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Plus, day two of the Senate torture report debate, and Republicans weigh whether to bring back the filibuster for nominations.


School meals will have to be a little less whole-grain rich after all.


Most Americans say guns help protect people from crime.


It’s not just journalists who are to blame.


It’s all about the feelings.


George W. Bush did better in 2000 in counties that had Klan chapters in the 1960s.


Think Lassie, but with an army of mutts.


The term among economists for losing your job market value when you’re unemployed is “skill erosion.” Here’s what that feels like.


But they’re all great. Seriously.


The historic mission’s first data is a big clue about how water arrived on our own planet.


Michael Tomasky is wrong on the internet.


Rape and sexual assault are way less likely to be reported to police than other violent crimes.


Doctors don’t have big incentives to stay up-to-date with new treatments. Sometimes, it’s actually financially ruinous for them to do so.


Teen clothing stores are tanking, and there are a lot of reasons why.


Reducing bank leverage is the best way to make the system safer