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Community Health Options founders COO Robert Hillman (left) and CEO Kevin Lewis seen in 2013 when the co-op began offering coverage.

Maine Insurance Co-Op Drops Coverage For Elective Abortion Services

6:09am October 29, 2016

by Patty Wight

Community Health Options is dropping elective abortion coverage in 2017. The insurer says the move will save money. Advocates for abortion rights say it's a step backward for women's health.

As it happens, the email story broke just after 1 p.m.

The Stock Market Stumbles After Friday's Clinton Email News. Here's Why

11:36pm October 28, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

This follows a broader pattern throughout this campaign: When Trump's chances go up, stocks go down.

National

Airliner Catches Fire At Chicago's O'Hare Airport; No Serious Injuries Reported

10:27pm October 28, 2016

by Sonari Glinton

An American Airlines 767 aborted its takeoff because of what airline says was "an engine-related issue." The plane caught fire and passengers were evacuated.

In the banking industry essentially "U5" is a report card from all of your former employers, like a permanent record.

Episode 732: Bad Form, Wells Fargo

10:19pm October 28, 2016

Banks like Wells Fargo have a weapon that can destroy an employee's career: A form. A long, boring form most people don't even know exists.

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World News

Uber Drivers Win Key Employment Case In The U.K.

6:30pm October 28, 2016

by Aarti Shahani

Uber drivers in England and Wales have won the right to be classified as workers, not independent contractors. That means they will be eligible for paid time off, regular breaks and guaranteed at least the national minimum wage. Uber says it will appeal the landmark ruling by a United Kingdom employment tribunal.

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National

Does The AT&T-Time Warner Merger Make Sense?

6:30pm October 28, 2016

by David Folkenflik

With all the concern over AT&T's proposed takeover of Time Warner for fears of concentration of corporate might, NPR explores if the deal makes any sense.

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Passengers Have Had Enough Of Wacky Airline Safety Videos

6:30pm October 28, 2016

Airline passengers are often wary of corny safety videos on flights. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Scott McCartney about those videos.

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A worker uses a blowtorch on an interchange bridge in Englewood, Colo., on Aug. 25. Construction workers for infrastructure projects around the country are in short supply.

Agreeing On More Money For Roads, Bridges May Be Easier Than Finding Workers

4:29pm October 28, 2016

by Yuki Noguchi

Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump say they would spend more to rebuild the country's aging infrastructure. The problem is there may not be enough people with the right skills to fill those jobs.

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The Economy Grew At A Solid Pace This Summer, But Consumers Are Wary

3:14pm October 28, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

The Commerce Department said the economy grew by 2.9 percent in the third quarter. But consumer spending slowed. A survey suggests the election drama is making many consumers feel less confident.

After several prominent safety problems with medical devices in hospitals emerged, the Food and Drug Administration inspected 17 hospitals across the country in late 2015 to assess their compliance with reporting regulations.

FDA Faults Hospitals For Failing To Report Safety Problems With Medical Devices

2:57pm October 28, 2016

by Chad Terhune

The Food and Drug Administration found several prominent facilities hadn't followed rules on reporting incidents in which patients died or were harmed. The problem is thought to be widespread.