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Political Junkie: Finally! The voting begins

Political Junkie: Finally! The voting begins

After months of anticipation, the voting finally begins in the 2016 presidential contest. Ken reviews what's at stake for the candidates involved.

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Friday Roundtable: Anger and kindness in America

How do anger and kindness shape a society? Three guests explore the roles that individual attitudes play in charting the course for our country.

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Unlocking Antarctica's secrets: The Ross Ice Shelf

Unlocking Antarctica's secrets: The Ross Ice Shelf

"Underneath the Ross Ice Shelf is the least-known piece of ocean floor on our planet. We know almost nothing about, but it's the size of France," said researcher Robin Bell.
by MPR News Staff

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Gas prices fall, truck and SUV sales rise

Gas prices fall, truck and SUV sales rise

Falling gas prices have sparked consumers's renewed interest in SUVs and trucks. But what does that mean for fuel efficiency and emissions concerns?
by MPR News Staff

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How does it feel to be 'The Illegal'? New novel explores immigration

How does it feel to be 'The Illegal'? New novel explores immigration

Lawrence Hill's new novel "The Illegal" follows a marathon runner forced to flee his home country for the fictional Freedom State, which readers will recognize as a doppelganger of the U.S. and western Europe.
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College admissions: 6 tips on getting in

College admissions: 6 tips on getting in

There's no magic key for the college admissions process, but there are some simple tips every applicant should consider.
by Marcheta Fornoff

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Roaming and Reading: Letting kids take the lead

This week on Roaming and Reading, writer Ralph Gardner Jr. reminisced with MPR News host Kerri Miller about his recent trip to Cape Town, where he learned to relax and let his daughter take the reins.
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Why are 2016 voters so angry and anxious?

Polls consistently show a high level anger and anxiety among voters. Terror, race, the economy and inequality are all affecting voter moods...as are candidates who play on voter fears.

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Opinion & Commentary: The problem with primaries

Larry Jacobs argues that primaries and caucuses create clogs in the electoral process.

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The novelists who are now writing superhero comics

The novelists who are now writing superhero comics

Margaret Atwood has dreamed up a superhero who is part cat, part bird. Ta-Nehisi Coates, Michael Chabon and other prominent writers are also dabbling in comics.
by Tracy Mumford

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