Today's Headlines: C.I.A. Concludes That Saudi Crown Prince Ordered Khashoggi Killed

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[How the Trump Administration Stepped Up Pursuit of WikiLeaks’s Assange]( [How the Trump Administration Stepped Up Pursuit of WikiLeaks’s Assange]( By JULIAN E. BARNES, ADAM GOLDMAN and CHARLIE SAVAGE As American spies worked to collect intelligence on Julian Assange, Justice Department prosecutors took steps that resulted in secret charges. [Stacey Abrams Ends Fight for Georgia Governor With Harsh Words for Her Rival]( [Stacey Abrams Ends Fight for Georgia Governor With Harsh Words for Her Rival]( By ALAN BLINDER and RICHARD FAUSSET Ms. Abrams acknowledged that her Republican rival Brian Kemp would become governor, saying “the law currently allows no further viable remedy” to challenge the vote. 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 [‘We Only Killed the Bad People’: 2 Khmer Rouge Leaders, Forever Linked]( World [‘We Only Killed the Bad People’: 2 Khmer Rouge Leaders, Forever Linked]( By SETH MYDANS Khieu Samphan, 87, and Nuon Chea, 92, who were convicted of genocide on Friday, once hoped that the world would “let bygones be bygones.” [Matthew Whitaker and the Corruption of Justice]( Opinion [Matthew Whitaker and the Corruption of Justice]( By THE EDITORIAL BOARD The real question isn’t whether the acting attorney general’s appointment is lawful, but whether it is part of a broader attempt to subvert the rule of law. [] QUOTATION OF THE DAY "It’s not like this was an earthquake that swallowed up half the city or a U.F.O. showed up. This was snow, and snow was predicted." [SHAHABUDDEEN A. ALLY]( the chairman of an Upper Manhattan community board, who said he had never seen traffic pileups as bad as the ones during Thursday’s storm. [] Today’s Videos [Killing Khashoggi: How a Brutal Saudi Hit Job Unfolded]( [[Video]Video: Killing Khashoggi: How a Brutal Saudi Hit Job Unfolded]( By DAVID BOTTI, MALACHY BROWNE, DREW JORDAN, ANJALI SINGHVI, DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK, CARLOTTA GALL and BEN HUBBARD An autopsy expert. A lookalike. A black van. Our video investigation follows the movements of the 15-man Saudi hit team that killed and dismembered the journalist Jamal Khashoggi. [Trump Asks Pence, ‘Mike, Will You Be My Running Mate?’]( [[Video]Video: Trump Asks Pence, ‘Mike, Will You Be My Running Mate?’]( By REUTERS At a news conference after the midterm elections, President Trump was asked if he planned to have Vice President Mike Pence on the 2020 ticket. So, the president called on Mr. Pence for an answer. ADVERTISEMENT [] World [In Turkey, Mourning the Dissident Khashoggi While Cracking Down on Dissent]( [In Turkey, Mourning the Dissident Khashoggi While Cracking Down on Dissent]( By CARLOTTA GALL Arab dissidents, journalists and activists honored Jamal Khashoggi in one of Istanbul’s holiest mosques on Friday. But across the city, the police made a new round of arrests. [British Austerity Is ‘Inflicting Unnecessary Misery,’ U.N. Poverty Expert Says]( [British Austerity Is ‘Inflicting Unnecessary Misery,’ U.N. Poverty Expert Says]( By PATRICK KINGSLEY Conservative policies are directly linked to a rise in poverty, and the country’s leadership is in “a state of denial.” [As Brexit Options Dwindle, New Momentum for a 2nd Referendum]( [As Brexit Options Dwindle, New Momentum for a 2nd Referendum]( By STEPHEN CASTLE Theresa May’s plan for Britain to leave the European Union looks unlikely to get through Parliament, leaving few options. That makes a second referendum a real prospect. For more world news, go to [NYTimes.com/World »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] U.S. [Air Quality in California: Devastating Fire Leads to a New Danger]( [Air Quality in California: Devastating Fire Leads to a New Danger]( By JULIE TURKEWITZ and MATT RICHTEL A week after the most destructive