Today's Headlines: Paul Manafort Agrees to Cooperate With Special Counsel; Pleads Guilty to Reduced Charges

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[Florence Is Blamed for at Least Five Deaths as It Roars Ashore in North Carolina]( [Florence Is Blamed for at Least Five Deaths as It Roars Ashore in North Carolina]( By JACK HEALY, AMY HARMON and DAVID ZUCCHINO The storm made landfall near Wilmington, N.C., and had contributed to the deaths of at least five people. Hundreds more had to be rescued. [The Insurgency Roared. But Andrew Cuomo Prevailed.]( [The Insurgency Roared. But Andrew Cuomo Prevailed.]( By SHANE GOLDMACHER, JESSE McKINLEY and VIVIAN WANG The morning after his decisive primary win, Gov. Andrew Cuomo all but dismissed the idea that he had been threatened by an insurgent wave. For more top news, go to [NYTimes.com »]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get the Morning Briefing in Your Inbox]( [Get the Morning Briefing in Your Inbox]( What you need to know to start your day, delivered Monday through Friday. [Sign up »]( [] Editors' Picks [Keep Your Notebook Dry: What Times Reporters Learned From Covering Hurricanes]( U.S. [Keep Your Notebook Dry: What Times Reporters Learned From Covering Hurricanes]( By THE NEW YORK TIMES Our correspondents share their most vivid memories of covering past storms, and the lessons that they taught them. [Manafort Folds. Now What?]( Opinion [Manafort Folds. Now What?]( By NOAH BOOKBINDER, BARRY BERKE and NORMAN L. EISEN His cooperation agreement with Robert Mueller is the start of a new chapter in the special counsel’s investigation. [] QUOTATION OF THE DAY "When I run, I feel good. My mind feels good. I sleep in a free way, and I enjoy life." [ELIUD KIPCHOGE]( a Kenyan who has won eight straight marathons and Olympic gold and whose personal best is just eight seconds off the world record, as he prepares to challenge that record in Berlin on Sunday. [] Today’s Videos [Typhoon Mangkhut Sweeps Through Philippines]( [[Video]Video: Typhoon Mangkhut Sweeps Through Philippines]( By THE NEW YORK TIMES Thousands of people in the Philippines have evacuated their homes to escape the storm, which made landfall on the northern island of Luzon. [Gas Explosions Ravage Homes in Massachusetts Towns]( [[Video]Video: Gas Explosions Ravage Homes in Massachusetts Towns]( By THE NEW YORK TIMES Dozens of homes burned and thousands more were affected by an overpressurized gas line in Lawrence, Andover and North Andover, Mass., the authorities said. At least one person was killed. [Storm Views, From Ground, Sea and Sky]( [[Video]Video: Storm Views, From Ground, Sea and Sky]( By SARAH STEIN KERR and AINARA TIEFENTHÄLER Florence dumped heavy rains on parts of North and South Carolina. See what the powerful storm looks like from the coast and from space. ADVERTISEMENT [] World [U.S. Is Ending Final Source of Aid for Palestinian Civilians]( [U.S. Is Ending Final Source of Aid for Palestinian Civilians]( By EDWARD WONG An American aid agency is blocking Palestinian access to $10 million intended for peace programs with Israelis because of President Trump’s policy. [Typhoon Hits Philippines, Bringing Heavy Rains and Stirring Painful Memories]( [Typhoon Hits Philippines, Bringing Heavy Rains and Stirring Painful Memories]( By RICHARD C. PADDOCK Typhoon Mangkhut barreled into the northern Philippines with an intensity not seen since Typhoon Haiyan ravaged the country’s center in 2013. [For His Next Act, a Ukrainian Rock Star Looks to Politics]( The Saturday Profile [For His Next Act, a Ukrainian Rock Star Looks to Politics]( By ANDREW E. KRAMER Svyatoslav I. Vakarchuk, Ukraine’s favorite musician, sang the protest anthems for two popular uprisings and is now considering a run for president. For more world news, go to [NYTimes.com/World »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] U.S. [In This North Carolina Coastal Town, ‘Downtown Is Literally Underwater’]( [In This North Carolina Coastal Town, ‘Downtown Is Literally Underwater’]( By RICHARD FAUSSET and CAMPBELL ROBERTSON Hundreds were rescued from flood-marooned homes overnight, with another 150 awaiting rescue. “We are praying and hoping for the best,” one resident said. [A Dallas Police Officer Shot Her Neighbor, and a City Is Full of Questions]( [A Dallas Police Officer Shot Her Neighbor, and a City Is Full of Questions]( By MANNY FERNANDEZ and MARINA TRAHAN MARTINEZ The shooting of an unarmed black man by a police officer who entered his apartment has polarized Dallas and inflamed racial tensions. [After Massachusetts Gas Explosions, Weary Residents Ask, What Happened?]