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SpaceX rocket explodes after liftoff as planned; Crew Dragon capsule escapes fireball
by Florida Today on January 20, 2020 at 5:10 pm
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Sunday, ultimately sacrificing itself for a test.
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Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt photographed celebrating SAG Award wins backstage
by USA TODAY on January 20, 2020 at 5:05 pm
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt had a busy night at the SAG Awards. The exes both won awards and were snapped celebrating backstage.
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Donald Trump's lawyers say impeachment case is insufficient, unconstitutional
by USA TODAY on January 20, 2020 at 5:02 pm
Trump's new legal team says the two impeachment articles against him do not allege any high crime or misdemeanor as required by the Constitution.
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Fallon compares Trump's defense team to Men's Warehouse employees of the month
by USA TODAY on January 20, 2020 at 4:44 pm
The impeachment trial begins Tuesday in the Senate. What's happened so far? Comics explain in Best of Late Night.
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Thousands rally for gun rights in Richmond, Virginia, amid heavy security
by USA TODAY on January 20, 2020 at 4:38 pm
Gun rights supporters gathered at Virginia's Capitol in Richmond for a rally that state leaders fear could turn violent.
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Prince Harry makes surprise appearance at U.K.-Africa royal summit after stepping back
by USA TODAY on January 20, 2020 at 4:31 pm
A day after speaking out about his decision to step back from royal duties, Prince Harry made a surprise appearance at an official royal event.
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Man in military uniform can't ignore American flag torn from pole
by USA TODAY on January 20, 2020 at 4:15 pm
A man in a military uniform stopped to respectfully fold an American flag that was torn from its pole by storms.
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All the best deals and sales happening this Martin Luther King Day
by Reviewed.com on January 20, 2020 at 3:57 pm
Throughout the weekend and Martin Luther King Day, you can shop incredible deals and sales on products like mattresses, AirPods, TVs, and more.
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Chiefs' Frank Clark lets loose in expletive-filled interview after AFC championship win over Titans
by USA TODAY on January 20, 2020 at 2:56 pm
Frank Clark boasted before the AFC title game that the Kansas City Chiefs could stop the Titans' Derrick Henry. And they did just that on Sunday.
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Opinion: Will the Houston Astros cheating scandal help Barry Bonds' and Rogers Clemens' Hall of Fame cases?
by USA TODAY on January 20, 2020 at 2:54 pm
Will Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens' chances of getting into the Hall of Fame increase because of the Astros' sign-stealing scandal?
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New York Times endorses Amy Klobuchar, Elizabeth Warren for Democratic presidential nomination
by USA TODAY on January 20, 2020 at 2:43 pm
The New York Times has endorsed not one but two candidates for the Democratic nomination for president.
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Two dead, 15 wounded in shooting outside Kansas City bar hours after Chiefs win spot in Super Bowl
by USA TODAY on January 20, 2020 at 2:26 pm
Two people were found dead, including a woman in the parking lot. Earlier, the Chiefs claimed a Super Bowl spot by defeating the Tennessee Titans.
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Hawaii mourns 2 officers killed by Honolulu gunman in fiery tragedy
by USA TODAY on January 20, 2020 at 2:08 pm
Authorities in Hawaii were sifting through the debris of burned-out homes Monday looking for the body of a man who fatally shot two police officers.
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SAG Awards: What you didn't see on TV, from 'Parasite' cheers to Michelle Williams' love
by USA TODAY on January 20, 2020 at 2:06 pm
What happened away from the cameras at the star-studded Screen Actors Guild Awards? For starters, there was huge reaction to Brad Pitt and "Parasite."
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Not all Girl Scout cookies are the same. Which ones are you getting?
by USA TODAY on January 20, 2020 at 1:44 pm
Depending on where you live, your local Girl Scout troop may be using different bakeries, meaning your Samoas may be Caramel deLites.
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Super Bowl tickets for Chiefs vs. 49ers are selling for record amount
by USA TODAY on January 20, 2020 at 12:36 pm
With the matchup set for Super Bowl LIV between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, ticket prices for the big game are off the charts.
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NFL conference championship winners and losers: Raheem Mostert goes from undrafted to 49ers hero
by USA TODAY on January 20, 2020 at 11:11 am
While Raheem Mostert was a star for the San Francisco 49ers, the Titans' backfield duo of Ryan Tannehill and Derrick Henry faces an uncertain future.
