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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

4 ways Hurricane Maria changed Puerto Rico — and the rest of America

The worst disaster of the Trump administration (so far).

By Eliza Barclay, Alexia Fernández Campbell, and 1 other

Exclusive: internal documents show how hard it is for some immigrants to get a travel ban waiver

State Department guidance sets a higher bar for some people than others.

By Dara Lind

Ford is laying out conditions to testify on sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh

It won’t be Monday, but she’s interested in speaking with lawmakers.

By Li Zhou

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

Products mocked as “lazy” or “useless” are often important tools for people with disabilities

From banana slicers to sock sliders to pre-peeled oranges.

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Mueller has been questioning Michael Cohen on Trump’s Russia ties

Here’s what Mueller is likely asking the former Trump lawyer.

By Andrew Prokop

Aberdeen, Maryland, shooting at Rite Aid distribution center: what we know

Four people, including the shooter, were killed, and three more were injured, the Harford County sheriff said.

By German Lopez

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

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Batman’s penis is in a comic book for the first time ever — but not for long

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By German Lopez

Browsing on Amazon is terrible. Amazon wants to fix that with its new tool.

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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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Is there a humane way to boil lobsters alive? One woman thinks it’s by getting them high.

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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

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

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

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

By Jane Coaston

Cary Joji Fukunaga is directing the new James Bond movie. Here are 3 things to know about him.

By Alissa Wilkinson

When and where fall foliage colors will peak, in one map

By Brian Resnick

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

By Julia Belluz

Why is Marco Rubio tweeting about Salt Bae?

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

By David Roberts

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

By Dylan Scott

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

By Li Zhou and Tara Golshan

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

By Sherry Hamby

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

By Aja Romano

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

By Aja Romano

Why this economist thinks public education is mostly pointless

By Sean Illing

Lingerie marketing is dominated by the male gaze. A new book aims to change that.

By Nadra Nittle
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Why movie theaters are trading popcorn and soda for chimichangas and custom cocktails

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The fall equinox is Saturday: 8 things to know about the first day of autumn

By Brian Resnick

Where Brett Kavanaugh’s Senate confirmation process stands

By Tara Golshan and Li Zhou

Vox Sentences: Will Texans bet on Beto?

By Jennie Neufeld

Cody Wilson, 3D-printed gun creator, is accused of sexually assaulting a minor

By German Lopez

Mixing ketchup and mayonnaise isn’t new. Here’s why Heinz is trying to cash in on it now.

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Americans’ approval of Pope Francis drops to 53% amid more church sex abuse revelations

By Tara Isabella Burton

Essays from disgraced men aren’t provocative and new. They reinforce the status quo.

By Constance Grady

The fight over Sesame Street’s Bert and Ernie as a gay couple, explained

By Aja Romano

How the Canadian cannabis company Tilray became worth more than American Airlines

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