fire in state history ripped through this small town, the flames have been replaced by a new danger: the air. [The Price of Cool: A Teenager, a Juul and Nicotine Addiction]( [The Price of Cool: A Teenager, a Juul and Nicotine Addiction]( By JAN HOFFMAN E-cigarettes may help tobacco smokers quit. But the alluring devices can swiftly induce a nicotine habit in teenagers who never smoked. This is the tale of one person’s struggle. [Ohio House Passes Bill to Criminalize Abortions on Fetuses With a Heartbeat]( [Ohio House Passes Bill to Criminalize Abortions on Fetuses With a Heartbeat]( By CHRISTINA CARON The measure would punish doctors who perform an abortion when a fetal heartbeat can be detected, with few exceptions. For more U.S. news, go to [NYTimes.com/US »]( [] Politics [Two Years In, Trump Struggles to Master Role of Military Commander]( [Two Years In, Trump Struggles to Master Role of Military Commander]( By HELENE COOPER, PETER BAKER, ERIC SCHMITT and MITCHELL FERMAN Defense Department officials doubt President Trump has fully grasped the role of the troops he commands, or the responsibility he has to lead. [Is Mike Pence Loyal? Trump Is Asking, Despite His Recent Endorsement]( [Is Mike Pence Loyal? Trump Is Asking, Despite His Recent Endorsement]( By MAGGIE HABERMAN and KATIE ROGERS President Trump has repeated the question so many times that he has alarmed some of his advisers. But Mr. Trump has not openly suggested dropping Mr. Pence from the ticket in 2020. [Trump Says He’ll Nominate Andrew Wheeler to Head the E.P.A.]( [Trump Says He’ll Nominate Andrew Wheeler to Head the E.P.A.]( By LISA FRIEDMAN The president made the announcement while leading a Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony at the White House. For more political news, go to [NYTimes.com/Politics »]( [] Business [Campbell Soup’s Fate Hangs on Duel Between Company Heirs and ‘Interloper’]( [Campbell Soup’s Fate Hangs on Duel Between Company Heirs and ‘Interloper’]( By NELSON D. SCHWARTZ The hedge fund billionaire Daniel Loeb’s latest activist push has him facing off against descendants of John T. Dorrance, who own more than 40 percent of Campbell and control three board seats. [Three Percent Cash Back for a Few, and Less Debt for Many]( Your Money [Three Percent Cash Back for a Few, and Less Debt for Many]( By RON LIEBER Zero Financial will cut you off if your balance gets too low, like a debit card. But it gives you lots of cash back, like a credit card. Will it work? [Disney Is Spending More on Theme Parks Than It Did on Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm Combined]( [Disney Is Spending More on Theme Parks Than It Did on Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm Combined]( By BROOKS BARNES The company is spending billions to supercharge its theme park division, which has emerged as a surprisingly strong moneymaker. For more business news, go to [NYTimes.com/Business »]( [] Technology [From Encyclopedic Collector to ‘Wikipedian-at-Large’]( The Saturday Profile [From Encyclopedic Collector to ‘Wikipedian-at-Large’]( By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY Mike Dickison was a museum curator when he turned to another form of curating, teaching fellow New Zealanders how to beef up their country’s presence on the website. [What to Know About Getting a Flu Shot This Year, No Matter Who’s Paying]( [What to Know About Getting a Flu Shot This Year, No Matter Who’s Paying]( By TARA SIEGEL BERNARD Flu season is here, and there are at least six types of vaccine to choose from. It’s worth studying the options to determine which is likely to protect you the most. [Google Cloud Executive Who Sought Pentagon Contract Steps Down]( [Google Cloud Executive Who Sought Pentagon Contract Steps Down]( By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI Diane Greene, who has run Google Cloud for three years, will be replaced by a former Oracle executive. For more technology news, go to [NYTimes.com/Technology »]( [] Sports [Life in N.F.L. Purgatory]( [Life in N.F.L. Purgatory]( By KEN BELSON Where do N.F.L. players go when they are cut? Plenty end up at a gym in Phoenix where they can stay in shape and trade war stories. [Carmelo Anthony: The Square-Peg Superstar]( On Pro Basketball [Carmelo Anthony: The Square-Peg Superstar]( By HARVEY ARATON Another N.B.A. chapter ends poorly for Anthony, who always seems to be unable, or unwilling, to fit in. [Who Has the Best Shots in Men’s Tennis?]