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Democrats and Republicans are both running on identity politics

A slate of historically diverse candidates vs. fear-based white identity politics defines the 2018 midterms.

By Dylan Scott

Hurricane Florence’s “1,000-year” rainfall, explained

Massive downpours like these are no longer as rare as the name suggests.

By Umair Irfan

Human memory is flawed. That doesn’t mean Christine Blasey Ford is wrong.

Our memories are imperfect, but that doesn’t mean "the past is unknowable."

By Brian Resnick

Ed Whelan, a top conservative activist, thinks he knows who really assaulted Christine Ford

This was a "stunningly irresponsible" defense of Brett Kavanaugh.

By Jane Coaston

There have been 263 days in 2018 — and 262 mass shootings in America

Nearly one mass shooting a day, according to the Gun Violence Archive’s count.

By German Lopez

The skin care generation wants to pamper their babies, too

Johnson & Johnson has lost customer trust; aspirational "clean" brands are stepping in.

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How travel agencies avoided extinction and became a luxury service

Millennials are using travel agencies. Yes, really.

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9 times Mister Rogers said exactly the right thing

"Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping."

By Todd VanDerWerff

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A black political candidate was canvassing in her district. Then someone called the police.

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A top Cornell food researcher has had 13 studies retracted. That’s a lot.

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The Parkland shooting fueled calls for more school police. Civil rights groups want them removed.

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In Fahrenheit 11/9, Michael Moore spares no one — especially self-satisfied liberals

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This deleted Facebook post shows why the FBI should investigate the Kavanaugh allegation

By Anna North

I Think We’re Alone Now, from Reed Morano, is a gorgeous post-apocalyptic relationship drama

By Alissa Wilkinson

So far this year, crime and murder are trending down in America’s biggest cities

By German Lopez

Jeff Sessions is the most conservative member of the Trump administration. Trump doesn’t care.

By Jane Coaston

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By Brian Resnick

Measles cases have hit a record high in Europe. Blame austerity.

By Julia Belluz

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A tiny, beleaguered government agency seeks an energy holy grail: long-term energy storage

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How a racist robocall and an FBI inquiry shook up the Florida governor’s race

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The fight over reopening the FBI investigation into Brett Kavanaugh, explained

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What’s wrong with the “just a teen” Kavanaugh defense, according to a psychologist

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At long last, Twitter brought back chronological timelines. Here’s why they’re so beloved.

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Serial’s season 3 debut: high stakes, Shakespearean bar fights, and a return to form

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