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2020 Affordable Care Act Health Plans: What's New

Nov 21, 2019

ACA plans for 2020 are cheaper than last year — premiums lower, on average. And in some areas, people who qualify for federal subsidies could end up with no monthly payment. But read the fine print.

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Book Reviews

'Mary Toft; Or, The Rabbit Queen' Asks Big Questions About Small Animals

Nov 21, 2019

Dexter Palmer's new novel is based on the strange true story of a woman who confounded the medical and scientific establishments of 18th century England by claiming she'd given birth to rabbits.

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Politics

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is weighing a 2020 presidential run. He'd join two other wealthy, self-funding Democrats in the primary: John Delaney and Tom Steyer.

Why Money (Usually) Can't Buy You A Successful Campaign

Nov 21, 2019

Only one major self-funding candidate — President Trump — has ever won the Oval Office. Despite long odds, some Democrats are spending millions of their own on the 2020 race, or contemplating it.

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Trump Impeachment Inquiry

Fiona Hill, former deputy assistant to the president and senior director for Europe and Russia on the National Security Council staff, arrives to review transcripts of her deposition on Nov. 4. She is testifying publicly on Thursday.

What To Watch For In Impeachment Hearing With Fiona Hill, David Holmes

Nov 21, 2019

Members of Congress are set to hear from two witnesses in the week's final hearing: a former White House policy insider and a foreign service officer who said he overheard a call with President Trump.

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt return in <em>Mad About You</em>, 20 years after the original show ended.

'Mad About You': If A Reboot Falls In A Very Particular Forest, Is It Really On?

Nov 21, 2019

You might not even know that there's a reboot of Mad About You coming this week. But that might not matter, because unless you have the right cable provider, you can't watch it.

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Sports

The Pittsburgh Pirates Need Racing Pierogies For Next Season

Nov 21, 2019

Can you run 200 yards in a minute while wearing a bulky costume? Lots of teams have mascots that race during games. Milwaukee has sausages, D.C. has presidents. The Pirates need racing pierogies.

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Business

Auto News: GM Sues Rival Over Bribery Allegations, UAW President Resigns

Nov 21, 2019

GM filed suit against Fiat Chrysler saying it bribed UAW officials in order to get favorable labor contracts. And, UAW President Gary Jones resigned following an unfolding corruption scandal.

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Politics

Ex-White House Adviser Fiona Hill To Testify In Impeachment Probe

Nov 21, 2019

Russia expert Fiona Hill testifies in the impeachment hearing Thursday. In her deposition, she warned Republicans against "going down a rabbit hole" and falling prey to Russian disinformation.

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Law

Border Volunteer In Arizona Acquitted Of Helping Migrants

Nov 21, 2019

A jury has found Scott Warren not guilty on two federal felony counts of harboring illegal immigrants. Warren volunteers with a group that leaves food and water for migrants in Arizona deserts.