A Kennedy, a ‘nerd’, an ex-Republican and a tech target: New York races toward a House seat

In NY-12, four Democrats, including one Kennedy, are vying to replace Jerry Nadler – and potentially shake things up

When news broke that a safely Democratic seat in New York’s wealthiest congressional district was becoming vacant, it was inevitable that there would be a crowded field of candidates.

What people might not have expected is that the subsequent Democratic primary would become one of the country’s most closely watched and action-packed, the race coming to reflect a range of Democrats’ national political priorities: who is the strongest against Trump; who is the most critical of artificial intelligence companies; and who is, basically, the coolest.

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Nine people in critical condition after Bedford train crash kills driver

East of England ambulance service says number of people listed as seriously injured has increased to 32

Nine people are in a critical condition after the Bedford train crash that killed the driver of one of the trains, police have confirmed.

The total number of people listed as seriously injured has increased to 32, East of England ambulance service said on Saturday.

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Revealed: Brexit voting areas have seen faster growth in foreign workers since EU referendum

Guardian investigation also finds same areas experienced relative decline over same period

Leave-voting areas have seen faster relative growth in foreign workers since the Brexit referendum, a Guardian investigation has found.

Data analysis suggests that the decade since the Brexit vote may not have matched the expectations of many Leave supporters, showing their local areas have also become relatively more deprived over the same period.

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Nine people critically injured in fatal Bedford train crash – BBC

  1. Nine people critically injured in fatal Bedford train crash  BBC
  2. Nine people in critical condition among 100 injured in fatal Bedford train crash  BBC
  3. Trains Collide in UK, Killing at Least One and Injuring Dozens of Others  The New York Times
  4. At least 1 killed, 89 injured after trains collide in England, British officials say  CBS News
  5. Train driver dies and 89 people injured after two trains collide near Bedford  The Guardian
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