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Former Chicago police detective linked by DNA to 8-year-old girl's cold-case murder, police say

DNA evidence and a fingerprint linked Thomas F. McInerney Jr., a former Chicago police detective, to the 1960 cold case murder of Gloria Kowalewicz.

UAW’s Shawn Fain Wins Second Term as President

REBECCA DAVIS O’BRIEN

The United Auto Workers has grown under Mr. Fain, who has also drawn scrutiny from federal prosecutors.

How Elon Musk’s Money Is Shaping Republicans’ Midterms Strategy

JESS BIDGOOD

A quarter-billion dollars to help Republicans hold Congress.

Attorney says fatal Six Flags roller coaster accident could raise broader safety questions as 9 rides close

A personal injury attorney outlines potential liability as investigators examine the fatal roller coaster accident at Six Flags Over Georgia.

Texas Prosecutors May Seek Charges Against ICE Agent Who Hit Fleeing Man

JAZMINE ULLOA

The Harris County district attorney said investigators from his office did not believe that the crash that left Miguel Parra Hernandez injured over the weekend was accidental.

Live chat: Our columnists analyze L.A.'s mayoral debate

LORRAINE ALI, GUSTAVO ARELLANO, STEVE LOPEZ

Times columnists comment in real time on the Los Angeles mayoral debate between Karen Bass and Nithya Raman.

Senators Urge Trump to Reverse Diesel Deal With Putin

ROBERT JIMISON

A bipartisan group of 12 senators called on the president to drop his decision to ease sanctions on Russia’s exports of diesel fuel, saying the deal would help Moscow continue the war in Ukraine.

Great Wolf Lodge horror as mom accused of killing husband and toddler inside hotel room

Metallica Rose Harrison allegedly stabbed her husband and toddler at a Great Wolf Lodge in Pennsylvania before telling responders about her "happy family."

Florida executes inmate who killed cellmate because he wanted death penalty

A Florida inmate who strangled his cellmate in the hopes of receiving the death penalty rather than spend his remaining years in prison was executed on Tuesday.

Trump Energy Department issues emergency order to prevent blackouts across 13 states amid unusual October heat

The Department of Energy authorized PJM Interconnection to tap backup power as unseasonably warm October temperatures strain the grid across 13 states.

Fixer in lucrative NCAA basketball betting scheme sentenced to 6 years in prison

Prosecutors in Pennsylvania have announced that a man involved in rigging college basketball games has been sentenced to six years in prison

Battle lines shift in House races as Republicans retreat from front-line districts

Republicans are retreating from several key U.S. House races, while Democrats are racing to raise funds for candidates who seemed unlikely to win earlier this year

Trump went all the way to Alaska in a sign of just how close its Senate race may be

President Donald Trump has made an unusual campaign trip with the midterm elections looming

What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history

Indigenous people celebrate their history of resilience with ceremonies, dances and speeches

Commentary: Bass vs. Raman: Here's who won the L.A. mayoral debate

LORRAINE ALI, GUSTAVO ARELLANO, STEVE LOPEZ

Times columnists weigh in on the final mayoral debate before the Nov. 3 election.