Investigators Still Looking For Motive Of Las Vegas Shooter
Nearly a week has passed since the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history and investigators are continuing to look for clues into why the shooter did what he did.
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World War II Vet Donald Malarkey, Portrayed In 'Band Of Brothers' Dies At 96
Donald Malarkey fought through Europe during World War II as a member of the famed U.S. Army Easy Company. He spent 172 days on the front lines, more than any other member of E-Company.
Wall Street Journal Reporter Says Vital Information Was Exposed In NSA Breach
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with writer Shane Harris, one of the journalists who broke the story of the major security breach at the National Security Agency for the Wall Street Journal.
The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty Could Be In Trouble
The U.S. says Russia is violating the treaty and some Republicans want to respond by developing a new missile. But arms control experts say that could spur a nuclear arms race and isn't necessary.
Idle Pharmaceutical Factories In Puerto Rico Raise Concerns Of Drug Shortages
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with reporter Katie Thomas of The New York Times about how Hurricane Maria may cause shortages of essential drugs due to idled factories.
Deadly Tropical Storm Nate Threatens U.S. Gulf Coast
Nate brought heavy rain to Central America, where more than 20 people died. The storm is headed toward Louisiana, where Gov. John Bel Edwards said, "I'm not going to tell you I am not concerned."
No Class Action: Supreme Court Weighs Whether Workers Must Face Arbitrations Alone
Increasingly, employers require employees to resolve disputes about anything from harassment to discrimination through individual arbitration. That means they can't join class-action suits.
Republican Rep. Tom Cole On Bump Stock Restrictions
House Republicans said they will consider restrictions on bump stock gun accessories. Steve Inskeep talks with Republican Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma about his position.
NRA Makes Rare Endorsement Of Regulations
The NRA came out in support of regulating bump stocks, like those possessed by the Las Vegas shooter, as some Republican lawmakers warmed to the idea of a ban on the devices.
Storm-Battered U.S. Economy Lost 33,000 Jobs In September
The Labor Department also says the unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent. The monthly jobs report was likely skewed by the impact of hurricanes that hit in late August and mid-September.