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It's like J. Edgar Hoover on steroids and on acid at the same time.

Black Doves and other fictional representations capture what people like best about killers.

According to Slate’s books editor.

The biggest contract in sports history is simply what it took to get him.

Many immigration advocates are celebrating the Los Angeles City Council’s unanimous passage of a “sanctuary city” ordinance on Wednesday.

My beloved friend makes poor choices.

I went easy on him.

I haven't seen them in over 10 years.

It comes down to one man’s legacy.

How a war the world thought was over took a turn.

A report 14 months in the making—and Israel's response.

I asked for this situation. I kind of wish I hadn't.

I have a few ways I take advantage of the time.

She still hasn't "sold that book."

Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid.

This year, more of the same. Next year too.

It made me feel like a worm had eaten my brain, too.

From novelty candles to a beer-belly fanny pack.

We’re feeling burdened by the gravity of what has been!

And other singularities from the year in music.

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South Korea and France are the latest governments to melt down.

Madeline Hill and Lindsay Gibbs run down the best sports stories of this year, which surprise — were led by women.

Donald J Trump must be stopped from installing his ultimate ‘yes man’ at the FBI

Ten years later, Interstellar is still a hot ticket at movie theaters. It’s easier now to see why.