Royals 7, Mets 1: Johnny Cueto’s Gem Helps Royals Rout Mets to Take 2-0 World Series Lead

Royals 7, Mets 1: Johnny Cueto’s Gem Helps Royals Rout Mets to Take 2-0 World Series Lead
G.O.P. Candidates Take Sharp Tone in Third Debate
Austria and Slovenia Trade Threats as Tensions Over Migrants Grow
House Approves Budget, Providing ‘Clean’ Exit That John Boehner Sought
After a U.S. Shift, Iran Has a Seat at Talks on War in Syria
House Approves Budget Deal and Sends Measure to Senate
World Series Game 2: Mets vs. Royals
Beijing Memo: China Pushes Back Against U.S. Influence in the Seas of East Asia
A Teacher Killed by Palestinians, Recalled as a Man of Peace
First Draft: A Humbler Donald Trump Pleads With Iowans: ‘I’m Not Leaving’
Republicans Take Sharp Tone in 3rd Debate
Ben Fields, South Carolina Deputy, Fired Over Student Arrest
Volkswagen, Hit by Emissions Scandal, Posts Its First Loss in Years
Republicans Nominate Paul Ryan as House Speaker
New Zealand Debates Replacing Union Jack Flag, but With What?
How 4 Federal Lawyers Paved the Way to Kill Osama bin Laden
Q. and A.: What to Look for in the Republican Debate
Beijing Journal: Beijing Retirees Looking to Keep Active Volunteer to Walk the Beat
James Staley, Ex-JPMorgan Banker, Named C.E.O. of Barclays
‘Star Wars,’ Elvis and Me

Posted: 28 Oct 2015 09:33 PM PDT

Kansas City scored four runs against Jacob deGrom in the fifth inning, and the Mets managed only two hits against Cueto, who pitched a complete game. Game 3 is set for Friday at Citi Field.

G.O.P. Candidates Take Sharp Tone in Third Debate

Posted: 28 Oct 2015 09:01 PM PDT

In a change from previous debates, the candidates dove into the gritty details of economic plans and entitlement programs, but exchanges grew contentious and political friendships were strained.

Austria and Slovenia Trade Threats as Tensions Over Migrants Grow

Posted: 28 Oct 2015 07:53 PM PDT

The fragile alliance over migrants in Europe showed signs of strain after Austria and Slovenia threatened to build border fences and Bavaria sought to stem the flow into Germany.

House Approves Budget, Providing ‘Clean’ Exit That John Boehner Sought

Posted: 28 Oct 2015 06:59 PM PDT

The deal represents a breakthrough for Republican leaders and the Obama White House after five years of bitter clashes over fiscal issues.

After a U.S. Shift, Iran Has a Seat at Talks on War in Syria

Posted: 28 Oct 2015 06:01 PM PDT

Russia has urged the inclusion of representation from Tehran in the Syrian civil war discussions, which will resume in Vienna on Friday.

House Approves Budget Deal and Sends Measure to Senate

Posted: 28 Oct 2015 05:39 PM PDT

The deal represents a breakthrough for Republican leaders and the Obama White House after five years of bitter clashes over fiscal issues.

World Series Game 2: Mets vs. Royals

Posted: 28 Oct 2015 04:59 PM PDT

The Kansas City Royals lead the New York Mets, 1-0, going into Game 2 of the World Series. Stay here for inning-by-inning updates and analysis.

Beijing Memo: China Pushes Back Against U.S. Influence in the Seas of East Asia

Posted: 28 Oct 2015 04:40 PM PDT

China, analysts say, is seeking to establish a sphere of influence in these waters — and edge out the United States.

A Teacher Killed by Palestinians, Recalled as a Man of Peace

Posted: 28 Oct 2015 02:13 PM PDT

A family bade farewell to Richard Lakin, who was shot and stabbed to death on a bus in Jerusalem at the height of this month's violent uprising.

First Draft: A Humbler Donald Trump Pleads With Iowans: ‘I’m Not Leaving’

Posted: 28 Oct 2015 12:11 PM PDT

Donald J. Trump said he had rejected the "political geniuses" advising him to cut his losses in Iowa, where a large evangelical bloc, along with female voters, have been moving to support Ben Carson instead of him in recent polls.

Republicans Take Sharp Tone in 3rd Debate

Posted: 28 Oct 2015 12:07 PM PDT

In a change from previous debates, the candidates dove into the gritty details of economic plans and entitlement programs, but exchanges grew testy and political friendships were strained.

Ben Fields, South Carolina Deputy, Fired Over Student Arrest

Posted: 28 Oct 2015 12:00 PM PDT

The deputy, Ben Fields, was caught on video flipping an African-American student backward as she sat at her desk as he tried to remove her from class.

Volkswagen, Hit by Emissions Scandal, Posts Its First Loss in Years

Posted: 28 Oct 2015 11:36 AM PDT

The automaker had a net loss of $1.84 billion in its third quarter, an indicator of how the fallout from its diesel deception could hurt its bottom line.

Republicans Nominate Paul Ryan as House Speaker

Posted: 28 Oct 2015 11:30 AM PDT

Mr. Ryan won the overwhelming support of his colleagues in the nominating contest and is now set to be installed as speaker in a formal vote on Thursday.

New Zealand Debates Replacing Union Jack Flag, but With What?

Posted: 28 Oct 2015 11:00 AM PDT

Out of more than 10,000 designs submitted, New Zealanders will vote on five, then decide if the winner should be the new flag, or the old one should keep flying.

How 4 Federal Lawyers Paved the Way to Kill Osama bin Laden

Posted: 28 Oct 2015 09:53 AM PDT

The lawyers tried to prepare for any legal obstacles — and made it all but inevitable that Bin Laden would be killed, not captured.

Q. and A.: What to Look for in the Republican Debate

Posted: 28 Oct 2015 08:33 AM PDT

Jonathan Martin, a national political correspondent for The Times, offers insights on what to watch as the race takes new turns.

Beijing Journal: Beijing Retirees Looking to Keep Active Volunteer to Walk the Beat

Posted: 28 Oct 2015 06:56 AM PDT

No infraction is too small to escape the notice of the Yongshan Persuaders, one of many groups of older residents who use their free time to patrol the city.