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Under The Banner Of Marijuana — An Estonian Municipality Adopts A New Flag

5:13pm May 16, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

The rural region has a long history of cultivating cannabis that goes back 150 years, and on Tuesday the newly formed local government approved using the leaf as the official government symbol.

Spotify's recent policy addition highlighted both the company's power and the dangers of moral engagement.

Music & Culture

Spotify's 'Hateful Conduct' Policy Drags The Music Industry Into The #MeToo Moment

5:05pm May 16, 2018

by Andrew Flanagan

The streaming giant's new policy on artists who engage in "hateful conduct" is a half-measure, but it demonstrates the power the company now wields — and the challenge it now faces.

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The June 9, 2016, meeting at Trump Tower is one of several known contacts between Trump campaign workers and people connected with the Russian government.

Senate Committee Releases 2,500 Pages About 2016 Trump Tower Meeting

4:57pm May 16, 2018

by Philip Ewing

The papers reaffirm previous accounts of the meeting by people involved — that Donald Trump Jr. and team sought "dirt" offered to them on Hillary Clinton and received some political intelligence.

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Why Do Some Lizards Have Green Blood?

4:48pm May 16, 2018

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

Scientists are trying to figure out how green-blooded lizards might benefit from the unusual pigment. The answer could provide new insights into human illnesses like jaundice and malaria.

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What Lessons Can The Trump Administration Learn From Past Negotiations With North Korea

4:21pm May 16, 2018

To explore what lessons can be drawn from past negotiations with North Korea, NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Robert Gallucci, the top U.S. negotiator on North Korea during the Clinton administration.

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Anxiety Grows Among DREAMers As Moderate Republicans Try To Force A Vote

4:21pm May 16, 2018

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to immigration attorney David Leopold about growing anxiety among recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program about renewing their protection status under the government.

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Suicide Is Rising Among American Farmers As They Struggle To Keep Afloat

4:21pm May 16, 2018

by Kelsey Snell

Farm-state lawmakers are concerned that political fighting about the "Farm Bill" could endanger a critical rural safety net and deepen a growing mental health crisis among farmers. Suicide hotlines have seen an uptick in calls as farmers worry that Washington politics over trade, tariffs and the bill could make it harder to keep farms afloat.

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Why The NFL's Concussion Settlement Isn't Easy To Navigate

4:21pm May 16, 2018

Former football players and their families have found that the NFL's concussion settlement is not-so-easy to navigate. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Deadspin writer Dom Cosentino about how families are working on their claims.

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A Nigerian sex worker in Italy waits for clients.

Health & Safety

Italian Cops Try To Stop A Sex Trafficking Gang Called Black Axe

4:21pm May 16, 2018

by Krista Mahr

After years of battling the mafia, the authorities are now going after gangs that force migrants from Nigeria into sex work.

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An attorney defending Yevgeny Prigozhin, left, dubbed the "cook" to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, said he intended to fight vigorously against charges brought by the special counsel's office.

National

Special Counsel Lawyer Duels In Federal Court With Attorney for 'Putin's Chef'

4:21pm May 16, 2018

by Carrie Johnson

One of the entities named in a high-profile indictment unveiled in February is fighting the case in federal court. Prosecutors want to limit how much secret information is revealed.

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