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Consultant On Homelessness: Cities Enable The Poor

12:13pm November 09, 2014

In many cities it is now illegal to feed the homeless. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Robert Marbut, the man behind the push to make handing out food a crime, who favors getting people into programs.

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Republican Mia Love celebrates with her supporters after winning the race for Utah's 4th Congressional District on Tuesday.

Politics & Government

As GOP Swept Congress, Black Republicans Took Home Historic Wins

6:33pm November 08, 2014

by Hansi Lo Wang

The Republican Party made striking gains during the midterm elections. Among their victories were three wins by black Republicans, who seem to be building momentum for diversifying the GOP ranks.

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5th Teen Dies From Injuries In Oct. 24 Wash. School Shooting

12:57pm November 08, 2014

by Scott Neuman

A cousin of shooter Jaylen Fryberg died after a weeks-long battle against injuries sustained in the incident, a local hospital says.

Economy

Bankruptcy Judge: Detroit Deal Nearly Miraculous

12:33pm November 08, 2014

by Quinn Klinefelter

Even as Detroit attempts to exit municipal bankruptcy and wipe away its debt, the city still suffers widespread unemployment. Experts say it will take Detroit years to become healthy again.

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'Grand Bargain' Will Help Save Detroit — And Its Art

8:11pm November 07, 2014

by Elizabeth Blair

A federal judge in Detroit ruled favorably on the city's "grand bargain" on Friday, approving the city's exit from Bankruptcy. We look at the role foundations played in bringing it about and the Foundation for Detroit's Future, which will be set up in the wake of the verdict.

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Abortion-rights supporters outside the Supreme Court in January for the annual March for Life. This week North Dakota and Colorado struck down ballot measures restricting abortion, while Tennessee passed an initiative that may result in restricted rights.

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Two Of Three States Reject Ballot Measures Restricting Abortion

8:11pm November 07, 2014

by Jennifer Ludden

North Dakota and Colorado voters struck down the "personhood" measures, which would give legal rights to fetuses. But Tennessee's Amendment 1 passed with 53 percent of the vote.

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An image from the San Diego Police Department shows members of the McStay family whose abandoned SUV was found along the Mexico border near San Diego last November. Police say they have arrested a suspect.

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Suspect Arrested In 2010 Killing Of Family Of 4 In California

4:39pm November 07, 2014

by Scott Neuman

Joseph and Summer McStay and their two young sons were found last year in shallow graves in the desert near Victorville.

National

Army Drops Use Of Term 'Negro'

4:38pm November 07, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

The document listed the term as an acceptable way to refer to African Americans. The Army said it removed it as soon as it noticed it.

Time for a replay?: Protesters waited outside the Supreme Court for decisions in June.

In Surprise Move, Supreme Court Takes On Fate Of Obamacare Again

3:48pm November 07, 2014

by Julie Rovner

Is it legal for a state-sponsored health exchange to provide subsidies that help people pay insurance premiums? That's the point in question, and one that's still being considered by an appeals court.

Detroit emergency manager Kevyn Orr (left) speaks at a news conference in Detroit as Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, who appointed Orr, listens. Orr's plan for the city to emerge from bankruptcy was approved by a federal judge today.

Judge Approves Detroit's Plan To Exit Bankruptcy

2:59pm November 07, 2014

by Scott Neuman

The deal worked out by the city's emergency manager includes shedding $7 billion in debt and borrowing hundreds of millions of dollars to implement the strategy.