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• On the campaign trail.• On the campaign trail.
Hillary Clinton spent the weekend trying to turn her advantage over Donald J. Trump into an unbreakable lead by urging voters to cast ballots in states where early voting has started.Hillary Clinton spent the weekend trying to turn her advantage over Donald J. Trump into an unbreakable lead by urging voters to cast ballots in states where early voting has started.
Republicans say they will renew their call to voters to elect a divided government rather than give Mrs. Clinton unchecked power. Mr. Trump is scheduled to hold rallies in Florida today, while Mrs. Clinton will be with Senator Elizabeth Warren in New Hampshire.Republicans say they will renew their call to voters to elect a divided government rather than give Mrs. Clinton unchecked power. Mr. Trump is scheduled to hold rallies in Florida today, while Mrs. Clinton will be with Senator Elizabeth Warren in New Hampshire.
President Obama is also stepping in to help more than 150 candidates across the country running for state office.President Obama is also stepping in to help more than 150 candidates across the country running for state office.
• Election Day monitoring.• Election Day monitoring.
Because of a Supreme Court ruling, the Justice Department will have special election observers inside polling places in parts of only four states. In 2012, there were observers in 13 states.Because of a Supreme Court ruling, the Justice Department will have special election observers inside polling places in parts of only four states. In 2012, there were observers in 13 states.
Civil rights advocates are expressing concern about the department’s limited presence because of Mr. Trump’s call for his supporters to monitor the voting.Civil rights advocates are expressing concern about the department’s limited presence because of Mr. Trump’s call for his supporters to monitor the voting.
• Art of the megadeals.• Art of the megadeals.
AT&T’s proposed $85.4 billion purchase of Time Warner, the home of CNN and HBO, is likely to spur more consolidation among global media companies.AT&T’s proposed $85.4 billion purchase of Time Warner, the home of CNN and HBO, is likely to spur more consolidation among global media companies.
The merger plan is one of a number of major deals during what might be considered a tumultuous business environment because of the U.S. election. Outside Wall Street, opposition has risen swiftly to the AT&T proposal.The merger plan is one of a number of major deals during what might be considered a tumultuous business environment because of the U.S. election. Outside Wall Street, opposition has risen swiftly to the AT&T proposal.
• Europe’s migrant crisis.• Europe’s migrant crisis.
France is beginning to clear the migrant camp in Calais known as The Jungle, in an operation that could last a week.France is beginning to clear the migrant camp in Calais known as The Jungle, in an operation that could last a week.
Dozens of buses are expected to take thousands of residents to shelters across the country in the coming days. The demolition of the camp is set to begin on Tuesday.Dozens of buses are expected to take thousands of residents to shelters across the country in the coming days. The demolition of the camp is set to begin on Tuesday.
• In memoriam.• In memoriam.
Tom Hayden, a founder of Students for a Democratic Society, whose activism on behalf of civil rights and against the Vietnam War left a lasting mark on the American Left and on progressive politics, died on Sunday. He was 76.Tom Hayden, a founder of Students for a Democratic Society, whose activism on behalf of civil rights and against the Vietnam War left a lasting mark on the American Left and on progressive politics, died on Sunday. He was 76.
• The recall and demise of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is taking a toll on South Korea’s national pride, and its economy. The company accounted for 20 percent of the country’s $527 billion in exports last year.• The recall and demise of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is taking a toll on South Korea’s national pride, and its economy. The company accounted for 20 percent of the country’s $527 billion in exports last year.
• Khalil Rafati nearly died from his abuse of drugs. His path to recovery from addiction led him to focus on nutrition. He now runs popular juice bars in Southern California with drinks such as the “Elixir of Life” and “Wolverine.”• Khalil Rafati nearly died from his abuse of drugs. His path to recovery from addiction led him to focus on nutrition. He now runs popular juice bars in Southern California with drinks such as the “Elixir of Life” and “Wolverine.”
• Your retirement plan is probably better than the one a typical schoolteacher receives, our money columnist writes, adding that an educator’s plan is often lightly regulated and loaded with excessive fees.• Your retirement plan is probably better than the one a typical schoolteacher receives, our money columnist writes, adding that an educator’s plan is often lightly regulated and loaded with excessive fees.
• U.S. stocks finished slightly down to end last week. Here’s a snapshot of global markets.• U.S. stocks finished slightly down to end last week. Here’s a snapshot of global markets.
• At least 13 people were killed and dozens more injured after a tour bus heading to Los Angeles hit a tractor-trailer in California.• At least 13 people were killed and dozens more injured after a tour bus heading to Los Angeles hit a tractor-trailer in California.
