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Democracy Dies in Darkness     Most popular right now   'A long winter': White House aides divided over scope, risks of Russia probe While some take solace in the idea that the investigation will be over soon, others say that view is naive. By Ashley Parker  •  Read more » Charles Manson, cult leader and murder-rampage mastermind who terrified nation, dies at 83 Manson and members of his 'family' were convicted in the 1969 Helter Skelter killings. By Paul Valentine  •   Read more »   What the parasites in a defector's stomach tell us about North Korea The worms oozing around his intestines tell a story of the health crisis gripping North Korea even as it expends significant resources to become a global nuclear power. By Cleve R. Wootson Jr.  •   Read more »   After border agent is killed and partner injured in Texas, Trump renews call for wall The agent was killed and his partner injured while on patrol in the state's Big Bend area, officials said. 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By Amber Phillips  •   Read more »   Opinion Roy Moore is not a pedophile Pedophilia is a mental disorder. Sexually abusing people is not. By Rachel Hope Cleves  •   Read more »   Also Popular in Politics   The Fix • Analysis Leigh Corfman's 'Today' show interview both hurts and helps Roy Moore Corfman was resolute, but Moore's defenders can say their questions were treated as legitimate by NBC. By Callum Borchers  •  Read more »   Collins airs concern about harassment charges against the president Analysis | The White House just basically endorsed Roy Moore Hillary Clinton called Donald Trump a sexual assaulter. He responded with mere insults. The Latest: German leader defends decision to leave talks Also Popular in Opinions   Did Putin get taken for a ride? Hardly. America's retreat from the global stage in the Trump era is a win for Russia, but Americans still have the power to push back. 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