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On His 80th Birthday, Shake It Like Elvis With A Milkshake

A still-trim Elvis Presley enjoys a sandwich in 1958. His love of fatty foods hadn't caught up to him yet. Hulton Archive/Getty Images hide caption

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The Salt

On His 80th Birthday, Shake It Like Elvis With A Milkshake

The legendary singer had equally outsized eating habits, including his famous affinity for peanut butter, bananas and bacon. Celebrity chef Sean Brock has created a drink in the King's honor.

When Morale Dips, Some Cops Walk The Beat — But Do The Minimum

There's been a sharp decline in the number of arrests and tickets and summonses issued in New York City. Police sometimes use work slowdowns to show dissatisfaction with policies, workloads or contract disputes. Justin Lane/EPA/Landov hide caption

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When Morale Dips, Some Cops Walk The Beat — But Do The Minimum

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When Morale Dips, Some Cops Walk The Beat — But Do The Minimum

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With A Son Missing, Family Questions Jordan's Mission Against ISIS

Safi al-Kasasbeh and his wife Saafia are the parents of Moath al-Kasasbeh, the Jordanian air force pilot captured by the self-proclaimed Islamic State in Syria. The worried parents are proud of their son, but say Jordan should not be involved in the coalition against ISIS. Alice Fordham/NPR hide caption

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With A Son Missing, Family Questions Jordan's Mission Against ISIS

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A Nun Inspired By Warhol: The Forgotten Pop Art Of Sister Corita Kent

Sister Corita Kent stands in front of her work, including for eleanor, at Immaculate Heart College in 1964. Courtesy of Corita Art Center hide caption

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Fine Art

A Nun Inspired By Warhol: The Forgotten Pop Art Of Sister Corita Kent

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A Nun Inspired By Warhol: The Forgotten Pop Art Of Sister Corita Kent

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On His 80th Birthday, Shake It Like Elvis With A Milkshake

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On His 80th Birthday, Shake It Like Elvis With A Milkshake

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Congress Renews Post-Terrorist Attack Insurance Payments

The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program guarantees insurance payments in case of a terrorist attack at places like shopping malls, big-city high rises, and events like the Super Bowl. Jamie Squire/Getty Images hide caption

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Congress Renews Post-Terrorist Attack Insurance Payments

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Look Out, This Poker-Playing Computer Is Unbeatable

Dealer Omar Abu-Eid adjusts a stack of chips before the first day of the World Series of Poker's main event in Las Vegas last July. Humans still reign in most versions of poker. Whew. John Locher/AP hide caption

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Look Out, This Poker-Playing Computer Is Unbeatable

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And The Moral Of The Story Is ... Kids Don't Always Understand The Moral

In the "Winter's Gift" episode of Sofia the First, Disney Princess Tiana (left) from The Princess and the Frog makes a special appearance to help Princess Sofia learn that a true gift comes from the heart. Disney Junior hide caption

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And The Moral Of The Story Is ... Kids Don't Always Understand The Moral

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