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Former CIA Director John Brennan testifies on Capitol Hill in May 2017 before the House Intelligence Committee Russia Investigation Task Force.

After Chasing Threats Abroad, Former CIA Chief John Brennan Says The Risk Is At Home

2:01pm October 05, 2020

by Greg Myre

The former spy chief has dealt with almost all of the country's major security challenges over the past two decades. In his memoir, Undaunted, he directs his ire at President Trump.

Facebook Keeps Data Secret, Letting Conservative Bias Claims Persist

1:49pm October 05, 2020

by Bobby Allyn

Conservatives accuse Facebook of being biased against right-wing views, but engagement data tells a different story. The most popular content on Facebook, though, remains a secret.

The federal government estimates one in 10 healthcare workers experience substance use disorder. There is rising concern that medical professionals are stealing powerful opioid pain medications meant for their patients.

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Some Health Workers Suffering From Addiction Steal Drugs Meant For Patients

1:31pm October 05, 2020

by Brian Mann

The Drug Enforcement Agency relies on hospitals to identify nurses and doctors who misuse drugs such as morphine and fentanyl. But "only a fraction of those who are diverting drugs are ever caught."

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California Firefighters Battle Nearly 2 Dozen Major Wildfires

7:44am October 05, 2020

by Sara Hossaini

The record-breaking wildfires in California have burned more than 4 million acres this year. That is more than double the previous record. And fire season is far from over.

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The Experience That Leads 3 Women To Say 'Being Black Is Exhausting'

7:19am October 05, 2020

NPR's Noel King talks to three African American women — Asia Cook, Maria Ramirez and Mylah Howard — who discuss race, and answer the question: What it's like to be Black in America?

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Weighs In On Mail-In Ballot Issue

7:19am October 05, 2020

by Katie Meyer

The state will no longer accept ballots by mail that don't have a second envelope. The ballots without the secrecy envelope are called naked ballots. Democrats worry it could sway the election.

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As COVID-19 Cases Rise, NYC's Mayor Aims To Rollback Reopening

6:24am October 05, 2020

by Joel Rose

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is proposing to shut down schools and non-essential businesses in nine zip codes in Brooklyn and Queens, which have had high positivity rates in recent days.

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You Too Can Visit Hell, Mich., And Be A Mock Dignitary

6:18am October 05, 2020

The community is so small that it doesn't have a mayor. An Airbnb host turned his rental into a lair that he's calling Hell on Earth. Guests who stay there in October get the title: Mayor of Hell.

More than 4 million acres have burned in California during this year's wildfire season. Nearly 17,000 firefighters are still working to contain at least 23 major fires in the state.

California Wildfires Have Burned 4 Million Acres And The Season Isn't Over Yet

8:10pm October 04, 2020

by Wynne Davis

"The 4 million mark is unfathomable. It boggles the mind, and it takes your breath away," a spokesperson for Cal Fire said.

Teachers and staff protest outside Franklin D. Roosevelt High School as they call for more and better COVID-19 testing and precautions on Friday in New York City. The ZIP codes listed on this sign are among those soon to face restrictions by the city.

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NYC To Close Businesses In Parts Of Brooklyn And Queens As Virus Takes Hold Again

7:11pm October 04, 2020

by Matthew S. Schwartz

Nine ZIP codes have seen persistently high rates of coronavirus infections. Mayor Bill de Blasio plans to close nonessential businesses and schools there Wednesday, pending state approval.