Gun exports reached record levels in 2017 and again in 2018. Can Congress stop Trump from loosening the rules even further?
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At a time of declining faith in democracy, the institution of royalty is looking surprisingly resilient.
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The shrimp at your supermarket might have been caught by men who live in cages.
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