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Music & Culture

Russell Simmons 'Removing' Himself After 2nd Allegation Of Sexual Assault

3:03pm November 30, 2017

by Andrew Flanagan

The hip-hop mogul announced he would step down from leadership roles at his companies after an allegation of sexual assault was directed at him by the writer Jenny Lumet.

Employees work on automobile parts at a production line at the BMW factory in Shenyang, China, on Nov. 22. Twelve percent of workers in China could need to switch jobs by 2030, researchers say.

Economy

Automation Could Displace 800 Million Workers Worldwide By 2030, Study Says

2:49pm November 30, 2017

by James Doubek

But in the long term, new technology could create more jobs than it eliminates, a new report says. It says governments and businesses have to prioritize retraining workers for the new economy.

College And Bust: Why So Many Students Don't Stay The Course

2:01pm November 30, 2017

College completion rates vary widely in America. But millions drop out & the costs are staggering. How do we help more students stay the course?

Jonathan Bethony bakes his whole grain breads in a wood-fired oven, heated to about 500 degrees, to help the weighty loaves rise.

'The Hardest Bakery Possible': Reinventing The Meaning Of 'Whole Grain'

1:19pm November 30, 2017

by Whitney Pipkin

A handful of bakeries are pushing the envelope of what's possible — and palatable — by leaving the bran and germ in freshly milled grains from local farmers, who also help drive the menu.

Music & Culture

Def Jam's Russell Simmons Steps Down Amid Sexual Attack Allegations

12:53pm November 30, 2017

Russell Simmons, the founder of Def Jam records, steps aside from leadership positions in his companies because of allegations of a sexual attack. Host David Greene speaks with NPR's Elizabeth Blair.

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Politics & Government

Rep. Hensarling: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Hurts Consumers

12:53pm November 30, 2017

David Greene talks about the future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with GOP Rep. Jeb Hensarling of Texas who chairs the House Financial Services Committee. He is a critic of the bureau.

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Graduate Students Across The Country Protest GOP Tax Plan

12:53pm November 30, 2017

by Chris Arnold

To help pay for more than $1 trillion in tax cuts for U.S. corporations, the House version of the plan would end the tax break graduate students get on the value of their tuition waivers.

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Cellos are lined up backstage at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra before a Nov. 8 rehearsal of Schubert's Ninth Symphony. The CITES Rosewood regulations have made some musicians apprehensive about taking instruments containing the wood across international

The Tree That Rocked The Music Industry

12:10pm November 30, 2017

by Robert Benincasa

This year, new international regulations on rosewood have reverberated through the music industry, costing tens of millions in lost sales and extra administrative costs.

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Former NBC TV host Matt Lauer says,"Repairing the damage will take a lot of time and soul searching," after he was fired over allegations of sexual misconduct. He's seen here arriving at Rio de Janeiro International Airport for the 2016 Olympics last year

National

Fired 'Today' Host Matt Lauer Responds, Promises 'Soul-Searching'

9:06am November 30, 2017

by Bill Chappell

NBC fired Matt Lauer as Variety was preparing a story in which several women detailed their allegations against the powerful TV host.

Republican Senate leaders, shown here speaking to reporters after the Republican Policy Committee luncheon at the Capitol Wednesday, are finalizing details of a tax plan they hope to vote on this week.

A Revenue 'Trigger' Would Shoot Down Tax Cuts If Economy Doesn't Grow As Expected

8:28am November 30, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

Some senators want the tax overhaul to come with a built-in trigger: If budget deficits grow, tax cuts will be reversed. But several key senators strongly oppose the idea.

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