Economic Growth Expected To Be Up In Latest Report
The government report on U.S. economic growth due Friday morning is expected to show a bounce-back in growth during April, May and June, after a sluggish start to the year.
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McCain Votes No, Dealing Potential Death Blow To Republican Health Care Efforts
After a whirlwind week of high drama, another played out in the early hours of Friday morning with Sen. John McCain joining two moderate Republicans and all Democrats in voting against the bill.
Morning News Brief: GOP Health Plan Fails In Senate, Pakistan's Sharif Removed
Sen. John McCain joined two other Republicans in voting against the latest GOP plan to repeal parts of the Affordable Care Act, dealing a potential death blow to their efforts.
More Money, More Problems For Amazon
Amazon's remarkable popularity has made it one of the five most valuable companies in the world. But as the power of the Internet juggernaut expands, it also faces a growing number of detractors.
A Newspaperman Looks Back On A 77-Year Career
David Perlman, age 98, talks with Steve Inskeep about his career as a science writer as he gets ready to retire from the San Francisco Chronicle after 77 years.
For Decades These Caregivers Helped Patients, Families Through Illness And Death
When the Rev. Noel Hickie and Marcia Hilton began working in hospice care, neither was sure they were cut out for the job. But they realized they could help families process grief and make things OK.
Mapping Coastal Flood Risk Lags Behind Sea Level Rise
Federal maps help determine who on the coast must buy flood insurance, but many don't include the latest data. Maryland is now making its own flood maps, so homeowners can see if they're at risk.
Texas Inmate Executed; Supreme Court Rejected Bid For Delay
A 46-year-old death row inmate argued his previous lawyers were incompetent — one of them had been disbarred. But courts denied his motion to halt the execution.
Officer Fatally Shot While Trying To Help People In A Crashed Car Near Indianapolis
Lt. Aaron Allan of Southport, Ind., was killed allegedly by one of the occupants of a flipped-over automobile as he responded to the scene on Thursday.
Attacks On Sessions Could Be A Red Line For GOP Senators
Jeff Sessions said he would "be glad to yield" if President Trump no longer wanted as him attorney general. Sen. Lindsey Graham warned Trump that there will be "holy hell to pay" if Sessions is fired.