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Amy Sedaris says her new show was inspired by everyone from Red Skelton to the Two Fat Ladies. KC Bailey/Tru TV hide caption

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The Best Hostess Gift? A Pound Of Butter, Says Amy Sedaris

Sedaris says her new, accessibly imperfect hospitality show is inspired by local shows she loved growing up — and everyone from Red Skelton to the Two Fat Ladies. (But not Martha Stewart.)

The Best Hostess Gift? A Pound Of Butter, Says Amy Sedaris

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Ryan Clayton of Americans Take Action is corralled by police after he threw Russian flags at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and President Trump as they arrived for the Republican Senate Policy Luncheon at the Capitol. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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Protester Throws Russian Flags At Trump As He Arrives For Tax Lunch

President Trump was met by a protester who threw Russian flags at him and chanted "Trump is treason!" as he arrived on Capitol Hill to urge Senate Republicans to pass tax cuts.

White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders has helped pitch the idea that the Republican tax overhaul plan would generate a "raise" for the average American family, though that is disputed. Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption

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Why You Shouldn't Count On The Promised $4,000 'Raise' From GOP Tax Plan

The White House's estimate of gains for the average American family rests on a lot of assumptions and is disputed by economists on the right and left alike.

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Tom Hanks On Weinstein Allegations: Some 'Think ... This Is How It Works'

Asked about the sexual harassment allegations roiling Hollywood, the actor offered a blunt assessment: There are some in power who "think it's OK to manipulate those under them in a sexual manner."

LISTEN: Tom Hanks on Hollywood harassment scandals

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Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, the special counsel tasked with investigating Russia's role in the 2016 election for the Justice Department, departs Capitol Hill in June. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption

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What Is Money Laundering? And Why Does It Matter To Robert Mueller?

Former Trump campaign head Paul Manafort's ties to overseas money have raised the eyebrows of many, including the man tasked by DOJ with investigating the campaign's connections to Russia.

Rohingya Muslim refugees in Bangladesh wait to receive food distributed by a Turkish aid agency at a refugee camp on Oct. 21. Tauseef Mustafa/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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U.N. Rights Chief: Myanmar's Treatment Of Rohingya Includes 'Almost ISIS-Type Crimes'

The violence includes "some of the most awful crimes we have ever seen," including beheadings and cutting children's throats, U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein tells NPR.

U.N. Rights Chief: Myanmar's Treatment Of Rohingya Includes 'Almost ISIS-Type Crimes'

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Bill Browder, chief executive officer of Hermitage Capital Management, takes his seat as he arrives for a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in July. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption

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Putin Critic Says He's Afraid the Kremlin Would 'Wipe Me Out One Way Or Another'

Bill Browder, who has been trying to expose corruption in Russia, says he does not feel safe knowing the Kremlin has issued an international arrest warrant for him via Interpol.

Putin Critic Says He's Afraid the Kremlin Would 'Wipe Me Out One Way Or Another'

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Applause rained down for China's President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, as the Communist Party of China adopted his "thought." Xi, bottom center, was flanked by former presidents (from left) Hu Jintao and Jiang Zemin, along with Premier Li Keqiang. Qilai Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption

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China's Xi Is Elevated To New Level, With Echoes Of Mao

A new Community Party amendment sets President Xi Jinping's "thought" alongside Marxism-Leninism and "Mao Zedong Thought." State media say it'll help China avoid the "Tacitus Trap."

The state of New York is putting e-cigarettes into the same category as regular tobacco cigarettes, under new restrictions signed into law this week. Here, a man uses a vape device in London last summer, next to a No Smoking sign. Tolga Akmen/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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New York Bans Vaping Indoors In Public: State Law Classes E-Cigs With Cigarettes

"These products are marketed as a healthier alternative to cigarettes but the reality is they also carry long-term risks," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

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Two Years After A Violent Altercation At A S.C. High School, Has Anything Changed?

A video of a school resource officer throwing a student sparked a national debate about race, discipline and the role of law enforcement in schools.

Two Years After A Violent Altercation At A S.C. High School, Has Anything Changed?

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Lines like this one at a health insurance enrollment fair at the Ambrose Community Center in Bay Point, Calif., in 2014 may be longer this winter. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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Limited Outreach, Shorter Sign-Up Time May Cause Insurance Headaches In 2018

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The silver (or gold) lining may be that changes in premium pricing may mean some people could sign up for a better health insurance plan that costs them less money.

Agnes Kolodziaj and Lucas Pawalek kiss in front of the Gazebo at The Little White Wedding Chapel. The Polish couple started planning their Las Vegas nuptials six months ago. Leila Fadel /NPR hide caption

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After Tragedy In Las Vegas, The Weddings Must Go On

There were some cancellations after the massacre, but tourism officials are welcoming visitors while asking that they be respectful of the tragedy.

After Tragedy In Las Vegas, The Weddings Must Go On

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw has been called the best pitcher of his generation but he'll meet his match with Houston, the best-hitting team. Matt Slocum/AP hide caption

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World Series: It's Power Vs. Power As Los Angeles Takes On Houston

Houston has "been a city that y'know has been going through a lot of things this year," second baseman Jose Altuve said. But the Dodgers are still favored to win.

World Series: It's Power Vs. Power As Los Angeles Takes On Houston

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