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From Dream Bride To Doll For Boys: The Evolution Of The Barbie Ad

Mattel's Michelle Chidoni says there wasn't any trepidation over casting a boy in a recent Barbie ad. "Barbie is a brand that's all about imagination and storytelling, whether you're a boy or a girl," she says. Moschino via YouTube hide caption

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Arts & Life

From Dream Bride To Doll For Boys: The Evolution Of The Barbie Ad

Barbie commercials have come a long way since the 1950s, when one ad encouraged girls to want to get married. Today's commercials market the doll to boys and show girls dreaming about their careers.

World

2 Weeks On, Paris Pays Homage To Victims Of Terrorist Attack

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

2 Weeks On, Paris Pays Homage To Victims Of Terrorist Attack

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A Rare Moment Of Flag-Waving For Some French Citizens

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Business

Smartphones Take Frenzy — And Some Profit — Out Of Black Friday

by Sonari Glinton

Smartphones Take Frenzy — And Some Profit — Out Of Black Friday

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Christmas Is Coming Vince Guaraldi Trio

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Reel Around the Fountain James Elkington & Nathan Salsburg

Politics

Week In Politics: Trump Sticks To His Guns, Carson Heads Out On A Trip

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Fin Phontaine

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Laura Girls

Shooter Attacks At Or Near Planned Parenthood Clinic In Colorado Springs

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Your Money And Your Life

Live Long And Prosper: Reviving An Idea For Income In Old Age

by Uri Berliner

Live Long And Prosper: Reviving An Idea For Income In Old Age

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Slow Blues Byata, Prodigal Sunn et. al.

Arts & Life

Super Mutants, Killer Robots And Ghouls: Take A Tour Of Fallout 4's Massachusetts

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Go!Amigo TF Boys

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St. Louis Blues John Fahey

Politics

Snapshots 2016: Trump's Message Resonates With A Master Cabinet Maker

by Mara Liasson

Snapshots 2016: Trump's Message Resonates With A Master Cabinet Maker

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Author Interviews

From A Weirdo Nerd To A Guy Who Plays One On TV

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Drift Ratatat

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Great Design Black Marble

National

A 'March For Justice' On Chicago's Magnificent Mile

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'Welcome To Where We From': Chicago Through The Eyes Of A Poet

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News

Update: The Latest On The Colorado Springs Shooting

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How Long Can Florida's Citrus Industry Survive?

Oranges ripen in a grove in Plant City, Fla. Citrus greening, a disease spread by a tiny insect that ruins oranges and eventually kills the trees, has put the future of the state's $10 billion citrus industry in doubt. Chris O'Meara/AP hide caption

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The Salt

How Long Can Florida's Citrus Industry Survive?

by Greg Allen

How Long Can Florida's Citrus Industry Survive?

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Orchids Monster Rally

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Sing a Simple Song The Meters

Business

Saying No To The Sales, Some Skip Shopping On Black Friday

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Moschino via YouTube

Arts & Life

From Dream Bride To Doll For Boys: The Evolution Of The Barbie Ad

by Neda Ulaby

From Dream Bride To Doll For Boys: The Evolution Of The Barbie Ad

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Pink Aerosmith

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Hamilton Road Ducktails

World

Mexico Deporting Migrating Minors In Record Numbers

by Carrie Kahn

Mexico Deporting Migrating Minors In Record Numbers

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National

For Syrian Refugees In U.S., 'Chaos' And 'Confusion' Follow Paris Attacks

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Drains on the Red Sea Kyson

Africa

Pope Arrives In Uganda On His Visit Through 'The Continent Of Hope'

by Sylvia Poggioli

Pope Arrives In Uganda On His Visit Through 'The Continent Of Hope'

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Echo In Vessels

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Boogie Man Sid Phillips and His Melodians

Business

Fantasy Sports As Day Job: Meet One Of The Industry's Top Winners

by Curt Nickisch

Fantasy Sports As Day Job: Meet One Of The Industry's Top Winners

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Sports

After Two Years As Losers, A Football Team Attempts A Major Turnaround

by Ilya Marritz

After Two Years As Losers, A Football Team Attempts A Major Turnaround

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Remember Me as a Time of Day Explosions in the Sky

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Kalimba Mr. Scruff

News

Armored Vehicles, Ambulances On The Scene In Colorado Springs

by Jason Beaubien

Armored Vehicles, Ambulances On The Scene In Colorado Springs

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Composure B. Fleischmann

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