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… then the Indian internet laughed at him.
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This week’s state visit cements Emmanuel Macron’s reputation as one of the president’s closest friends.
People Voted for Trump Because They Were Anxious, Not Poor
A new study finds that Trump voters weren’t losing income or jobs. Instead, they were concerned about their place in the world.
Travel Monday: A Photo Trip to Socotra
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People Voted for Trump Because They Were Anxious, Not Poor
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The Hardest Job in the World
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The Cowardice of Covering for Too-Violent Cops
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Kellyanne Conway's Double Standard
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American Nostalgia on a Bun
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Alexa and the Age of Casual Rudeness
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Why Is a Liberal LGBT Activist One of Trump's Nominees?
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The Mobster Who Bought His Son a Hockey Team
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Democrats Hope For Another Upset in Arizona
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