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House Intel Chairman Apologizes Over Trump Surveillance Claims

6:34pm March 23, 2017

by David Welna

The fallout continues Thursday after the chairman of a House panel investigating President Trump's connections to Russia revealed that Trump and aides might have been swept up in "incidental" surveillance. The chairman, Rep. Devin Nunes, reportedly apologized to the committee, and its top Democrat, Adam Schiff, and all but confirmed a CNN story suggesting there's more than circumstantial evidence tying the Trump camp to the Russians.

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Nearly two-thirds of cell mutations that cause cancer are caused by random error, a study found.

Cancer Is Partly Caused By Bad Luck, Study Finds

6:34pm March 23, 2017

by Richard Harris

Researchers have long known behavior, environment and genetics play a role in cancer. A study in Science finds luck is also a major factor. Nearly two-thirds of cancer mutations arise randomly.

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Ranking committee member Adam Schiff, D-Calif. (left), and Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif., prepare to take their seats on Monday at a House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence hearing concerning Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election.

After 'Bizarre' Moves, What's Next For Fractured House Intel Committee?

5:45pm March 23, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

The chairman discussed evidence with the president without sharing it with the committee. The top Democrat on the committee says that's "disturbing," and the rift between them is raising eyebrows.

President Obama signs the Affordable Care Act on March 23, 2010. Since then, the bill has been a battering ram for Republicans. But they're struggling to replace it under President Trump.

Obama: 'America Is Stronger Because Of The Affordable Care Act'

5:44pm March 23, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

The former president celebrated the seventh anniversary of his signing of the Affordable Care Act on the day Republicans had planned to start the process of gutting it in celebration.

GOP Leaders Struggle To Secure Votes On Health Care

5:10pm March 23, 2017

by Ron Elving

NPR takes a look at how political deals are made and what conversations are likely happening on Capitol Hill Thursday to get some "no" votes on the Republican health care bill to switch to "yes."

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The $10 Million Lawsuit That Hinges On An Oxford Comma

5:10pm March 23, 2017

by Anna King

For people interested in grammar, there is no fiercer debate over the necessity — or not — of the Oxford comma. It is the final comma in a list of items. A $10 million lawsuit hinges on an Oxford comma.

House Speaker Paul Ryan is trying to rally Republican lawmakers to vote for the American Health Care Act.

GOP Health Bill Changes Could Kill Protections For Those With Pre-Existing Conditions

5:10pm March 23, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

House Republicans are considering a deal that would remove the requirement that health insurance plans cover 10 essential health benefits, hoping to secure the votes of conservative lawmakers.

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Video Captures Police Encounter With Murder Suspect

4:41pm March 23, 2017

by Kelly McEvers

On April 16, 2015, police officer Jesse Kidder encountered a murder suspect named Michael Wilcox in Cincinnati, Ohio. The video went viral because of the surprising way the encounter unfolded.

NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 Showdowns Set To Begin

4:41pm March 23, 2017

by Tom Goldman

The men and women's NCAA College Basketball tournaments are down to the Sweet 16. The men take the court Thursday night, and the women play on Friday.

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Financial Woes Place Future Of Sears In Doubt

4:41pm March 23, 2017

NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Business Insider reporter Hayley Peterson about the state of Sears. The company's owner told shareholders Tuesday there is substantial doubt the retailer will survive.