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Former President Obama has endorsed Charles Booker in the Kentucky Senate contest.

TL;DRObama's endorsement could shape the Kentucky Senate race.

Wilson says stocks could fall ahead of the midterms but a sell-off would be a chance to buy, whatever the result.

TL;DRWilson urges buying on dips regardless of election outcome

NPR's senior political editor and correspondent describes the factors he plans to track as results come in.

TL;DRKey signals to track as results arrive

A small business owner and a single mother in the district describe how rising costs are straining their budgets.

TL;DRRising costs are straining local household budgets

A truce has eased the trade conflict, but neither side has curbed the underlying tensions.

TL;DRTruce eases tensions; underlying disputes remain unresolved.

Vice President Vance is refining his campaign message in Weatherton, Texas, ahead of the midterm elections.

TL;DRVance previews his message before the midterms.

Congressional Republicans are preparing to disagree over how aggressively to push President Trump's agenda in the lame duck.

TL;DRRepublicans are split on the lame-duck agenda.

Gen Z Republican candidates for Congress are describing how they see the party's direction ahead of a difficult election.

TL;DRYoung GOP candidates weigh in on party's direction.

Senior Chinese financial regulators will address leading global bankers at a summit in Hong Kong.

TL;DRBeijing's regulators to address bankers in Hong Kong.

The vessel was reportedly attacked after receiving clearance from Iran to pass.

TL;DRTanker attacked despite Iranian clearance in Hormuz.

A minister said the UK's apology for its historic role in the slave trade will not lead to financial reparations.

TL;DRApology carries no financial reparations, minister says

Prediction market traders price Democratic Senate control at 72%, with Republicans at 28%.

TL;DRMarket traders favor Democrats for the Senate.

TL;DRMidterm policy uncertainty looms over AI-heavy Asian markets

Democrat Scott Colom released a campaign ad styled after the film Sinners as the race intensifies.

TL;DRColom uses a movie-themed ad to push his campaign.

Some election officials have been told the Justice Department will observe activity at their polling places.

TL;DRFederal monitors will watch some polls during Tuesday's election.

Voters in half the states will choose judges for their highest courts.

TL;DRHalf the states pick top judges Tuesday.

TL;DRRubio backs Russia's G20 role despite criticism.