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Archives for January 2019

World Politics
Congo’s disputed election could lead to a historic transfer of power — or violenceCongo’s disputed election could lead to a historic transfer of power — or violence
World Politics

Independent election observers are questioning the official results.

By Jen Kirby
Money
Joshua Tree National Park has been trashed in the shutdown. Now visitors are cutting down trees.Joshua Tree National Park has been trashed in the shutdown. Now visitors are cutting down trees.
Money

Despite severe damage, the park will not shut down entirely.

By Aditi Shrikant
World Politics
Iran just admitted it arrested another American. It’s likely a message to Trump.Iran just admitted it arrested another American. It’s likely a message to Trump.
World Politics

The US Navy veteran’s family says he’s been missing since July.

By Alex Ward
Media
Fox News cuts away from Trump roundtable after he describes human trafficking in grisly detailFox News cuts away from Trump roundtable after he describes human trafficking in grisly detail
Media

“They have tape over their mouths, electrical tape, usually blue tape, as they call it.”

By Aaron Rupar
Money
The trailer for Little shows that Hollywood is continuing to embrace natural hairThe trailer for Little shows that Hollywood is continuing to embrace natural hair
Money

The rare body-switch comedy with a nonwhite cast, Little is directed by, written by, and stars black women.

By Nadra Nittle
Donald Trump
This 2004 video of Trump talking about walls is very awkward nowThis 2004 video of Trump talking about walls is very awkward now
Donald Trump

“If there’s a concrete wall in front of you, go through it, go over it, go around it.”

By Nicole Fallert
Politics
Democratic senators weren’t getting meetings with Trump’s AG pick. Republicans realized it was a bad look.Democratic senators weren’t getting meetings with Trump’s AG pick. Republicans realized it was a bad look.
Politics

William Barr has suddenly found time to meet with Sen. Amy Klobuchar after she complained.

By Emily Stewart
World Politics
Trump’s claim that his new trade deal will pay for the border wall is bogusTrump’s claim that his new trade deal will pay for the border wall is bogus
World Politics

It’s not even in force yet, anyway.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
Pompeo’s Cairo speech revealed the total incoherence of Trump’s Middle East policyPompeo’s Cairo speech revealed the total incoherence of Trump’s Middle East policy
World Politics

The secretary of state rebukes Iran and Obama but fails to make a compelling case for the administration’s strategy in the Middle East.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
Trump’s manufactured border “crisis” scares Republican voters — but not lawmakersTrump’s manufactured border “crisis” scares Republican voters — but not lawmakers
Politics

Republican lawmakers haven’t been acting like there is a border crisis.

By Tara Golshan
Video
Why video games are made of tiny trianglesWhy video games are made of tiny triangles
Play
Video

Triangles make video games look beautiful. But you never see them.

By Cleo Abram
Politics
Trump’s advisers push for emergency declaration — while assuming it’ll be stopped in courtTrump’s advisers push for emergency declaration — while assuming it’ll be stopped in court
Politics

They are treating a state of emergency as a get-out-of-shutdown-free card. That is a terrible mistake.

By Dara Lind
Science
The E. coli outbreak from romaine lettuce is finally overThe E. coli outbreak from romaine lettuce is finally over
Science

Yes, it’s safe to eat romaine again.

By Brian Resnick
Culture
Brooklyn Nine-Nine and the rise of the cutecomBrooklyn Nine-Nine and the rise of the cutecom
Culture

The beloved sitcom set in a police station is back for its sixth season on NBC.

By Emily St. James
Politics
Let’s look back at Trump’s actual plan for making Mexico pay for the wallLet’s look back at Trump’s actual plan for making Mexico pay for the wall
Politics

Yes, he really had one. And it’s not what he’s saying now.

By Emily Stewart