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Bill Maher goes 'CSI' and investigates Trump's ties to Putin

Public School, Inc.: When public education turns into big business

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Bill Maher and panel debate over punching Nazis

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Women respond to Silicon Valley's men's rights advocates

Trump attacks San Juan mayor on Twitter after she pleads for help

Rick Pitino and "the dark underbelly" of the NCAA

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When is it OK to prescribe opioids?

Rex Tillerson: U.S. is engaged in direct talks with North Korea

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Silicon Valley's $300M donation to STEM education is not what it seems

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