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Can You Use Food Stamps to Purchase Marijuana?
Despite what some people may think they've read, you still can't use food stamps to purchase marijuana.
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Mailbag: Is Volkswagen’s 300 MPG Car Banned in the U.S.?
Is the federal government preventing Volkswagen's XL1 model car from being sold in the U.S. because the vehicle is too fuel-efficient?
Did Kevin Mitchell Kill His Girlfriend’s Cat?
Did former New York Mets outfielder Kevin Mitchell cut the head off his girlfriend's cat with a knife?
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Our readers report their experiences with service level employees unfamiliar with currency.
No, Virginia, There Is No Obama and Kagan Connection
No, our article about a supposed Obama and Kagan connection wasn't wrong.
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Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?
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Was Ghislaine Maxwell Photographed with JonBenét Ramsey?
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Background Check: Investigating George Floyd’s Criminal Record
The question of past arrests often surfaces among people who want to rationalize police officers' actions when Black men are killed in custody.