( [After Massachusetts Gas Explosions, Weary Residents Ask, What Happened?]( By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE and FARAH STOCKMAN An investigation has begun into the cause of the explosions that burned at least 80 buildings, but attention was squarely focused on the natural gas lines of a utility. For more U.S. news, go to [NYTimes.com/US »]( [] Politics [Primary Season Is (Finally) Over. Here Are 5 Things We Learned. ]( [Primary Season Is (Finally) Over. Here Are 5 Things We Learned.]( By ALEXANDER BURNS and JONATHAN MARTIN A record number of women are running. Trump endorsements helped shape Republican races. And the Democrats are looking for a comeback. Here’s what to know about the next 53 days. [Letter Claims Attempted Assault by a Teenage Brett Kavanaugh]( [Letter Claims Attempted Assault by a Teenage Brett Kavanaugh]( By NICHOLAS FANDOS and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT A letter forwarded to senators considering the nomination of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court describes an episode at a party. [Legal Experts Urge Release of Watergate Report to Offer Mueller a Road Map]( [Legal Experts Urge Release of Watergate Report to Offer Mueller a Road Map]( By CHARLIE SAVAGE The analysts are seeking to draw attention to the option of sending a grand jury report to Congress, which they called “a key precedent.” For more political news, go to [NYTimes.com/Politics »]( [] Business [Even in Better Times, Some Americans Seem Farther Behind. Here’s Why.]( [Even in Better Times, Some Americans Seem Farther Behind. Here’s Why.]( By PATRICIA COHEN Two groups in particular — whites without a college degree, and black and Hispanic college graduates — have lagged as incomes and wealth have grown. [She Dropped Out of High School. Now She’s President of the San Francisco Fed.]( [She Dropped Out of High School. Now She’s President of the San Francisco Fed.]( By BINYAMIN APPELBAUM Mary Daly, the head of research at the San Francisco Fed, will take over as the bank’s president on Oct. 1. [3 Investments That May Have Hit Their Peak]( Wealth Matters [3 Investments That May Have Hit Their Peak]( By PAUL SULLIVAN Dan Rasmussen, founding partner of Verdad Capital, makes a case against private equity, venture capital and private real estate, and he has data to back it up. For more business news, go to [NYTimes.com/Business »]( [] Technology [Overwatch Bets Gaming Fans Will Cheer for the Home Team to Save the World]( [Overwatch Bets Gaming Fans Will Cheer for the Home Team to Save the World]( By JASON M. BAILEY By branding its franchises to represent cities from Boston to Shanghai, a video game attracted investment from professional sports executives. [Mary Meeker, ‘Queen of the Internet,’ Is Leaving Kleiner Perkins to Start a New Fund]( [Mary Meeker, ‘Queen of the Internet,’ Is Leaving Kleiner Perkins to Start a New Fund]( By ERIN GRIFFITH Ms. Meeker, a former Wall Street tech analyst, plans to invest in more mature and larger private companies at her spinoff from the venture capital firm. [Volkswagen Beetle, Symbol of ’60s Counterculture, Will Be Discontinued Again]( [Volkswagen Beetle, Symbol of ’60s Counterculture, Will Be Discontinued Again]( By AMIE TSANG and JACK EWING The German carmaker’s United States unit, the only division still turning out the curvy car originally developed at Hitler’s direction, will end production of the vehicle in July. For more technology news, go to [NYTimes.com/Technology »]( [] Sports [Eliud Kipchoge Is the Greatest Marathoner, Ever]( [Eliud Kipchoge Is the Greatest Marathoner, Ever]( By SCOTT CACCIOLA The reigning Olympic champion has won an unheard-of eight straight marathons. Can he capture the world record Sunday in Berlin? [WADA Set to Bring Russia Back to World Sport]( [WADA Set to Bring Russia Back to World Sport]( By TARIQ PANJA An independent panel has recommended allowing the country to begin testing its athletes for performance-enhancing drugs. [Canelo Álvarez vs. G.G.G.: Start Time, Odds and How to Watch]( [Canelo Álvarez vs. G.G.G.: Start Time, Odds and How to