How The Iran Vote Is Engineered To Pass
When Congress votes on the deal this month, it will be considered under rules that favor the president, even if his opponents gain a majority.
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Fears Of Marijuana 'Monopoly' In Ohio Undercut Support For Legalization
Ohio will vote this fall on whether to legalize marijuana. The measure allows 10 growing sites; 10 groups of big investors already have dibs. Some would-be pot proponents are crying foul.
Smell Mapping: Using Your Nose To Retrace Your Steps
A University of California, Berkeley psychologist has found that people can create a map in their heads with scents as location markers. NPR replicates the experiment with a master sommelier, and discovers that olfactory navigation is lot more successful if you have a sophisticated nose.
During Holy Year, Priests Permitted To Forgive Women Who Had Abortions
Pope Francis announced that priests will be able to offer absolution to women who've had an abortion. The policy, in place for a year, is part of a Holy Year of Mercy that starts in December.
The 'Trump Effect' Alienating Conservative Latinos
The GOP's post-mortem in the wake of the 2012 election suggested the party needed to appeal to Latinos. But the current immigration conversation sparked by Donald Trump could threaten that goal.
Can You Use That In A Sentence? Dictionary Adds New Words
Oxford Dictionaries has updated its offerings with a number of new words, so, naturally, we held a contest to see who could use the most in a single sentence.
Here's What We Know About The Kentucky Clerk Refusing Marriage Licenses
Kim Davis, a born-again Christian, has been divorced three times. When she won her seat for Rowan County clerk, she took over from her mother, who held the position for 37 years.
Former NFL Player Lawrence Phillips Charged With Murder
The new charges filed against the onetime St. Louis Rams running back stem from the death of his fellow inmate at the Kern Valley State Prison in California this past spring.
Trump: Jeb Bush Should Be 'Speaking English'
In a newly published interview, Donald Trump reportedly said Bush should "set the example."
The Bloody Mary Meat Straw: An All-American Story
Bloody Marys have been around for ages, but an Iowa man has invented a way to take them to a whole new level: a straw made of meat. They've become a hit at bars, ballparks and stadiums. #America