Ask an Expert on the Fall of Rome: Are We F-cked?
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A conversation with a medieval historian about plagues, pandemics, imperial decline — and whether the U.S. is too broken to be fixed
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Trump, in Tweet, Says He’s Considering Plan That Would Kill a Lot of People
Posted in: Politics NewsThe president, concerned about the economy, is considering abandoning the measures public-health experts warn are needed to deal with the coronavirus
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Trump Lied to Us in His Last Coronavirus Address. This Time, We’ll Wait for the Truth
Posted in: Politics NewsTrump has been spreading lies about the availability of tests and carelessly ad-libbing when addressing the nation
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No Malarkey: It’s Probably Going to Be Joe Biden
Posted in: Politics NewsAnother string of Tuesday night wins — including in Michigan, Missouri and Mississippi — has put Biden in prime position to be the Democratic nominee, and left Bernie Sanders in need of a miracle
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Elizabeth Warren to End Her Presidential Run
Posted in: Politics NewsPoor early results proved fatal for Warren's progressive run, leaving the Democratic primary as a choice between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders
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Debate Night Was a Rough One for the Moderators: Here Are 4 Lowlights
Posted in: Politics NewsWhat the hell is an "insurance town," and why wouldn't you let them talk about climate change?
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The Weird Music Moments of the 2010s We Can’t Stop Thinking About
Posted in: Music ListsEvery decade has its bizarre musical moments that, no matter how big or small, become seared […]
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Trump, Who Slashed Taxes by $1.5 Trillion, Is Pushing Cuts to Food Stamps
Posted in: Politics NewsSelf-declared man of the people proposes to take food from poor people
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Five Things You Need to Know About Wednesday’s Explosive Impeachment Testimony
Posted in: Politics NewsQuid pro quos. Rudy Giuliani's scheming. And new revelations about what the Ukrainians knew and when
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The Biggest Moments from the Democrats’ October Presidential Debate
Posted in: Politics FeaturesThere were more than 180 minutes of debate on Tuesday night. Here are some of the ones that mattered most
