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When The Cash Register Doesn't Take Cash

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When The Cash Register Doesn't Take Cash

A handful of restaurants around the country are giving up on cash. Paying for your meal with a credit card or electronically makes for better and faster service, they say.

Why Mental Health Is A Poor Measure Of A President

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Why Mental Health Is A Poor Measure Of A President

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'Dock Of The Bay' At 50: Why Otis Redding's Biggest Hit Almost Went Unheard

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'Dock Of The Bay' At 50: Why Otis Redding's Biggest Hit Almost Went Unheard

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When The Cash Register Doesn't Take Cash

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When The Cash Register Doesn't Take Cash

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When The Cash Register Doesn't Take Cash

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As Cracks Widen In Washington State, Government Prepares For A Landslide

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As Cracks Widen In Washington State, Government Prepares For A Landslide

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