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It’s Always Fair Weather (1955)

An atypically dark musical about three comrades returning from World War II.

The 10-Minute Trick to Sleeping Better

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Was Megyn Kelly “violently ill” before a Republican debate? Are James and Lachlan Murdoch really that handsome? We break down the new Fox News movie.

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A new short story looks at how artificial intelligence could support, and distort, faith.

Human Interest

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First-time voters explain why they’re paying attention now.

Elizabeth Warren Gets Off the Mat

Rep. Jeff Van Drew, a Democrat Against Impeachment, Expected to Switch Parties

Watch Trump Tell Same Story Four Times, Each Time Naming a Different Jewish Friend

White House Sharply Restricts Number of Officials on Trump’s Calls With Foreign Leaders

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The Grown-Up Vulnerability of Pen15’s Teens

When Bad Decisions Make for Great TV

Georgia

Man Who Slapped Reporter’s Butt on Live TV Arrested on Sexual Battery Charge

SNL

Cecily Strong Sees Mommy Kissing Santa Claus—and She’s Kind of Into It

Kyle Mooney and the Makeup Department Team Up to Ruin Baby Yoda Forever

’Tis the Season

Prudie on Why You Should Spend the Holidays Solo

It’s Always Fair Weather (1955)

The 10-Minute Trick to Sleeping Better

I Can’t Bear to Tell My Teenage Sons Their Dad May Only Have Months Left to Live

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The Gun Sanctuary Movement Is Exploding in Virginia

The Netflix Bubble Has Finally Popped

My Cheating Ex Wants to Come Over for Christmas

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Dear Prudence Uncensored: Junior’s Nickname

Help! I’m Marrying Someone I Truly Love—but I Can’t Stop Thinking About My Ex.

Podcast Episode Dear Prudence Podcast: Help! I Came Home to Find a Naked, Middle-Aged Lady in My Kitchen. My Girlfriend Let Her In.

My Boyfriend’s Daughter Insists on Sleeping in the Same Bed as Us

Officials Investigate Use of Possible “White Power” Hand Sign at Army-Navy Game

Trump Slams “Politically Correct” Fox News for Interviews With Comey, Schiff

Why Some Men Still Dress Like They’re 16

The Grown-Up Vulnerability of Pen15’s Teens

Dear Care and Feeding: I Can’t Bear to Tell My Teenage Sons Their Dad May Only Have Months Left to Live. What Should I Do?

On SNL, Cecily Strong Sees Mommy Kissing Santa Claus and Discovers She’s Kind of Into It

Watch Trump Tell Same Story Four Times, Each Time Naming a Different Jewish Friend

Man Who Slapped Reporter’s Butt on Live TV Arrested on Sexual Battery Charge

My Puppy Won’t Eat His Kibble. Can I Feed Him Human Food?

Orlando Jones Says He Was Fired From American Gods Because His Character Sends “the Wrong Message for Black America”

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What’s Fact and What’s Fiction in Bombshell

The Grown-Up Vulnerability of Pen15’s Teens

On SNL, Cecily Strong Sees Mommy Kissing Santa Claus and Discovers She’s Kind of Into It

Podcast Episode Flashback: It’s Always Fair Weather (1955)

Kyle Mooney and SNL’s Makeup Department Teamed Up to Ruin Baby Yoda Forever

Orlando Jones Says He Was Fired From American Gods Because His Character Sends “the Wrong Message for Black America”

When Bad Decisions Make for Great TV

“A Priest, a Rabbi, and a Robot Walk Into a Bar”

Warren’s Wealth Tax Might Raise $1 Trillion Less Than She’s Promised, According to Boring Budget Wonks

Are Trees Smart Enough to Survive Humans’ Stupidity?

The Very Respectful Wikipedia Battles Over “OK Boomer”

If You Use a Doorbell Camera, You Should Have a Sign Saying So

Ubering Through Humanity’s Destruction of the Earth

Redbox Got Rid of Video Game Rentals. What a Bummer.

What Is the Excuse for Denying Flu Shots to Detained Migrants at the Border?

Classic Gifts for Children of All Ages

Why Some Men Still Dress Like They’re 16

Dear Care and Feeding: I Can’t Bear to Tell My Teenage Sons Their Dad May Only Have Months Left to Live. What Should I Do?

My Cheating Ex Wants to Come Over for Christmas

The 10-Minute Trick to Sleeping Better

We Found Some Tasteful (Yes, Tasteful) Frozen 2 Merch

My Puppy Won’t Eat His Kibble. Can I Feed Him Human Food?

“I Just Didn’t Think It Was Worth My Time”

Trump Slams “Politically Correct” Fox News for Interviews With Comey, Schiff

Rep. Jeff Van Drew, a Democrat Against Impeachment, Expected to Switch Parties

Man Who Slapped Reporter’s Butt on Live TV Arrested on Sexual Battery Charge

White House Sharply Restricts Number of Officials on Trump’s Calls With Foreign Leaders

Democratic Candidates Threaten to Skip Debate Over Labor Dispute

Watch Trump Tell Same Story Four Times, Each Time Naming a Different Jewish Friend

Officials Investigate Use of Possible “White Power” Hand Sign at Army-Navy Game

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Dear Prudence Podcast: Help! I Can’t Stop Thinking About This Whirlwind Romance I Had Years Ago.

Dear Prudence Podcast: Help! I Came Home to Find a Naked, Middle-Aged Lady in My Kitchen. My Girlfriend Let Her In.

Flashback: It’s Always Fair Weather (1955)