The New York Times

1. Who’s in Charge of Iran’s Government After Khamenei’s Killing?

   Who is in charge of Iran’s government after airstrikes killed the supreme leader and some of his defense and security officials? Erika Solomon, our bureau chief for Iran and Iraq, describes what we know.

2. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Son Emerges as Leading Choice to Be His Successor

   If Mojtaba Khamenei is chosen by Iran’s senior clerics, it may signal a victory for hard-liners, an analyst said.

3. U.S. and Israel Striking Iran Security Agencies That Helped Crush Protests

   Their attacks have targeted police stations and intelligence bases in what may be part of a plan to encourage Iranians to rise up against the government, experts say.

4. Dan Crenshaw Loses to Steve Toth for Texas District 2

   The victory by Steve Toth, a hard-line Texas state representative, underscored how even a conservative House member could lose Republican voters by breaking with President Trump.

5. Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley Advance in North Carolina Senate Race

   North Carolina has broken national Democrats’ hearts for nearly two decades, but this time they hope that Roy Cooper, the former governor, can once again find a path to victory.