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Las Vegas' Slow Economic Recovery Serves As Democratic Debate Backdrop

7:54pm October 13, 2015

Las Vegas is hosting the first official debate between the Democratic presidential candidates Tuesday night. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Michael Finnegan of the Los Angeles Times about how the city's slow recovery from the recession may set the tone.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Jinxes Houston Astros With Premature Tweet

7:54pm October 13, 2015

Superstitious Houston Astro fans can blame Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for their team's collapse Monday in the American League Division Series.

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A study by two U.S. senators estimated that 99 percent of cable TV subscribers rent their set-top boxes and pay on average $231 a year to do so.

Groups Aim To Make It Easier To Own A Cable TV Box Instead Of Renting

7:54pm October 13, 2015

by Brian Naylor

A study estimated that 99 percent of cable TV subscribers rent their set-top boxes and pay on average $231 a year to do so. Groups want to make it easier for consumers to own similar devices.

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How The Attack In Benghazi Led Us To Hillary Clinton's Emails

6:48pm October 13, 2015

Ahead of Tuesday's first Democratic presidential debate, we revisit the facts of the Benghazi investigation and how it became potentially damaging to the political fortunes of Hillary Clinton.

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Will Supreme Court Allow Juvenile Life Sentence Ruling To Be Retroactive?

5:48pm October 13, 2015

by Nina Totenberg

In 2012 the U.S. Supreme Court limited life sentences without parole for juveniles who commit murder. On Tuesday the panel will hear arguments on whether the ruling should apply retroactively.

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California Becomes 2nd State To Automatically Register Voters

5:46pm October 13, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

California Gov. Jerry Brown signed new legislation on Saturday that will allow eligible state residents to automatically become registered to vote when they get their driver's licenses.

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The damaged hospital in which the Doctors Without Borders medical charity operated is seen following a U.S. airstrike in the northern city of Kunduz.

Taliban Announces It Has Withdrawn From Afghan City Of Kunduz

5:39pm October 13, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

The Taliban said in a statement they have achieved all their objectives including seizing the major transportation hub of Kunduz, releasing its fighters from a prison and grabbing tons of weapons.

What To Watch For At Democrats' First Debate

5:28pm October 13, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Hillary Clinton needs to appear likable and trustworthy, while Bernie Sanders needs to appear presidential. Others need to make the case for why voters should give them a look.

California Doctors Get Advice On How To Provide Aid In Dying

4:16pm October 13, 2015

by April Dembosky

Now that California has legalized aid in dying, doctors there need to know what to say to patients. They're getting help from doctors in Oregon, who have been answering these questions for decades.

Twitter's board named co-founder Jack Dorsey the company's permanent CEO last week.

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Twitter, Its Share Price Dropping, Plans To Cut Up To 8 Percent Of Workforce

4:11pm October 13, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

How do you say, "Wall Street is getting frustrated," in 140 characters?