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Bill Maher will win the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the Kennedy Center said Thursday, less than a week after the White House forcefully denied that the comedian would win it."For ...

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Bill Maher will receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, despite prior denials from the White House. The award highlights Maher's significant influence on American discourse.