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How to kill a gram May 20, 2019

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Today, a new definition of the kilogram officially takes effect. But it's just one piece in the massively complicated history of weight.

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All shows must die May 17, 2019

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What do we say to the God of Death? Not today. Explained.

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The race to ban abortion May 16, 2019

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The governor of Alabama signed the nation’s strictest anti-abortion bill into law. Vox’s Anna North explains what the legislation means and Sean Rameswaram speaks with Eric Johnston, the man who helped write it.

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Make America Trade Again May 15, 2019

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President Trump's trade war with China just got a lot worse. Can you feel it? Vox's Matthew Yglesias says most Americans won't, but it's still bad for America.

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The fight for your face May 14, 2019

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Today San Francisco could become the first American city to ban government agencies from using facial recognition technology. Vox’s Sigal Samuel explains how a cool sci-fi feature might now wreak havoc on civil liberties.

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Life sentence, no trial May 13, 2019

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Terry Allen has been in prison for over 30 years without a conviction because of a little-known rule that was meant to reform the criminal justice system.

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Missile in a bottle May 10, 2019

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After a long hiatus, Kim Jong-un is back to launching missiles. A lot of people are up in arms, but Vox's Alex Ward says North Korea's Supreme Leader is only interested in one of them.

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Uber but for strikes May 09, 2019

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Uber drivers want some R-E-S-P-E-C-T. And it might actually be as easy as A-B-C.

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Who framed Mayor Pete? May 08, 2019

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Two right-wing operatives tried to frame Mayor Pete Buttigieg for sexual assault. It didn’t go as planned.

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“Awwww, Shucky Ducky!” May 07, 2019

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President Trump has tried and failed to install two controversial candidates onto the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors. Vox’s Matthew Yglesias argues that while failing the president might also be succeeding.

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