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Don Cheadle plays Miles Davis in the movie <em>Miles Ahead. </em>Cheadle's portrayal is being hailed as capturing the "badass" swagger that made Davis a hero to generations of black men.

Don Cheadle's Miles Davis: The Latest 'Badass' Black Man On Screen

Don Cheadle personifies jazz genius Miles Davis in his new film Miles Ahead. Badass black men rarely show up as leads in mainstream movies.

Sen. Susan Collins (right), a Republican from Maine and chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, speaks with ranking member Sen. Claire McCaskill, a Democrat from Missouri, before the start of a hearing in April.

Almost 1 in 5 Congress Members Are Women. Here's How Other Jobs Compare

Women are finally at the top of a major-party presidential ticket, but they're still far underrepresented among lawmakers.

A smokestack rises in the background over the East Houston community of Manchester, <strong></strong><strong></strong>Texas, where the air was heavy with what smelled like gasoline after Hurricane Harvey in late August. The neighborhood is ringed by industrial sites.

Air Pollution From Industry Plagues Houston In Harvey's Wake

Flooding in Houston and utility outages led to belches of fumes from refineries and other industrial sites. Residents of a region already struggling with air pollution wonder: Is it safe to breathe?

A view of the opening of COP21 on climate change Monday in Paris. More than 150 world leaders are meeting for the 21st Session of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

10 Things To Know About The U.N. Climate Talks In Paris

Leaders from around the world are converging on Paris for the 2015 U.N. Climate Change Conference. Listen to our special coverage to find out what you should know and what's at stake.

How To Raise Brilliant Children, According To Science

Two developmental psychologists break down 21st century skills and give everyday tips for parents on how to instill them.

Maryland congressional candidate David Trone shakes hands outside the Glenmont Metro station in Silver Spring, Md., on Thursday morning.

This Candidate Is Self-Funding More Than Anyone Ever For A Seat In Congress

Wine retailer David Trone is spending $12.4 million of his own money to win a Maryland House seat, but his rivals say he's trying to buy his way into Congress.

Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs George Kent and top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine William Taylor are sworn in prior to testifying before the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday.

What We Learned From The 1st Week Of Impeachment Hearings

Impeachment is clearly shaping up to be a partisan affair, and there was a new witness who said he overheard the president inquiring about how the prospect for "investigations" in Ukraine was going.

U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland (center) arrives at the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 17. The transcript of his testimony, as well as a supplemental statement, was released on Tuesday.

Ambassador Acknowledges He Said Aid For Ukraine Depended On Public Support For Probes

Gordon Sondland, the U.S. envoy to the European Union, revised his previous testimony. His earlier deposition was contradicted by other witnesses. A full transcript has now been released.

President Trump appears on a monitor in the Press Briefing Room of the White House on Tuesday.

FACT CHECK: Trump's Oval Office Pitch For A Border Wall

President Trump used his first prime-time address from the Oval Office to make the case for a $5.7 billion border wall. That demand and Democrats' opposition has led to a partial government shutdown.

Behold the assembled contestants of <em>RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars</em>, Season 2.

What To Watch For When Watching 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars'

The search for America's Next Drag Superstar(TM) continues, as the drag competition returns for a second All-Star season on Thursday. We humbly offer a guide for the perplexed.

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