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'The Year I Was Peter The Great': A Young American In Soviet Russia

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Author Interviews

'The Year I Was Peter The Great': A Young American In Soviet Russia

Marvin Kalb's new book is about a very interesting year — 1956 — that he spent on a diplomatic mission to what was then the U.S.S.R. It's part memoir, part context for understanding the Cold War.

National

Deadly Wildfires Continue To Burn Across Northern California

by Nathan Rott

Deadly Wildfires Continue To Burn Across Northern California

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Politics

How Much Can The Repeal Of The Clean Power Plan Help The Declining Coal Industry?

by Jennifer Ludden

How Much Can The Repeal Of The Clean Power Plan Help The Declining Coal Industry?

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'This Was A Beautiful Place': Puerto Rico's Coffee Farms Devastated By Maria

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The Two-Way

'This Was A Beautiful Place': Puerto Rico's Coffee Farms Devastated By Maria

by Merrit Kennedy

'This Was A Beautiful Place': Puerto Rico's Coffee Farms Devastated By Maria

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'The Year I Was Peter The Great': A Young American In Soviet Russia

by Robert Siegel

'The Year I Was Peter The Great': A Young American In Soviet Russia

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Politics

U.S. And Turkey Mutually Stop Issuing Visas

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Europe

European Co-Signatories To Iran Nuclear Deal Say They Want It To Continue

by Eleanor Beardsley

European Co-Signatories To Iran Nuclear Deal Say They Want It To Continue

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National

Elite Golden Keys Concierges Try To Stay Relevant Amid Growing Automation

by Bobby Allyn

Elite Golden Keys Concierges Try To Stay Relevant Amid Growing Automation

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Women Struggled For Years Before Speaking Out Against Harvey Weinstein

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Hollywood Professionals Speak Out Against Harvey Weinstein

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Europe

Catalan President Holds Off On Declaring Split From Spain

by Lauren Frayer

Catalan President Holds Off On Declaring Split From Spain

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Politics

Many Cabinet Positions Remain Open In Trump Administration

by Tamara Keith

Many Cabinet Positions Remain Open In Trump Administration

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Media

ESPN Suspends Host Jemele Hill Over Controversial Tweet

by David Folkenflik

ESPN Suspends Host Jemele Hill Over Controversial Tweet

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National

Las Vegas Authorities Say Security Guard Was Shot Before Gunman Targeted Crowd

by Leila Fadel

Las Vegas Authorities Say Security Guard Was Shot Before Gunman Targeted Crowd

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Pulse Shooting Survivor Offers Healing Advice Following Las Vegas Massacre

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In California, Wildfires Level Parts Of Santa Rosa

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Sports

Las Vegas NHL Team Will Honor Shooting Victims Before Debut Game

by Tom Goldman

Las Vegas NHL Team Will Honor Shooting Victims Before Debut Game

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World

Despite Stalemate In Yemen, People Face Famine And Cholera Outbreak

by Michele Kelemen

Despite Stalemate In Yemen, People Face Famine And Cholera Outbreak

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Music News

After Midnight: Thelonious Monk At 100

by Tom Vitale

After Midnight: Thelonious Monk At 100

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