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How The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Came Into Creation

5:02pm November 28, 2017

by Chris Arnold

Since its creating in 2010 following the financial crisis, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been both ambitious and divisive. Democrats and activists groups say it's a crucial fighter against the power of Wall Street. Republicans say the CFPB is unaccountable and even unconstitutional. This week's standoff over the bureau's interim directors is the most visible case of a battle that has been brewing for years.

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Democratic Leaders Pull Out Of Government Funding Meeting After Trump Tweet

5:02pm November 28, 2017

by Scott Horsley

President Trump was supposed to sit down with Republican and Democratic leaders to talk about government funding. But a political tit for tat has resulted in the Democrats pulling out of the meeting.

National Congress Of American Indians Reacts To Trump's 'Pocahontas' Comment

5:02pm November 28, 2017

At an event on Monday honoring Native American veterans, President Trump mocked Sen. Elizabeth Warren, saying "They call her Pocahontas." NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Jacqueline Pata of the National Congress of American Indians about the reaction in the room.

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'Washington Post' Exposure Of Sting Operation Shows Power Of Fact-Based Reporting

5:02pm November 28, 2017

by David Folkenflik

According to The Washington Post, a woman approached the paper with a dramatic and fake story about U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore appears to be part of a sting operation. She was later seen entering the office of Project Veritas, an outfit that produces videos designed to discredit mainstream media outlets as well as left-leaning activist groups.

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How The U.S. Has Been Working To Disrupt The Opium Trade In Afghanistan

5:02pm November 28, 2017

The United Nations says this year's opium crop in Afghanistan is on pace to be the highest on record. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with former Drug Enforcement Administration special agent Kevin Hartmann about the various U.S. initiatives in Afghanistan to disrupt the opium trade in past years.

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North Korea Fires What Appears To Be Third ICBM Test Of 2017

5:02pm November 28, 2017

by Greg Myre

North Korea fired what the Pentagon says was an intercontinental ballistic missile, the third this year. The missile flew about 1,000 km, passing over the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido and landing in the Pacific Ocean.

Christina Arenas reviews her medical bills at home in Washington, D.C. She complained about a mammogram and ultrasounds that she felt were unnecessary and sought a refund.

Health & Safety

Epidemic Of Health Care Waste: From $1,877 Ear Piercing To ICU Overuse

5:02pm November 28, 2017

by Marshall Allen

Unnecessary or needlessly expensive care costs hundreds of billions of dollars a year. Patients, employers and taxpayers are footing the bill.

Arby's says it will pay more than $2.4 billion in cash to purchase Buffalo Wild Wings. The deal will need the approval of Buffalo Wild Wings shareholders.

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Arby's Is Buying Buffalo Wild Wings For More Than $2.4 Billion

4:56pm November 28, 2017

by Bill Chappell

The private equity firm behind Arby's says it will take Buffalo Wild Wings private and continue to operate it as an independent brand.

More U.S. Troops Will Accompany Afghan Forces To Fight Taliban

4:46pm November 28, 2017

by Tom Bowman

Army Gen. John Nicholson, commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, says more U.S. troops will be in harm's way by spring as they accompany Afghan troops into battle with Taliban forces. "We're going to win," the Nicholson says.

Building a highway into Brazil's Acre State helped bring dengue fever.

Health & Safety

Why A Brazilian State Went From 0 Cases Of Dengue To 35,000 A Year

4:43pm November 28, 2017

by Jason Beaubien

Brazil has long faced outbreaks of dengue fever. But Acre State was immune — until very recently. Now there's a possible explanation.