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From the UK and the US to Yemen, Qatar, Turkey, Iran, Palestine, and Lebanon, the fallout from the Saudi Crown Prince’s “corruption” sweep could be felt across many nations. Mohammed Bin Salman al Saud, the 32-year-old heir apparent, wants to consolidate his authority in Saudi Arabia, and, at the same time, be the kingmaker in other Middle Eastern lands. It is an extraordinarily high-risk strategy, one emboldened personally by President Trump and his son-in-law.

Trump's approval rating is at historic lows for a first-term president, and the party that controls the White House almost always loses seats in midterm elections. The GOP held on to four House seats in special elections this year that took place in red districts, but Tuesday's shellacking at the polls is more in line with how many political observers believe 2018 will shake out.

First Congregational Church has been joined by 13 faith communities in the Amherst area that provide food and support for Perez.

The young crown prince wants to end decades of power-sharing. His gambles could shake up the kingdom and the Middle East.

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Not even pedophilia is out of bounds for a political movement that is less animated by religiosity than resentment.

An interview with the democratic socialist who just knocked off one of the Virginia GOP’s legislative leaders.

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After Trump’s victory over Clinton, women realized how much the country needs them in politics.

Dana Cloud, who was targeted herself, offers a guide for other academics.