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A new genre of video games lets players explore virtual environments that recreate actual places and real people's lives…
Political chaos is growing in the UK as the government tries to manage the country's exit from the European Union. What…
With the rise of internet groups for conspiracy theorists, it may feel like Americans live in a unique time. But conspiracy…
The winner of Tuesday's Israeli election must form a government and tackle four problems that will shape the future…
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Sen. Warren said the filibuster stands in the way of gun reform. It does, and so much more.
Americans want government to serve them, but don't have confidence that it actually can.
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