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CIA Chief Brennan Weighs In On Russian Hacking, Retaliation And Donald Trump

3:03pm December 23, 2016

CIA Director John Brennan talks to NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about Russian cyber-intrusions. Brennan warns against in-kind retaliation by the U.S. government for Russian hacking during the election.

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A view of Deutsche Bank's corporate headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany.

DOJ's Big Bank Settlements Remove Potential Conflict Of Interest For Trump

2:13pm December 23, 2016

by Chris Arnold

Regulators reached a $7.2 billion deal with Deutsche Bank over toxic mortgage securities. President-elect Donald Trump owes the bank hundreds of millions. Credit Suisse agreed to pay $5.3 billion.

Rambo the alligator often wears clothes — partly because he's very sensitive to sunlight, according to his owner, Mary Thorn.

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Florida Woman Gets OK To Keep Rambo, Her Clothes-Wearing Gator

2:08pm December 23, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Mary Thorn's beloved trained alligator — a rescue animal she says is sensitive to sunlight, hence the outfits — had grown too big for her property, the state said. But she asked for an exception.

A screen grab from a video posted by Jacqueline Craig's niece shows an officer holding Craig on the ground while issuing commands. Police arrested Craig after she called to report a man had grabbed her son and accused him of littering.

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Video Of Woman's Arrest In Texas Sparks Anger And Internal Police Inquiry

1:17pm December 23, 2016

by Bill Chappell

What began as a dispute over littering rapidly escalated into a white police officer forcefully arresting a black woman and her two daughters in Fort Worth.

Diane Rehm poses for a portrait at her home in January. After more than three decades and thousands of programs, she's stepping away from the broadcast microphone.

Radio's Diane Rehm, A Mainstay Of Civil Discourse, Signs Off

12:00pm December 23, 2016

by David Folkenflik

After more than three decades and thousands of episodes, Rehm is stepping away from the broadcast microphone. But her successful show, with millions of listeners, almost didn't get off the ground.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan signed legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act on Jan. 7, 2016. President Obama vetoed the bill, but the new administration could open the door for change.

If Republicans Repeal Health Law, Paying For A Replacement Could Be Tough

11:54am December 23, 2016

by Julie Rovner

Republicans who have pledged to repeal Obamacare also said they would halt the taxes Democrats used to pay for it. Without the money, Republicans won't have nearly as much to spend on an alternative.

Ruth McCafferty, who works in Kalispell, Mont., credits the training she got through the state's Medicaid expansion with helping her get a good job.

Montana May Be Model For Future Medicaid Work Requirement

10:06am December 23, 2016

by Eric Whitney

The Obama administration has said no to many states' requests to take more control over Medicaid. But the incoming Congress and new White House team may be more amenable.

If you see a bias-based attack at a subway station, do you know how to intervene? Activists in New York City are preparing people with tips like engaging the victim and distracting the harasser.

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In New York, Activists Prepare Bystanders To Take Action Against Harassment

8:17am December 23, 2016

by Hansi Lo Wang

Not sure how to respond if you see a bias-based attack or hate crime in public? Some activists are training people on how best to intervene and not just walk away.

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When A School's Online Eavesdropping Can Prevent A Suicide

4:26am December 23, 2016

by Anya Kamenetz

Administrators now have the power to track students' browsing on school-issued laptops, even at home. That can help spot a student in distress. But the implications are complicated.

A demonstrator appeared outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas last September, during a protest by the Culinary Workers Union.

As President, Trump Will Appoint Labor Board That Regulates His Hotels

11:24pm December 22, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

He'll soon get to name members of the National Labor Relations Board, the agency that hears disputes involving his businesses. "We have never seen a situation like this," a former NLRB chief says.

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