• The Trump administration is preparing to dismantle key Obama-era limits on drone strikes and commando raids outside conventional battlefields. [The New York Times]

• Aaron Hernandez, the former N.F.L. star who committed suicide in April while serving a life sentence for murder, had a severe brain disease linked to repeated head trauma. [The New York Times]

• The government of Botswana shared grim images of an elephant herd that died after being electrocuted by a fallen power line. [The New York Times]

• And the U.S. Justice Department has asked a prominent New York law firm to hand over documents related to its work in Ukraine with Paul Manafort. [The New York Times]

Smarter Living

Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life.

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• Recipe of the day: As autumn officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere, here’s an array of recipes for cozy dishes for the crisp days ahead, including the beet, greens and Cheddar crumble above.

• Always a good refresher course: Learn how to protect your information online.

• Safer cars help older drivers on the road.