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Is your name Kyle? There's a gathering you may want to know about
by Maya Fawaz
A small city in Texas is calling on people named Kyle to help break the Guinness World Record for the largest same-name gathering. Calling all Kyles to the annual Kyle fest in Kyle, Texas!
Fox Reportedly Paid Kimberly Guilfoyle's Assistant $4 Million To Settle Suit
by David Folkenflik
Reports of former Fox star and Trump insider Kimberly Guilfoyle's multimillion-dollar sexual harassment settlement suggests misconduct at Fox knows no gender.
Recording From Grand Jury Proceedings Released In The Breonna Taylor Case
by Amina Elahi
A court released a recording from grand jury proceedings in the Breonna Taylor case. Kentucky's attorney general was criticized after none of the officers involved faced direct charges in her death.
White House Updates On Trump's Condition After He Tests Positive For The Coronavirus
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows gave an update on the president's condition, saying that President Trump has mild symptoms and "continues to not only be in good spirits but very energetic."
Rep. Jim Clyburn On The Government's Response To The Pandemic
by Steve Inskeep
Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., says President Trump has failed in his response to the pandemic. He talked to NPR after Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar's testimony before a House subcommittee.
Man Who Fought Against Rules That Protect Miners Applies For Black Lung Benefits
Influential coal executive Bob Murray reportedly has black lung disease and has applied for federal benefits. Murray spent years fighting regulations to protect coal miners from black lung.
A Week Overview: Trump's Taxes, Presidential Debate, Positive Coronavirus Test
Between The New York Times' report on President Trump's tax returns, the contentious first presidential debate and the president's positive coronavirus test, it's been quite the week in U.S. politics.
How The World Reacted To Trump Testing Positive For The Coronavirus
by Rob Schmitz
While foreign leaders largely wished President Trump well after his positive coronavirus test, global media took the opportunity to criticize and even mock his response to the pandemic.
History Of How The Tax Code Allowed Businesses To Carry Their Losses Forward
by Sarah Gonzalez
Losing a lot of money is one way to avoid paying taxes. The tax code rewards losses, which become gifts that keep on giving for years. NPR explores the history of this practice and how it evolved.
U.S. Employers Added 661,000 Jobs In September
by Scott Horsley
Job growth slowed in September as U.S. employers added just 661,000 jobs. Unemployment dipped to 7.9%, largely driven by people leaving the workforce.