Cuomo defeats Nixon in Democratic primary for New York governor

But progressive challengers win big across the state No Images? Click here   By Paul Vale     Friday, September 14  CUOMO TRIUMPHS BUT PROGRESSIVES SURGE Andrew Cuomo has survived a primary challenge from Cynthia Nixon for the Democratic nomination for New York governor. However, progressive insurgents enjoyed considerable down-ballot success across the state. In her concession speech, Nixon said her campaign had “fundamentally changed the political landscape” in New York. [HuffPost] [Tweet | Share on Facebook] FLORENCE FINALLY HITS Hurricane Florence has begun its slow assault on the U.S. Southeast, with bands of rain from the massive storm lashing at the coast of the Carolinas. Forecasters say that catastrophic flooding is expected over portions of the states. [HuffPost] MANAFORT REACHES PLEA DEAL Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has reportedly reached a tentative plea deal with the special counsel team led by Robert Mueller. The reported deal came after Manafort’s conviction last month in Virginia on eight counts of tax and bank fraud, and ahead of his next scheduled trial on additional federal charges. [HuffPost] SOCIALIST WINS IN N.Y. Julia Salazar, a 27-year-old democratic socialist, triumphed in the Democratic primary for the New York state Senate’s 18th District. [HuffPost] FATAL EXPLOSION ROCKS BOSTON A series of natural gas explosions has ignited fires in some 40 homes north of Boston, killing a teenager and injuring at least 10 others. Andover Fire Chief Michael Mansfield told reporters the scene looked like Armageddon.  [AP] JEB: TRUMP’S TWEET ‘DISHEARTENING’ Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has slammed Donald Trump’s false claim that the death toll of nearly 3,000 in last year’s Puerto Rico hurricanes was a fake number concocted by the Democrats. Bush called it “incredibly disheartening.” Here, our guest writer explains why Trump’s tweet is both a warning and a threat. [HuffPost]         FEINSTEN CONFIRMS KAVANAUGH DOCS Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) acknowledged Thursday that she has a document concerning Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh that she has refused to share, despite behind-the-scenes requests to do so from fellow Democrats on the Senate judiciary committee. [HuffPost] WILLIE BACKS BETO Willie Nelson is supporting Democratic candidate Beto O’Rourke in the Texas Senate race, and now some former fans are no longer singing his praises. [HuffPost] NRA PUTS KKK HOODS ON KIDS’ TRAINS Dana Loesch, star of NRA TV, attacked “Thomas & Friends” for introducing an African tank engine named Nia, going so far as to illustrate the children show’s characters with Ku Klux Klan hoods on their heads. [HuffPost] BROWN SLAMS TRUMP ON ENVIRONMENT California Gov. Jerry Brown bashed President Donald Trump’s record on the environment, saying that Trump will be remembered on climate change as a “liar, criminal, fool — pick your choice.” [HuffPost] CONGRESSIONAL INTERNS TO GET PAID Congress gave final approval a $147 billion spending package on Thursday that included a budget to pay House and Senate interns, opening up opportunities for students across the country. [HuffPost] BOTHAM FAMILY: POLICE SMEARING VICTIM The lawyer for the family of Botham Shem Jean, who was killed when off-duty Officer Amber Guyger walked into his apartment and shot him twice, says police are trying to discredit him with a “character assassination.” [HuffPost]       Missy Elliot surprised her “funky white sister” for a “Work It” duet on “Ellen.” John Legend will replace Jennifer Hudson for the new season of NBC’s “The Voice.” Former President Barack Obama urged voters to head to the polls this November in an impassioned speech in Cleveland. Madonna’s daughter Lourdes Leon made her Fashion Week debut in a seashell bra. Michael Avenatti got his long-awaited showdown on Fox News, sparring with Tucker Carlson, who has repeatedly called the attorney a “creepy porn lawyer.” Here are nine faces of the 2008 financial crisis — the winners, the losers and all those left behind. The number of Christian refugees admitted to the U.S. has fallen by more than 40 percent under the Trump administration. Debra Messing told Susan Sarandon to “STFU” after the 71-year-old Oscar winner credited Trump’s “bumbling” for inspiring more women to run for office. The U.S. announced new sanctions against North Korea, taking aim at a Chinese company, its North Korean CEO and its Russia-based sister firm. Here are the most over-the-top looks from Fashion Week’s spring 2019 runways. Trump reportedly likes to print out his most popular tweets. Netflix’s first teaser for the “Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina” is a departure from its sweet, kitschy ’90s predecessor. We make the case for leaving a date after 30 minutes. According to history, we can thank women for beer. And Attorney General Jeff Sessions wants Justice Department attorneys to push back on federal judges who have imposed nationwide injunctions against some of the Trump administration’s most controversial policies. And love this newsletter? Share it with a friend!      HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. Start your workday the right way with the news that matters most — all with a dash of signature Morning Email snark. Does somebody keep forwarding you this email? Get your own copy. It's free! Sign up here. 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