“The government shutdown saga has drawn to an end. The debate within the GOP about who blew it is just beginning. Since before the federal government closed its doors on Oct. 1, leaders within the Republican coalition have been privately — and sometimes not-so-privately — squabbling over who should take …

“Unfavorable views of the tea party have nearly doubled over the past two years, making the conservative movement more unpopular than ever, a Pew Research survey released Wednesday finds. Forty-nine percent of Americans now view the tea party unfavorably, while just 30 percent view it favorably — an 11-point net …

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Joel Sartore’s mission is to photograph as many species as he can to increase awareness of the many animals in danger of extinction. To build this “photo ark,” he travels to zoos around the world in an attempt to photograph all of the world’s 6,000 captive species. He has captured …

Looking for help during the Saints’ bye week? Need a replacement for Randall Cobb at wideout? Matt Ufford’s Keepers is here to help with a heavy dose of fantasy football advice for Week 7. Photo Credits: Jeff Curry/USA Today Sports Daniel Shirey/USA Today Sports Joe Camporeale/USA Today Sports Howard Smith/USA …

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Nothing has detracted from the NLCS quite like the brouhaha over the “right way” to play the game, with Cardinals players taking umbrage at the Dodgers’ “Mickey Mouse stuff” on the field. Matt Ufford offers some creative new home run celebrations the Dodgers can try (if they don’t lose the …

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