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After historic losses, Democrats wonder where they go from here.

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After historic losses, Democrats wonder where they go from here.

Since Donald Trump won the presidency last week, Democrats have been pointing fingers, laying blame and second-guessing themselves.

After historic losses, Democrats wonder where they go from here.

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With "Wicked," director Jon M. Chu writes his own story

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With "Wicked," director Jon M. Chu writes his own story

Wicked – the 20-year-old – smash hit on Broadway turns the story of the "Wizard of Oz" on its head.

With "Wicked," director Jon M. Chu writes his own story

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In second term, will Trump punish news outlets that anger him?

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In second term, will Trump punish news outlets that anger him?

During the campaign, President-elect Trump called for reporters to be imprisoned and for media outlets to lose their licenses over unfavorable coverage, Will he make good on the threats?

In second term, will Trump punish news outlets that anger him?

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What happens to Trump's criminal cases now that he's won re-election?

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What happens to Trump's criminal cases now that he's won re-election?

Today, we're sharing an episode of Trump's Trials for listeners.

What happens to Trump's criminal cases now that he's won re-election?

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The Morgan Library's quest to honor a matriarch in archiving

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The Morgan Library's quest to honor a matriarch in archiving

Referred to as one of the most fascinating librarians in American history, Belle da Costa Greene is the figure who is responsible for the depth and legacy of the Morgan Library's collection, to this day.

The Morgan Library's quest to honor a matriarch in archiving

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Exploring what the early days of a second Trump administration could look like.

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Exploring what the early days of a second Trump administration could look like.

In just over 70 days, Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States will become the 47th, and he'll begin implementing his vision of an all powerful chief executive.

Exploring what the early days of a second Trump administration could look like.

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Who's sending Trump back to the White House and why?

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Who's sending Trump back to the White House and why?

In the days leading up to election night, news outlets across the country were predicting a historically close race, one that could take days to call.

Who's sending Trump back to the White House and why?

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Who's paying to elect the president?

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Who's paying to elect the president?

The homestretch of the presidential campaign means huge rallies, a final barrage of campaign ads, and massive multi-state get out the vote efforts.

Who's paying to elect the president?

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A look at the life of the singular Quincy Jones

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A look at the life of the singular Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones, the famed music producer who helped artists dominate popular music for half a century, has died.

A look at the life of the singular Quincy Jones

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Separating election facts from fiction

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Separating election facts from fiction

In these closing days of the presidential election, polling across the board has nearly every swing state in a statistical tie, meaning the election may come down to just a couple thousands votes.

Separating election facts from fiction

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