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The first-place Sativa variety cannabis plant at the Oregon State Fair in Salem.

Cannabis Growers Seek Blue Ribbons For Their Buds At Oregon's State Fair

This year, Oregon's Legislature designated marijuana, which is legal there for recreational use, as a farm crop. It debuted among funnel cakes, livestock and zucchini this summer at the state fair.

Poet Max Ritvo who chronicled his long battle with cancer has died. He was 25.

Max Ritvo, Poet Who Chronicled His Battle With Cancer, Dies At 25

The Los Angeles native was diagnosed at 16 with Ewing's sarcoma, a rare cancer that affects bones and soft tissue in children. He gained wide recognition for his works on fighting the illness.

World Scrabble champion Wellington Jighere, 33, (right) is one of Nigeria's many masters. His strategy: "When you are expecting me to do the traditional thing, I will just choose to do something that is uncharacteristic."

And The No. 1 Scrabble Nation In The World Is ...

Wellington Jighere of Nigeria was crowned world champ last year. He's one of many Nigerians who excel at the game. What's their secret?

People at leisure watch boats taking part in the sixth race of the Skutsjesilen competition, a traditional boat race of sailing yachts from several Frisian cities, in Elahuizen, on August 5.

#NPRreads: Take A Leisurely Trip Through These Four Stories This Weekend

Correspondents, editors and producers from our newsroom share the pieces that have kept them reading, using the #NPRreads hashtag. Each weekend, we highlight some of the best stories.

And The No. 1 Scrabble Nation In The World Is ...

Wellington Jighere of Nigeria was crowned world champ last year. He's one of many Nigerians who excel at the game. What's their secret?

Carlos Saura's documentary "Argentina" takes us on a tour of the country through its music and folklore.

Exitos Del Cine Latino Extends San Diego Latino Film Fest Into Summer

The showcase kicks off Friday

Afghan security forces rush to respond to an attack on the campus of American University of Kabul on Wednesday. "We are trying to assess the situation," President Mark English told The Associated Press.

American University Of Afghanistan Says It Is Under Attack In Kabul

Gunmen attacked the heavily fortified campus in Afghanistan's capital on Wednesday evening, and hospital officials say at least one student was killed and 14 injured.

A rendering of the planned Stone Brewing hotel.

North County Roundup: Candidates Galore And A New Hotel

In 2012, some cities in the region struggled to find enough candidates to make local races competitive. That's not the case now. Plus, an upscale hotel is coming to Escondido.

Hamdi Ali Musa saw her first book when she was 10. Now 25, she's one of Hargeisa's only librarians. "A revolution has been happening in publishing books, reading, writing and literature," she says.

A Land In Limbo Hopes That Books Will Keep It Going

Somaliland, a country that lacks official recognition, has a huge annual book fair. The emphasis on literature isn't just about culture. It's about identity and the economy, too.

A judge on Monday approved a settlement of a legal dispute among the children of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. (pictured in 2006, from left to right: Dexter Scott King, Bernice King, Martin Luther King III.). The dispute was over selling their father's Nobel Prize medal and travel Bible.

Legal Dispute Ends Over Martin Luther King Jr.'s Nobel Medal And Bible

A judge's order ends a disagreement over two of the civil rights leader's treasured possessions. King's sons Martin III and Dexter Scott King wanted to sell them. Daughter Bernice King was opposed.

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