CHART: How The New Version Of The Republican Tax Bill Would Affect You
The bill would lower the rate for top earners and also let graduate students keep their tuition waivers.
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Female Congressional Candidate Ends Run After She Is Accused Of Sexual Harassment
Retired business executive Andrea Ramsey had hoped to oust an incumbent Republican congressman in a Kansas district targeted by the Democrats.
Chief Justice Roberts Sends Kozinski Inquiry To Another Judicial Council
The 2nd Circuit will take over the inquiry of 9th Circuit Appeals Court Judge Alex Kozinski. Multiple former clerks and externs have accused Kozinski of sexual harassment.
Final Version Of GOP Tax Bill Cuts Corporate Tax Rate To 21 Percent
Republican lawmakers have released the final version of their tax bill that cuts the corporate tax rate to 21 percent and reduces tax rates for individuals for eight years.
President Trump Had Harsh Words For The FBI
President Trump spoke to graduates of a prestigious FBI training program. Before he arrived in Virginia, Trump called the FBI's work "disgraceful" and said what happened at the bureau was "a shame."
Scientists Say Japanese Monkeys Are Having 'Sexual Interactions' With Deer
Researchers witnessed adolescent female Japanese macaques mounting sika deer in ways that were "sexual in nature." They have several theories for why but say more research is necessary.
Haitians Are Turning Plastic Waste Into Valuable Fabric
Environmentalists haul illegal fishing nets in the ocean, while poor Haitians collect discarded plastic bottles of the streets of their country. All the waste is then turned into fabric and later into high end shoes and backpacks — a new trend in recycling.
We LYLAS, But It's Time To Say TTFN As AOL Instant Messanger Signs Off For Good
AOL instant messenger signed off for the final time this morning — 20 years after changing online communication.
Republicans Are Hoping To Pass Tax Bill By Christmas
NPR's Kelly McEvers is joined by David Brooks of The New York Times, and Ana Kasparian, of The Young Turks Network, to discuss the political news of the week.
Alabama Democrats Describe Doug Jones' Win As 'Euphoria'
It's been a big week for the Democratic Party — but it's been an even bigger week for lifelong Alabama Democrats. NPR talked to a handful of them to ask the significance of Doug Jones winning a U.S. Senate seat — the first Democrat to do so in Alabama in more than two decades.