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The five best lightsaber battles in Star Wars history

Darth Vader versus Luke. A levitating Yoda. And the greatest duel of them all. Click here to read more.

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Made in America: Four dishes, inspired by other lands, that became American icons.

Gumbo. Chile con queso. California roll. Spaghetti and meatballs. In some ways, each dish is an import. But each also morphed and adapted to its new environment, transforming into something uniquely American. Allow us to explain – and to show you.

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Few Democratic candidates have loyal small-dollar donor bases

Our visual story analyzes the loyalty of small dollar donors and the biggest donor overlaps between candidates. About one-fifth of Democratic donors have given to multiple candidates, suggesting many haven’t settled on a favorite in a crowded field of presidential contenders. Click here to read more.

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An illustrated guide to all 6,887 deaths in ‘Game of Thrones’

It’s the end of an era. Take a look back at everyone who died in the quest for the Iron Throne with our completed guide to every single on-screen death.

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Everything that’s happened leading up to ‘Avengers: Endgame’

“Avengers: Endgame” might be over three hours long, but you won’t have to spend that much time to catch up on all 21 previous movies. We’ve updated our comprehensive guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Click here to read more.

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An illustrated guide to all 2,339 deaths in ‘Game of Thrones’

Ready for the return of “Game of Thrones”? Catch up on what‘s happened with our illustrated guide to all 2,339 deaths from the last seven seasons.

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Becoming Captain Marvel: A feminist (and not-so-feminist) history

Captain Marvel might be flying high now, but Carol Danvers, the woman behind the suit, has a complicated comics history. Here’s how her evolution, from love interest to the most powerful Avenger, mirrors the ups and downs many female superheroes have experienced.

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Beyond the wall: Dogs, blimps and other things used to secure the border

Regardless of what “the wall” is made of or how much more of it is ever built, it will always be just one of many instruments in the toolbox of security measures on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Here’s a look at the different tools used to secure the border. Click here to read more. 

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Your guide to new ways to watch TV in 2019

Overwhelmed by all the TV you haven’t watched? Get ready for even more from Disney, Apple, Facebook and DC Entertainment. We take a look at the new streaming services you should check out in 2019, including analyses of their unique strategies for breaking into the market. Click here to read more.

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Why Election Day results might be delayed

From quirky procedures to nail-biter races, here are some ways Election Day could turn into Election Week, Election Month or longer. Click here to read more.

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Where is the money going in the final push before Election Day?

So far, Super PACs, party committees and other political groups have spent $687 million on independent advertising and voter contact efforts aimed at influencing the Nov. 6 midterms.

We're tracking how much is being spent here. Click here to read more.

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Who is President Trump endorsing in the midterms?

Trump has backed congressional candidates with rallies and a barrage of tweets. Here’s a look at all the candidates he’s on the record as supporting.

See the endorsements

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What Democratic control of Congress would mean for Trump

Control of Congress is up in the air this November. If Democrats take back one or both chambers, here’s our analysis for what that will mean for President Trump.

The stakes are high

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Who wrote the ‘resistance’ op-ed? Despite denials, most people are still in the running.

We sorted some officials into loose groups based on likelihood of authorship and theories offered in public spaces.

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The rise of Burning Man

From a huddle of hippies on a beach to a city of 70,000 in the desert, here’s how a festival became a lifestyle. Click here to read more.

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These state-level elections could change the balance of power in Congress for a decade

State legislators and governors often control the redrawing of U.S. House maps.

See how redistricting works in your state

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An Unequal Justice

Black victims account for the majority of homicides across 50 of the nation’s largest cities. They are the least likely of any racial group to have their murders result in an arrest, the Washington Post has found.

No major U.S. city had a wider gap in arrest rates for white and black victims than Boston, where the killings of white residents are solved at twice the rate of black victims.

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