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Larry Nassar in court with his attorneys on Wednesday, in Lansing, Mich., where he was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison.

Larry Nassar Sentenced To Up To 175 Years In Prison By Michigan Judge

9:10pm January 24, 2018

by Laurel Wamsley

"I just signed your death warrant," said Judge Rosemarie Aquilina on Wednesday afternoon. Wednesday evening Michigan State University confirmed its president is resigning over the scandal.

President Trump speaks to a gathering of mayors in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday.

Trump Says He Is Willing To Talk To Mueller Under Oath

8:19pm January 24, 2018

The president told reporters he was "looking forward" to talking to the special counsel investigating the Trump campaign's possible ties to Russia. He also said he would listen to his lawyers' advice.

Bank of America's latest fee arrangements for checking accounts could hit hardest with those who can least afford it, say critics.

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Bank Of America Ends Free Checking Option, A Bastion For Low-Income Customers

7:07pm January 24, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

The bank is finishing a yearslong phaseout of eBanking, its last option for avoiding fees without keeping a monthly minimum. The move has drawn concerns it will hit low-income customers the hardest.

A woman discharged from a Baltimore hospital, later identified as Rebecca, was captured on video by passerby Imamu Baraka.

Feds Investigate After Patient In Hospital Gown Was Left At Baltimore Bus Stop

6:49pm January 24, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

A video showed a confused woman discharged only minimally dressed in cold weather. It prompted an apology from — and an investigation of — the hospital. The family is considering a lawsuit.

Mick Mulvaney, a former Republican lawmaker and current White House budget chief, was also picked as interim head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Under Trump Appointee, Consumer Protection Agency Seen Helping Payday Lenders

6:25pm January 24, 2018

by Chris Arnold

As a congressman, Mick Mulvaney accepted donations from payday lenders. Now he's in control of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which has delayed implementing payday lending rules.

Paul Daniel Smith, once reprimanded by the National Park Service, is its new acting director.

Official Who Allowed Tree Cutting By Redskins Owner Named National Parks Director

6:10pm January 24, 2018

by Laurel Wamsley

Interior Department Sec. Ryan Zinke announced the promotion of Paul Daniel Smith, who was reprimanded in 2006 for inappropriately using his position on behalf of Dan Snyder, who wanted a better view.

The body's under a lot of stress during a bout of flu, doctors say. Inflammation is up and oxygen levels and blood pressure can drop. These changes can lead to an increased risk of forming blood clots in the vessels that serve the heart.

Flu Virus Can Trigger A Heart Attack

5:51pm January 24, 2018

by Allison Aubrey

The rate of hospitalizations due to influenza is continuing to rise. Now, a study finds the risk of having a heart attack also spikes in the days after a confirmed diagnosis of flu.

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The Highs And Lows Of This Year's NBA Season

5:26pm January 24, 2018

by Tom Goldman

Lebron James became the youngest NBA player to score 30,000 career points. While James is having one of the best years of his career, it's been an up and down NBA basketball season overall.

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Takata Expands Largest Automotive Recall In U.S. History With Additional 3.3 Million Airbags

5:26pm January 24, 2018

Takata recalled an additional 3.3 million airbags this month, expanding what is already the largest automotive recall in U.S. history. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says additional airbags are scheduled to be recalled through 2020. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with David Friedman of Consumers Union about why this recall is taking so long.

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Investigators Trying To Understand Motive In Kentucky School Shooting

5:26pm January 24, 2018

by Taylor Inman

Investigators in Kentucky are trying to understand why a student brought a gun to school, killing two classmates and wounding more than a dozen others. People in the community are struggling to cope.

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