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Trumpcare was DOA. Congress isn't going to fix Obamacare. The only prescription for better (and cheaper) health care: 'Take two apps and call me in the morning.'
The 'Artwashing' of America: The Battle for Los Angeles
In the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, artists and activists have faced off in a pitched battle about the future of the city.
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are welcomed by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, right, at a royal palace on May 20. On his first overseas trip, Trump visited Saudi Arabia and Israel. Also on the itinerary were stops at the Vatican, Italy and Belgium. While political turmoil continued to roil Washington over his firing of FBI Director James Comey, the president announced a $110 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia that he said meant “jobs, jobs, jobs” for the U.S.
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In Israel, Arabic has long been a quasi-official language. It may soon get a tacit demotion
Kenya's Election Season Kicks Off With Ominous Signs
Observers warn of a repeat of violence that killed some 1,300 people at the 2007 elections.
Moscow Home Demolition Plans Are Galvanizing Residents
Authorities are facing mass opposition to plans to forcibly remove residents from their homes in favor of new construction that many say will only benefit rich developers and their partners in government.
What Are 'Jihad Pills'?
ISIS fighters take the drug before going to war, but it's most popular in Saudi Arabia.
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About 30 percent of the world's seafood consists of cheaper fish being sold as a more expensive alternative.
What Curing Deaf Mice's Hearing Means For Humans
Scientists have spent several years refining a technique to repair one of the common genetic disorders that cause deafness, offering hope to millions.
North Korean Hackers Are Scarier Than Their Nukes
Cyberwar "has the whiff of 1945. It's a new class of weapon, never before used."
The Global Hepatitis Epidemic Rages On
A new report by the World Health Organization presents a sobering view of hepatitis B and C. Despite being preventable and curable, these potentially fatal diseases continue to rage worldwide.
Soft Drinks Now Cheaper Than Water in Many Countries
Cheaper soda is likely to lead to higher rates of obesity, diabetes and cancer worldwide, according to a new report from the CDC and American Cancer Society.
Downtime
The Italian director discusses his passion for an art form that he sees not as an elitist luxury but as a human necessity.
'Alien: Covenant' Brings the Franchise Back to Horror
Taking back the franchise he created, it falls to Scott, to bring the series back to horror of the goriest variety.
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Experts suggest the former president may be facing federal charges amid reports that his former chief of staff, Mark Meadows, has testified against him.
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The latest production cuts pledged by Saudi Arabia might be felt by the U.S. in 6 to 8 months when Biden will be in the middle of his presidential campaign.
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