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New five pound notes contain traces of tallow

by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 29, 2016
Vegetarians and other groups petition to have the animal fat derivative taken out.
Bank of England Gov. Mark Carney poses with a new polymer five pound note in London in September.
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Make Cyber Monday Great Again

by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 28, 2016
Is Trump's red hat ornament: naughty or nice?
Official Donald J. Trump Shop
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Ok Go and Morton Salt made a music video that could save Thanksgiving

by Molly Wood
Nov 23, 2016
The rock band joins forces with the company to create a music video.
The rock band OK Go teamed up with Morton Salt to create a music video with a purpose.
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More conflicts of interest for Trump

by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 22, 2016
"The law is totally on my side," says the president-elect.
Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump, right, invites United Kingdom Independence Party leader Nigel Farage to speak during a campaign rally at the Mississippi Coliseum on August 24, 2016 in Jackson, Mississippi. 
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You can take a frozen turkey through airport security

by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 21, 2016
Along with mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce.
A turkey is on view for sale at a grocery store November 20, 2014, in Centreville, Virginia. 
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Bannon and Trump: Cromwell and King Henry VIII

by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 18, 2016
If you'll indulge us, it's time for a quick history lesson.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's campaign CEO Steve Bannon attends a campaign rally at the W.L. Zorn Arena November 1, 2016 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.   
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Janet Yellen is not quitting anytime soon

by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 17, 2016
The president-elect has accused her of being corrupt without providing any evidence, but she's planning to serve out her term.
Federal Reserve Board Chairwoman Janet Yellen waves to members during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, February 25, 2015 in Washington, DC.
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Labatt stops giving retirees free beer for life

by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 16, 2016
Guess Kai won't defect now.
Labatt is ending it's renowned tradition of offering retired employees free beer for life.
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Republicans are happier with the economy all of the sudden

by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 15, 2016
A new Gallup survey shows the election gave the GOP a confidence boost.
A Trump supporter takes the escalator to the 2nd level at Trump Tower as President-elect Donald Trump holds meetings in his office at Trump Tower on 5th Avenue November 11, 2016.   
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Merriam-Webster says searches for "fascism" have surged

by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 14, 2016
Also "bigot," "xenophobe," "racism," "socialism"...
Protestors hold signs against President-elect Donald Trump in front of the White House the day after the election.
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