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National Journal reporter Josh Kraushaar stumbled upon the scoop of the century. Nationals left fielder Jayson Werth s seven-year $126 million contract appeared to contain an unknown perk: His own private security force dedicated to protecting his fragile, fragile ego. These Blackwater-esque foot soldiers patrolled the stands under cover of regular old ushers to neutralize the threat of WEEEEEEERTH-LEEEEESSSS chants.
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2021 s Most Highly Anticipated New Books: 26 Fiction and Nonfiction Titles to Get Lost In
On 12/23/20 at 3:00 PM EST
There is much to anticipate in the new year, and the thought of getting out and about is not the least of them. But until social distancing is a distant memory, you can still snuggle up with a good read. Enjoy the rare pleasure of turning the crisp pages of some of these intriguing books coming out in the first half of the year.
Newsweek has chosen some of the best new fiction and nonfiction for your reading pleasure.
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