National

New Rule Opens Credit Card Companies, Banks To Class-Action Suits

5:33pm July 10, 2017

by Scott Neuman

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said the new regulation, set to take effect in 60 days, would prevent financial institutions from requiring that disputes be settled by arbitration.

Trump-Russia Probe Raises Debate Over Whether Collusion Is Criminal

4:36pm July 10, 2017

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Susan Hennessey about her article in Foreign Policy called "If Donald Trump is a Crook, What Kind is He?" and the debate over whether collusion is a crime.

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Fort Drum Solider Charged With Killing Wife, NY State Trooper

4:36pm July 10, 2017

by Lauren Rosenthal

An active-duty soldier stationed at Fort Drum, N.Y., was charged with shooting his wife to death and also a New York state trooper who responded at the scene. The soldier is a 10-year veteran who served two tours in Afghanistan.

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American Cruise Companies Stand To Benefit From U.S. Changes To Cuba Policy

4:36pm July 10, 2017

by Greg Allen

U.S. cruise operators are among those who stand to benefit from President Trump's changes to the Obama administration's Cuba travel policies. The new rules don't affect cruises, and may help them by requiring most Americans to travel there in groups.

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Donald Trump Jr. Discloses Contact With Russian Officials During Campaign

4:36pm July 10, 2017

by Mara Liasson

Another Trump ally has disclosed a new contact with Russian officials during the campaign. This time, it's the president's son, Donald Trump, Jr.

Health Care Debate Heats Up In Mitch McConnell's Home State Of Kentucky

4:36pm July 10, 2017

by Tamara Keith

Voters in Kentucky react to the efforts by Senate Republicans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. The Senate bill is extremely unpopular, especially in Kentucky, where Obamacare had great success.

Trump's Budget Plan Proposes Cuts To Great Lakes Restoration Projects

4:36pm July 10, 2017

by Elizabeth Miller

President Trump's 2018 budget plan eliminates millions for Great Lakes restoration. What does that mean for projects across the Great Lakes, including research on harmful algae and Asian carp prevention efforts? NPR looks at the most important programs in each lake that could be targeted.

Gulliver's Gate: The Miniature World In The Middle Of New York City

4:36pm July 10, 2017

by Jon Kalish

Gulliver's Gate is a miniature world in four rooms in the middle of Times Square. It covers nearly 50,000 square feet, and it's got moving cars and boats; the Tower of London and the Panama Canal.

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Proponents of the emerging pot-for-pleasure industry want to grab a share of the nearly $2 billion tourism business in Sonoma County with events like dinners that incorporate marijuana.

Pairing Wine And Weed: Is It A California Dream Or Nightmare?

4:36pm July 10, 2017

by John Burnett

Cannabis entrepreneurs hope to capitalize on the state's wine tourism industry by melding marijuana with meals and snagging some fertile land. But many winemakers are taking a wait-and-see approach.

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A survey of Medicaid beneficiaries found that overall, they're very happy with the services they get and have no problems finding doctors.

Survey Says: Medicaid Recipients Really Like Their Coverage And Care

4:36pm July 10, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

A new survey shows that Medicaid beneficiaries are happy with their care and don't have trouble finding a doctor.

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