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President-elect Donald Trump stands outside the clubhouse following his meeting with Peter Kirsanow, an attorney and member of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, at Trump International Golf Club, Sunday in Bedminster, N.J.

President-Elect Trump Plans To Slash Taxes On Businesses — Including His Own

10:12pm November 21, 2016

by John Ydstie

A big part of Donald Trump's proposed tax cut would go to corporations. The president-elect says that will fuel investment and growth; critics say the plan would explode the federal budget deficit.

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As the presence of artificial intelligence continues to grow in the world, industry leaders and scholars are starting to explore the ethics surrounding the science.

Scholars Delve Deeper Into The Ethics Of Artificial Intelligence

7:58pm November 21, 2016

by NPR Staff

What happens when you make robots that are smart, independent thinkers — and then try to limit their autonomy? A $10 million gift is aimed at answering such questions at Carnegie Mellon University.

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Kellyanne Conway, senior advisor to President-elect Donald Trump, speaks to the media at Trump Tower on Monday.

Trump Adviser Dismisses Potential Business Conflicts; Defends Children's Roles

6:14pm November 21, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

"They'll continue to be wildly successful in the business world," Trump's former campaign manager told NPR's Audie Cornish, saying concerns about conflicts of interests are unfounded.

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An origami elephant on display at the Bronx Zoo.

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Bronx Zoo Breaks World Record For Largest Display Of Origami Elephants

5:50pm November 21, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

A world-record stampede of origami elephants has arrived at the Bronx Zoo, as part of a campaign to raise awareness about poaching.

Former Transition Team Member Describes Trump's National Security Plan

5:46pm November 21, 2016

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with former House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, about his experience on the Trump transition team and his decision to leave the team last week.

Trump Wants A Federal Hiring Freeze, But It May Not Save Money

5:31pm November 21, 2016

by Yuki Noguchi

President-elect Trump has said a top priority is to freeze hiring for the federal government. But even those who support reducing the federal workforce say that a freeze can have unintended effects.

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President-Elect Trump Continues Interviews For High-Level Posts

5:31pm November 21, 2016

by Tamara Keith

President-elect Donald Trump continues to interview candidates for high-level administration posts. Meanwhile, he's also starting to outline policy areas to focus on after Inauguration Day.

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Kellyanne Conway Attempts To Clarify Trump Children's Role In Transition

5:31pm November 21, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

In an interview with NPR, senior adviser Kellyanne Conway attempted to clarify the role of President-elect Donald Trump's children in the transition process.

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President-Elect Trump Continues To Blur Line Between Business And Politics

5:31pm November 21, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

President-elect Donald Trump apparently plans to preside over an administration where there will be few, if any, barriers between him and his considerable business interests.

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Questions About Trump Dominate Obama's Final Foreign Trip

4:54pm November 21, 2016

President Barack Obama spent the majority of his last international speech answering questions from world leaders about Donald Trump's surprise victory and what it means for foreign policy.