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Historian’s look into murderous pirate finds New York beach namesake may have helped

An amateur historian says he's found evidence that the namesake of New York's popular Jones Beach played a key role in an infamous pirate heist in the Red Sea centuries ago

Democrats hope for major gains as Americans head to polls

The campaign has largely been marked by Democrats' unexpected traction in red states.

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Retired NYPD officer arrested after 'off with his head' post over Florida mosque expansion

Retired NYPD officer Rodolfo Mienert allegedly posted "off with his head!" on Facebook targeting a Pinellas County commissioner over a mosque vote.

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NYC woman stabbed while jogging has died as Hochul, Mamdani face questions over unprovoked attacks on women

Two brutal attacks on women in New York City public spaces have leaders under fire, with neither the mayor nor City Council proposing more patrols.

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Here Are the 11 Senate Races to Watch on Election Day

Control of the chamber is on the ballot on Election Day.

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Trump Says U.S. to End $4 Billion in Aid to Israel at End of Year

The president’s announcement on Election Day, which he said was part of an agreement reached months ago, was a sign of how quickly the politics surrounding Israel have shifted.

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NTSB finds 'no evidence' of Mar-a-Lago connection after Florida jet crash kills nine people

The Learjet 60's left elevator was found miles from the Palm Beach County crash site, adding evidence the jet broke apart before killing all nine aboard.

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Third-party spoilers could swing several close races this year.

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Google will cut off search access for students at schools that reject AI tools

Students using Google software in schools will not be allowed to use Google search unless their school system also provides them access to artificial intelligence tools

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Democrats have small polling leads in the Ohio and Kansas Senate races.

Many of the leads for Sherrod Brown and Adam Hamilton have fallen within the margins of error, underscoring that they could be quite competitive.

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Democrats rise in polls of New Hampshire and Minnesota.

The two blue states had appeared competitive, but recent surveys have showed promising signs for Chris Pappas and Peggy Flanagan.

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Chris Murphy, Recovering From a Stroke, Remains Hospitalized on Election Day

The Democratic senator from Connecticut, who is 53, began experiencing symptoms while attending his son’s hockey game on Saturday, his office said.

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The F.B.I. debunks claims of fraudulent Texas votes.

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Democratic polling leads in Michigan and Maine have come with questions.

In states that can feel unpredictable, both Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Troy Jackson saw increased support in recent surveys.

Supreme Court considers whether a state's preschool funding rules are discriminatory

The high court's conservatives say states need not fund private schools but if they do, they may not discriminate against some based on religion.