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USDA Unveils Prototypes For GMO Food Labels, And They're ... Confusing

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The Salt

USDA Unveils Prototypes For GMO Food Labels, And They're ... Confusing

The labels use the letters BE, for bioengineered, not GMO, which critics say could baffle consumers. One design features a smiling sun that a skeptic calls "essentially propaganda for the industry."

Remembering Tom Wolfe, 'The Man In The Ice-Cream Suit'

Tom Wolfe in 2008. He was known for his white suits. Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images hide caption

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Remembering Tom Wolfe, 'The Man In The Ice-Cream Suit'

Remembering Tom Wolfe, 'The Man In The Ice-Cream Suit'

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Lonesome Subway
Venezuela Holds Presidential Election But Main Opposition Is Boycotting It

Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro greets supporters during a closing campaign rally in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday. Maduro is seeking a new six-year mandate. Ariana Cubillos/AP hide caption

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Parallels

Venezuela Holds Presidential Election But Main Opposition Is Boycotting It

Venezuela Holds Presidential Election But Main Opposition Is Boycotting It

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Jesus and Woody Ry Cooder
Baltimore Museum Says Goodbye Warhol, Hello Younger, More Diverse Collection

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Fine Art

Baltimore Museum Says Goodbye Warhol, Hello Younger, More Diverse Collection

Baltimore Museum Says Goodbye Warhol, Hello Younger, More Diverse Collection

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Seeing the Real You Betty LaVette
USDA Unveils Prototypes For GMO Food Labels, And They're ... Confusing

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USDA Unveils Prototypes For GMO Food Labels, And They're ... Confusing

USDA Unveils Prototypes For GMO Food Labels, And They're ... Confusing

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Nellie McKay's Smoldering Voice Takes On Standards Like 'My Romance'

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Nellie McKay's Smoldering Voice Takes On Standards Like 'My Romance'

Nellie McKay's Smoldering Voice Takes On Standards Like 'My Romance'

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My Romance Nellie McKay
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In a Sentimental Mood John Coltrane
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Mary Jane The Vines
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Wonder Why Vetiver
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By Design R+R=NOW
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Bootlegger Whiskey n' Rye
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Balcony Tom Verlaine
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Andante Cantabile from String Quartet No. 1 in D Major The Heath Quartet
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Finale from String Quartet No. 1 in D Major The Heath Quartet

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