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As Taiwan's Election Race Heats Up, China Weighs On Voters' Minds

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World

As Taiwan's Election Race Heats Up, China Weighs On Voters' Minds

The tense China relationship and Hong Kong protests are big issues for Taiwan as it prepares to vote in January.

National

Storm Systems Crashing Across Country Turn Post-Holiday Travel Into A Slog

by Merrit Kennedy

Storm Systems Crashing Across Country Turn Post-Holiday Travel Into A Slog

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Asia

Iraq Prime Minister Finally Bows To Protesters Demands, Agrees To Resign

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Iraq Prime Minister Finally Bows To Protesters Demands, Agrees To Resign

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Elections

Latino Voters Were A Force In Nevada In 2018. Who Will They Back In 2020?

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Latino Voters Were A Force In Nevada In 2018. Who Will They Back In 2020?

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Respiro (Mixed) Millionyoung

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SOULACOASTA (Mixed) Close Counters

Health Care

As University Hospital Hounds Debtors, Doctors Say It's Doing Harm

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

As University Hospital Hounds Debtors, Doctors Say It's Doing Harm

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Religion

How The Catholic Church Aided Both The Sick And The Sickness As HIV Spread

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

How The Catholic Church Aided Both The Sick And The Sickness As HIV Spread

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Television

America's Got Questions About Talent Show's Firing Of Gabrielle Union

by Eric Deggans

America's Got Questions About Talent Show's Firing Of Gabrielle Union

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America's Got Talent Theme Bobby Morgenstein

Europe

As NATO Meets, Macron's Vision For France Is At A Crossroads

by Eleanor Beardsley

As NATO Meets, Macron's Vision For France Is At A Crossroads

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Hide from the Heavy Otis McDonald

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African Battle Manu Dibango

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Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: Name The Third

by Will Shortz

Sunday Puzzle: Name The Third

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Strange News

MIT's Breakthrough In Propulsion Of Intra-Intestinal Micro-Muscular Agglomerations

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

MIT's Breakthrough In Propulsion Of Intra-Intestinal Micro-Muscular Agglomerations

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In 'Children Of Virtue And Vengeance,' Magic Has Returned. Now What?

Henry Holt and Co.

Author Interviews

In 'Children Of Virtue And Vengeance,' Magic Has Returned. Now What?

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

In 'Children Of Virtue And Vengeance,' Magic Has Returned. Now What?

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Rinse Repeat Thrupence

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Natural Green Blazo

Politics

The Week In Politics: Impeachment Inquiry Enters A New Arena

by Mara Liasson

The Week In Politics: Impeachment Inquiry Enters A New Arena

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Chiang Ying-ying/AP

World

As Taiwan's Election Race Heats Up, China Weighs On Voters' Minds

by Emily Feng , Greg Dixon

As Taiwan's Election Race Heats Up, China Weighs On Voters' Minds

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Environment

To Help Coral Reefs Come Back, Fake It (With Sound) 'Til Fish Make It

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

To Help Coral Reefs Come Back, Fake It (With Sound) 'Til Fish Make It

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Wow Thomas Newman

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Beyond the Sea Beegie Adair & David Davidson

National

One Small Street In New York Funnels Migrants From The U.S. Into Canada

by Emma Jacobs

One Small Street In New York Funnels Migrants From The U.S. Into Canada

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Asia

Turkish Valley Home To Human Settlements For Millenia Soon Will Be A Lake

by Durrie Bouscaren

Turkish Valley Home To Human Settlements For Millenia Soon Will Be A Lake

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Jimmy Kimmel Writes A Picture Book, Says 'Kids Are Always Ready To Laugh'

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Author Interviews

Jimmy Kimmel Writes A Picture Book, Says 'Kids Are Always Ready To Laugh'

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Jimmy Kimmel Writes A Picture Book, Says 'Kids Are Always Ready To Laugh'

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Brisk Yellow Blazo

Health

Measles Outbreak Kills Dozens Of Kids On Samoa And Infects Thousands More

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Measles Outbreak Kills Dozens Of Kids On Samoa And Infects Thousands More

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David Labradford

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She Takes More Than She Gives Walter Trout & John Mayall

Television

HGTV Celebrates A Quarter-Century Of Real Estate Inspiration, Escapism

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

HGTV Celebrates A Quarter-Century Of Real Estate Inspiration, Escapism

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'A Tribute To Mose Allison' Celebrates The Music Of An Exciting Jazz Master

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Music Interviews

'A Tribute To Mose Allison' Celebrates The Music Of An Exciting Jazz Master

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro , Peter Breslow

'A Tribute To Mose Allison' Celebrates The Music Of An Exciting Jazz Master

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Stop This World Mose Allison

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Nightclub Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite

Storm Systems Crashing Across Country Turn Post-Holiday Travel Into A Slog

Iraq Prime Minister Finally Bows To Protesters Demands, Agrees To Resign

Latino Voters Were A Force In Nevada In 2018. Who Will They Back In 2020?

As University Hospital Hounds Debtors, Doctors Say It's Doing Harm

How The Catholic Church Aided Both The Sick And The Sickness As HIV Spread

America's Got Questions About Talent Show's Firing Of Gabrielle Union

As NATO Meets, Macron's Vision For France Is At A Crossroads

Sunday Puzzle: Name The Third

MIT's Breakthrough In Propulsion Of Intra-Intestinal Micro-Muscular Agglomerations

In 'Children Of Virtue And Vengeance,' Magic Has Returned. Now What?

The Week In Politics: Impeachment Inquiry Enters A New Arena

As Taiwan's Election Race Heats Up, China Weighs On Voters' Minds

To Help Coral Reefs Come Back, Fake It (With Sound) 'Til Fish Make It

Buy Featured Music

One Small Street In New York Funnels Migrants From The U.S. Into Canada

Turkish Valley Home To Human Settlements For Millenia Soon Will Be A Lake

Jimmy Kimmel Writes A Picture Book, Says 'Kids Are Always Ready To Laugh'

Measles Outbreak Kills Dozens Of Kids On Samoa And Infects Thousands More

HGTV Celebrates A Quarter-Century Of Real Estate Inspiration, Escapism

'A Tribute To Mose Allison' Celebrates The Music Of An Exciting Jazz Master

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