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Dylan Matthews

Dylan Matthews

Former Senior Correspondent and Lead Writer

    Latest articles by Dylan Matthews

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    Vox Sentences: The great North Korean internet outage of 2014Vox Sentences: The great North Korean internet outage of 2014
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    Plus, New York reacts to the killing of two police officers.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    The most entertaining Obama press conference in yearsThe most entertaining Obama press conference in years
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    And more in Friday’s Vox Sentences.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Climate
    Congress’s Christmas present to corporate America — billions in tax breaksCongress’s Christmas present to corporate America — billions in tax breaks
    Climate

    Tax extenders, explained.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    Hollywood reels from The Interview’s cancellationHollywood reels from The Interview’s cancellation
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    Plus, Nebraska and Oklahoma want the feds to stop Colorado from legalizing marijuana.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    21 times Colbert has broken character21 times Colbert has broken character
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    He’ll be playing himself on The Late Show. Here’s what to expect.

    By Dylan Matthews
    The Simpsons turns 25 this week. Here are the 25 best cartoons it inspired
    Technology

    Our list includes everything from weird Adult Swim shows to major broadcast hits.

    By Emily St. James, Dylan Matthews and 3 more
    Cuba
    Everything you need to read about the huge US-Cuba dealEverything you need to read about the huge US-Cuba deal
    Cuba

    Plus, the Fed’s subtle but significant change to economic policy, and terrorist threats deny America the right to watch Seth Rogen’s new movie.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    Fact-checking Prince: Can doves, in fact, cry?Fact-checking Prince: Can doves, in fact, cry?
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    We ask a dove biologist to set the record straight.

    By Dylan Matthews
    World Politics
    Are Cuban cigars really better? What the experts say.Are Cuban cigars really better? What the experts say.
    World Politics

    Cigar Aficionado consistently rated Cuban cigars higher in blind taste tests.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    The horrible details of the Taliban’s child massacre in PakistanThe horrible details of the Taliban’s child massacre in Pakistan
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    Plus, Jeb Bush all but announces his presidential run, and Russia’s currency continues to slide.

    By Dylan Matthews