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THE SWITCH | A nonprofit has found a resurgence of videos that instruct people how to illicitly buy prescription drugs, steroids and fake IDs.
Public transit use is surging the country
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The first month is just the first data point.
Supreme Court won’t hear appeal in Va. Episcopal dispute
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Fine Print: Russia’s military should give Putin pause
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Colorado made $2 million in marijuana taxes in January
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Senate Democrats plan an all-nighter for climate change
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Need drugs or a fake ID? Try YouTube.
THE SWITCH | A nonprofit has found a resurgence of videos that instruct people how to illicitly buy prescription drugs, steroids and fake IDs.
Judge asked to approve American-US Airways merger
Justice Department makes no changes to terms of a settlement reached in November.
Court sides with landowner over railroad right of way
In dissent, Justice Sotomayor said the decision undermines the legality of land turned over to public use.
Holder: Heroin overdose deaths a ‘growing’ crisis
In a video message, the attorney general said such fatalities increased by 45 percent from 2006 to 2010.
Math failure persists in Montgomery, in spite of efforts
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White House makes good on beer bet with Canada
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The other B-word
We like our public women unapologetic, but we hold women we know to a different standard.
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Citing repressive laws, African gays seek U.S. protection
African gays living in the States and abroad pursue asylum after a legal crackdown.
Teach for America tests out more training
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Chiquita buys out rival Fyffes for $526 million
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Finding Mars and other worlds on Earth
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Why age may hold the key to marijuana legalization in California
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Who leaked the plans for upcoming postage stamps?
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Barbie vs. Mrs. Potato Head: Only one empowers girls
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Anorexia and bulimia are not just a women’s issue
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Snowden: Mass surveillance is backfiring on U.S.
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Sequester hit public services, employee pocketbooks, report says
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