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The mind-boggling past 24 hours in politics, explained

Russia revelations. Health bill woes. Wiretap wars. And that Supreme Court seat.

2016 didn’t just give us “fake news.” It likely gave us false memories.

Trump doesn't need to cite credible evidence — or directly endorse an idea — to spread acceptance of a lie

7 psychological concepts that explain the Trump era of politics

American politics can seem baffling. Psychology is here to help.

The Congressional Budget Office, explained

CBO’s score of Republicans’ health plan is out, and it looks grim. Here’s why the agency has such influence.

A new video challenges the official story about what happened to Michael Brown in Ferguson

Police said Brown robbed a store. The new video suggests otherwise.

The big, nearly 200-year-old legal issue at the heart of the Dakota Access pipeline fight

Tribal sovereignty is a concept that even some of the protesters may not be familiar with. But it’s important.

International Women’s Day, explained

Today’s Google Doodle honors the day.

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  1. Vice President Pence’s “never dine alone with a woman” rule isn’t honorable. It’s probably illegal.

  2. S-Town is a stunning podcast. It shouldn't have been made.

  3. Repealing Obamacare was why she voted for Trump. Now she’s bitterly disappointed.

  4. The problem with “don’t eat alone with women”: good character is better than strict rules

  5. The Freedom Caucus’s new health care demand: let insurers charge sick people more

The dark psychology of dehumanization, explained

What's happening to Muslims under Trump isn't new. Humans can be wired for it.

For years, this popular test measured anyone’s racial bias. But it might not work after all.

People took the implicit association test to gauge their subconscious racism. Now the researchers behind the test admit it can’t always do that.

Why The Legend of Zelda is one of the most important franchises in gaming

The Legend of Zelda has repeatedly changed gaming. Its latest entry, Breath of the Wild, could too.

The Nintendo Switch, explained

Nintendo's new console is here — and it could change how we play video games.

Trump’s call for “merit-based immigration,” explained

It’s probably code for less immigration.