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A mockup of a possible GMO label on a can of Campbell's Spaghetti-Os, with these words: "Partially produced with genetic engineering." Lawmakers are scrambling to piece together a national GMO labeling standard before July 1.

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Action On A National GMO Labeling Measure Heats Up On Capitol Hill

6:34pm March 04, 2016

by Peggy Lowe

Congress is scrambling to piece together a national standard for labeling foods that contain genetically modified ingredients before July 1. That's when Vermont's mandatory labeling law kicks in.

Ben Carson announced the end of his presidential bid on Friday at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md.

Ben Carson Ends Presidential Campaign

6:18pm March 04, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

"Even though I might be leaving the campaign trail, you know, there's a lot of people who love me, they just won't vote for me, but it's OK!" he told the CPAC crowd.

National Spotlight Returns To Flint, Mich., Ahead Of Democratic Debate

5:48pm March 04, 2016

by Steve Carmody

The national spotlight returns to Flint's lead-tainted water ahead of a Democratic presidential debate there on Saturday night. But some people in Flint are tired of the political attention.

Donald Trump Changes Position On Visas For Highly Skilled Workers

5:42pm March 04, 2016

by Scott Horsley

On Thursday night in a GOP debate hosted by Fox News, Donald Trump came around to the idea of H1-B visas for highly skilled workers, saying "I'm changing it, and I'm softening the position because we need to have talented people in this country." NPR takes a look at the significance of Trump's switch and where GOP candidates stand with visas for immigrant workers.

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Tax Protester Takes Extreme Action To Avoid Paying

5:23pm March 04, 2016

by Keith Romer

Each year thousands of people don't pay the taxes they owe. They claim all kinds of reasons from penury to protest. The Planet Money team brings us the story of Larry Williams who decided he just shouldn't have to pay his taxes anymore.

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Supreme Court Blocks Louisiana Law Aimed At Clinics That Perform Abortions

5:16pm March 04, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The Supreme Court has blocked enforcement of a Louisiana law that could force all but one clinic to close, a sign that a similar law in Texas also could be in peril.

A crop duster sprays a field with pesticides. Former USDA scientist Jonathan Lundgren says that he has been persecuted by the agency because his research points out problems with popular pesticides.

How Free Are USDA Scientists To Speak Their Mind?

4:44pm March 04, 2016

by Dan Charles

Jonathan Lundgren's research pointed out problems with popular pesticides. He says that message — and the messenger — are unwelcome at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service.

Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz Direct Attacks At Donald Trump In Fox News Debate

4:28pm March 04, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Republican candidates Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio seemed to have signed a non-aggression pact in the debate Thursday night, choosing to direct their lines of attack at Donald Trump rather than each other.

Week In Politics: Super Tuesday, GOP Rift

4:28pm March 04, 2016

NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and Brookings Institution, and author of Why the Right Went Wrong, and David Brooks of The New York Times, about the week in politics.

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LAPD Investigate Knife Found On Former Property Of O.J. Simpson

4:28pm March 04, 2016

by Kirk Siegler

Los Angeles Police say they're investigating a knife that is alleged to have been found on the former estate of O.J. Simpson.