate races.

Stacking Ballots

SAM SIFTON

A tale of political intrigue from Alaska.