( [Who Has the Best Shots in Men’s Tennis?]( By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY Coaches, players, former players and analysts made their picks, and Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic consistently come out on top. For more sports news, go to [NYTimes.com/Sports »]( [] Arts [Michael B. Jordan Is Finally in Control. Now What?]( The Carpetbagger [Michael B. Jordan Is Finally in Control. Now What?]( By KYLE BUCHANAN “Black Panther” has brought him Oscar buzz and “Creed II” could be another big hit. Still, he’s restless. [Aretha Franklin Didn’t Want You to See This Movie. But You Must.]( Critic’s Notebook [Aretha Franklin Didn’t Want You to See This Movie. But You Must.]( By WESLEY MORRIS “Amazing Grace” captures the two nights the Queen of Soul recorded her stunning 1972 live album. Watching her process feels like an act of worship. [Review: A 92-Year-Old’s ‘Endgame’ Opera Is Patiently Perfect]( Critic’s Pick [Review: A 92-Year-Old’s ‘Endgame’ Opera Is Patiently Perfect]( By ZACHARY WOOLFE Gyorgy Kurtag’s adaptation of Beckett’s play has been a decade in the making, and it stands with the best music of his career. For more arts news, go to [NYTimes.com/Arts »]( [] New York [The New York Area Was Nearly Paralyzed by 6 Inches of Snow. What Went Wrong?]( [The New York Area Was Nearly Paralyzed by 6 Inches of Snow. What Went Wrong?]( By EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS, WINNIE HU and PATRICK McGEEHAN An early snowstorm led to recriminations and second-guessing on Friday about what exactly went wrong. [Can New York City’s Mayor Be an Amazon Booster and Still Be Progressive?]( [Can New York City’s Mayor Be an Amazon Booster and Still Be Progressive?]( By J. DAVID GOODMAN and WILLIAM NEUMAN Mayor de Blasio’s progressive allies have lashed out at the heavy subsidies for Amazon’s move to Queens. [De Blasio Fires Investigations Chief, Citing Abuse of Power]( [De Blasio Fires Investigations Chief, Citing Abuse of Power]( By WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM and WILLIAM NEUMAN The mayor on Friday removed Mark Peters, New York City’s chief watchdog, a personnel move rarely seen at City Hall. For more New York news, go to [NYTimes.com/NewYork »]( [] Media & Advertising [CNN’s Jim Acosta Returns to the White House After Judge’s Ruling]( [CNN’s Jim Acosta Returns to the White House After Judge’s Ruling]( By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM and EMILY BAUMGAERTNER The reporter at the center of CNN v. Donald J. Trump got his press pass back after a court said the administration’s process for barring him was “shrouded in mystery.” [Channing Dungey, First Black Entertainment Executive at a Major Network, Is Leaving ABC]( [Channing Dungey, First Black Entertainment Executive at a Major Network, Is Leaving ABC]( By JOHN KOBLIN Ms. Dungey was thrust into the spotlight earlier this year when the network canceled “Roseanne” after the show’s star, Roseanne Barr, sent a racist tweet. [Junot Díaz Remains on Pulitzer Board After Review of Misconduct Allegations]( [Junot Díaz Remains on Pulitzer Board After Review of Misconduct Allegations]( By JULIA JACOBS The Pulitzer Prize board said it “did not find evidence warranting removal” of Mr. Díaz after a five-month inquiry into sexual misconduct accusations. 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