Wednesday, May 31, 2017

The Capital of America's Deadliest Drug Problem

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#1 Politics & Power

The Capital of America's Deadliest Drug Problem

Once a trading post for manufacturers, this Ohio city now trades in death.

#2 The Huddle

How Trash Talk Could Change the Outcome of the NBA Finals

The NBA has progressed to where trash talking no longer comes naturally. That may be good for bu…

#3 POV

Should You Have to Pay Taxes for Issues You Disagree With?

Each week we're asking a provocative question. This week, we turned to feminist activist and aut…

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#4 Rising Stars

Meet Black Coffee, Africa's First Superstar DJ

He eschewed poverty and paralysis to emerge as a pioneer of "Afropolitan" sound.

#5 Good Sh*t

The Hidden Treasure of Wine Country: Craft Spirits

Sonoma County isn't just about wine. A new crop of distillers are bringing spirits to California.

#6 Flashback

The Noblewoman Who Tried to Poison the Pope

Caterina Sforza, warrior noblewoman extraordinaire, did just that.

#7 Fast Forward

How Ad Agencies Are Making Bank From Your Tears

Turns out that "sadvertising sells." So say Thailand's Mad Men.

#8 POV

Eugenious: Speaking of Graduation

As graduation speech season descends on us like a winged bird of pro forma promise, we start to wonder exactly how to make one that sticks.

Video series States of the Nation

How a Texas Community Is Using Art as Its Microphone

In Dallas, Trans.lation is trying to take art outside of the downtown scene.

The Life of a Transgender Reverend in Texas

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Kabul Suicide Bombing Kills 90, Wounds 400

It was morning rush hour. What's believed to have been a massive truck bomb went off in the Afghan capital's busy diplomat…

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