The U.N. General Assembly backs the Palestinians’ membership bid
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A huge solar storm is hurtling toward the Earth. Scientists say you should look up
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Steve Bannon loses his appeal of his contempt of Congress conviction
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UN assembly urges Palestine membership after vote
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He fights sexual violence. He’s won a Nobel and now a $1 million honor. Is he hopeful?
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Yes, Apple’s new iPad ad is ugly and crushing, but art can’t be flattened
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