West Ham confirm the appointment of former midfielder Scott Parker as their head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal. Read full story Author:
Iran’s chief negotiator says Americans voted ‘no to war’
“We endorse this message,” Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf says, as Donald Trump acknowledges the conflict’s role in the Republican Party’s defeat. Read full story Author:
Weapon or wine bottle? China disputes reports of artillery shell in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea police had earlier dismissed speculation that the 32kg object was “merely a dummy”. Read full story Author:
Angry Voters Usher in Beginning of the End to the Trump Era
The electoral backlash extended even into deep red states and indicated that President Trump has lost his hold over the coalition that lifted him to the White House twice. Go …
Democrats Take Congress in a Landslide, and Trump Says He’s ‘Willing to Accept Those Results’
Plus, how to vote from space. Go to Source Author: Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Margaret Kadifa, Jake Lucas, J. David Goodman and Reid J. Epstein https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
How the Stock Market Is Reacting to the Midterm Elections
Global markets fell as the first results came in, but later traded higher as investors assessed the outlook for policy as the balance of power shifted sharply in Washington. Go …
Israel’s President Could Play Key Role in Breaking Post-Election Deadlock
President Isaac Herzog has tried to avoid controversy and heal rifts in his largely ceremonial role. But his skills as a savvy mediator could be instrumental after an inconclusive election. …
Trump Says in Interview That He Will Accept Election Results
In an interview with two Times reporters, President Trump blamed the G.O.P.’s losses on the fact that he was not on the ballot, and said he was willing to work …
Democrats Flip North Carolina Senate Seat
The Democrats flipped their first Senate seat of the night. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains why this wasn’t a surprise, and why it’s one of at least four …
Feds deploy election monitors to L.A. as 9th Circuit sides with Trump in ballot dispute
The Justice Department announced Tuesday it would send out “1,000 election monitors and observers” across the U.S. in what it called “the largest monitoring effort in DOJ history,” with Los …
Democrats dominate California but face challenges after election
Democrats maintain a firm grip on California. But they face mounting pressure to balance the state budget, usher in more government efficiency, build homes and solve affordability, figure out wildfire …
L.A.’s next mayor faces high expectations, little room for error
Whoever becomes the next mayor of L.A., she will face a slew of challenges: homelessness, affordable housing, potholes, streetlights, the Olympics, unstable city budget. Read full story Author: Jenny Jarvie
Which races might predict a ‘blue wave’? Here’s what to watch
The night’s big question is whether a true wave will materialize for Democrats and how sizable it might be. Read full story Author: Justine McDaniel
A campaign season of surprises peaks with Tuesday’s midterms
The campaign has been defined by affordability and economic issues that have spurred an expected turn toward Democrats by voters and created headwinds for Republicans. Read full story Author: Justine …
Majority of California voters fear federal government may try to stop vote count, poll finds
Nearly two-thirds of California voters are worried that the Trump administration may try to halt the vote count early, according to a new poll that found disquieting levels of election …
Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman ousts campaign staffer over ‘reprehensible’ remarks
Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman fired part-time campaign staffer Eric Cheng on the weekend before Tuesday’s election, saying he made “reprehensible” remarks on a video where he was discussing a U.S. …
How to find the closest vote center with the shortest line
How to find the shortest line at your nearest polling or voter center on election day. Read full story Author: Karen Garcia
How We Model Election Results With the Needle
Our live election night forecast is known as “the Needle.” Nate Cohn, chief political analyst for The New York Times, explains how it works. Go to Source Author: Nate Cohn, …
More Iranians Call for Nuclear Weapons After War With U.S.
Some Iranian clerics and officials argue the country must rebuild deterrence by dropping its longstanding pledge not to build a nuclear bomb. Go to Source Author: Erika Solomon https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Trump Effort to Prove Rampant Noncitizen Voting Leads to Few Charges So Far
Just 236 people have been charged with voting-fraud-related offenses by the Trump administration, despite its unsubstantiated claims that fraud is widespread. Go to Source Author: Madeleine Ngo https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml