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Bank Of America Loan Calls Into Question Its Recent Weapons Pledge

6:20am May 08, 2018

by Charles Lane

Bank of America has pledged to stop making loans to the manufacturers of "military-style" weapons, but it is also one of the banks providing financing to help Remington Outdoor emerge from bankruptcy.

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Can A New Business Model Save Small-Town Papers?

6:08am May 08, 2018

by Frank Morris

GateHouse Media is thriving in the beleaguered newspaper industry. Critics say GateHouse makes money by decimating news operations. The company says it's saving newspapers with efficiencies of scale.

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Fla. County's Discipline Program Questioned After School Shooting

6:08am May 08, 2018

by Jessica Bakeman

In 2013, Broward County school officials began a program designed to keep kids who commit misdemeanors out of the juvenile justice system. It's become a flashpoint since the Parkland shooting.

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Strike By University Of California Workers Disrupts Medical Appointments

5:45am May 08, 2018

by Shia Levitt

It's day two of a three-day strike for service workers in the University of California system. At UC San Francisco, the strike means rescheduling more than 12,000 medical appointments.

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Morning News Brief: Schneiderman Allegations, Iran Nuclear Deal

5:40am May 08, 2018

N.Y. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman resigned after an article detailed allegations by 4 women that he physically abused them. And, Trump is set to make an announcement about the Iran nuclear deal.

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The House bill calls for $65 million in loans and grants, administered by the USDA, to establish "association-style" health plans that likely wouldn't have to cover hospitalization, prescription drugs or emergency care.

Farm Bill Could Undo Part Of The Affordable Care Act

5:00am May 08, 2018

by Julie Appleby

A provision now in the House's bill would help agricultural groups set up association health plans. Such plans, favored alternatives of the GOP, aim to reduce health care costs for small groups.

New York Attorney General Attorney General Eric Schneiderman speaks during a news conference in New York last month. He has resigned amid allegations that he physically abused four women with whom he was in relationships.

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N.Y. Attorney General Resigns After 4 Women Allege Physical Attacks

11:31pm May 07, 2018

by Barbara Campbell

The New Yorker reports the women, with whom Schneiderman had romantic relationships, say he physically abused them. Schneiderman denies the accusations but says they prevent him from doing his work.

Signs declare the calorie counts for sandwiches and other grab-and-go items at a Starbucks in Washington, D.C.

Now That Calorie Labels Are Federal Law, Will We Eat Less?

10:00pm May 07, 2018

by Allison Aubrey

Starting Monday, all restaurant chains with 20 or more locations must post calorie counts on menus. Research suggests this information helps diners cut back on calories in small ways that add up.

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Central American migrants look through the border wall near the ocean in Tijuana, Mexico, in April.

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Sessions Says 'Zero Tolerance' For Illegal Border Crossers, Vows To Divide Families

8:17pm May 07, 2018

by Richard Gonzales

The administration says there has been a surge of illegal border crossings, especially by families. Immigrant advocates say the people are seeking asylum under international law.

NRATV Strays Seemingly Far Afield From Gun Ownership

8:07pm May 07, 2018

by David Folkenflik

National Rifle Association members did not have to travel to Dallas to keep up with activities at the recent annual convention. They could go online and tune in to NRATV for a live stream. NRATV isn't just for the convention. It's available to anyone with an internet connection, providing a steady pro-gun message, whether viewers belong to the NRA or not.

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