Emmanuel Carrère’s best sellers on Russia grew out of a deep affection. Since Moscow invaded Ukraine, he has traveled to the war-torn country to rethink his views.

The justices face a so-called legitimacy dilemma as they deal with a tricky legal dispute and a president who has made clear he would view defeat as a personal insult.

Democrats have shown up in greater numbers than Republicans in early voting as a close race for governor between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli comes to a close.