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Stories
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Pass The Joint Politely: Marijuana Etiquette From Emily Post's Great-Great Granddaughter
Lizzie Post's new book about cannabis etiquette explains how the legalization of weed has changed the behaviors around consuming it.
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Arts & Life
America is no longer an empire and lives in the short term, says Bernard-Henri Lévy
In his new book, Bernard-Henri Lévy argues that America's influence is declining, and five powers — China, Russia, Iran, Turkey, and Sunni radical Islam — are ready to take its place.
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New Study Predicts What Climate Your City Could Resemble In 2080
If climate change continues at it's current rate, New York City will feel as warm as northern Arkansas in 2080, a new study predicts.
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Politics
LIVE: Michael Cohen on hush money, Russian gangsters and Wikileaks
'I am not protecting Mr. Trump anymore,' said Michael Cohen, President Trump's former lawyer during his testimony on Capitol Hill.
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To Reduce Chronic Homelessness, A Chicago Hospital Is Treating It As A Medical Condition
The University of Illinois Hospital has started providing permanent housing for homeless patients that repeatedly show up in emergency rooms.
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Julián Castro On His 2020 Presidential Platform And Living The 'Immigrant American Dream'
Julián Castro, former HUD secretary under Obama, pledged to visit all 50 states during his campaign.
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Ending Homelessness: How New Orleans Reduced Their Homeless Population By 90 Percent
Two years after Hurricane Katrina, there were more than 11,600 homeless people in New Orleans. Since then, the city has brought that number down 90 percent.
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'Some prefer pillow talk. I prefer Car Talk.' And other public radio Valentine's
No matter how you choose (or choose not to) celebrate Valentines Day, we want you to know how much we appreciate you.
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Music
Station Breaks: The Best New Songs From NPR Music Stations
A sweet lullaby by Girl In Red, Bayonne's cavernous ambient track and a jazz number from Jonathan Scales Fourchestra. There's a lot to discover on this new station-curated playlist.
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Politics
FACT CHECK: Trump's second State of the Union address
President Trump is delivering his State of the Union address, which the White House says will outline a "policy agenda both parties can rally behind."