Anyone running for federal office is required to endorse their own television ads. While it's supposed to make their political statements more honest, it might be having the opposite effect.

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It’s a stage adaptation of an episode from season three, and Aaron Sorkin is on board to write new material for it.
“We are smart enough to buckle up without police, tickets, and Big Brother,” Jerry Williams said. But were they?
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Legislators hope the bill will help put an end to puppy mills and encourage people to adopt rescue animals.
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The state has expanded its trash pick-up services to accommodate the new policy, but many residents are already composting pros.
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Plenty of musicians complain when a political candidate uses their work as part of a campaign event. How did they manage to play it in the first place?
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Introduced in 1807, the Act affords the president the power to intervene in state law enforcement efforts. But debate rages over when it's appropriate to do so.
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The state has prohibited public expletives since 1792, with offenders facing a $250 fine. That's about to change.
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In Japan, an effective system of law enforcement help, legal mandates, and cultural norms helps missing items find their way home.
McDonald's has served billions of people over the decades. Every now and then, they get served themselves—with a lawsuit.
The game has been locked in a vault and a legal battle for years. A new Kickstarter could unearth it for the first time since 1967.
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The 2010s saw true crime come to the forefront of popular culture thanks to podcasts, books, and binge-worthy docuseries. These 10 cases prove it beyond a reasonable doubt.