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HHS Nominee Tom Price Reveals Plan To Avoid Conflicts Of Interest

4:33pm January 12, 2017

by Scott Horsley

Donald Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services secretary, Tom Price, reveals his financial interests and how he plans to handle potential conflicts of interest.

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Flint Residents Remain Skeptical Of Data On Lead Levels In Water

4:33pm January 12, 2017

by Steve Carmody

In Flint, Mich., government tests show lead levels in tap water may be improving, but city residents don't believe them.

Obama Awards Biden Presidential Medal Of Freedom

4:33pm January 12, 2017

President Obama awarded Vice President Joe Biden with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Thursday. Obama said he was awarding it to "my brother."

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'365 Days Of Tacos' Highlights A Staple Of San Antonio Culture

4:33pm January 12, 2017

It's a tough job, but somebody has to do it. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Mike Sutter, food critic for the San Antonio Express-News, about his "365 Days of Tacos" series where he reports on a different taco joint every day for a year. So far, he's found that tacos have become a staple of the city and culture.

Rep. Steve King Pushes Ahead On Obamacare Repeal Before Replacement

4:33pm January 12, 2017

On the first day of this Congress, Rep. Steve King of Iowa introduced a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act in its entirety. Now some Republicans say they want to wait until there's a replacement plan. NPR's Audie Cornish asks Rep. King why he wants to push ahead on repeal first.

In A Surprise Send-Off, President Obama Awards Biden Presidential Medal Of Freedom

4:29pm January 12, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

Calling Biden "the best vice president America's ever had" and a "lion of American history," Obama gave his White House partner the nation's highest civilian honor in an emotional ceremony.

Shoppers exit the L.L. Bean retail store in Freeport, Maine.

Trump Urges People To 'Buy L.L.Bean' Amid Boycott Threat

4:29pm January 12, 2017

by Yuki Noguchi

Linda Bean, co-owner of the family-owned outdoor retailer, says she gave money to PACs supporting Trump. Her political stance spurred calls for an L.L. Bean boycott under the hashtag #Grabyourwallet.

Afghan villagers gather around several victims' bodies who were killed in the November battle in Kunduz province, Afghanistan.

U.S. Forces 'Acted In Self-Defense' In Battle That Killed 33 Civilians In Afghanistan

4:23pm January 12, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

"To defend themselves and Afghan forces, U.S. forces returned fire in self-defense at Taliban who were using civilian houses as firing positions," according to a U.S. military report.

Dylan and Hayden (front, left to right) are adopted 10-year-old twins. Born a boy, Dylan has identified as a girl since age 4. Her mothers Jennifer and Marla (top, left to right, with daughter Michaela in the middle) had planned to change the gender liste

Transgender Americans Race To Finish Paperwork Before Trump Administration

4:17pm January 12, 2017

by Jeff Brady

Transgender people are concerned how rights may change under the new president. Many are hurrying to complete the process of changing genders on government documents before Donald Trump is sworn in.

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Newly hired Spokane County Sheriff's Deputy Russell Aldrich chats with strangers in a shopping mall. The exercise is meant to help rookies build up the subtle people skills that older police trainers claim are lacking among many millennial recruits.

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In Social Media Age, Young Cops Get Trained For Real-Life Conversation

3:58pm January 12, 2017

by Martin Kaste

Some police officials say their millennial-aged recruits are so used to communicating using social media that they need training in talking with people face to face.

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