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Archives for May 2018

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Vox Sentences: A big eruption on Hawaii’s Big IslandVox Sentences: A big eruption on Hawaii’s Big Island
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Don Blankenship makes more bizarre, racist attacks on Mitch McConnell’s family; a volcano in Hawaii is spewing lava.

By Ella Nilsen
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Superheroes Don’t Wear Ponytails, and Yes, It’s SexistSuperheroes Don’t Wear Ponytails, and Yes, It’s Sexist
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The women of Avengers: Infinity War are the latest superheroes saddled with flowing hair.

By Rebecca Jennings
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Vox Sentences: “Big Mouth” Rudy GiulianiVox Sentences: “Big Mouth” Rudy Giuliani
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Rudy Giuliani has a rough day; deadly dust storms rip through India, killing more than 100.

By Ella Nilsen
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Vox Sentences: Thanks for the memories, Ty CobbVox Sentences: Thanks for the memories, Ty Cobb
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Ty Cobb prepares to leave the White House; Israel’s parliament gives Netanyahu expanded war powers.

By Ella Nilsen
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Vox Sentences: Collusion confusionVox Sentences: Collusion confusion
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Trump pushes steep steel and aluminum tariffs back by a month; Mueller’s questions for the president go public.

By Rachel Wolfe

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