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November 17, 2016 12:00 AM

Climate Cast: Government faces lawsuit over effects of greenhouse gases

A group of 21 young people are suing the federal government for failing to protect them from the harmful effects of greenhouse gas emissions.

by MPR News Staff

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November 16, 2016 1:10 AM

'Payoff': What we don't understand about motivation

There are some clear motivators in life: money, love, revenge. But there's more to motivation than these obvious factors, according to a new book from Dan Ariely.

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November 16, 2016 12:00 AM

What are the consequences of legalizing marijuana?

Voters in California, Nevada, Maine and Massachusetts voted last week to legalize recreational use of marijuana. What are the consequences of legalizing marijuana?

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November 15, 2016 3:03 PM

Why do so many books have 'girl' in the title?

"Gone Girl." "The Girl on the Train." "The Girls." "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." What's behind all the "girl" titles?

by Tracy Mumford

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November 15, 2016 1:28 PM

'The Art of Waiting': What is your fertility story?

Belle Boggs spent five difficult and painful years trying to get pregnant. In her new book, she shares what she learned about the longing and the business of trying to become a parent.

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November 15, 2016 12:00 AM

Have recent protests been effective?

In a week of protests around our region MPR News and guests examined the importance of protests in American politics.

by MPR News Staff

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November 14, 2016 11:43 AM

'The Mothers': One of the most raved-about books of fall

In crafting her novel, Brit Bennett said she wanted to trace "how girls become women without mothers to guide them through that transformation."

by MPR News Staff

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November 14, 2016 12:00 AM

Trump wants to repeal and replace the ACA, but with what?

Assuming that President-elect Donald Trump goes to Congress to repeal and replace Obamacare, what will the replacement look like? Sally Pipes and Steve Parente discuss.

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November 14, 2016 12:00 AM

Political Junkie: Everything (almost) conventional political wisdom got wrong

Political Junkie Ken Rudin recapped the surprising results of the 2016 presidential election.

by MPR News Staff

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November 11, 2016 6:00 PM

Friday Roundtable: Who are we as a nation after this election?

MPR News host Kerri Miller and her guests talk about how to leave the tumult of the 2016 election behind. Everyone knows there's work to be done, but how do everyday citizens get down to it?

by MPR News Staff

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