Today's Headlines: Saudi Arabia Says Jamal Khashoggi Was Killed in Consulate Fight

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Accuses Russians of Interfering in Midterm Elections]( By ADAM GOLDMAN Russians working for a close ally of President Vladimir V. Putin created social media accounts to pose as Americans and write posts on divisive issues including race and gender, prosecutors said. [Harvard’s Admissions Process, Once Secret, Is Unveiled in Affirmative Action Trial]( [Harvard’s Admissions Process, Once Secret, Is Unveiled in Affirmative Action Trial]( By ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS A lawsuit accusing one of the country’s most selective universities of discriminating against Asian-Americans is providing a glimpse into how admissions officers decide “yea” or “nay.” For more top news, go to [NYTimes.com »]( ADVERTISEMENT [Sign up for The Campaign Reporter]( [Sign up for The Campaign Reporter]( Join our politics correspondent Alex Burns as he travels the country to cover the most important races this election season. [Sign up »]( [] Editors' Picks [How a Garden for the Poor Became a Playground for the Rich]( New York [How a Garden for the Poor Became a Playground for the Rich]( By NIKITA STEWART and SERGIO PEÇANHA For 30 years, the backyard of the Thelma Burdick building on the Lower East Side was an oasis for the low-income tenants who lived there. But the space was replaced by a chic hotel. [The Poison on Facebook and Twitter Is Still Spreading]( Opinion [The Poison on Facebook and Twitter Is Still Spreading]( By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Social platforms have a responsibility to address misinformation as a systemic problem, instead of reacting to case after case. [] QUOTATION OF THE DAY "We’ve always had bad weather. Is it getting worse? Have we had three bad years in a row? Yeah. But I’m worried about the weather, not about climate change." [CLAYTON MOSS]( a cotton farmer in Georgia, on whether he believed Hurricane Michael was a result of climate change. [] Today’s Videos [Haley Cracks Jokes About Trump in Speech]( [[Video]Video: Haley Cracks Jokes About Trump in Speech]( By ASSOCIATED PRESS The departing U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, appeared to be in a jovial mood at a charity dinner. [McSally Levels Treason Charge Against Sinema]( [[Video]Video: McSally Levels Treason Charge Against Sinema]( By THE NEW YORK TIMES During their recent debate, Representative Martha McSally accused her opponent in Arizona’s Senate race, Representative Kyrsten Sinema, of treason for remarks made in 2003. ADVERTISEMENT [] World [Uproar Over Dissident Rattles Saudi Royal Family]( [Uproar Over Dissident Rattles Saudi Royal Family]( By BEN HUBBARD and DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK Members of the House of Saud are increasingly alarmed by the kingdom’s crown prince but can do little about it. [Poland Elections a Test for Governing Party’s Populist Message]( [Poland Elections a Test for Governing Party’s Populist Message]( By JOANNA BERENDT and MARC SANTORA The Law and Justice party swept to power by attracting rural voters with grievance and nostalgia. It hopes to extend its appeal to urban areas in Sunday’s vote. [U.S. to Tell Russia It Is Leaving Landmark I.N.F. Treaty]( [U.S. to Tell Russia It Is Leaving Landmark I.N.F. Treaty]( By DAVID E. SANGER and WILLIAM J. BROAD President Trump has been moving toward leaving the treaty because Russia has been violating it and because it is constraining American efforts to counter China in the Western Pacific. For more world news, go to [NYTimes.com/World »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] U.S. [Catholic Bishops Promising to Fix Sex Abuse Problem Face Cover-Up Accusations]( [Catholic Bishops Promising to Fix Sex Abuse Problem Face Cover-Up Accusations]( By LAURIE GOODSTEIN The church’s failure to police its own ranks has led some Catholics to call for a total housecleaning of all bishops who gave cover to abusive priests. [$2.5 Billion in Storm Losses, but