Got Corn? Ethanol Is No Longer King In Iowa Among Candidates
Candidates' waning interest in the corn fuel shows that Iowa's role in shaping policy debates may be declining.
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The Powerful Player To Watch As The World Series Gets Underway
Daniel Murphy has been having a spectacular postseason at the plate. He's one of the players New York is counting on against the tough Kansas City lineup.
San Francisco's Last Gun Shop Calls It Quits
High Bridge Arms is shutting down at the end of the month. Gun enthusiasts say proposed city firearms regulations are forcing the store to close, but advocates of the new measures say that's not true.
Meat Industry Responds To WHO Cancer Report
The World Health Organization report said processed meats pose a health hazard because they increase the risk of colorectal cancer.
Colo. Gold King Mine Continues To Leak Waste As Winter Sets In
The EPA is racing to secure the site of the Gold King Mine in southwestern Colorado. This summer, the agency accidentally released 3 million gallons of orange wastewater into the Animas River.
What Happens If Congress Doesn't Raise The Debt Ceiling?
Congress is running up against a deadline to raise the debt ceiling, and Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says that risks "manufacturing a crisis for our country." What is the debt ceiling anyway? And what happens if the U.S. hits it?
Have American Police Become More Cautious?
Earlier this month, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said some police are holding back, afraid of ending up on a viral video. Friday, the FBI director seemed to echo that concern. It's become a hot topic for the nation's police chiefs, who are meeting this week in Chicago.
White House, Congress Continue Negotiations On 2-Year Budget Deal
The White House and Congress are close to reaching a two-year plan to fund the government. NPR has the latest on what appears to be happening on Capitol Hill.
University Of Mississippi Lowers State Flag In Debate Over Confederate Symbols
The University of Mississippi took down the state flag from its campus Monday. It follows a debate in the state about removing the Confederate battle flag from Mississippi's official flag.
CBS' 'Supergirl' Reinvents The Classic Comic For Modern Times
In its first superhero series of the 21st century, CBS is building Supergirl around characters traditionally seen as sidekicks. NPR offers a peek at the new show.