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An #unapologetic campaign has a lot to be sorry for

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Laura Miller reviews 'Pi' directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Sean Gullette

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Math can predict why it will be reasonably difficult to select a democratic candidate for the 2020 election.

Faith and reason have fought over creation for centuries. Now science is closer than ever to cracking the code

Bobby Jindal doesn't want the GOP to be the "stupid party," but fellow governors are plotting to wreck higher ed