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Wisconsin Voters Aren't Enthusiastic About Republican Tax Bill

6:29pm December 11, 2017

by Laurel White

What do voters think of the tax bills currently under debate in Congress? In the swing state of Wisconsin, many voters don't know much about the legislation — but don't like what they see so far.

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Before Voting Begins, A Look At Alabama's Special Senate Election

6:29pm December 11, 2017

by Debbie Elliott

One of the most contested and high-profile special Senate elections of recent times is drawing to a close in Alabama. A day before voting begins, a look at where Republican Roy Moore stands against Democrat Doug Jones.

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Suspect In New York Subway Blast Had 'Low-Tech' Device

6:29pm December 11, 2017

by Joel Rose

Police are calling an explosion in a crowded corridor between two New York City subway stations Monday morning an attempted terror attack. Officials say suspect Akayed Ullah detonated an improvised pipe bomb that was strapped to his body.

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Celebrity Chef Mario Batali Steps Aside After Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct

6:29pm December 11, 2017

Celebrity chef Mario Batali has stepped down from daily operations at his restaurant company after allegations of sexual misconduct. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Amanda Kludt, Editor-in-Chief of the online publication Eater, which broke the story.

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FCC Says It Will Vote On Net Neutrality Despite Millions Of Fake Public Comments

6:29pm December 11, 2017

by Brian Naylor

Millions of public comments in advance of the FCC's vote on net neutrality turn out to have been faked. Some used phony names, others came from Russian email addresses. The FCC says it will go ahead with its vote this week nonetheless.

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Congressional Republicans Hope To Pass Tax Overhaul Bill By Dec. 25

6:29pm December 11, 2017

by Kelsey Snell

Congressional Republicans are working to merge House and Senate versions of a GOP tax bill. They're hoping to reach their first major legislative milestone by Christmas.

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Pentagon Officials Say Transgender People Can Enlist In Military Next Year

6:29pm December 11, 2017

by Greg Myre

Pentagon officials say starting on Jan. 1, 2018, transgender people can enlist in the U.S. military. President Trump has opposed allowing transgender people to serve, but the Pentagon decision comes as courts are ruling against efforts to bar transgender enlistment.

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Christopher Plummer Nominated For Golden Globe After Replacing Kevin Spacey

6:29pm December 11, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

The 75th Golden Globe nominations were announced on Monday. Among the nominees is actor Christopher Plummer, for his role replacing Kevin Spacey in All the Money in the World, after Spacey faced allegations of sexual misconduct.

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If A School Becomes A Shelter In Puerto Rico, Where Do Students Learn?

5:33pm December 11, 2017

Some middle-schoolers are returning to class for the first time since Hurricane Maria hit the island in September. The students are sharing a school with high-schoolers, and that worries some parents.

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The Challenges Of Regulating Autonomous Weapons

5:02pm December 11, 2017

Autonomous weapons, capable of operating independent of human control, are being developed by several countries around the world. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Paul Scharre of the Center for a New American Security about this new military technology and the challenges of regulating it.