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Handful of key Senate Republicans will determine whether to call witnesses at President Trump's trial
by USA TODAY on January 20, 2020 at 11:00 am
Key Senate Republicans will determine rules for President Trump's impeachment trial, such as whether to call witnesses as Democrats have sought.
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Obama was right, Alito was wrong: Citizens United has corrupted American politics
by USA TODAY on January 20, 2020 at 10:00 am
The Supreme Court's naive view of our electoral process has allowed money to dictate national policy on everything from climate to guns to drug costs.
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3 top witnesses I'd call in Trump impeachment trial and what I'd ask: Ex-US attorney
by USA TODAY on January 20, 2020 at 8:15 am
It would be tempting to call Rudy Giuliani, Mike Pence and Donald Trump. But John Bolton, Mick Mulvaney and Mike Pompeo would be better witnesses.
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SAG Awards 2020: Worst-dressed stars, from Renée Zellweger to Elisabeth Moss
by USA TODAY on January 20, 2020 at 3:36 am
Elisabeth Moss, Patricia Arquette and Nicole Kidman are some of the stars who wore our least favorite looks at the 2020 SAG Awards.
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Brazilian surfer Felipe Cesarano rides monster 60-foot wave in Portugal
by USA TODAY on January 19, 2020 at 3:36 pm
Brazilian surfer Felipe "Gordo" Cesarano was unharmed after being flattened by a giant wave at Nazare in Portugal.
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Strum these: A $500K diamond-studded Fender Strat and an axe filled with water
by USA TODAY on January 19, 2020 at 5:16 am
Guitar sales are up, thanks to YouTube and Spotify where interest in classic rockers Tom Petty, Jimi Hendrix and Prince lives on.
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Thieves drive a Range Rover into a jewelry store for a smash and grab robbery
by Storyful on January 18, 2020 at 2:16 pm
A man who was detained by members of the public after he took part in a smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelers was sentenced to 10 years in jail.
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Keto diet isn't the answer for weight loss, experts say. Here's what is
by USA TODAY on January 18, 2020 at 10:39 am
The keto diet, which is similar to low-carb Paleo and Atkins diets, tries to force the body into a state of ketosis. Doctors say there are health concerns.
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Weird impeachment questions
by USA TODAY on January 18, 2020 at 2:32 am
Old English, Pelosi's pens
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2020 Grammy Awards
by USA TODAY on January 18, 2020 at 2:28 am
How to watch, more info
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Old export regulations get a new use
on January 18, 2020 at 12:00 am
Donald Trump’s administration leverages rules from the Department of Commerce to confront Chinese firms
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Unpacking the rise of urban coyotes
on January 18, 2020 at 12:00 am
Shifting patterns of global trade may explain the canine’s spread across America
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America’s guest-worker boom
on January 18, 2020 at 12:00 am
Donald Trump’s administration is encouraging low-skilled Mexican migrants to come to America, legally
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Dog has an adorable reaction to human surprising her
by USA TODAY on January 17, 2020 at 8:51 pm
Ave went adorably crazy when she realized her favorite human was the surprise under the wrapping paper.
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s son still works to achieve the dream: 'The work is nowhere near complete'
by USA TODAY on January 17, 2020 at 5:02 pm
As the federal holiday to honor his father approaches, Martin Luther King III says the nation has yet to overcome injustices toward people of color.
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Local politicians decided to have police, policies evaluated. Results were shocking.
by USA TODAY on January 17, 2020 at 2:49 am
None of the cities is properly holding police accountable or implementing reforms. 'The evaluation, we fear, points to a larger, nationwide trend.'
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America’s pensions system is now less of a mess
on January 16, 2020 at 4:35 pm
But the country still has more cleaning up to do
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How did Martin Luther King Jr. Day become a federal holiday? Here's the history
by USA TODAY on January 16, 2020 at 1:38 pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed yearly on the third Monday in January, but the push to make a federal holiday honoring him was controversial.