Watch]( By VICTOR MATHER Two of the finest fighters of their generation, Canelo Álvarez and Gennady Golovkin, will meet again on Saturday. Their first meeting ended in a draw. For more sports news, go to [NYTimes.com/Sports »]( [] Arts [At Toronto, Women Who Are Shockingly, Thrillingly Human]( Critic’s Notebook [At Toronto, Women Who Are Shockingly, Thrillingly Human]( By MANOHLA DARGIS Nicole Kidman in “Destroyer,” Natalie Portman in “Vox Lux” and other star turns are at the heart of a film festival filled with female-centric stories. [Trump’s Tweets Pivot, Loudly, to Video]( [Trump’s Tweets Pivot, Loudly, to Video]( By JAMES PONIEWOZIK The president experiments with a new subgenre, in which his hands must do the work of the Caps Lock key. [For the First Time, the Met Will Perform Opera on Sundays]( [For the First Time, the Met Will Perform Opera on Sundays]( By MICHAEL COOPER Seeking more ticket buyers, the company will add Sunday matinees and take a midwinter break in February. For more arts news, go to [NYTimes.com/Arts »]( [] New York [For Cynthia Nixon, What Went Wrong in New York Primary? (Clue: Governor Cuomo)]( [For Cynthia Nixon, What Went Wrong in New York Primary? (Clue: Governor Cuomo)]( By JESSE McKINLEY Ms. Nixon laid claim to a number of accomplishments in her primary defeat to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, but still lost in a landslide. [Why the Left Couldn’t Take the Top of the Ticket in New York]( Big City [Why the Left Couldn’t Take the Top of the Ticket in New York]( By GINIA BELLAFANTE Party challengers in statewide races seemed to have momentum. But in the end, it was the newcomers in local contests who prevailed. [He Stopped at a Traffic Light in Queens. Moments Later, He Was Shot Dead.]( [He Stopped at a Traffic Light in Queens. Moments Later, He Was Shot Dead.]( By JAN RANSOM A Rikers Island correctional officer on his way to work was found in his car, about a half mile from his home, the police said. No arrests have been made. For more New York news, go to [NYTimes.com/NewYork »]( [] Obituaries [Walter Mischel, 88, Psychologist Famed for Marshmallow Test, Dies]( [Walter Mischel, 88, Psychologist Famed for Marshmallow Test, Dies]( By BENEDICT CAREY Dr. Mischel’s experiments with preschoolers and sweets zeroed in on the importance of delayed gratification, and his insights changed the study of personality. [Peter Donat, Actor Who Played a Panoply of Roles, Dead at 90]( [Peter Donat, Actor Who Played a Panoply of Roles, Dead at 90]( By RICHARD SANDOMIR Mr. Donat acted often on the screen and had a recurring role on “The X Files.” But he said he was most gratified by theatrical work. For more Obituaries, go to [NYTimes.com/Obituaries »]( [] Editorial [Welcome to the President’s Rat Pack, Paul Manafort]( [Welcome to the President’s Rat Pack, Paul Manafort]( By THE EDITORIAL BOARD The demand for justice once again outweighs the president’s demand for loyalty. [Medicine’s Financial Contamination]( [Medicine’s Financial Contamination]( By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Disclosure rules may seem arcane, but money corrupts medical research. [Change Comes to Albany, if Not the Governor’s Mansion]( [Change Comes to Albany, if Not the Governor’s Mansion]( By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Reformers win real victories in New York’s Democratic primary. For more opinion, go to [NYTimes.com/Opinion »]( [] Op-Ed [The Shame of the MeToo Men]( [The Shame of the MeToo Men]( By MICHELLE GOLDBERG I feel bad for them. Do they feel bad for women? [The Secret to Cracking Trump’s Base]( [The Secret to Cracking Trump’s Base]( By TIMOTHY EGAN New polls show that some of the most hard-core Trumpsters are starting to get a clue. It might be because he finally crossed a line: He’s now insulting them. [Julia Salazar, the Left’s Post-Truth Politician]( [Julia Salazar, the Left’s Post-Truth Politician]( By BARI WEISS The democratic socialist lied. And lied. And lied. Then she won handily in Brooklyn. For more opinion, go to [NYTimes.com/Opinion »]( Follow NYTimes [Facebook] [FACEBOOK]( [Twitter] [@NYTimes]( [Pinterest] [Pinterest]( [Instagram] [Instagram]( Get more [NYTimes.com newsletters »]( | Get unlimited access to NYTimes.com and our NYTimes apps. [Subscribe »]( ABOUT THIS EMAIL This is an automated email. 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