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Matthew Secich's wife, Crystal, behind the sausage counter at the deli they opened in Unity, Maine.

Chef Trades Toque For Amish Beard, Opens Off-The-Grid Deli In Maine

6:25pm January 18, 2016

by Jennifer Mitchell

A Chicago chef tired of the kitchen grind moved his family to join an Amish community in Maine. He's now selling charcuterie and cheese from a cabin in the woods.

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Can't Focus? It Might Be Undiagnosed Adult ADHD

6:16pm January 18, 2016

by Patti Neighmond

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is most commonly diagnosed in children. But older adults may find that what they had worried was early dementia is actually ADHD.

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Singer Michelle Blackwell is helping lead the effort to enfranchise teenagers in the nation's capital. She and guitarist Frank "Scooby" Marshall of the The Chuck Brown All-Star Go-Go Band play a concert at Washington, D.C.'s Howard Theatre.

Unlikely Advocates Push To Give 16-Year-Olds A Vote — And A Voice

5:59pm January 18, 2016

by Patrick Madden

Washington, D.C., residents pushing to enfranchise teens think their opinions matter and the move would boost voter participation. But some worry 16-year-olds aren't ready to cast ballots.

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Civil Rights Activism, From Martin Luther King To Black Lives Matter

5:58pm January 18, 2016

Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad of New York Public Library speaks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about the parallels between the civil rights movement and the current Black Lives Matter protests.

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Break It Down: Checking Claims In Sunday's Democratic Debate

5:57pm January 18, 2016

NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben and Scott Horsley break down the claims from Sunday night's Democratic debate. One big area of disagreement was health care.

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A car with Uber and Lyft stickers at Los Angeles International Airport. Uber dominates the fast growing ride hailing business. But Lyft is waging a spirited battle to keep up.

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In The Battle Between Lyft And Uber, The Focus Is On Drivers

4:45pm January 18, 2016

by Aarti Shahani

The image of each company plays into their relationships not only with passengers but drivers as well. And competition is so great that Uber sent covert operatives into Lyft cars, to recruit drivers.

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New Policy For Boy Scout Sponsors Slows Approval For Certain Groups

4:30pm January 18, 2016

by Terry Gildea

Since Boy Scouts of America allowed gay scouts and leaders, some organizations, like one in Salt Lake City, have wanted to sponsor scout units. But a new policy narrows who could be a sponsor.

Arizona Tribes Wade Into The Water Business

4:30pm January 18, 2016

by Will Stone

Rain and snow from El Nino are filling reservoirs in the West. But the weather isn't ending questions about where cities will get water in years to come. One source could be Native American tribes.

A Birthday Cake for Washington has been the subject of much criticism because it portrays slaves as being happy.

Amid Controversy, Scholastic Pulls Picture Book About Washington's Slave

2:50pm January 18, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

The book tells the story of Hercules, a slave who President George Washington used as a chef. The book shows Hercules and his daughter happy and taking pride in making Washington a birthday cake.

After speaking (or, more often, shouting) their lines, the students run back to congratulatory teachers.

Fifth Graders Revisit King's 'Dream' Speech At The Lincoln Memorial

2:24pm January 18, 2016

Students from Watkins Elementary School in Washington, D.C., gathered to honor the civil rights leader.