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Better financial incentives for ranchers who might cut down rainforests fit into a global shift in values in many rural areas.

The 10 best books of October 2024 include a thrilling naval adventure, a novel about 19th-century New Orleans, and a history of Handel’s “Messiah.”

Fetullah Gulen, an exiled cleric who died in the United States, was head of a Turkish movement its followers say spreads moderate Islam and Western-style ideas. Formerly an ally of Turkish leader Tayyip Erdogan, he was later accused of a failed coup attempt.

“We haven’t had electricity for three nights,” said one Cuban protestor, amid widespread blackouts. Authorities said the outage stemmed from increased demand but residents say this is just the latest issue in a series of problems with electricity.

The New York Liberty finally won its first WNBA championship after beating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime of a decisive Game 5 on Oct. 20. The first three games of the series each had over a million viewers and huge crowds in attendance.

As the election looms, Elon Musk ramps up his support for Donald Trump’s campaign through his super PAC – and now by promising millions in direct giveaways. Pennsylvania’s governor called on law enforcement to investigate the legality of Mr. Musk’s claims.

A journalist recounts the experience of his daughter’s birth in Sudan amid the country’s brutal civil war.

Hezbollah didn't claim responsibility for the drone attack, which inflicted no casualties, but said it carried out several rocket attacks on Israel. Israel carried out at least 10 airstrikes on southern Beirut suburbs that are home to Hezbollah’s offices.

After a year of war in Gaza and the Middle East, the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar rekindled hopes for a grand U.S.-led peace plan. But many obstacles, Israeli and Palestinian, remain.

Those with good incomes tout their singlehood and economic power in a quiet movement against patriarchal tradition and invasive government.

Since Hurricane Katrina recovery, FEMA has grown more nimble. But the agency faces criticism and distrust as it responds to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump contrast sharply on Ukraine and the Middle East. That hints at broader a divide over worldviews on national security.

One week after Tesla unveiled prototype robotaxis and promised fully autonomous vehicles by 2026, the company is once again under investigation. Tesla has twice recalled its “Full Self-Driving” system in the past after cars ignored stop signs and hurt pedestrians.

The Texas Supreme Court halted the Oct. 17 execution of a man who would have been the first person put to death for a murder charge tied to shaken baby syndrome. Weeks of public pressure and legal challenges led up to the late-night ruling.

A South Korean spy agency said North Korea has already sent 1,500 special forces to Russia and plans to send a total of 12,000 troops. Citing North Korea’s outdated equipment and lack of battle experience, experts question how useful a deployment might be.

Elon Musk is pumping huge sums into a last-minute effort to boost Trump turnout. But get-out-the-vote efforts aren’t the rocket science he’s used to.

In “Love in the Time of Self-Publishing,” researcher Christine Larson explores the strength of Romancelandia, the community of mostly women who write romance novels.

“The Message” is a collection of commentaries about African ancestry and identity, political power and polarity, and finally, a damning assessment of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is the heaviest blow the Islamic militant group has endured in a year of war in Gaza. Will it break the stalemate over a cease-fire with Israel?

Election officials have raised concerns about the U.S. Postal Service’s ability to deliver mail-in voting ballots by state deadlines. The Postal Service says it’s taking “extraordinary measures” to ensure successful operations.

In its first elections in a decade, the disputed region between India and Pakistan rejects violence to restore democracy.

Plummeting birth rates point to more immigration as an economic salve, but political opposition complicates the picture.

The war in Gaza, like all surges of violence in the Middle East, has sparked rising antisemitic attacks on Jews in France. They are defending themselves.