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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

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    The Daily Show did what Donald Trump asked: it found out he was lying about his meatThe Daily Show did what Donald Trump asked: it found out he was lying about his meat
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    He was also not telling the truth about his magazine, his steaks, his wine, or his bottled water.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The expanded Kardashian universe, explained in one chartThe expanded Kardashian universe, explained in one chart
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    Keep up with the Kardashians

    By Javier Zarracina and Alex Abad-Santos
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    Maria Sharapova’s meldonium doping scandal, explainedMaria Sharapova’s meldonium doping scandal, explained
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    Why it’s difficult to believe the tennis star.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Watch: Stephen Colbert gives sleepy doctor Ben Carson a bizarre Hunger Games goodbyeWatch: Stephen Colbert gives sleepy doctor Ben Carson a bizarre Hunger Games goodbye
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    He was this close to breaking character.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: 3 key moments from the show’s midseason premiereMarvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: 3 key moments from the show’s midseason premiere
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    Bette Midler and Kim Kardashian’s ridiculous feud, explainedBette Midler and Kim Kardashian’s ridiculous feud, explained
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    Midler was not entertained and dared Kardashian to swallow a camera.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Maria Sharapova failed a doping test and admitted to using an endurance-enhancing drugMaria Sharapova failed a doping test and admitted to using an endurance-enhancing drug
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    The tennis star now awaits her punishment.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The biggest drama in comic books right now is over Spider-Man and raceThe biggest drama in comic books right now is over Spider-Man and race
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    The new issue of Spider-Man is about diverse superheroes, and some fans think it failed.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Watch: SNL gave Donald Trump a brutal KKK-themed campaign ad to useWatch: SNL gave Donald Trump a brutal KKK-themed campaign ad to use
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    Wait for it…

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The Legend of Wonder Woman is the brilliant comic Wonder Woman deservesThe Legend of Wonder Woman is the brilliant comic Wonder Woman deserves

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