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Chew On This: Farmers Are Using Food Waste To Make Electricity

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Chew On This: Farmers Are Using Food Waste To Make Electricity

Dairy farmers in Massachusetts are using food waste to create renewable energy. Each farm produces enough to power about 1,500 homes. This helps prevent the release of methane, a greenhouse gas.

Politics

Week In Politics: More Impeachment Hearings As Trump Heads To NATO Summit

by Ayesha Rascoe

Week In Politics: More Impeachment Hearings As Trump Heads To NATO Summit

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Middle East

U.S. Iran Tensions May Be Coming To A Head; Is The White House Prepared?

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U.S. Iran Tensions May Be Coming To A Head; Is The White House Prepared?

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Opinion: Bill Ruckelshaus, Conservationist Who Also Protected The Rule Of Law

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Opinion: Bill Ruckelshaus, Conservationist Who Also Protected The Rule Of Law

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Opinion: Bill Ruckelshaus, Conservationist Who Also Protected The Rule Of Law

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On Aging

The White House Says Nursing Home Regulations Are Too Tough

by Ina Jaffe

The White House Says Nursing Home Regulations Are Too Tough

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Asia

Tourists Are Overrunning A Pakistani Region That's Too Friendly For Its Own Good

by Diaa Hadid

Tourists Are Overrunning A Pakistani Region That's Too Friendly For Its Own Good

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Technology

Is Crimea Russian? U.S. And EU Say No, Apple Says Kremlin Can See What It Wants To

by Scott Simon

Is Crimea Russian? U.S. And EU Say No, Apple Says Kremlin Can See What It Wants To

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Obituaries

Garth Reeves, A Leader In The Black Press And Civil Rights, Dies At 100

by Scott Simon

Garth Reeves, A Leader In The Black Press And Civil Rights, Dies At 100

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We Could Have Been Beautiful Again Hammock

Television

Philadelphia, Pa.: The Gang Gives Away The Secrets Of 'Sunny'

by Andrew Limbong

Philadelphia, Pa.: The Gang Gives Away The Secrets Of 'Sunny'

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Main Title from "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" Heinz Kiessling

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A Thousand Kisses Deep Chris Botti

Music

Two Stars' Suicides Draw Scrutiny To Pressures Of K-Pop Industry, Fans

by Scott Simon

Two Stars' Suicides Draw Scrutiny To Pressures Of K-Pop Industry, Fans

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Movies

New Nation, New You: 'Synonyms' Crosses Borders In Search Of Self

by Howie Movshovitz

New Nation, New You: 'Synonyms' Crosses Borders In Search Of Self

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Author Interviews

'Worn This Day' Lets You Step Into Historical Figures' Shoes, Vests, Dresses And More

by Scott Simon

'Worn This Day' Lets You Step Into Historical Figures' Shoes, Vests, Dresses And More

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Romance To the Grave Broken Social Scene

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Love and Mathematics Broken Social Scene

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Possibility Of Female Deacons Gives Some Catholics Hope

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Religion

Possibility Of Female Deacons Gives Some Catholics Hope

by Shahla Farzan

Possibility Of Female Deacons Gives Some Catholics Hope

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Business

Get It Low? 'Frozen 2' Merch Was Among Hot Products As Black Friday Tradition Cools

by Alina Selyukh

Get It Low? 'Frozen 2' Merch Was Among Hot Products As Black Friday Tradition Cools

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Lost in the Woods [Weezer Version] [Version] Weezer

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Into the Unknown [Panic! at the Disco Version] [Version] Panic! At the Disco

Politics

Deep Political Rifts Often Have Led U.S. To Transformation, Researcher Says

by Scott Simon

Deep Political Rifts Often Have Led U.S. To Transformation, Researcher Says

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The Salt

Chew On This: Farmers Are Using Food Waste To Make Electricity

by Allison Aubrey

Chew On This: Farmers Are Using Food Waste To Make Electricity

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Sports

Saturday Sports: The NFL Playoffs Close In; The Maple Leafs Shake Things Up

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Saturday Sports: The NFL Playoffs Close In; The Maple Leafs Shake Things Up

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Latin America

Huge Amazon Wildfires Endanger Our History As Well As Our Air, Archaeologists Say

by Scott Simon

Huge Amazon Wildfires Endanger Our History As Well As Our Air, Archaeologists Say

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Berimbau Quinet No. 1 "Solkatt" Arcomusical

Education

Bringing Higher Education Into The Wild In Alaska

by Anya Kamenetz

Bringing Higher Education Into The Wild In Alaska

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Daniel Craig: 'Knives Out' Aims To Be One Of Those 'Grand Pieces Of Entertainment'

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Movie Interviews

Daniel Craig: 'Knives Out' Aims To Be One Of Those 'Grand Pieces Of Entertainment'

by Scott Simon

Daniel Craig: 'Knives Out' Aims To Be One Of Those 'Grand Pieces Of Entertainment'

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Music

My Signature Song: 'Shut Up And Dance'

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My Signature Song: 'Shut Up And Dance'

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Shut Up and Dance Walk the Moon

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Week In Politics: More Impeachment Hearings As Trump Heads To NATO Summit

U.S. Iran Tensions May Be Coming To A Head; Is The White House Prepared?

Opinion: Bill Ruckelshaus, Conservationist Who Also Protected The Rule Of Law

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The White House Says Nursing Home Regulations Are Too Tough

Tourists Are Overrunning A Pakistani Region That's Too Friendly For Its Own Good

Is Crimea Russian? U.S. And EU Say No, Apple Says Kremlin Can See What It Wants To

Garth Reeves, A Leader In The Black Press And Civil Rights, Dies At 100

Philadelphia, Pa.: The Gang Gives Away The Secrets Of 'Sunny'

Two Stars' Suicides Draw Scrutiny To Pressures Of K-Pop Industry, Fans

New Nation, New You: 'Synonyms' Crosses Borders In Search Of Self

'Worn This Day' Lets You Step Into Historical Figures' Shoes, Vests, Dresses And More

Update On London Stabbing

Possibility Of Female Deacons Gives Some Catholics Hope

Get It Low? 'Frozen 2' Merch Was Among Hot Products As Black Friday Tradition Cools

Deep Political Rifts Often Have Led U.S. To Transformation, Researcher Says

Chew On This: Farmers Are Using Food Waste To Make Electricity

Saturday Sports: The NFL Playoffs Close In; The Maple Leafs Shake Things Up

Huge Amazon Wildfires Endanger Our History As Well As Our Air, Archaeologists Say

Bringing Higher Education Into The Wild In Alaska

Daniel Craig: 'Knives Out' Aims To Be One Of Those 'Grand Pieces Of Entertainment'

My Signature Song: 'Shut Up And Dance'

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