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Man Of Steel, Belted: 'Action Comics #1000' And The Return Of A Super-Accessory

Buckle Up: The cover of Action Comics #1000, by Jim Lee (pencils), Scott Williams (inks) and Alex Sinclair (coloring). Courtesy of DC Entertainment hide caption

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Man Of Steel, Belted: 'Action Comics #1000' And The Return Of A Super-Accessory

This week, Action Comics becomes the first American comic book to reach #1000, though that numbering comes with an asterisk. More important: the return of Superman's red trunks — and yellow belt.

'Shoot First, Ask Questions Later': Ronan Farrow On A Diplomacy-Less State Department

In War on Peace: The End of Diplomacy and the Decline of American Influence, Ronan Farrow writes about his time at the State Department and describes what he sees as a dangerous whittling away of the agency's influence. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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'Shoot First, Ask Questions Later': Ronan Farrow On A Diplomacy-Less State Department

Journalist Ronan Farrow worked for years in the State Department. In his new book, he describes what he sees as a dangerous whittling away of the agency's influence.

'Shoot First, Ask Questions Later': Ronan Farrow On A Diplomacy-Less State Department

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Former FBI Director James Comey Says Holding The Job In 2016 Felt Like A 500-Year Flood

Former FBI director James Comey sat down for an interview with NPR to talk about the drama of the 2016 election in which he played a central role and defended the decisions that he made.

Former FBI Director James Comey Says Holding The Job In 2016 Felt Like A 500-Year Flood

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A Higher Loyalty

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James Comey To 'Fresh Air': The FBI Isn't 'On Anybody's Side'

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The former FBI director tells Terry Gross that he wants to sound the alarm about the "forest fire" of the Trump presidency — and also to defend the FBI against charges of partisanship.

James Comey To 'Fresh Air': The FBI Isn't 'On Anybody's Side'

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Ex-FBI Chief Comey Reflects On Circumstances Surrounding His Firing

In his new book, A Higher Loyalty, former FBI Director James Comey says he did his very best to protect the FBI and the Justice Department from an assault by President Trump.

Ex-FBI Chief Comey Reflects On Circumstances Surrounding His Firing

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James Comey Says FBI 'Would Be Worse Today' If Not For His Actions

Former FBI Director James Comey's new book is called A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, And Leadership. Elias Williams for NPR hide caption

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James Comey Says FBI 'Would Be Worse Today' If Not For His Actions

In an interview with NPR, the fired FBI director maintained he wouldn't do things differently if he had a chance. "I saw this as a 500-year flood," he said, "and so where is the manual?"

James Comey Says FBI 'Would Be Worse Today' If Not For His Actions

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Former FBI Director James Comey Says Trump 'Threatens' Core American Values

Former FBI Director James Comey speaks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about A Higher Loyalty. In his new memoir, Comey recalls his interactions with President Trump and discusses his conduct in office.

Former FBI Director James Comey Says Trump 'Threatens' Core American Values

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Former FBI Director Comey Discusses How He Views Trump's Conduct In New Book

Former FBI Director James Comey's book, A Higher Loyalty, comes out Tuesday. Terry Gross of WHYY's Fresh Air talked to Comey about his tell-all memoir a day before it published.

Former FBI Director Comey Discusses How He Views Trump's Conduct In New Book

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