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U.S. Expels Cuban Diplomat After Fiery Showdown at United Nations

MICHAEL CROWLEY

Tensions have risen between the United States and Cuba as the Trump administration tries to force the island’s Communist government to make drastic changes.

2 College Students Are Found Dead on a Colorado Mountain

CHRISTINE HAUSER

They had set off last week for Ice Mountain, in the central part of the state. Search teams located their bodies on Wednesday after spotting a boot jutting out of the snow.

A Sailor Jumped From the U.S.S. Lincoln. The Navy Punished Him.

JAN RANSOM

The case offers a rare look at the military’s handling of mental health issues during extended deployments.

How Common Is Ballot Stacking? What to Know as Conflict Roils Alaska Senate Race.

MADISON MALONE KIRCHER

As a conflict over candidates roils the Alaskan Senate race, here’s a look back at the political practice over the years.

Court Blocks Strict New Rule for Medicaid Work Requirements

SARAH KLIFF AND MARGOT SANGER-KATZ

States had sued the Trump administration, arguing that a regulation would unlawfully cause very sick Americans to lose their coverage. A federal judge agreed.

WATCH: Phoenix bank employees rescue food vendor during severe Arizona storm in viral video

Viral video shows PNC Bank employees pulling food vendor Hilario Cruz Cruz and his elotes cart safely inside as severe hail and wind hit Phoenix.

Georgia Republican Donor Gets 15 Years in $76 Million Ponzi Scheme

MARK WALKER

Federal prosecutors said Edwin Brant Frost IV lured investors with promises of high returns, but used new money to pay earlier investors and fund personal expenses.

Man dressed as zombie allegedly stabs two in coffee shop, flees and hits robotaxi

Shankar Temple Grace allegedly stabbed two people at The Buzz Mill before fleeing in a pickup truck and crashing into an unoccupied vehicle.

Judge Orders Trump Officials to Outline Election Demands Sent to States

ZACH MONTAGUE

A federal judge gave the government until noon on Friday to share which states had received letters trying to enlist them in an effort to find evidence of voter fraud.

Republicans Ramp Up Investigation Into Democratic Plan to Pack Alaska’s Ballot

KELLEN BROWNING, ANNA GRIFFIN AND GLENN THRUSH

The Justice Department issued subpoenas, a House oversight committee sought interviews and the state opened its own inquiry into a Democratic plan to recruit a spoiler into a Senate race.

Trump Erupted After Learning of Alina Habba’s $50 Million Deal

TYLER PAGER

Angry about the scale of a contract signed by one of his former lawyers with the family of a wealthy pardon seeker, the president told allies he wanted some of the money to go to his future presidential library.

Trump Administration Pressures California With Expanded Voter Fraud Investigation

DEVLIN BARRETT AND SHAWN HUBLER

The department has issued grand jury subpoenas to local election officials as part of a widening effort to prove unsubstantiated claims about large numbers of illegal voters in the state.

Chili's customers suffer chemical burns after dangerous margarita mix-up

Three customers and two employees suffered symptoms after an industrial degreaser was mistakenly used to prepare margaritas at a North Carolina Chili's.

Two helicopters collide midair near Oregon airport with three people aboard, FAA confirms

Two helicopters collided midair near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon, crashing in a field and forcing highway closures as the FAA investigates.

A midterm crossroads for both parties eyeing the beginning of the end of the Trump era

The nation's major political parties are at a crossroads