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Immigration, Evangelicals, Roger Stone: Your Evening Briefing Immigration, Evangelicals, Roger Stone: Your Evening Briefing
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Good evening. Here’s the latest.Good evening. Here’s the latest.
1. Five days to the midterms, our political team has more coverage than you can shake a ballot at. The highlights:1. Five days to the midterms, our political team has more coverage than you can shake a ballot at. The highlights:
“And you get a vote! And you get a vote! And you get a vote!” That was Oprah Winfrey, joining in a crowd chant as she campaigned with Stacey Abrams, Georgia’s Democratic candidate for governor, in the greater Atlanta metropolitan area. They lead our daily Tip Sheet on the races.“And you get a vote! And you get a vote! And you get a vote!” That was Oprah Winfrey, joining in a crowd chant as she campaigned with Stacey Abrams, Georgia’s Democratic candidate for governor, in the greater Atlanta metropolitan area. They lead our daily Tip Sheet on the races.
Democrats, who polls show are ahead in many crucial House races, are trying to figure out how to retake Ohio, the swing state they lost in 2016.Democrats, who polls show are ahead in many crucial House races, are trying to figure out how to retake Ohio, the swing state they lost in 2016.
On the Republican side, our Washington reporters helped construct a fuller picture of the anti-immigrant message President Trump is driving home these days, including posting two race-baiting ads and issuing a stream of falsehoods from the Oval Office in the afternoon.On the Republican side, our Washington reporters helped construct a fuller picture of the anti-immigrant message President Trump is driving home these days, including posting two race-baiting ads and issuing a stream of falsehoods from the Oval Office in the afternoon.
The approach has its dangers — like putting Republicans on the defensive and alienating some suburban voters.The approach has its dangers — like putting Republicans on the defensive and alienating some suburban voters.
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2. We’re listening.2. We’re listening.
We asked young evangelical Christians to share their thoughts on their faith and the election. Some 1,500 responded, including Alexandria Beightol of Marco Island, Fla., above.We asked young evangelical Christians to share their thoughts on their faith and the election. Some 1,500 responded, including Alexandria Beightol of Marco Island, Fla., above.
Here’s what we learned: They are questioning the traditional ties to Republican politics, which has caused schisms within their families. And many described a real struggle with an administration they see as hostile to immigrants, Muslims, L.G.B.T.Q. people and the poor.Here’s what we learned: They are questioning the traditional ties to Republican politics, which has caused schisms within their families. And many described a real struggle with an administration they see as hostile to immigrants, Muslims, L.G.B.T.Q. people and the poor.
Our reporter is answering questions in the comments.Our reporter is answering questions in the comments.
Separately, readers told us some of the political secrets they’ve never shared before. “Some secrets save marriages,” a 23-year-old woman said.Separately, readers told us some of the political secrets they’ve never shared before. “Some secrets save marriages,” a 23-year-old woman said.
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3. Falsehoods about George Soros, the billionaire investor and Democratic donor, have moved from the dark corners of the internet to the center of political debate.3. Falsehoods about George Soros, the billionaire investor and Democratic donor, have moved from the dark corners of the internet to the center of political debate.
In Hungary, where Mr. Soros was born, the increasingly authoritarian government has cracked down on a university he founded after the fall of the Soviet Union. In the U.S., he was among those targeted by mail bombs last week.In Hungary, where Mr. Soros was born, the increasingly authoritarian government has cracked down on a university he founded after the fall of the Soviet Union. In the U.S., he was among those targeted by mail bombs last week.
He has even appeared in President Trump’s tweets, which added fuel to a baseless theory that Mr. Soros funded a caravan of Central American migrants headed toward the U.S.He has even appeared in President Trump’s tweets, which added fuel to a baseless theory that Mr. Soros funded a caravan of Central American migrants headed toward the U.S.
How do such stories spread? Through what our media columnist calls the Incitement Industry.How do such stories spread? Through what our media columnist calls the Incitement Industry.
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4. Newly revealed messages show that Roger Stone sold himself to the Trump presidential campaign as a potential conduit to WikiLeaks, which published documents hacked by the Russians that were damaging to the Democrats.4. Newly revealed messages show that Roger Stone sold himself to the Trump presidential campaign as a potential conduit to WikiLeaks, which published documents hacked by the Russians that were damaging to the Democrats.
At the same time, the campaign’s top tier was deeply skeptical of Mr. Stone, a political operative who made a career of merging fact and fiction.At the same time, the campaign’s top tier was deeply skeptical of Mr. Stone, a political operative who made a career of merging fact and fiction.
The special counsel, Robert Mueller, is investigating. Steve Bannon and others have testified about Mr. Stone’s words — and their doubts.The special counsel, Robert Mueller, is investigating. Steve Bannon and others have testified about Mr. Stone’s words — and their doubts.
Mr. Stone told us that he did nothing more than “posture, bluff, hype.”Mr. Stone told us that he did nothing more than “posture, bluff, hype.”
As for the midterms, the Russians seem much less involved. Here’s why that worries some experts.As for the midterms, the Russians seem much less involved. Here’s why that worries some experts.
