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The Paradise fire is catastrophic. And the wildfire threat to California is only growing.

The ingredients that fueled the deadly wildfire were brewing for years. Residents only had minutes to flee.

Exclusive: House Democrats will introduce a bill to protect millions of health care workers

Nurses and social workers are more likely to get attacked on the job than police officers.

What the reported charges against Julian Assange may — and may not — mean

There could be major implications for freedom of the press.

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HBO’s My Brilliant Friend adaptation is a knockout

Even if you’ve never read Elena Ferrante’s novels, this new eight-episode series will have you gripped.

The real reason conservative critics love talking about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s clothes

Ocasio-Cortez’s political critics often disparage her clothes. They’re really worried about her policies.

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The US economy doesn’t need more Amazon jobs. It needs higher wages.

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The thrill of watching Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez bring her whole self to Congress

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Trump-appointed judge orders White House to temporarily restore Acosta’s credentials

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Losing control of the House hasn’t stopped Trump from threatening a shutdown over his border wall

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