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Why The Federal Workforce Morale Is At An All-Time Low

8:23pm January 29, 2018

by Brian Naylor

The federal work force morale is at an all-time low, according to some accounts. That might be because the number of workers is roughly the same as it was 30 years ago, while there are 100 million more people in the country.

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Republicans used their majority on the House Intelligence Committee to authorize the release of Chairman Devin Nunes' memo. Democrats' rebuttal will remain classified.

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Intel Committee Votes To Release Secret GOP Memo, Withhold Democrats' Rebuttal

8:10pm January 29, 2018

by Philip Ewing

The House Intelligence Committee voted along party lines to release a much-discussed document that charges that the FBI and Justice Department abused their surveillance powers.

Why Low Snowfall In The Rockies Is Concerning For Western Water Managers

5:25pm January 29, 2018

by Grace Hood

Record-low snowfall in some parts of the Rocky Mountains this winter isn't just bad for the ski industry. It's also a real problem for water managers throughout the western United States.

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In California, Stockton Experiments With Guaranteed Basic Income

5:13pm January 29, 2018

The city of Stockton, Calif., plans to give its poorest residents $500 a month, no strings attached. It's the first U.S. city to guarantee a basic income. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs about the plan.

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Hotel And Casino Mogul Steve Wynn Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations

4:54pm January 29, 2018

Steve Wynn, the Las Vegas hotel and casino mogul, is continuing to deal with the aftermath from last week when a Wall Street Journal article detailed a pattern of sexual misconduct dating back decades. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Rick Velotta about the latest updates.

How Filmmaker Warren Miller Impacted The Extreme Skiing Film Industry

4:54pm January 29, 2018

Pioneering outdoor filmmaker Warren Miller died last week at 93. NPR's Kelly McEvers and Ari Shapiro look back on his life and the early impact he had on the extreme skiing film industry.

Take this quiz to find out what style of screentime parent you are.

What Kind of Screen Time Parent Are You? Take This Quiz And Find Out

4:54pm January 29, 2018

by Anya Kamenetz

Are you strict, pushover or right down the middle? These nine questions could help you find the right balance when it comes to your kids and digital devices.

A screen above the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange shows the closing number of the Dow Jones industrial average on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.

As Trump Prepares For Big Speech, State Of The Economy Is Strong

4:54pm January 29, 2018

by Scott Horsley

The U.S. economy is humming as President Trump prepares to speak on the state of the union. The stock market is up, and unemployment is down. Some of these gains began before Trump took office.

Fitness data collected by the Strava exercise tracking company shows movements of personnel at U.S. and allied bases in Afghanistan and elsewhere, analysts say.

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Pentagon Reviews GPS Policies After Soldiers' Strava Tracks Are Seemingly Exposed

4:10pm January 29, 2018

by Bill Chappell

The Pentagon says it's looking at adding new training and policies to address security concerns, after researchers see potential security breaches in Strava's Heat Map of jogging and cycling routes.

Critics say Idaho's insurance department can't unilaterally ignore federal law, including some of the Affordable Care Act's protections for people with pre-existing conditions.

Idaho 'Pushing Envelope' With Health Insurance Plan: How Far Can It Go?

4:05pm January 29, 2018

by Julie Appleby

Will the Trump administration compel Idaho to stick to health insurance rules laid out in the Affordable Care Act or let the state proceed with plans to skip some of its consumer protections?