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Los Angeles Schools Close After Receiving Terror Threat

10:30pm December 15, 2015

by Nathan Rott

The Los Angeles Unified School District, the nation's second largest, closed down Tuesday after receiving a "credible terrorist threat." A similar threat was received in New York City, but schools remained open.

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Martha Lucia (from left), Bienvendida Barreno and Jorge Baquero discuss health insurance options with agents from Sunshine Life and Health Advisors at a Miami mall last month.

Obamacare Sign-Ups Could Get A Bump As Higher Penalties Kick In

9:14pm December 15, 2015

by Alison Kodjak

The deadline for buying health insurance that starts Jan. 1 has arrived. Many people who lack coverage in 2016 will face fines that could reach thousands of dollars.

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Ambulances lined up following two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013.

Looking At Violence In America With A Financial Lens

8:52pm December 15, 2015

by NPR Staff

Health economist Ted Miller analyzes the financial toll of violence like mass shootings. He says the total cost of firearm injury in America is $235 billion a year.

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Republican Presidential candidate Lindsey Graham gestures as he thanks American Muslims for their military service during Tuesday's debate.

In First Debate, Lindsey Graham Holds His Ground On Terrorism

8:36pm December 15, 2015

by Amita Kelly

Graham repeatedly rolled his eyes and shook his head as the other candidates discussed their plans to fight ISIS.

An American soldier carrying equipment walks past an American flag at Incirlik Air Base in Adana, Turkey, as U.S. Air Force war planes are used against ISIS.

How ISIS, Paris And San Bernardino Have Changed The Republican Race

8:33pm December 15, 2015

by Don Gonyea

National security and terrorism have been a top issue for Republicans, but they have gained even more importance after the Paris and San Bernardino, Calif., attacks.

Ahead Of GOP Debate, Clinton Rips Republicans On National Security

8:16pm December 15, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Outlining her plan to combat ISIS and radicalization in the U.S., the Democratic presidential candidate said "shallow slogans don't add up to a strategy."

Graphic showing U.S. economic indicators

These Seven Charts Can Help You See What The Fed Is Doing

8:13pm December 15, 2015

The Federal Reserve's thinking about interest rates may seem a bit mysterious. But here are some graphs that should help you see where we've been, and why the central bank may be ready to raise rates.

After recent terrorist attacks, social media companies are under pressure to do more to stop messaging from terrorist groups.

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What Can — Or Should — Internet Companies Do To Fight Terrorism?

7:32pm December 15, 2015

Politicians are pressing social media and tech firms to do more to rein in the online presence of terrorist groups. But there are challenges, including defining what constitutes terrorist content.

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Los Angeles Mayor Explains School Closure Over Terror Threat

7:27pm December 15, 2015

NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti about the closure of over 900 city schools after receiving a threat. Garcetti says the decision was made by the district superintendent.

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Who Bought The 'Las Vegas Review-Journal?' Reporters Investigate

7:27pm December 15, 2015

by David Folkenflik

Who's the new owner of the Las Vegas Review-Journal? Many journalists — especially the paper's own employees — have been trying to figure out the answer.

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