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A Portrait Of Molly Ivins, Maverick Texas Journalist, In 'Raise Hell'

The late opinion journalist Molly Ivins, a syndicated columnist and public speaker, is the subject of the new documentary film Raise Hell. Robert Bedell/Magnolia Pictures hide caption

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A Portrait Of Molly Ivins, Maverick Texas Journalist, In 'Raise Hell'

A new documentary about the political columnist and author takes a personal look at a woman who used her scalding wit and investigative skills to skewer politicians for nearly four decades.

Middle East

Drone Strikes Impact Saudi Oil Facilities

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro , Jackie Northam

Drone Strikes Impact Saudi Oil Facilities

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Latin America

Migrant Women Face Mental Trauma

by Mónica Ortiz Uribe

Migrant Women Face Mental Trauma

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National

Judge Blocks Removal Of Confederate Statues In Charlottesville

by Hawes Spencer

Judge Blocks Removal Of Confederate Statues In Charlottesville

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Funkaholic Flitz&Suppe

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Ernani

Middle East

Israel Elections Preview

by Daniel Estrin

Israel Elections Preview

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National

Vaping And Cigarette Ads

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Author Interviews

Carolina De Robertis On 'Cantoras'

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Your Love (Instrumental) Sol Rising

Law

California Prosecutors Challenge Murder Law

by Claire Trageser

California Prosecutors Challenge Murder Law

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The Process of Leaving E-Vax

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Swimmer.. Dreams Don't Keep [Instrumental] Amanda Shires

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Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: It's Game Day

by Will Shortz

Sunday Puzzle: It's Game Day

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Food

The Job You Wish You Had: Taco Editor

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Music Interviews

Belle And Sebastian's Stuart Murdoch On 'Days Of The Bagnold Summer'

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This Letter Belle and Sebastian

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Everything Is Now Belle and Sebastian

Politics

Sunday Politics

by Mara Liasson

Sunday Politics

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Politics

Democrats Divided In Colorado Senate Race

by Bente Birkeland

Democrats Divided In Colorado Senate Race

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Health

What An Opioid Settlement Would Mean For Treatment

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Ingots Kaki King

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Lies Kaki King

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Health Care

Understanding Surprise Medical Bills Legislation

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National

Cuban Deportations And What They Mean For Florida

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The late opinion journalist Molly Ivins, a syndicated columnist and public speaker, is the subject of the new documentary film Raise Hell. Robert Bedell/Magnolia Pictures hide caption

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Robert Bedell/Magnolia Pictures

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A Portrait Of Molly Ivins, Maverick Texas Journalist, In 'Raise Hell'

by Wade Goodwyn

A Portrait Of Molly Ivins, Maverick Texas Journalist, In 'Raise Hell'

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Pause, Go Broke For Free

Sports

Protests Against Ban On Women At Men's Soccer Games In Iran

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Liberation: Tasnif on Khayam Quatrain Sohrab Pournazeri, Siavash Ensemble

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Midnight Poppies/Crooked Birds Medeski, Martin & Wood

Author Interviews

Shannon Hale And LeUyen Pham On 'Best Friends'

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Strange News

Golden Toilet Stolen

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Television

Maggie Gyllenhaal On Season 3 Of 'The Deuce'

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Savor the Sun The Polish Ambassador

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Plan Be The Polish Ambassador

National

UAW Votes To Strike

by Bobby Allyn

UAW Votes To Strike

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Drone Strikes Impact Saudi Oil Facilities

Migrant Women Face Mental Trauma

Judge Blocks Removal Of Confederate Statues In Charlottesville

Israel Elections Preview

Vaping And Cigarette Ads

Carolina De Robertis On 'Cantoras'

California Prosecutors Challenge Murder Law

Sunday Puzzle: It's Game Day

The Job You Wish You Had: Taco Editor

Belle And Sebastian's Stuart Murdoch On 'Days Of The Bagnold Summer'

Sunday Politics

Democrats Divided In Colorado Senate Race

What An Opioid Settlement Would Mean For Treatment

Buy Featured Music

Understanding Surprise Medical Bills Legislation

Cuban Deportations And What They Mean For Florida

A Portrait Of Molly Ivins, Maverick Texas Journalist, In 'Raise Hell'

Protests Against Ban On Women At Men's Soccer Games In Iran

Shannon Hale And LeUyen Pham On 'Best Friends'

Golden Toilet Stolen

Maggie Gyllenhaal On Season 3 Of 'The Deuce'

UAW Votes To Strike

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