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5. The Trump administration has decided to stand by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after the killing of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi, our reporters learned, having concluded that he’s almost certain to stay in power.5. The Trump administration has decided to stand by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after the killing of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi, our reporters learned, having concluded that he’s almost certain to stay in power.
But the 33-year-old was weakened by the scandal that followed Mr. Khashoggi’s death. The U.S. and other countries have begun to think about how to use his vulnerability to their benefit.But the 33-year-old was weakened by the scandal that followed Mr. Khashoggi’s death. The U.S. and other countries have begun to think about how to use his vulnerability to their benefit.
The White House is considering sanctions against the kingdom that would be limited enough to avoid a rupture — and possibly win an end to the Saudi-led bombing of Yemen.The White House is considering sanctions against the kingdom that would be limited enough to avoid a rupture — and possibly win an end to the Saudi-led bombing of Yemen.
We’re sorry to say that the starving 7-year-old girl whose photo accompanied our recent report from inside Yemen has died.
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6. Desi Linden’s path to the New York City Marathon this Sunday took her through Boston, where she overcame miserable April weather to win her first major marathon. It was the first time an American woman finished first there in more than 30 years.6. Desi Linden’s path to the New York City Marathon this Sunday took her through Boston, where she overcame miserable April weather to win her first major marathon. It was the first time an American woman finished first there in more than 30 years.
She is known for consistency — a metronome-like ability to find a pace and maintain it mile after mile. Above, at home in Charlevoix, Mich.She is known for consistency — a metronome-like ability to find a pace and maintain it mile after mile. Above, at home in Charlevoix, Mich.
So can she win in New York?So can she win in New York?
“This is a chance to really take a risk and see if I can’t hit a little higher peak,” she said.“This is a chance to really take a risk and see if I can’t hit a little higher peak,” she said.
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7. Researchers using a new method to gauge ocean temperatures found them warming far faster than previously estimated.7. Researchers using a new method to gauge ocean temperatures found them warming far faster than previously estimated.
Warmer water causes sea levels to rise, makes hurricanes more destructive, and kills aquatic organisms that anchor ecosystems. Above, a coral reef in the Maldives has been bleached white by heat stress.Warmer water causes sea levels to rise, makes hurricanes more destructive, and kills aquatic organisms that anchor ecosystems. Above, a coral reef in the Maldives has been bleached white by heat stress.
The new method measures the levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the atmosphere.The new method measures the levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the atmosphere.
Our climate journalists show — in five maps — that Americans mostly agree on climate and energy policies.Our climate journalists show — in five maps — that Americans mostly agree on climate and energy policies.
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8. “What’s your thing?”8. “What’s your thing?”
A lawsuit challenging Harvard’s use of affirmative action in admissions, now playing out in court, has sharpened some freshmen’s self-doubt about how they got in.A lawsuit challenging Harvard’s use of affirmative action in admissions, now playing out in court, has sharpened some freshmen’s self-doubt about how they got in.
After all, Harvard admitted less than 5 percent of applicants, from a pool of 42,749.After all, Harvard admitted less than 5 percent of applicants, from a pool of 42,749.
We talked to five freshmen, above — including one legacy student, one on full financial aid and one Korean-American — and asked them to reflect on why they got in.We talked to five freshmen, above — including one legacy student, one on full financial aid and one Korean-American — and asked them to reflect on why they got in.
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9. It’s time to start getting ready.9. It’s time to start getting ready.
From now until Thanksgiving, our Food team will help you navigate to an extraordinary meal, beginning with a dazzling presentation of our writer Melissa Clark’s luscious menu, from a golden bird with a Provençal twist to gingery pumpkin pie and homemade ice cream.From now until Thanksgiving, our Food team will help you navigate to an extraordinary meal, beginning with a dazzling presentation of our writer Melissa Clark’s luscious menu, from a golden bird with a Provençal twist to gingery pumpkin pie and homemade ice cream.
“I like to subvert it just a little, figuring out how to take an unchanging menu and reimagine it every time without losing its comforting essence,” she writes.“I like to subvert it just a little, figuring out how to take an unchanging menu and reimagine it every time without losing its comforting essence,” she writes.
You’ll find flavorsome ideas in our Thanksgiving Menu Planner, adjustable for crowd size and preferred ingredients. And our wine panel has recommendations for both whites and reds, including an inexpensive and tasty choice from ... Turkey.You’ll find flavorsome ideas in our Thanksgiving Menu Planner, adjustable for crowd size and preferred ingredients. And our wine panel has recommendations for both whites and reds, including an inexpensive and tasty choice from ... Turkey.
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10. Finally, it’s National Jealousy Day in Finland.10. Finally, it’s National Jealousy Day in Finland.
In much of the world, how much you earn is a closely guarded secret.In much of the world, how much you earn is a closely guarded secret.
But in Finland, the country’s tax authorities release personal tax data for all citizens once a year. Everyone compares: who’s up, who’s down — and who may be weaseling out of taxes. Above, waiting for data at the tax administration office in Helsinki.But in Finland, the country’s tax authorities release personal tax data for all citizens once a year. Everyone compares: who’s up, who’s down — and who may be weaseling out of taxes. Above, waiting for data at the tax administration office in Helsinki.
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