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Mass Layoffs, Chaos At 'Sports Illustrated' Spark Journalists' Rebellion

Sports Illustrated was in chaos Thursday amid word of massive layoffs at the 65-year-old magazine. Mark Lennihan/AP hide caption

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Media

New Owners Of 'Sports Illustrated' Set Massive Layoffs, Journalists Rebel

Executives told staff members on Thursday that about half the newsroom would be laid off, according to two people present at the meetings. The 65-year-old magazine will be run by a digital publisher.

Politics

Rep. Adam Smith Discusses The Trump Administration's Involvement With Aid To Ukraine

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Middle East

What Afghans Want To Happen To Their Country After Peace Talks Stalled

by Diaa Hadid

What Afghans Want To Happen To Their Country After Peace Talks Stalled

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Environment

Some Plants And Animals Have An Edge When It Comes To Surviving The Warming Climate

by Lauren Sommer

Some Plants And Animals Have An Edge When It Comes To Surviving The Warming Climate

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Business

Why All Those Criticisms About Millennials Aren't Necessarily Fair

by Cardiff Garcia , Sally Herships

Why All Those Criticisms About Millennials Aren't Necessarily Fair

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Business

Why The Prices Of Irish Butter, Scotch Whisky, Other European Goods Are Going Up

by Scott Horsley

Why The Prices Of Irish Butter, Scotch Whisky, Other European Goods Are Going Up

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Politics

Finnish Journalist Mari Karppinen On How She Decided To Cover Trump's Press Conference

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Movie Interviews

Actress Da'Vine Joy Randolph On Her Role In 'Dolemite Is My Name'

by Mandalit del Barco

Actress Da'Vine Joy Randolph On Her Role In 'Dolemite Is My Name'

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Lauren Groff's Literary Mission: Recovering A Lost Short Story Master

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Book News & Features

Lauren Groff's Literary Mission: Recovering A Lost Short Story Master

by Aubri Juhasz , Mary Louise Kelly

Lauren Groff's Literary Mission: Recovering A Lost Short Story Master

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Politics

Trump Suggests China Should Also Investigate Former Vice President Joe Biden

by Ayesha Rascoe

Trump Suggests China Should Also Investigate Former Vice President Joe Biden

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Politics

How Attorney General Barr Ended Up At The Center Of The Ukraine Controversy

by Ryan Lucas

How Attorney General Barr Ended Up At The Center Of The Ukraine Controversy

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National

Lawyers For Victims Of Las Vegas Shooting Reach Settlement With MGM Resorts

by Leila Fadel

Lawyers For Victims Of Las Vegas Shooting Reach Settlement With MGM Resorts

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On Aging

Finding Affordable Senior Housing Is A Challenge For Many Americans. Here's Why

by Ina Jaffe

Finding Affordable Senior Housing Is A Challenge For Many Americans. Here's Why

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Education

College Admissions Officers Can Now Recruit Prospective Students More Aggressively

by Kirk Carapezza

College Admissions Officers Can Now Recruit Prospective Students More Aggressively

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Politics

Kurt Volker Takes Questions As First Witness In The House Impeachment Inquiry

by Tim Mak

Kurt Volker Takes Questions As First Witness In The House Impeachment Inquiry

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Politics

Senate Historian Emeritus Donald Ritchie On What An Impeachment Trial Would Look Like

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Sports Illustrated was in chaos Thursday amid word of massive layoffs at the 65-year-old magazine. Mark Lennihan/AP hide caption

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Mark Lennihan/AP

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Mass Layoffs, Chaos At 'Sports Illustrated' Spark Journalists' Rebellion

by David Folkenflik

Mass Layoffs, Chaos At 'Sports Illustrated' Spark Journalists' Rebellion

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Art & Design

The World Of Bob Ross

by Kat Lonsdorf

The World Of Bob Ross

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Cinema Chat: 'DOCtoberfest', Met Opera At The Michigan Theater, 'Joker,' And More

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All Things Considered

From Super Bowls To State Flags, Metro Atlanta Chamber President Reflects On 160 Years

by Rickey Bevington , Sophia Saliby

From Super Bowls To State Flags, Metro Atlanta Chamber President Reflects On 160 Years

15:53

All Things Considered

Beyond Books: What's Happening With The Ann Arbor District Library And The Wayzgoose Festival

by Lisa Barry

Beyond Books: What's Happening With The Ann Arbor District Library And The Wayzgoose Festival

8:24

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