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Robert Townsend is a pioneer in Hollywood. As a writer, director and actor, he's built an extensive resume of television and film work, bringing black stories to audiences around the world.

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President Trump is set to embark on what he claims will be a "tremendous summit" with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, but critics are skeptical that he'll be able to convince the millennial dictator to relinquish the country's nuclear weapons.

After refusing U.S. aid at the Venezuelan border, President Nicolas Maduro faces new pressure from his opponents to step down, with the U.S. threatening to impose new sanctions.

President Trump also faces challenges in his ongoing attempt to reach a trade agreement with China. Though he has delayed a March 1 deadline to increase tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports, the two sides have yet to sign an official agreement.

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Once a privilege for the wealthy, elite universities across the U.S. became a reality for students from low-income backgrounds beginning in the 1990s. Institutions like Princeton University and Amherst College implemented no-loan policies with the hope that low-income students would enroll and later graduate debt-free; others bolstered their scholarship offerings.

As a result, racial and socioeconomic diversity have increased on many college campuses. But what actually happens once disadvantaged students get to college?

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Rumor has it that Robert Mueller's big reveal on Russia might be just days away. One former acting FBI director says he can't rule out that the president is a Russian asset. President Trump says it's all lies. Meanwhile, Bernie's back. Putin warns the West. President Trump warns those who are still supporting Venezuela's old guard. And what's next for the wives and children caught up in the failed fight for an Islamic state?

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Too many Catholic priests have abused children without consequences. Now, over 100 Catholic bishops are meeting in Rome to discuss protecting children. But what will it take for change to come?

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New York is the latest city to speak out against what it considers a discriminatory practice: chastising or punishing employees for the style of their hair. Hair and hairstyle are frequently a topic of tension, often with white authority figures policing the hair of people of color.

When corporate culture conflicts with cultural or religious expression, where do we draw the line? And what should we do?

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When you think of a sporting event, what do you generally imagine? A roaring crowd, two teams lined up face to face, the electric energy of competition and... gigantic screens to watch video games?

Welcome to esports.

We explored the new world of competitive gaming and how it changes the meaning of 'get your head in the game.'

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What does it take to make a polyamorous relationship work? Is maintaining such a complex network of connections really worth it?

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We talk to the creators behind Spider-Verse (they also worked on The Lego Movie and its sequel) about how they successfully brought new heroes to an already-crowded multiplex.

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From a national emergency to issues of press freedom around the world, we recap the week's top stories.

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