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Deadly storms ravage parts of Missouri and Kentucky
Deadly storms last night caused deaths in Missouri and Kentucky and damaged homes and businesses.
After Working To Avoid Taxes, What Could New Legislation Mean For Apple?
by Jim Zarroli
Apple has sought many ways to not pay taxes as the Paradise Papers revealed. First, it was using a tax strategy in Ireland, and then in an English Channel island called Jersey. So as Republicans in Congress try to come up with a bill that would sharply lower taxes for U.S. corporations what does that mean for the tech giant?
How The National Instant Criminal Background Check System Works
by David Welna
The National Instant Criminal Background Check System, also known as NICS, is intended to identify people prohibited under federal law from purchasing firearms from a licensed dealer. However, there are many loopholes in the system.
DNC Chair Tom Perez On What This Year's Election Means For The Party
Democrats won a tight race for governor in Virginia and picked up wins in many races across the country. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Tom Perez, chair of the Democratic National Committee, about what these wins mean for the party now and down the road in 2018.
Democrats Made Surprisingly Strong Showing Up And Down The Ballot In Virginia
by Sarah McCammon
Democrats in Virginia — and beyond — are celebrating what turned out to be a very good Election Day for the party. Virginia Democrats surpassed expectations in statewide and local races in what many are seeing as a repudiation of President Trump.
Vice President Pence Visits Small Texas Community Following Deadly Shooting
by John Burnett
On the day that Vice President Pence visits Sutherland Springs, Texas to console victims of Sunday's church shooting, people in the town are still reacting to and reflecting on what's happened to the small community.
Border Tensions Between Ireland And Northern Ireland Could Rise As U.K. Leaves E.U.
by Frank Langfitt
The border dividing Ireland and Northern Ireland has been peaceful and practically invisible for years. But as the United Kingdom prepares to leave the European Union, there are fears that situation might change.
Trainers, Lawyers Say Sexual Harassment Training Fails
by Yuki Noguchi