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Critics Of President George H.W. Bush Reflect On His Handling Of The AIDS Crisis

6:07pm December 04, 2018

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to Urvashi Vaid, who led the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force from 1989 to 1992, about the legacy of President George H.W. Bush in handling the AIDS crisis.

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Dane Best, 9, attended a meeting with the town trustees in Severance, Colo., to over turn a long-held ban on snowballs on Monday.

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Snowball Ban Overturned In Colorado Town After Request From 9-Year-Old Boy

5:55pm December 04, 2018

by Bill Chappell

Dane Best won over the town board of Severance with cold logic, persuading them to overturn the long-established law.

School Starts Again For Thousands Of Students Displaced By Camp Fire

5:19pm December 04, 2018

by Michelle Wiley

Schools for thousands of teens and children displaced by the Camp Fire started up again this week, mostly in temporary locations in Chico, Calif.

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House Republicans' Campaign Says It Was Victim Of A Cyberattack During 2018 Elections

5:19pm December 04, 2018

by Ryan Lucas

House Republicans' campaign operation said Tuesday it has been the victim of a cyberattack in the 2018 campaign cycle. The news follows months of warnings about foreign interference in U.S. elections.

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'Kinder Gentler Indifference': Activists Challenge George H.W. Bush's Record On AIDS

5:01pm December 04, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

The AIDS epidemic was a full-blown crisis during the presidency of George H.W. Bush. While his rhetoric was softer than that of his predecessor, Ronald Reagan, advocates say his actions fell short.

An American flag flies at half staff in front of the U.S. Capitol building.

Visitors Stream Through Capitol Rotunda As George H.W. Bush Lies In State

4:55pm December 04, 2018

by Brian Naylor

The 41st president, who died Friday at the age of 94, will lie in state until Wednesday.

CIA Director Gina Haspel departs the Capitol Rotunda after visiting the flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush as he lies in state in Washington.

Senators: Saudi Crown Prince Was Behind Killing Of Jamal Khashoggi

4:30pm December 04, 2018

by Greg Myre

The lawmakers emerged from a CIA briefing and said they were convinced that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was responsible. One said if there was a trial, he would be convicted "in 30 minutes."

Americans Pay Their Respects To Former President George H.W. Bush At Nation's Capitol

4:25pm December 04, 2018

by Don Gonyea

President George H.W. Bush continues to lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda. A slew of dignitaries pay their respects Tuesday.

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Neil Bush Remembers His Father, Former President George H.W. Bush

4:25pm December 04, 2018

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Neil Bush, son of former President George H.W. Bush, about memories of his father and the legacy of service and volunteerism he leaves behind.

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Michigan Republicans Aim To Pass Bill To Limit Powers Of State Democrats

4:25pm December 04, 2018

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Michigan State Rep. Rob VerHeulen about his new bill that Democrats say is an attempt to undermine them as they prepare to take over several state offices.

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