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Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., and his wife Franni Bryson (L) arrive at the U.S. Capitol Building on December 7, 2017, in Washington, D.C. Franken announced that he will be resigning in the coming weeks after being accused by several women of sexual harassment

Poll: Americans Overwhelmingly Support 'Zero Tolerance' On Sexual Harassment

11:32pm December 14, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Republicans, independents and Democrats alike agree that "a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment is essential to bringing about change in our society," according to a new NPR/Ipsos poll.

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Firefighter Dies in California Wildfire, Now The 4th Largest In The State's History

11:29pm December 14, 2017

by Richard Gonzales

The Thomas Fire has claimed more than 249,500 acres and over 700 homes. Officials say it won't be contained until January.

How The 'Village Movement' Is Being Adapted In Rural Areas

9:45pm December 14, 2017

by Ina Jaffe

Americans are maintaining independence thanks to something called Villages — local membership organizations that provide access to services that help older adults stay in their homes as they age. But how is that model being adapted when it comes to mountain communities, like those of rural Plumas County in northern California?

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What Are The Two Health Bills Sen. Susan Collins Wants Congress To Act On?

9:45pm December 14, 2017

by Patty Wight

Maine Sen. Susan Collins voted for the Senate GOP tax plan despite its repeal of the individual mandate because GOP leadership promised her a vote on her reinsurance bill, and a vote on legislation to restore some payments to insurers. But it's doubtful getting those provisions enacted would mitigate the damage to exchanges from the mandate repeal.

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How Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's Views Have Changed Under Trump

9:45pm December 14, 2017

As a Montana politician, Ryan Zinke, had a reputation as a conservationist conservative. That's changed since he became Secretary of the Interior. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Outside Magazine's Elliott Woods about his profile: "Ryan Zinke Is Trump's Attack Dog on the Environment."

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This photo provided by Charlottesville, Va., authorities shows James Fields Jr., who on Thursday had the most serious charge against him upgraded to first-degree murder in the death of a woman at a Unite the Right rally.

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First-Degree Murder Charge Against Man Who Drove Into Charlottesville Demonstrators

9:30pm December 14, 2017

by Amy Held

James Fields Jr. of Ohio had been facing a second-degree murder charge until the judge upgraded it at a preliminary hearing Thursday. One protester was killed and dozens were injured.

An ICE employee waiting to enter the all-male Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Ga.

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Federal Investigation Finds 'Significant Issues' At Immigrant Detention Centers

9:09pm December 14, 2017

by Richard Gonzales

An inspector general's report says immigrant detainees' rights, health and safety are compromised in four facilities. In response, ICE agrees to strengthen oversight and improve conditions.

A 16-year-old in Louisiana shared his joy over learning he was accepted to Harvard in a viral video, viewed more than 6 million times.

Teen's Dramatic Video, Revealing His Acceptance By Harvard, Charms Internet

9:06pm December 14, 2017

by Amy Held

"All the hard work was worth it," Ayrton Little said. The video has been viewed more than 6 million times.

James Dinklage, a cattle rancher from Nebraska, is one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed Thursday. The suit accuses the USDA of "arbitrary and capricious" behavior in rolling back two Obama-era rules designed to protect small farmers, who say they are

The USDA Rolled Back Protections For Small Farmers. Now The Farmers Are Suing

8:25pm December 14, 2017

by Nancy Matsumoto

At issue is the Trump administration's withdrawal of two Obama-era rules designed to protect small farmers, who say they are being exploited by the meatpacking companies they supply.

Defendants Efrain Antonio Campos Flores (center left) and Franqui Francisco Flores de Freitas (center right), as depicted in federal court in New York on Thursday, were sentenced to 18 years in prison on drug conspiracy charges.

Nephews Of Venezuelan First Lady Sentenced In U.S. Drug Smuggling Case

6:38pm December 14, 2017

by Amy Held

Efrain Antonio Campo Flores and his cousin Franqui Francisco Flores de Freitas received 18 years in prison.