In Disappointing Month For Studios, October Chock Full Of Box Office Flops
October was grim for movie studios. NPR reports on four weeks of flops.
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5 Things To Know About The Keystone XL Pipeline
The Canadian company that had been pushing for approval to build the project is asking for a timeout in the review process. Here's what you should know.
Rival GOP Campaigns Launch Power Plays In Debate Negotiations
Jeb Bush is resetting his campaign, and the GOP candidates agree that the party isn't in charge when it comes to debate negotiations. NPR explores what it all means for the 2016 race.
TransCanada Puts U.S. Permit Application For Keystone XL Pipeline On Hold
The company building the controversial oil pipeline from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico has suspended its permit application while waiting for approval on its preferred route through Nebraska.
EPA Says It Has Found More 'Defeat Devices' In Volkswagen Cars
The U.S. government says the German automaker's software allowed 10,000 more diesel cars than it had acknowledged earlier to run more cleanly during emissions testing than in real-world conditions.
From Gray Lady To Purple Carrot: Bittman Adds Spice To Vegan Meal Startup
Bittman left a gig as The New York Times' influential food writer to join a meal-kit delivery firm that wants to make it easier for people to eat plant-based meals at home.
Campaign-Finance Crusader Lawrence Lessig Ends Presidential Bid
The Harvard law professor, who crowdfunded $1 million for his run, says he cannot move forward any longer if Democrats do not allow him in the debates.
Amid E. Coli Outbreak, Chipotle Closes 43 Restaurants In Washington, Oregon
At least 22 people have been infected with E. coli, some of whom reported eating at Chipotle restaurants in the two states. This is the chain's third food-contamination outbreak since August.
Words You'll Hear: 'Marijuana Monopoly'
Michel Martin takes a look at the phrase "marijuana monopoly." It's an idea at the heart of the debate over Ohio's marijuana legalization initiative, which is on the ballot this week.
Texas' Changing Relationship To Obamacare
Many Texans still oppose the ACA even though the state is home to the most uninsured in the country. But more people and business groups are starting to feel the effects of not supporting the law.