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Tara Golshan

Tara Golshan

Former Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Tara Golshan

    Politics
    The New York Daily News is calling for Trump to drop out. It’s not alone.The New York Daily News is calling for Trump to drop out. It’s not alone.
    Politics

    “This isn’t a joke anymore. ... He must end his campaign”

    By Tara Golshan
    “It’s like a war zone”: how the Olympics nearly destroyed a Rio neighborhood
    Sports

    Meet the couple fighting to save Vila Autódromo.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    The fake controversy about Clinton’s emails getting an Iranian scientist killed, explainedThe fake controversy about Clinton’s emails getting an Iranian scientist killed, explained
    Politics

    Trump tweeted that Clinton’s emails might have led to Shahram Amiri’s death. His source: “Many people are saying” it.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Why George P. Bush is breaking with Jeb! and getting on the Trump trainWhy George P. Bush is breaking with Jeb! and getting on the Trump train
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    Jeb Bush probably isn’t running for office again. George P. Bush is.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Protesters interrupted Donald Trump’s economic policy speech 17 timesProtesters interrupted Donald Trump’s economic policy speech 17 times
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    Politics

    The protesters, reportedly all women, called for Trump to answer questions on his past claims on women’s issues.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Meet Paul Nehlen, the mini Trump challenging Paul Ryan in WisconsinMeet Paul Nehlen, the mini Trump challenging Paul Ryan in Wisconsin
    Politics

    Just picture Trump as a Midwestern, tattooed Harley-Davidson enthusiast.

    By Tara Golshan
    Culture
    Rio Olympics 2016 opening ceremony: time, how to watch, live stream, and what to expectRio Olympics 2016 opening ceremony: time, how to watch, live stream, and what to expect
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    Culture

    The Rio Olympics opening ceremonies get underway at 7 pm Eastern today.

    By Tara Golshan and Libby Nelson
    Culture
    The Olympics opening ceremony director is famous for a film about Rio’s violenceThe Olympics opening ceremony director is famous for a film about Rio’s violence
    Culture

    Fernando Meirelles, who will direct the Olympics opening ceremony, is renowned for making the film City of God.

    By Tara Golshan
    Culture
    Watch Sesame Street’s Grover explain the 2016 Rio Olympics refugee teamWatch Sesame Street’s Grover explain the 2016 Rio Olympics refugee team
    Culture

    Grover is cheering for the “super special” Olympic refugee team.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Why is Trump complaining about his debate schedule with Clinton? Here are 3 theories.Why is Trump complaining about his debate schedule with Clinton? Here are 3 theories.
    Politics

    Trump says Clinton and the DNC rigged the debate schedule.

    By Tara Golshan