Palestinian Expects Flag Will Fly at U.N.

By SOMINI SENGUPTA

The move would offer Mahmoud Abbas a chance to demonstrate his push to gain international recognition for a Palestinian state.

Published: September 4, 2015 at 12:00AM

Sensational Murder Case in India Stirs Media Frenzy Fed by Police Leaks

By ELLEN BARRY

The case of Indrani Mukerjea, accused in her daughter’s death, has become the latest to draw attention in a hyper-competitive unrestrained reporting environment.

Published: September 4, 2015 at 12:00AM

Strong Thunderstorms Possible for Portions of the Great Lake States

September 03, 2015 at 07:22PM Strong Thunderstorms Possible for Portions of the Great Lake States

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As Dodgers Zero In on Playoffs, a $300 Million Payroll Is Out of Mind

By TYLER KEPNER

To focus on the Dodgers’ spending is to miss the beauty of their pursuit of the playoffs, personified by Clayton Kershaw’s virtuoso performance on Wednesday.

Published: September 3, 2015 at 08:00PM

Buzzing: Benicio Del Toro says ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ begins filming next year

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Benicio Del Toro says ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ begins filming next year

It’s unclear whether Benicio Del Toro will be in Star Wars: Episode VIII, but he’s sure talking like a future castmember….

Published on September 3, 2015 at 05:56PM

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Migrant Smuggling in Europe Is Now Worth ‘Billions’

By RICK LYMAN and ALISON SMALE

As thousands pour out of Afghanistan and the Middle East, the business of smuggling them into the European Union has grown larger than the illicit trade in drugs and weapons.

Published: September 4, 2015 at 12:00AM