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California Mudslide Cleanup Presents New Problems

7:58am January 20, 2018

by Stephanie O'Neill

Cleanup continues in Montecito, Calif., but it's not easy. An emergency order will let Santa Barbara County deposit some of the mud onto local beaches — even as they warn people to stay away.

How Dangerous Is Misinformation On Facebook?

7:58am January 20, 2018

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Roger McNamee, a former mentor to Mark Zuckerberg and an early investor in Facebook. He believes the company threatens democracy because it has helped spread fake news.

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Who Stops Working When The Government Shuts Down

7:58am January 20, 2018

by David Schaper

What does the federal government shutdown mean for Americans? The mail will still be delivered but some national attractions could be impacted.

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New York City Prepares For Women's March

7:58am January 20, 2018

by Hansi Lo Wang

Demonstrators are marking the first anniversary of the Women's March this weekend. Marchers are gathering in New York City.

Saturday Sports: Gymnasts Testify On Larry Nassar's Abuse

7:58am January 20, 2018

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ESPN journalist Howard Bryant about the emotional testimonies against the former doctor of the USA Gymnastics team. How did the abuse remain hidden for decades?

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The Shutdown And National Parks

7:58am January 20, 2018

by Jeff Brady

The government shutdown will affect some historic sites. We have an update on what will close and what should be open.

The U.S. Capitol is seen as lawmakers worked to avert a government shutdown Friday in Washington, D.C.

Government Shuts Down As Congress Fails To Pass Funding Measure

7:42am January 20, 2018

by Jessica Taylor

The government is now in a partial shutdown — happening on the first anniversary of President Trump's inauguration — after Congress failed to keep funding going ahead of a midnight deadline.

Crime Is Down In American Cities, And 'Uneasy Peace' Explains Why

7:29am January 20, 2018

by Scott Simon

Contrary to what you might see on TV, homicide, assault and rapes have decreased in big cities since the 1970s. Patrick Sharkey attributes the change, in part, to something that happened in the '90s.

Donald Trump is sworn in as president of the United States on January 20, 2017, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Trump Has Revealed Assumptions About Handling Presidential Wealth, Businesses

7:00am January 20, 2018

by Marilyn Geewax

Trump has continued to own a business empire while serving as president. That has revealed that expectations about handling presidential wealth, businesses and brands was about norms not laws.

Christine Caria in her home, holding a picture of her as a child in Lake Tahoe. It's her "happy place" that she thinks of when traumatic thoughts get into her head.

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Victims Of Las Vegas Shooting: We Need More Help

7:00am January 20, 2018

by Leila Fadel

A fund set up to help the victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas isn't getting the same kind of donations other funds in devastating tragedies have gotten.

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