Don’t Ask Georgia Farmers About Climate Change]( [$2.5 Billion in Storm Losses, but Don’t Ask Georgia Farmers About Climate Change]( By GLENN THRUSH Cotton farms across Georgia were set to produce their best yields in years. But that was before Hurricane Michael left a trail of devastation. [Georgia Voting Begins Amid Accusations of Voter Suppression]( [Georgia Voting Begins Amid Accusations of Voter Suppression]( By ASTEAD W. HERNDON Questions about the fairness of voting rules and procedures have continued to grow as early voting began in the governor’s race between Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp. For more U.S. news, go to [NYTimes.com/US »]( [] Politics [In 2020, Democrats Expect a Female Front-Runner. Or Three.]( [In 2020, Democrats Expect a Female Front-Runner. Or Three.]( By ALEXANDER BURNS and LISA LERER “It’s not going to be just one woman running,” said Kirsten Gillibrand, one of three senators who positioned themselves this week as potential presidential candidates in 2020. [Justice Dept. Rank-and-File Tell of Discontent Over Sessions’s Approach]( [Justice Dept. Rank-and-File Tell of Discontent Over Sessions’s Approach]( By KATIE BENNER The attorney general was so determined to implement his agenda that he ignored dissent and warnings that he would lose some cases in court, interviews show. [Who’s Winning the Social Media Midterms?]( [Who’s Winning the Social Media Midterms?]( By KEVIN ROOSE and KEITH COLLINS Democrats appear to be winning on social media, except in some key races. For more political news, go to [NYTimes.com/Politics »]( [] Business [C.E.O.s May Avoid Riyadh Conference but Not Saudi Money]( [C.E.O.s May Avoid Riyadh Conference but Not Saudi Money]( By LIZ ALDERMAN and MICHAEL J. de la MERCED Even though American and European executives are staying away, companies are unlikely to sever ties or avert future deals after the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. [Something New May Be Rising Off California Coast: Wind Farms]( [Something New May Be Rising Off California Coast: Wind Farms]( By IVAN PENN and STANLEY REED The Interior Department is moving to lease parcels in the deep Pacific waters for development, which could help the state meet its clean-energy goals. [A Push to Invest in the Arts Grows Stronger]( Wealth Matters [A Push to Invest in the Arts Grows Stronger]( By PAUL SULLIVAN Impact investing — which considers social good in addition to financial returns — has matured in the past decade, and some investors are turning more attention to the arts. For more business news, go to [NYTimes.com/Business »]( [] Technology [In Liberal San Francisco, Tech Leaders Brawl Over Tax Proposal to Aid Homeless]( [In Liberal San Francisco, Tech Leaders Brawl Over Tax Proposal to Aid Homeless]( By KATE CONGER Jack Dorsey of Twitter and Marc Benioff of Salesforce, among others, are sparring over a Nov. 6 ballot initiative that would impose new corporate taxes. [Disinformation Spreads on WhatsApp Ahead of Brazilian Election]( [Disinformation Spreads on WhatsApp Ahead of Brazilian Election]( By MIKE ISAAC and KEVIN ROOSE Facebook, which owns WhatsApp, is trying to prove it can curb the spread of false news. But the app’s design makes it difficult. [Facebook Ads From Unknown Backer Take Aim at Brexit Plan]( [Facebook Ads From Unknown Backer Take Aim at Brexit Plan]( By ADAM SATARIANO The anonymous group’s campaign highlights Facebook’s continuing trouble with political advertising. For more technology news, go to [NYTimes.com/Technology »]( [] Sports [Brewers Come Alive at the Plate, Forcing the Dodgers to Game 7]( Brewers 7, Dodgers 2 | Series is tied, 3-3. [Brewers Come Alive at the Plate, Forcing the Dodgers to Game 7]( By JAMES WAGNER Milwaukee took a big early lead in front of a raucous home crowd, which will root Saturday for the Brewers to advance to the World Series for the first time since 1982. [England Still Doesn’t Know What to Make of Marouane Fellaini]( On Soccer [England Still Doesn’t Know What to Make of Marouane Fellaini]( By RORY SMITH