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Rachel Maddow On How Russia's 'Resource Curse' Drove Putin To Election Interference

Rachel Maddow's new book, Blowout, examines how the Russian economy's reliance on oil and natural gas contributed to Vladimir Putin's decision to interfere in the 2016 U.S. election. NBC/Getty Images hide caption

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Rachel Maddow On How Russia's 'Resource Curse' Drove Putin To Election Interference

The MSNBC host's new book examines how the Russian economy's reliance on oil and natural gas contributed to Vladimir Putin's decision to interfere in the 2016 presidential election.

Rachel Maddow On How Russia's 'Resource Curse' Drove Putin To Election Interference

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A Refugee Family Takes Viewers On A Years-Long Escape In 'Midnight Traveler'

Afghan filmmaker Hassan Fazili (bottom left) and his wife, filmmaker Fatima Hussaini (top left), with their daughters, Nargis (top right) and Zahra. Courtesy of Oscilloscope hide caption

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A Refugee Family Takes Viewers On A Years-Long Escape In 'Midnight Traveler'

An Afghan filmmaker and his family shot hundreds of hours of cell phone footage after fleeing the Taliban. Producer Emelie Mahdavian said it was important to let their first-person story stand alone.

A Refugee Family Takes Viewers On A Years-Long Escape In 'Midnight Traveler'

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Bye-bye, Herbie: Tell Us About Your VW Beetle

Employees take photos of the Final Edition version of the Volkswagen Beetle, painted "stonewash blue" according to the company, as it rolls out at the production plant in Puebla, Mexico. The last Beetle is not for sale, but destined instead for a museum. Fernando Llano/AP hide caption

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Bye-bye, Herbie: Tell Us About Your VW Beetle

The last Volkswagen Beetle has rolled off the assembly line in Puebla, Mexico, and we're feeling nostalgic. Tell us your favorite VW Beetle memory!

Television

Maxwell House Partners With Amazon For A 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Passover Haggadah

With over 50 million printed copies, Maxwell House has released a new edition of their Haggadah, designed for fans of the Amazon show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Maxwell House Partners With Amazon For A 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Passover Haggadah

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Education

Maryland High School Students Confront Male Behavior In #MeToo

Former Vice President Joe Biden has been called out for behavior that has made women uncomfortable. At a high school in Maryland, students are having similar discussions about their own behavior.

Maryland High School Students Confront Male Behavior In #MeToo

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Stella Donnelly Puts Her 'Middle Finger Up' To The Patriarchy Of Rock

Stella Donnelly's debut album, Beware of the Dogs, is out now. Pooneh Ghana/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Stella Donnelly Puts Her 'Middle Finger Up' To The Patriarchy Of Rock

The indie rock up-and-comer from Perth, Australia, talks about her debut album, Beware of the Dogs.

Stella Donnelly Puts Her 'Middle Finger Up' To The Patriarchy Of Rock

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In 'Paddleton,' The Buddy Comedy Gets Serious

In the new Netflix movie, Paddleton, two best friends have to learn to say goodbye. Unlike depictions of male friendship in other buddy films, these men do it with grace and love.

In 'Paddleton,' The Buddy Comedy Gets Serious

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An Afghan Military Interpreter Finds Footing In The U.S. Gig Economy

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Brave New Workers

An Afghan Military Interpreter Finds Footing In The U.S. Gig Economy

Ajmal Faqiri came to the U.S. on a Special Immigrant Visa after working as a interpreter and translator for the U.S. military in his home country of Afghanistan. Now, he works the gig economy.

An Afghan Military Interpreter Finds Footing In The U.S. Gig Economy

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