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Black voters in Alabama save the day for Democrats
Democrat Doug Jones celebrated a surprise victory last night over Republican Roy Moore in ruby-red Alabama. A year ago, Donald Trump won in Alabama by 28 points.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenPhoto: Democratic Alabama U.S. Senate candidate Doug Jones acknowledges supporters at the election night party in Birmingham, Alabama, U.S., December 12, 2017. (Marvin Gentry/Reuters)
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4 storiesWhat did the House and Senate GOP work out over taxes?
The big tax bill looks like it’s headed for a vote next week. House and Senate negotiators have worked out most of the details, and so, Republicans seem ready to pass the bill and get it to Trump before Christmas, as they hoped.
Read the story11 minWhat a Democratic victory in Alabama means for political races elsewhere
Democrat Doug Jones celebrated a surprise victory last night over Republican Roy Moore in ruby-red Alabama. A year ago, Donald Trump won in Alabama by 28 points.
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Artist Lezley Saar makes work about people who live outside the norms of gender, race, and mental health -- including her own son, who was diagnosed with autism as a baby. Saar talks about her show at the California African American Art Museum .
Read the story11 minKCRW Bookworm's favorite books of the year
Maybe you have some down time this holiday season, and plan to catch up on some reading. KCRW’s Michael Silverblatt is out with his favorite books of 2017, and his favorite books of all time.
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