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Trump Returns To Campaign Tone In First Post-Election Rallies

4:12pm December 02, 2016

by Scott Horsley

Donald Trump held the first of several post-election rallies, returning to the tone of his campaign and repeating many of the claims he made on the trail. But now he's the president-elect.

Week In Politics: Trump Begins 'Thank You' Tour In Indiana

4:12pm December 02, 2016

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with political commentators David Brooks of The New York Times and Jamelle Bouie, chief political correspondent for Slate, about the beginning of President-elect Donald Trump's "thank you" tour, new controversy over Trump's tweets about voter fraud and his latest cabinet appointments.

President-elect Donald Trump speaks during an event in Cincinnati on Thursday.

5 Fact Checks From Trump's Cincinnati 'Thank-You Tour' Kickoff

4:06pm December 02, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Trump brought out a lot of his greatest hits: slamming trade deals, claiming the economy is failing and touting his poll numbers. But he strayed from the facts several times.

Rep. Keith Ellison speaking to the Democratic National Convention in July. Ellison, who represents Minneapolis, wants to lead the Democratic National Committee.

Keith Ellison's Bid To Lead The DNC Faces Increasing Resistance

4:04pm December 02, 2016

by Scott Detrow

On the eve of a debate among DNC chair candidates, Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison is facing criticism about his past remarks about Israel.

Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Pa., embraces Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., during a media briefing about the 21st Century Cures Act on Capitol Hill Wednesday.

Winners And Losers If 21st Century Cures Bill Becomes Law

1:18pm December 02, 2016

Sweeping legislation that would reshape how the Food and Drug Administration reviews new products and bolster National Institutes of Health funding is moving closer to becoming law. What's at stake?

A swimming pool in a motel complex in Gatlinburg, Tenn.

Emergency Evacuation Notice Arrived After The Flames For Some In Tennessee

12:01pm December 02, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

As the death toll continued to rise from a wildfire that destroyed parts of Gatlinburg, Tenn., officials began to assess the response to a blaze that grew out of control in a matter of minutes.

Drugstore shelves carry medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration as well as unregulated supplements and homeopathic remedies.

Time For Homeopathic Remedies To Prove That They Work?

10:49am December 02, 2016

by Erin Ross

The Federal Trade Commission told purveyors of homeopathic remedies that they have to say there's no scientific evidence that these nostrums actually work. The question is, will fans care?

A memorial to the victims killed in San Bernardino, Calif., on Dec. 2, 2015.

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San Bernardino Shooting's Signs Have Faded, But Memories Remain Piercing

10:44am December 02, 2016

by Nathan Rott

One year ago, a terrorist attack at a county office party in San Bernardino left 14 people dead and 22 injured. Survivors of the attack and members of the community say the attack still haunts them.

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Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway sits with Robby Mook, Hillary Clinton's campaign manager, before a forum at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government.

Bitterness Overwhelms As Trump And Clinton Campaign Staffers Face Off At Harvard

10:34am December 02, 2016

by Tamara Keith

A quadrennial post-election Harvard tradition brings together senior campaign staffers from both sides to discuss the election. This year's forum was at times consumed by raw feelings.

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Fred Davie and Robert Sanchez, on a recent visit to StoryCorps in New York City.

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In Prison And Outside, He Found His 'Iota Of Light': A Mentor Named Fred

10:22am December 02, 2016

by NPR Staff

"What is life without hope? Even an iota of light can go a long way," says Robert Sanchez, a social worker who served 15 years in prison. He found that guiding light when he met minister Fred Davie.

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