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“The question — for one prosecutor, at least — is whether the bird, which may have witnessed a brutal killing, should be allowed to sing like a canary.” WaPo on the foul-mouthed parrot that may be used as evidence in murder trial.

+ Barnes and Noble is opening up concept stores that will sell beer and wine. (Good, I’m sick of having to get drunk in the parking lot.)

+ Who wrote it? A person or an algorithm?

+ And if you missed Friday’s What Tos — picks for music, books, TV, longreads — it’s right here.