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The Death Of Facts In An Age Of 'Truthiness'

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The Death Of Facts In An Age Of 'Truthiness'

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The Death Of Facts In An Age Of 'Truthiness'

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State Of Emergency Raises The Stakes In Sudan

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State Of Emergency Raises The Stakes In Sudan

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State Of Emergency Raises The Stakes In Sudan

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New Hazard On The Horizon: Amateur Storm Chasers

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New Hazard On The Horizon: Amateur Storm Chasers

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New Hazard On The Horizon: Amateur Storm Chasers

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Chris Colfer Goes From 'Glee' Singer To 'Struck' Screenwriter

Chris Colfer, writer and star of Struck By Lightning, at the Tribeca Film Festival, where the film is playing. Larry Busacca/Getty Images hide caption

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Chris Colfer Goes From 'Glee' Singer To 'Struck' Screenwriter

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Chris Colfer Goes From 'Glee' Singer To 'Struck' Screenwriter

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