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Joc Pederson of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates hitting a three-run home run in the ninth inning.

Game 4: Dodgers Outlast Astros To Tie Up World Series

After a mostly scoreless game, the Los Angeles Dodgers blasted ahead of the Houston Astros in the top of the ninth inning with five runs, evening up the best-of-seven series Saturday, now 2-2.

How Russian Propaganda Spreads On Social Media

Experts say such propaganda sows divisions within society by confirming beliefs. Facebook, Google and Twitter officials are testifying this week about Russian influence on the 2016 election.

Senate Judiciary Committee member Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., holds up a copy of The Kremlin Playbook while delivering remarks with Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., at the conclusion of a May 8 subcommittee hearing on Russian interference in the 2016 election.

The Russia Investigations: Countdown To The Big Show; Republicans Strike Back

D.C. laces up for a social media marathon in Congress, and an explosive Washington Post story helps the White House and GOP go on offense against Hillary Clinton.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, speaks with then-U.S. President Barack Obama in Hangzhou, China, on Sept. 5, 2016.

Foreign Interference Has Bedeviled D.C. For Decades, With No Easy Reponse

The debate over how to combat Russia's ongoing campaign of active measures against the West has been taking place since the Cold War.

An Arby's in Bozeman, Mont. Arby's is the first major fast food chain to serve deer meat nationwide.

Hunting Conservation Group Objects To Arby's Venison

Arby's has "got the venison" now and is marketing these new sandwiches to hunters. But an organization of hunters, anglers and conservationists has beef with it.

In the last 13 years of Queen Victoria's life, she spent a great deal of time with Abdul Karim, who came from India initially to wait on the queen's table, but soon became part of her inner circle. And despite all opposition, Victoria and Karim curried on.

Queen Victoria's Unlikely Bond With Indian Attendant Made Curry Classy

The new film Victoria & Abdul sheds light on this extraordinary friendship, which had a spicy side effect: Curries, once a way to use up leftovers, began to simmer regularly in the royal kitchens.

Puerto Rico's governor demanded the cancellation of a controversial $300 million contract with Montana-based Whitefish Energy. More than a month after Hurricane Maria hit, a majority of customers remain without power on the island.

Puerto Rico's Power Authority Cancels Controversial Whitefish Contract

The move came after Gov. Ricardo Rosselló called to revoke the $300-million contract awarded to the tiny Montana-based company.

Sonoma County Sheriff Rob Giordano updates the media on evacuation and search-and-rescue efforts on Oct. 11, as wildfires devastate the county. At a more recent news conference, Giordano struck down wildfire-related rumors circulating on social media.

Are Social Media Sites Doing Enough To Combat Rumors And False News?

As they struggle with disasters and other crises, police, fire and other public officials are spending an increasing amount of time and resources knocking down rumors spreading on social media.

A nationalist activist waves a Spanish flag in front of a giant Catalan flag during a mass rally against Catalonia's declaration of independence, in Barcelona on Sunday.

Hundreds Of Thousands Take To Barcelona Streets Against Catalan Independence

Two days after the regional government voted to secede from Spain, demonstrators rejecting the move marched and brandished Spanish flags in Catalonia's capital.

What Consumers Should Know When Purchasing Health Insurance

It's time to sign up for a health plan if you purchase insurance on the Affordable Care Act exchanges. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kaiser Health News Washington correspondent Julie Rovner.

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