Manchester United’s “warrior” midfielder is not artistic or subtle. But the scorn he often endures is not well deserved. [That Trendy Trick Play? The N.F.L. Has Been Doing It for Decades]( [That Trendy Trick Play? The N.F.L. Has Been Doing It for Decades]( By BILL PENNINGTON The halfback or receiver option pass might be in vogue right now, but did you know the Cowboys pulled one off in the Ice Bowl? For more sports news, go to [NYTimes.com/Sports »]( [] Arts [‘Friday Black’ Uses Fantasy and Blistering Satire to Skewer Racism and Consumer Culture]( Profile [‘Friday Black’ Uses Fantasy and Blistering Satire to Skewer Racism and Consumer Culture]( By ALEXANDRA ALTER Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah’s debut story collection has been compared to works by literary masters like Isaac Babel, Ralph Ellison and Anton Chekhov. [Elton John Stays Flashy on the Long Road to Farewell]( Live Review [Elton John Stays Flashy on the Long Road to Farewell]( By JON PARELES The English musician conquered American pop radio in the 1970s and never entirely left. Now he’s on a three-year tour celebrating his many hits for the last time. [With One Strong Word, ‘The Hate U Give’ Couldn’t Hold Its Tongue]( The Carpetbagger [With One Strong Word, ‘The Hate U Give’ Couldn’t Hold Its Tongue]( By KYLE BUCHANAN How do you make a movie about teenagers when the more authentic it sounds, the less likely it is that young people will be able to see it? For more arts news, go to [NYTimes.com/Arts »]( [] New York [Founder of Proud Boys Says He’s Arranging Surrender of Men in Brawl]( [Founder of Proud Boys Says He’s Arranging Surrender of Men in Brawl]( By ALAN FEUER and ALI WINSTON Two members have been arrested. Gavin McInnes, the group’s founder, said other members would soon be in custody. [336 Million Reasons New Jersey Really Enjoys Betting on Sports]( [336 Million Reasons New Jersey Really Enjoys Betting on Sports]( By NICK CORASANITI A total of $336.6 million has been wagered on sports in New Jersey since sports betting became legal in June. Could the Garden State challenge Nevada for sports betting supremacy? [With a Hollywood Stunt, Cuomo Tries to Push Trump on Rail Tunnel]( [With a Hollywood Stunt, Cuomo Tries to Push Trump on Rail Tunnel]( By PATRICK McGEEHAN Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo toured an old tube under the Hudson River with a film crew, hoping that a video will move the president to support a new $11 billion tunnel. For more New York news, go to [NYTimes.com/NewYork »]( [] Obituaries [Cy Adler, Pied Piper of Manhattan’s Piers, Is Dead at 91]( [Cy Adler, Pied Piper of Manhattan’s Piers, Is Dead at 91]( By SAM ROBERTS Mr. Adler, an environmentalist, started the Great Saunter, an annual 32-mile walk that reawakens New York City residents to the greenbelt that encircles them. [Ara Guler, Poetic Photographer of Istanbul, Dies at 90]( [Ara Guler, Poetic Photographer of Istanbul, Dies at 90]( By SUSANNE FOWLER One of the greatest Turkish photographers of his generation, Mr. Guler depicted the city with poignancy. He also photographed the famous worldwide. [Anthea Bell, Translator of Freud, Kafka and Comics, Dies at 82]( [Anthea Bell, Translator of Freud, Kafka and Comics, Dies at 82]( By ALEX MARSHALL Translating is “like acting,” said Ms. Bell, the rare practitioner who became a well-known name in her own right. For more Obituaries, go to [NYTimes.com/Obituaries »]( [] Editorial [America’s Elections Could Be Hacked. Go Vote Anyway.]( [America’s Elections Could Be Hacked. Go Vote Anyway.]( By THE EDITORIAL BOARD The system’s vulnerabilities are real, but please do not stay home. For more opinion, go to [NYTimes.com/Opinion »]( [] Op-Ed [More Insulting Lies From Saudi Arabia]( [More Insulting Lies From Saudi Arabia]( By NICHOLAS KRISTOF What we face now is a test for President Trump and America itself. [A Whole Lot of Babbling Going On]( [A Whole Lot of Babbling Going On]( By GAIL COLLINS Did Donald Trump ever mention he got elected president? 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