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Elections

In Kentucky and Virginia, A Strong Night For Democrats In Off-Year Elections

Democrats lead the race for governor in Kentucky and took full control of the Virginia legislature for the first time in nearly a quarter century.

President Donald Trump listens as Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., speaks during a campaign rally in Lexington, Ky., on Monday in which Paul called on the media to release the name of the whistleblower. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption

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Politics

Can Trump Legally Out The Whistleblower? Experts Say It Would Not Violate Any Laws

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Politics

Ambassador Attests: Aid For Ukraine Depended On Public Support For Probes

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Media

ABC News Defends Its Epstein Coverage After Leaked Video Of Anchor

An impeachment trial early next year could keep Sen. Elizabeth Warren, silhouetted during a town hall in Iowa, and other Democratic presidential candidates off the trail at a crucial time. Joshua Lott/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Impeachment Could Sideline Senators In 2020 Presidential Campaign

An impeachment trial could keep Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and other senators running for president stuck in Washington in the final weeks before the Iowa caucuses.

'A Disaster': Impeachment Could Sideline Senators In 2020 Presidential Campaign

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Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., left, and Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, right, seen here with Rep. Mike Conaway, R-Texas, are two of the most vocal defenders of President Donald Trump in the ongoing impeachment inquiry. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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Politics

GOP Leader Eyes Intel Panel Shake-Up To Boost Trump's Defenders

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is looking to temporarily add more of President Trump's allies to the panel in anticipation of public impeachment hearings.

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Author Interviews

In 'Mobituaries,' Mo Rocca Gives People The Second Send-Offs They Deserved

The humorist has expanded his podcast series into a book of essays on the historical figures (and objects, like station wagons, and empires, like Prussia) that didn't get enough love the first time.

In 'Mobituaries,' Mo Rocca Gives People The Second Send-Offs They Deserved

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Shots - Health News

CDC: Childhood Trauma Is A Public Health Issue, And We Can Do More Prevent It

What happens to you in childhood can affect your health for a lifetime. New data shows a link between childhood trauma and disease later in life. Prevention is critical, public health experts say.

Positive Childhood Experiences May Buffer Against Health Effects Of Adverse Ones

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Author Interviews

Ringo Starr Gives Us Another Peek Behind The Curtain With 'Another Day In The Life'

His latest book contains over 500 photographs, a combination of images shot by Ringo himself and bits pulled from The Beatles' archives.

Ringo Starr Gives Us Another Peek Behind The Curtain With 'Another Day In The Life'

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Stephen Easterbrook was fired as CEO of McDonald's after his relationship with an employee was found to violate company policy. Richard Drew/AP hide caption

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Business

McDonald's Fired CEO Is Getting Millions, Putting Spotlight On Pay Gap

Stephen Easterbrook got a $42 million exit package after his relationship with an employee violated company policy. In 2018, he made 2,124 times more than the median income of a McDonald's employee.

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Music

On 'Mellotron Variations,' A 1960s-Era Instrument Makes A Comeback

Intended only for home use, the Mellotron became a sonic tool for The Beatles, The Moody Blues and David Bowie. Now it's inspiring a new generation of musicians.

On 'Mellotron Variations,' A 1960s-Era Instrument Makes A Comeback

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In Bong Joon-ho's movie Parasite, the Kim family — which assembles pizza boxes to get by — resides in a semi-basement apartment originally constructed as a nuclear-fallout bunker. Neon/CJ Entertainment hide caption

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Movies

The Hit Movie 'Parasite' Puts Basement Structures In Structural Inequality

In the South Korean film, architecture is a symbol of class conflict. Director Bong Joon-ho knows that mansions are all over — but a certain humble subterranean apartment is particular to Seoul.

The Hit Movie 'Parasite' Puts Basement Structures In Structural Inequality

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All Songs Considered

Angel Olsen And John Congleton On How They Made 'All Mirrors'

Angel Olsen has reimagined her sound. On this edition of All Songs Considered, she and her producer, John Congleton reveal how they did it, with the help of a 14-piece string section.

Angel Olsen And John Congleton On How They Made 'All Mirrors'

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Obituaries

Novelist Ernest J. Gaines Dies At Age 86

He won awards for his depictions of rural Louisiana featuring universal themes of hard work, sacrifice and resilience. His book The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman became a much-honored TV movie.

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Business

FCC Formally Approves T-Mobile and Sprint Merger, But It Still Faces Legal Challenge

The next hurdle is a federal trial in December in which a coalition of state attorneys general are challenging the merger as anti-competitive.

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Business

FTC Issues Rules For Disclosure Of Ads By Social Media Influencers

The consumer watchdog agency is trying to protect users from deceptive ads on social media. The influencer market on Instagram is expected to reach more than $2.5 billion in 2020.

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National Security

Iran Takes Another Step To Enrich Uranium, In Another Blow To Nuclear Deal

Tehran says it will start injecting uranium gas into centrifuges, the latest in a series of breaches since President Trump's decision to abandon the nuclear deal and impose economic sanctions.

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