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Theater Cancels New York Premiere of 'The Interview'

10:43am December 17, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

After threats of attacks, Sony is withdrawing the film's stars, James Franco and Seth Rogen, from upcoming promotional appearances and will let theaters cancel showings of the film.

Senator Harry Reid of Nev. on Tuesday, walks to one of his final meetings as the Senate Majority Leader. In January, Republicans take over the majority.

Senate OKs Judicial Nominees, Tax Extensions Before Republican Takeover

4:27am December 17, 2014

by Lauren Hodges

Lawmakers in the Senate approved an extension of tax breaks and confirmed 12 more judicial nominees, but a terrorism insurance bill didn't survive the night.

Economists: Congress Gets A Hat Tip (Barely) For Its Efforts

10:59pm December 16, 2014

by Marilyn Geewax

Congress passed no laws addressing the minimum wage, tax reform, trade or immigration this year. But judged by the low recent standards, lawmakers got light applause from economists.

President George W. Bush speaks to Vice President Dick Cheney by phone aboard Air Force One after departing Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska on Sept. 11, 2001.

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'Torture Report': A Closer Look At When And What President Bush Knew

5:13pm December 16, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

A Senate investigation says President George W. Bush was not briefed on the specifics of how the CIA interrogated terrorism suspects until four years into the program. Bush denies that.

Stone, 35, was found dead in Pennsburg, Pa., one day after police say he went on a killing spree that left his ex-wife and five of her relatives dead. To aid in the search for Stone, police handed out a photo taken from his phone (left), which was digital

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Suspect In Shooting Spree Near Philadelphia Has Been Found Dead

5:12pm December 16, 2014

by Bill Chappell

Police have found the body of Bradley Stone, who they say went on a shooting rampage that killed his ex-wife and five of her relatives in Montgomery County, Pa., Monday.

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Apple Wins $1B iPod Antitrust Lawsuit

1:40pm December 16, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

A California jury has found that Apple's iTunes 7.0 did not violate antitrust laws when it restricted files bought on other music services.

Dr. Kent Brantly speaks about the world's response to Ebola during the Overseas Security Advisory Council's Annual Briefing in Washington, D.C. last month.

Dr. Kent Brantly: Lessons Learned From Fighting Ebola

1:23pm December 16, 2014

by NPR Staff

"We run the risk of going from hysteria to a sense of indifference," says the now-recovered physician. "And I think that is even more dangerous than our fear."

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Lawyers Say Sony Can't Keep Media From Reporting Hacked Details

1:06pm December 16, 2014

NPR's David Folkenflik talks with Melissa Block about the discussion within media circles about the legality and propriety of publishing information stolen in the hack attack against Sony Pictures.

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Gov. Bill Haslam announces his proposal to expand Medicaid in Tennessee at the state Capitol in Nashville Monday.

Tennessee Governor Moves To Expand Medicaid Coverage

12:45pm December 16, 2014

by Bill Chappell

Following the lead of two other Republican governors, Tennessee's Gov. Bill Haslam is moving to expand Medicaid in his state, using federal funds from the Affordable Care Act.

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush talks to supporters after speaking at the U.S. Cuba Democracy PAC's annual luncheon in Coral Gables, Fla., on Dec. 2.

Jeb Bush Announces He Will 'Actively Explore' Presidential Run

12:06pm December 16, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

Bush, a GOP favorite, said he would establish a political action committee in January to "facilitate conversations with citizens across America."