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Sociologist Brooke Harrington says that for the world's wealthiest people, many of the laws and rules followed by the rest of us simply don't apply.

What's It Like To Be Rich? Ask The People Who Manage Billionaires' Money

Several years ago, sociologist Brooke Harrington decided to explore the secret lives of billionaires. What she found, she said, shocked her.

Did A Sort Of 'Trump TV' Just Launch Its Pilot?

On the inaugural nightly Facebook Live from Trump Tower, Donald Trump's campaign manager, Kellyanne Conway, said "unequivocally" that Trump will win despite badly trailing Hillary Clinton in polls.

Elizabeth Warren Rallies 'Nasty Women' To Vote For Clinton

The progressive heroine and Massachusetts senator amped up a crowd before Hillary Clinton spoke in New Hampshire on Monday.

Indians Vs. Cubs: Each Aims To End Decades-Long Championship Drought

The Cleveland Indians host the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the World Series Tuesday night. The Indians last title was in 1948 — the Cubs in 1908.

NYT Poll Shows Clinton & Cooper With Winning Margins in NC

Democrat Hillary Clinton is safely ahead of Republican Donald Trump in North Carolina according to a poll released Tuesday by the New York Times and Siena…

Writer Gene Demby (left) with his twin sister, Stephanie, and mother Jeanette.

Finding A Way Home Through 'The Door Of No Return'

Gene Demby thought a visit to Ghana for a wedding would be fun and uncomplicated, but it sent him down a road of introspection about black fatherhood and its connection to America's original sin.

Rigging An Election? It's Not So Easy, Voting Law Expert Says

Rick Hasen, founder of the Election Law Blog, discusses Donald Trump's claims of potential voter fraud. "He's threatening the bedrock of democracy, and doing it to claim he's not a loser," Hasen says.

WUNCPolitics Podcast: A Deep Dive Into Donald Trump's Appeal

On this episode of the WUNCPolitics podcast we talk with Michael Kruse, a senior staff writer at Politico.

Duke Energy gets most of its solar power from sites east of Raleigh. It's seeking bids for projects in western N.C.

Duke Wants More Solar Projects In Western NC

Duke Energy has put out a call to renewable energy developers for new projects in the western part of the state. It's part of the company's push to meet...

Many Republicans now think that Missouri Democratic Senate candidate, Secretary of State Jason Kander, will prevail over Republican Sen. Roy Blunt.

Two Weeks Out: Democrats Have The Edge In The Fight For The Senate

States like Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Missouri and North Carolina will be decisive, and they're all moving Democrats' way as Republicans are put further on the defensive by Donald Trump.

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