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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Politics
    Indiana primary 2016 results: Donald Trump’s win all but ends Ted Cruz’s last hopeIndiana primary 2016 results: Donald Trump’s win all but ends Ted Cruz’s last hope
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    Politics

    Trump got a decisive win in a key state.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    A quick guide to today’s Indiana primaryA quick guide to today’s Indiana primary
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    Politics

    Polls close at 6 pm local time.

    By Libby Nelson
    Business & Finance
    Starbucks is getting sued for $5 million for putting too much ice in its iced coffeeStarbucks is getting sued for $5 million for putting too much ice in its iced coffee
    Business & Finance

    The coffee giant is relying more on cold drinks – and one customer thinks they’re ripoffs.

    By Libby Nelson
    Science
    An astronaut is about to drive a Mars rover from the space station. Here’s how to watch.An astronaut is about to drive a Mars rover from the space station. Here’s how to watch.
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    The experiment could eventually help humans explore Mars and even establish a permanent base on the moon.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    The anti-Trump protests are ramping up againThe anti-Trump protests are ramping up again
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    Seventeen demonstrators were arrested at a Trump rally in Orange County that drew hundreds on Thursday night.

    By Libby Nelson
    Education
    Yale is sticking with Calhoun College — named after a notorious slavery defenderYale is sticking with Calhoun College — named after a notorious slavery defender
    Education

    The university argues that changing the name would mean erasing the legacy of slavery.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Boehner on Ted Cruz: “I have never worked with a more miserable son of a bitch in my life”Boehner on Ted Cruz: “I have never worked with a more miserable son of a bitch in my life”
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    He also called Cruz “Lucifer in the flesh.”

    By Libby Nelson
    Culture
    The Americans tightens its focus in an enthralling, tense episodeThe Americans tightens its focus in an enthralling, tense episode
    Culture

    The chase is on, with Philip and Elizabeth’s deepest secrets on the line.

    By Emily St. James, Libby Nelson and 2 more
    Climate
    Read the letter an 8-year-old Flint activist sent to persuade Obama to visit her cityRead the letter an 8-year-old Flint activist sent to persuade Obama to visit her city
    Climate

    “Even just a meeting from you or your wife would really lift people’s spirits.”

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Donald Trump says women don’t like Hillary Clinton. They dislike him even more.Donald Trump says women don’t like Hillary Clinton. They dislike him even more.
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    “The beautiful thing is, women don’t like her,” Trump said. He should look at his own numbers.

    By Libby Nelson