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Sketch To Impress: How An Oscar-Winning Designer Costumes The Stars
Photo: Jonathan Olley, Disney/Design: Sandy Powell

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Sketch To Impress: How An Oscar Winner Costumes The Stars

British costumer Sandy Powell already has three Oscars and is in the running for two more. Cinderella's gown was "probably the most terrifying thing" she's created. "The expectations were so high."

Risky Shadow Banks Become Campaign Fodder For Democrats

Sen. Bernie Sanders has emphasized shadow banking less than Hillary Clinton, but he maintains that his overall platform is much tougher on Wall Street than hers. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption

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Risky Shadow Banks Become Campaign Fodder For Democrats

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Risky Shadow Banks Become Campaign Fodder For Democrats

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As Venezuelan Crisis Deepens, U.S. Baseball Teams Close Academies

Jose Altuve, an All-Star second baseman with the Houston Astros, is one of many prominent major league players from Venezuela. Stephen Brashear/AP hide caption

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As Venezuelan Crisis Deepens, U.S. Baseball Teams Close Academies

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