• The police in Japan are investigating a series of explosions in Utsunomiya, a city north of Tokyo. A suicide note was reported to have been found on the body of a 72-year-old man at the scene.• The police in Japan are investigating a series of explosions in Utsunomiya, a city north of Tokyo. A suicide note was reported to have been found on the body of a 72-year-old man at the scene.
• The first woman to climb Mount Everest, Junko Tabei, has died of cancer at age 77. She was also the first woman to climb the tallest mountain on each continent.• The first woman to climb Mount Everest, Junko Tabei, has died of cancer at age 77. She was also the first woman to climb the tallest mountain on each continent.
• Bob Dylan was called “impolite and arrogant” by a Swedish Academy member who criticized the musician’s ambivalence about being awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.• Bob Dylan was called “impolite and arrogant” by a Swedish Academy member who criticized the musician’s ambivalence about being awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
• “Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween” was the top-earner at the North American box office.• “Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween” was the top-earner at the North American box office.
• World Series story lines.• World Series story lines.
The Chicago Cubs are headed to the World Series for the first time since 1945. The team’s fans are eager to shed their “lovable loser” moniker.The Chicago Cubs are headed to the World Series for the first time since 1945. The team’s fans are eager to shed their “lovable loser” moniker.
To do that, the Cubs must defeat the Cleveland Indians, who last won the World Series in 1948. That year’s squad was notable for its roster featuring the first black players to be part of a major league championship, Satchel Paige and Larry Doby.To do that, the Cubs must defeat the Cleveland Indians, who last won the World Series in 1948. That year’s squad was notable for its roster featuring the first black players to be part of a major league championship, Satchel Paige and Larry Doby.
• Gut-wrenching decisions.• Gut-wrenching decisions.
The embrace of Canadian families has catapulted some Syrian refugees into lives of relative comfort. But they’re facing a new kind of difficulty: volleys of desperate messages from those left behind.The embrace of Canadian families has catapulted some Syrian refugees into lives of relative comfort. But they’re facing a new kind of difficulty: volleys of desperate messages from those left behind.
A Syrian family in Toronto shared their story with our reporters, along with the texts they have received from some relatives, including, “Enjoy every sip of cold water, because I have none.”A Syrian family in Toronto shared their story with our reporters, along with the texts they have received from some relatives, including, “Enjoy every sip of cold water, because I have none.”
• Faking laughs.• Faking laughs.
The chuckles you hear from friends and co-workers may not always be genuine. We wade through the research behind real and phony laughs.The chuckles you hear from friends and co-workers may not always be genuine. We wade through the research behind real and phony laughs.
• Recipe of the day.• Recipe of the day.
For a quick and easy meal, try spicy Sichuan noodles. With the time you saved, read our article on foods that may help fight acne.For a quick and easy meal, try spicy Sichuan noodles. With the time you saved, read our article on foods that may help fight acne.
Let’s begin the week talking about endings.Let’s begin the week talking about endings.
“It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish” is a well-worn sports cliché that’s timely for baseball fans. Today is the eve of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians.“It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish” is a well-worn sports cliché that’s timely for baseball fans. Today is the eve of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians.
Both teams rely heavily on their closers, the pitchers who typically enter in a game’s final inning. For the Cubs, it’s Aroldis Chapman. Cody Allen is used to lock down games for the Indians.Both teams rely heavily on their closers, the pitchers who typically enter in a game’s final inning. For the Cubs, it’s Aroldis Chapman. Cody Allen is used to lock down games for the Indians.
Their specialty: protecting their team’s leads by shutting down opposing batters with high-velocity throws. Chapman, who is Cuban, frequently reaches 100 miles per hour.Their specialty: protecting their team’s leads by shutting down opposing batters with high-velocity throws. Chapman, who is Cuban, frequently reaches 100 miles per hour.
In Spanish, he might be called “el cerrador.” A South Korean reliever in the major leagues was known as “the final boss” while playing in Asia.In Spanish, he might be called “el cerrador.” A South Korean reliever in the major leagues was known as “the final boss” while playing in Asia.
Michelle Obama has also been called the closer, for her powerful speeches during the final weeks of presidential campaigns. And Alec Baldwin riffed on the word in the movie “Glengarry Glen Ross,” commanding a group of salesmen to “always be closing” in a profane tirade.Michelle Obama has also been called the closer, for her powerful speeches during the final weeks of presidential campaigns. And Alec Baldwin riffed on the word in the movie “Glengarry Glen Ross,” commanding a group of salesmen to “always be closing” in a profane tirade.
The Indians know what happens to those who can’t.The Indians know what happens to those who can’t.
They were three outs from winning the 1997 World Series, but their closer blew a 2-1 lead to the Florida Marlins in the deciding game. Cleveland lost in extra innings.They were three outs from winning the 1997 World Series, but their closer blew a 2-1 lead to the Florida Marlins in the deciding game. Cleveland lost in extra innings.
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