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by USA TODAY on January 16, 2020 at 12:20 pm
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The Democrats’ debate in Iowa covers foreign policy at last
on January 16, 2020 at 12:00 am
His challengers agree that Donald Trump gets it wrong, but they express real differences with each other
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The Senate’s coming test
on January 16, 2020 at 12:00 am
Donald Trump’s acquittal is certain; how the constitutional system survives it is not
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Assessing the Democratic field as the Iowa caucuses loom
on January 12, 2020 at 12:00 am
The party enters the election year energised but deeply divided
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Justice Democrats want to be the left’s Tea Party
on January 11, 2020 at 12:00 am
They have some way to go
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Why more young Americans are cyber-bullying themselves
on January 11, 2020 at 12:00 am
As adolescents’ social lives have migrated online, so too has a digital manifestation of self-harm
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Consumer confidence no longer translates into presidential popularity
on January 11, 2020 at 12:00 am
That may not bode well for Donald Trump’s re-election chances
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A Brooklyn school district tackles school segregation
on January 9, 2020 at 3:49 pm
Early signs indicate the potential benefits of changing the admissions process
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Women of the Century
by USA TODAY on January 9, 2020 at 2:06 pm
Who inspires you? Tell us
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Deep mistrust of Donald Trump complicates his Iranian gamble
on January 9, 2020 at 12:00 am
More disquiet arises on America’s foreign-policy front
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A battle over gifted education is brewing in America
on January 9, 2020 at 12:00 am
The front line is the country’s biggest school district
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Republicans agree on rules for the Senate trial of Donald Trump
on January 7, 2020 at 12:00 am
Democrats hope that his former national security adviser, John Bolton, will testify
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The 2020 presidential election will be decided in the suburbs
on January 4, 2020 at 12:00 am
Contrary to a widespread belief, Democrats do not have a decisive edge in suburbia
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Austin has changed sex education in its schools
on January 4, 2020 at 12:00 am
The rest of Texas is primed to react
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Pete Buttigieg’s illuminating struggle down South
on January 4, 2020 at 12:00 am
The front-runner in Iowa and New Hampshire may have no path to the Democratic nomination
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A dispute over racism roils the world of romance novelists
on January 2, 2020 at 3:50 pm
Truth is stranger, and less sexually charged, than bodice rippers
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The decline of Las Vegas weddings
on January 2, 2020 at 3:50 pm
A much-mythologised institution hits the skids
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Donald Trump’s wall will irrevocably change America’s south-western border
on December 21, 2019 at 12:00 am
Is it worth the cost?
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Fahrenheit Wisconsin
on December 21, 2019 at 12:00 am
A state once known for stolid German virtues is now the main battleground in America’s political war
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2019 in review: United States
on December 20, 2019 at 12:00 am
Another year of political drama ends with a cliffhanger—an impeached president awaiting trial in the Senate
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Donald Trump becomes the first impeached president to run for re-election
on December 19, 2019 at 12:00 am
His acquittal by the Senate seems certain and the impact on his re-election bid unknowable
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Rural Virginians rail against gun controls
on December 18, 2019 at 3:51 pm
They are in a minority
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Missile-testing
on December 18, 2019 at 3:51 pm
America has big plans for new mid-range ballistic missiles
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A court rules au pairs must be treated on a par with other workers
on December 18, 2019 at 3:51 pm
That will make them pricier in many states
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How impeachment works outside America
on December 16, 2019 at 12:00 am
Presidential ejections look different—and may work better—abroad
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The Supreme Court wades into the battle over Donald Trump’s finances
on December 15, 2019 at 12:00 am
That is not necessarily good news for the president
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In praise of high-school football
on December 14, 2019 at 12:00 am
Best known for gargantuan stadiums and other excesses, high-school football in Texas is sport distilled
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Big Bird flies away
on December 14, 2019 at 12:00 am
Caroll Spinney, puppeteer, died on December 8th
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A shooting puts the spotlight on military training for allies
on December 12, 2019 at 3:53 pm
What does America get out of training troops for repressive allies?
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How to win in Iowa
on December 12, 2019 at 3:53 pm
It helps to press plenty of flesh—but also to spend a lot of money
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The investigation into the investigation
on December 12, 2019 at 3:53 pm
The inspector-general’s inquiry into the Russia inquiry finds problems, but not bias
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Should the federal government subsidise students, or make college free?
on December 12, 2019 at 3:53 pm
Another fault line in the Democratic policy primary
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The Supreme Court rebuffs Donald Trump’s bid to hasten executions
on December 8, 2019 at 12:00 am
But the first use of the federal death penalty since 2003 may be around the corner
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The stickiness of Joe Biden
on December 7, 2019 at 12:00 am
The former vice-president is dated, gaffe-prone, and well placed to take on Donald Trump
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Short Creek starts to move beyond its past as a fundamentalist fief
on December 5, 2019 at 4:16 pm
A small community straddling the Utah-Arizona border charts a new course
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What America could lose by curtailing refugee resettlement
on December 5, 2019 at 4:16 pm
A former Liberian refugee running for the Senate shows the promise of asylum
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Why Donald Trump wants to keep religious adoption agencies open
on December 5, 2019 at 4:16 pm
The clash between religious liberty and anti-discrimination legislation has jolted child-welfare services
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The impeachment inquiry enters its next phase
on December 5, 2019 at 12:00 am
It began with duelling reports and a chaotic hearing
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Kamala Harris ends her campaign for the Democratic nomination
on December 4, 2019 at 12:00 am
Instead of unifying her party’s two wings, she fell between them
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The Supreme Court hears its first gun-rights case in a decade
on December 2, 2019 at 12:00 am
The conservative majority may await another opportunity to add muscle to the Second Amendment
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Is it better to impeach and lose or never to impeach at all?
