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Ex-‘60 Minutes’ Producer Slings Dirt on Stars of TV News

By Lloyd Grove

The powerful ex-producer’s gossipy book—sure to elicit indignation—dishes dirt on some iconic names and relays some unpleasant anecdotes, including one gross story involving Trump.

He Stood Up For BLM Protests. Haters Ran Him Out of Office.

By Kate Briquelet

An anonymous Facebook page waged war against a GOP prosecutor after he supported local anti-racism protests and explored whether armed counterprotesters could be breaking the law.

Claudia Conway Surprises ‘American Idol’ Judges With Adele

By Laura Bradley

Claudia Conway has gone viral on TikTok by exposing the strife within her family. As she takes her shot at fame, however, the family is presenting a more united front.

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Marjorie Greene Came of Age in This Infamously Racist County

By Kali Holloway

It was the scene of what’s been called “the most successful racial cleansing in U.S. history,” and the results of that history were on display during her years in school there.

I Rewatched Britney in ‘Crossroads.’ It Hit Me One More Time

By Alaina Demopoulos

The controversy over “Reframing Britney Spears” led the author back to rewatch Britney’s 2002 film, “Crossroads.” The songs still zinged, but the movie had darkened with age.

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What Pandemic? The Super-Rich are Vacationing, Fabulously.

By Tom Sykes

From private jets to island hideaways, those who can afford it are shelling out on expensive workarounds to shield them from the risk of COVID—while still having a good time.

The Bones of Jesus’ Disciple Might Not Be His

By Candida Moss

The bones of two of Jesus’s close followers have turned out to have different origins than the faithful initially believed.

Can Your Boss Force You to Get a COVID Vaccine Shot?

By Richard Reice, Lara Shortz

The short answer is yes.

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5. Student: Ex-NYT Reporter Don McNeil Told Me ‘Racism Is Over’

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