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The Maryland Democrat talks about Chuck Schumer's leadership of a fractured party, and whether Van Hollen himself harbors Presidential ambitions.

Ferris wheels and roller coasters, e.g.: five letters.

In Chloé Zhao's film, adapted from Maggie O'Farrell's novel, the death of a child gives rise to the creation of a literary masterpiece.

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A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.

Can you make a longer word with each new letter?

In the second of two movies adapted from the Broadway musical, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo battle fascism, bigotry, and some fairly dreadful filmmaking.

On seeing Rachel Maddow at the former Vice-President's funeral, while Donald Trump threatened Democrats on social media with death by hanging.

From the daily newsletter: our TV critic to the rescue.

Mascha Schilinski's dark, century-spanning ensemble drama sees four generations of women take up spectral residence in a German farmhouse.