on November 30, 2019 at 12:00 am
Lessons from Watergate for Donald Trump and the Democratic Party
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Who wants to go to a giant shopping mall?
on November 28, 2019 at 3:43 pm
The American Dream mall is open for business. Sort of
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Big tech changes the rules for political adverts
on November 28, 2019 at 3:43 pm
Twitter, Google and Facebook must be seen to be doing something about the spread of disinformation, but without undermining their models
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Donald Trump has shown a surprising enthusiasm for sanctions
on November 28, 2019 at 3:43 pm
His administration has gone after corruption and human-rights abusers more energetically than his predecessors
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Donald Trump falls out with the military establishment he once wooed
on November 28, 2019 at 12:00 am
The controversy over a disgraced Navy SEAL highlights a wider crisis in civil-military relations
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Michael Bloomberg’s unlikely presidential candidacy
on November 28, 2019 at 12:00 am
The former mayor of New York is less popular than Donald Trump
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Donald Trump uses sanctions more keenly than any of his predecessors
on November 24, 2019 at 12:00 am
The president has shown a surprising enthusiasm for punishing corruption and human-rights abusers
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America’s extreme obsession with dogs and what it means
on November 23, 2019 at 12:00 am
How “impoochment” could bring the country together
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A bill would make it harder to control California’s thriving rats
on November 23, 2019 at 12:00 am
Rats, raptors and Californian liberals make a formidable political alliance
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Why a left-wing nominee would hurt Democrats
on November 21, 2019 at 3:55 pm
What’s wrong with the idea that ideologically extreme candidates can pep up turnout
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The Democratic victory in Louisiana is not a repudiation of Donald Trump
on November 21, 2019 at 3:55 pm
John Bel Edwards is a popular incumbent governor who is a good fit for his state, yet he only just won
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Presidents have sometimes favoured back channels in foreign policy
on November 21, 2019 at 3:55 pm
How does Donald Trump’s shadow diplomacy on Ukraine compare?
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Gordon Sondland weakens Republican defences against impeachment
on November 21, 2019 at 12:00 am
There are still a couple left, and they are immune to further revelations
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How will the Supreme Court rule in the fight over Donald Trump’s taxes?
on November 18, 2019 at 5:35 pm
Serious questions loom about presidential power
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Extreme broadcasting in Alaska
on November 16, 2019 at 12:00 am
Budget cuts in places that rely on public radio lead to dangerous ingenuity
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Will the Supreme Court let Donald Trump ditch DACA?
on November 15, 2019 at 5:00 am
It seems inclined to
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Memories of Emmett Till
on November 14, 2019 at 4:01 pm
Racism versus commemoration in one of America’s poorest regions
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Why states are rushing to seal tens of millions of old criminal records
on November 14, 2019 at 4:01 pm
A bipartisan movement to do so is under way across the country
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America’s yield curve is no longer inverted
on November 14, 2019 at 12:00 am
So, no need to worry about recession? Hmm, maybe
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The strange love-in between Donald Trump and Recep Tayyip Erdogan
on November 14, 2019 at 12:00 am
It is killing the US-Turkish alliance
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Democrats want impeachment hearings to change opinions on Donald Trump
on November 14, 2019 at 12:00 am
That will be difficult
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Can a border-patrol agent be sued for killing a Mexican teen?
on November 13, 2019 at 5:00 am
The decision seems to turn on how Justice Kavanaugh sees the case
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The new politics of Donald Trump’s impeachment
on November 10, 2019 at 5:00 am
The shift from private to public congressional hearings will force both Democrats and Republicans to change tactics
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Can Donald Trump rescind DACA?
on November 9, 2019 at 5:00 am
The immigration battle comes before the Supreme Court
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The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have cost most Americans nothing
on November 9, 2019 at 5:00 am
That is why they continue
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