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Alvin Chang

Alvin Chang

Senior Reporter

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    Today’s State of the Union might be the least watched in 20 years. That’s not a bad thing.Today’s State of the Union might be the least watched in 20 years. That’s not a bad thing.
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    Only one other president has been wordier.

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    How Obama’s reactions to mass shootings evolved from grieving to angry — to this
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    “Fort Hood, Binghamton, Aurora, Oak Creek, Newtown, the Navy Yard, Santa Barbara, Charleston, San Bernardino. Too many.”

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    Evidence suggests 2015 will be a record year for gun salesEvidence suggests 2015 will be a record year for gun sales
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    And it’s not the big guns that’ll cause this.

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    We’ve never had a debate this close to ChristmasWe’ve never had a debate this close to Christmas
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    And it’s on a Saturday to boot.

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    One simple graphic that explains why the FBI arrested Martin Shkreli
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    The lawsuit is complicated. But the reason for arrest is quite simple.

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    Every Star Wars movie, according to its colorsEvery Star Wars movie, according to its colors
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    Star Wars color palettes have changed more than you think.

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    The debates have been a huge boon for the GOP — and a dud for Democrats.

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