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Six of the most interesting papers from APSA, the annual gathering of political scientists


“Essentially, student debt is like HPV. If you go to college, you’re almost certainly going to get it.”

Europe, as both a place and a concept, has changed dramatically in its centuries of history.


We look at the show through the lens of some of its most persistent relationships and friendships — and some of its newest ones.


When Massachusetts patients switched to narrow network plans, their premiums fell by one-third.


Obama’s tacit offer for Assad: go after ISIS and we’ll leave you alone.


“Today medicine is just another profession, and doctors have become like everybody else: insecure, discontented and anxious about the future.”


We break the show down into a handful of scenes that show why it’s not bad if it acts a little stage-bound.


HBO’s series ends its first season tonight. Its unrelenting bleakness has made it controversial — and one of TV’s best shows, for those who can get on its wavelength.


It’s technically telepathy, it’s really slow, and it requires some serious technical gear.


People will be barred from leaving their homes Sept. 19-21 in an attempt to corral the virus.


Explaining immigration is Obama’s new strategy. It’s also one he’s tried four times before, and hasn’t worked


Researchers have modeled the risk of Ebola spread beyond West Africa. Here’s what they found and why Obama is calling Ebola a “national security priority.”


Another example of racial disparities in the criminal justice system.


Both Republicans and immigration-reform advocates are furious at Obama.