Farmer Wants Candidates To Address Rural Issues
Becky Ravenkamp is a farmer who's taken on many roles to keep her Colorado farm town afloat. She thinks candidates this election year have largely overlooked rural America.
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West Virginia Grapples With High Drug Costs
Climbing drug prices are taking a toll on West Virginia's budget, some state legislators say. Expensive drugs fuel an increase in Medicaid spending, which leaves less money for schools and roads.
Long Island Woman Feels A Trump Presidency Will Rescue America From Its Elites
Patty Dwyer voted for President Obama eight years ago. This year the 60-year-old respiratory therapist is all in for Donald Trump. She says Trump will unify a nation that has divided into factions.
How To Deal With Sexual Harassment On The Job
When you encounter sexual harassment and offensive comments at work, what should you do? NPR's Scott Simon asks Dr. Gail Stern about how to respond when you you're in a difficult situation.
Police Searches Of Social Media Face Privacy Pushback
Data analytics firms that analyze vast amounts of public social media are a tool for law enforcement. But there are signs that Twitter, Facebook and others are shutting off access to that data.
Three Bits of Business News You'll Be Glad To Know
Politics dominated the news this week. But the business world also had some interesting stories. Here are just three, involving: Black Friday shopping; sham bank accounts and dining out.
Nations Clinch Landmark Pact To Fight Climate Change
More than 150 countries have reached a major agreement in Kigali, Rwanda to reduce emissions of a powerful chemical used in refrigeration and air conditioning that traps heat in Earth's atmosphere.
Survey Says Americans Are Getting Stressed By The Elections
Fifty-two percent of American adults tell pollsters the 2016 election is a very or somewhat significant source of stress. That's according to a survey by American Psychological Association.
Workplace Sexual Harassment: A Threat To Victims, A Quandary For Bystanders
Allegations about Donald Trump's behavior toward women have revived a debate over sexual assault and harassment in the workplace. The problem persists — but those who witness it can help. Here's how.
Trump Is Gemini, Clinton Is Scorpio, What Astrologers Predict About This Match Up
Trump is a Gemini and Clinton is a Scorpio. Those signs don't mix well. Members of the International Society for Astrological Research meet this week to predict the election and other big issues.