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A border fence is seen near the Rio Grande which marks the boundary between Mexico and the United States on February 09, 2019, in Eagle Pass, Texas.

'Agreement In Principle' Reached On Border Security Funding, Top Republican Says

11:23pm February 11, 2019

by Kelsey Snell

Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., told reporters that he believes Congress can approve the legislation and send it to the president before the Friday night deadline to avert another partial shutdown.

Apple CEO Tim Cook attributed slower sales in China in part to the devaluation of the yuan.

Apple CEO Tim Cook Optimistic About U.S.-China Trade Talks

11:12pm February 11, 2019

by Laura Sydell

"Both sides are talking and I always think that is always the essential thing to reaching an agreement," Cook tells NPR. The U.S. has set a March 1 deadline for the talks, which resume this week.

Sandra Merritt and David Daleiden outside of a San Francisco courtroom. The two anti-abortion activists are charged with invasion of privacy for secretly making videos at Planned Parenthood meetings.

National

California Judge Orders Planned Parenthood Workers' Names To Remain Sealed

11:06pm February 11, 2019

by Richard Gonzales

Two anti-abortion activists are being prosecuted for secretly recording Planned Parenthood workers. The group wants their names to remain confidential out of fear for their safety.

The Urban Deli cafe in Stockholm no longer accepts cash for any transactions. Going cashless is a growing trend throughout Sweden that some are beginning to question.

Economy

Sweden's Cashless Experiment: Is It Too Much Too Fast?

8:07pm February 11, 2019

by Maddy Savage

In Sweden, few people use cash anymore. Most people pay by card, online or with digital apps, and that trend is spurring a new debate on whether going cashless is fair for everyone.

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A man walks past a Pacific Gas & Electric Co. entrance in Daly City, Calif. After filing for bankruptcy last month, the company will replace half of its board of directors.

National

Bankrupt Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. Will Replace Half Of Its Board Of Directors

8:05pm February 11, 2019

by Richard Gonzales

The company signaled its leadership change last month even before filing for bankruptcy. The utility giant faces billions of dollars in liability claims due to California's wildfires.

Rep. Nita Lowey, D-N.Y., walks to a bipartisan negotiation meeting Monday over securing the U.S. Southern border and keeping the U.S. government from shutting down.

Politics & Government

Days From Another Shutdown, Here's What The Negotiators Are Facing

6:58pm February 11, 2019

Bipartisan negotiators are working on a border security funding deal — but both sides are still sorting out what kind of "wall" or "barrier" is in and whether President Trump will sign it.

In Mexican border towns, big discount drugstores, as well as small pharmacies like this one in Tijuana, market their less expensive medicines to American tourists.

American Travelers Seek Cheaper Prescription Drugs In Mexico And Beyond

6:46pm February 11, 2019

by Bram Sable-Smith

Faced with high U.S. prices for prescription drugs, some Americans cross the border to buy insulin pens and other meds. At least 1 insurer reimburses flights to the border to make such purchases easy.

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Russia is considering disconnecting from the global Internet to test its defenses against cyberattack.

Russia Is Considering An Experiment To Disconnect From The Internet

6:28pm February 11, 2019

by Sasha Ingber

Authorities recommended conducting the test so that the country can assess its cyberdefenses in case of aggression, Russian media report.

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., apologized for comments on social media widely condemned as anti-Semitic. House Democratic leaders called the remarks "deeply offensive."

Politics & Government

Rep. Ilhan Omar Apologizes 'Unequivocally' For Remarks Condemned As Anti-Semitic

6:04pm February 11, 2019

by Susan Davis

Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other House leaders had called on the Minnesota Democrat to apologize for comments on social media about Israel.

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With some Democrats calling to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement, congressional negotiators want to cap the number of the agency's detention beds.

ICE Detention Beds New Stumbling Block In Efforts To Prevent Another Shutdown

5:06pm February 11, 2019

by Brian Naylor

Democrats want to cap the number of beds ICE may use to detain people arrested for overstaying their visas or committing minor crimes. President Trump says the idea is "crazy."