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Arts May 19

'Twin Peaks' is back after 26 years, but it never really left these misty, moody towns

The logging town of Twin Peaks never really existed. Like most settings of fictional television shows, the characters exist in spaces that are in part filmed on location and in part on a Hollywood lot. The influential 1990 TV drama…

Arts May 19

5 unforgettable TV theme songs to tide you over until 'Twin Peaks' returns

On its own, the theme song to "Twin Peaks" was a bona fide earworm. Composer Angelo Badalamenti's opening theme to Mark Frost and David Lynch's otherworldly murder mystery won a Grammy in 1990 for "Best Pop Instrumental Performance." The soundtrack…

Politics May 19

Read Rosenstein's full opening statement on Comey to Congress

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said in briefings today that he stands by his memo, which was cited by President Donald Trump as justification for removing James Comey as FBI director.

Politics May 16

LISTEN: Unauthorized leaks are 'frankly dangerous,' Spicer says

White House press secretary Sean Spicer addressed reports that President Donald Trump shared highly classified information with Russian officials in a meeting last week.

Politics May 15

5 important stories that have nothing to do with Comey's firing or Russia

Here are five important stories that you might have missed in the news unfolding like a screenplay in Washington.

Politics May 15

WATCH: Spicer addresses travel ban arguments in news briefing

White House press secretary Sean Spicer is scheduled to take questions at today’s news briefing at 1:30 p.m. ET. Watch it here.

Arts May 12

I gave my mom the KFC romance novella. Here's her review

She read the whole durn thing.

Politics May 11

WATCH: White House addresses acting FBI director testimony over Comey firing

White House deputy press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is expected to speak at the daily news briefing at 1:30 p.m. ET.

Politics May 11

Read James Comey's full farewell letter

"I'm not going to spend time on the decision or the way it was executed. I hope you won't either. It is done, and I will be fine, although I will miss you and the mission deeply," the former FBI…

Politics May 10

WATCH: With Kissinger at his side, Trump delivers first in-person response to Comey firing

The same day President Donald Trump was meeting with Russia's foreign minister at the White House -- and less than a day after firing former FBI director James Comey -- the press pool captured Trump posing in the Oval Office…

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