Nominee Vows to Press On Despite Criticism Over Video
- More Republican leaders called for Donald J. Trump, who was caught on tape in 2005 bragging about groping women, to leave the ticket.
- But he said he would “never drop out.” His running mate, Mike Pence, cast Sunday night’s debate as an urgent chance to turn the campaign around.
Sunday’s Debate: What to Watch For
When he takes the debate stage to face Hillary Clinton, Mr. Trump will be a candidate increasingly alone.
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Trump’s Conduct Was Excused Over and Over. Not Now.
It turns out that even the most self-interested members of the political class, the true weather vanes swinging in the wind, have their limits.
Past Scandals Show How Situation Could Snowball
Todd Akin and Mark Foley offer examples of how scandals can damage candidates and congressional majorities.
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A Showman Now Caught in the Klieg Lights
Mr. Trump used the blending of news and entertainment to build a brand, and then a campaign. It has become a big, messy show.
U.S. Torture’s Legacy: Despair and Damaged Minds
Beatings, sleep deprivation, menacing and other brutal tactics have led to persistent mental health problems among detainees held in secret C.I.A. prisons and at Guantánamo.
Storm Blamed for 11 Deaths and Severe Flooding in South
After Hurricane Matthew made landfall in South Carolina early Saturday as a Category 1 storm, substantial flooding was reported in the Carolinas and Georgia.
Seeing ‘Nothing to Live For’ as Haiti Seeks a Body Count
Nearly 900 have been reported dead, but the toll is difficult to determine as the country struggles to recover from the devastating storm.
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What Can the U.S. Do After Accusing Russia of Hacks?
Pentagon and intelligence officials have been debating how to deter future attacks while controlling the potential escalation of a cyberconflict.
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2 Police Officers Fatally Shot in Palm Springs, Calif.
A suspect was in custody after the shooting, which injured a third officer. The police had responded to a domestic disturbance call.
Jane Pauley Is Back — Again
Ms. Pauley was quick to point out the incredible timing of her “Sunday Morning” debut: It will occur almost 40 years after her first day as a co-host on “Today.”
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