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Archives for April 2019

Politics
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein submits his resignationDeputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein submits his resignation
Politics

The man who appointed special counsel Robert Mueller is departing now that the investigation has wrapped up.

By Jen Kirby
Games of Thrones season 8
Game of Thrones’ Battle of Winterfell was less deadly than expected. Good.Game of Thrones’ Battle of Winterfell was less deadly than expected. Good.
Games of Thrones season 8

The show’s lack of bloodlust in “The Long Night” was its most subversive plot turn yet.

By Emily St. James
Politics
The Joe Biden and Anita Hill controversy, explainedThe Joe Biden and Anita Hill controversy, explained
Politics

Biden finally takes “responsibility” for his role in the Hill hearings.

By Li Zhou
Defense & Security
Here’s what we know so far about the Poway synagogue shootingHere’s what we know so far about the Poway synagogue shooting
Defense & Security

A gunman opened fire on a synagogue in California on the last day of Passover, killing one person and injuring three.

By Alexia Underwood
Politics
Schumer, Pelosi, and Trump’s renewed push for a massive infrastructure deal, explainedSchumer, Pelosi, and Trump’s renewed push for a massive infrastructure deal, explained
Politics

Somehow it’s infrastructure week, again.

By Tara Golshan and Li Zhou
Money
Rent-to-own furniture is being rebranded for millennialsRent-to-own furniture is being rebranded for millennials
Money

Furniture rental startups tout their flexibility — but they’re a sign of how precarious millennial living can be.

By Gaby Del Valle
Health Care
This advocate says Medicare-for-all won’t slash health prices. Here’s why he supports it anyway.This advocate says Medicare-for-all won’t slash health prices. Here’s why he supports it anyway.
Health Care

“It would make my position as a single-payer advocate a lot easier,” says a doctors organization leader. “But that’s not realistic.”

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
Democrats’ historic, messy, first-ever Medicare-for-all hearings, explainedDemocrats’ historic, messy, first-ever Medicare-for-all hearings, explained
Politics

Medicare-for-all gets a hearing in the House.

By Dylan Scott
World Politics
ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi releases new video, proving he’s still aliveISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi releases new video, proving he’s still alive
World Politics

The terrorist leader has been reported killed or seriously injured several times in recent years, but he seems to be in good health.

By Jennifer Williams
Future Perfect
Every Burger King in the country will have meatless Whoppers by the end of the yearEvery Burger King in the country will have meatless Whoppers by the end of the year
Future Perfect

The alternative meat movement is having a watershed moment.

By Sigal Samuel
World Politics
AG Bill Barr and House Democrats are in a standoff over Mueller report testimonyAG Bill Barr and House Democrats are in a standoff over Mueller report testimony
World Politics

The attorney general has threatened not to show for a Thursday hearing after Democrats tweaked the question format.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
Measles has surged in some parts of the US. Some people might need a booster.Measles has surged in some parts of the US. Some people might need a booster.
Politics

The disease is spreading mostly among unvaccinated children, though adults may also be at risk.

By Julia Belluz
Politics
Hospitals kept ER fees secret. We uncovered them.Hospitals kept ER fees secret. We uncovered them.
Politics

Reporter Sarah Kliff collected emergency room bills as part of a year-long project focused on American health care prices.

By Susannah Locke
Culture
Game of Thrones’ new episode preview teases uneasy alliances and “the last war”Game of Thrones’ new episode preview teases uneasy alliances and “the last war”
Culture

Dany is preparing to challenge Cersei for the Iron Throne, at long last. But will her alliance with the Starks hold?

By Aja Romano
Explainers
What’s missing from the conversation about later abortions, explained by a doctorWhat’s missing from the conversation about later abortions, explained by a doctor
Explainers

Abortion opponents are accusing doctors of infanticide. Here’s the reality of abortion later in pregnancy, according to a doctor.

By Anna North