Sunday, January 3, 2016

Faced With Fear, A Muslim Woman Makes A Stand — By Setting One Up Plus 4 More Stories

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Religion

Faced With Fear, A Muslim Woman Makes A Stand — By Setting One Up

Amid an atmosphere of mistrust about Islam, Mona Haydar and her husband had an idea: Why not open a dialogue? So, they set up a stand — "Ask a Muslim" — and brought some doughnuts.

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The Two-Way

Seinfeld And Obama, Driving A Stingray And Getting Coffee

President Obama appears on Jerry Seinfeld's online show Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. Sample question: "How many world leaders do you think are just completely out of their mind?"

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The Two-Way

Captured 'Affluenza Teen,' Mother Had 'Going-Away Party,' Sheriff Says

Ethan Couch, who killed four people when driving drunk, and his mother were apprehended in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Texas authorities say they are working with Mexico to send the pair back to the U.S.

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Politics

Meet The Lawmakers Who Sleep, Shower, Work — All On Capitol Hill

Call it the "couch caucus." At least 40 members of Congress sleep in their offices — from freshman Kristi Noem to Speaker Paul Ryan. It's one way to save a buck, until you see a mouse.

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The Salt

Want To Avoid A Hangover? Science Has Got You Covered

Champagne and other booze flow freely on New Year's Eve. But if you want to wake to a new year without the side effects of alcohol, don't fret: We've got science-based tips for avoiding that headache.

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