News

Democrats Lack Votes To Block Trump's Federal Judge Nominees

5:43pm November 20, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

Two more of President Trump's nominees for important federal judge spots will have hearings this week. This comes as Republicans are putting the American Bar Association rating process under scrutiny.

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The Keystone XL Oil Pipeline Is One Step Closer To Construction

5:43pm November 20, 2017

by Grant Gerlock

The Nebraska Public Service Commission voted to approve a route for the pipeline, giving TransCanada the permission it needs to build. But there are still big obstacles ahead, both economic and challenges from environmentalists and landowners.

Trumps Puts North Korea On List Of Countries Identified As State Sponsors Of Terror

5:43pm November 20, 2017

by Greg Myre

President Trump has added North Korea to the list of nations designated by the U.S. government as state sponsors of terror — joining Sudan, Syria and Iran. North Korea was previously on the list, but taken off in 2008 by the Bush administration during an attempted denuclearization deal.

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Music & Culture

Beloved Singer And Songwriter Mel Tillis Dies At 85

5:43pm November 20, 2017

by Blake Farmer

Fans and fellow musicians are mourning the death of entertainer Mel Tillis. Tillis died yesterday after a long illness at the age of 85. He had three dozen Top Ten country hits of his own and wrote dozens more for others, including a monster hit for Kenny Rogers and the First Edition: "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town."

Fed Chair Janet Yellen on Monday submitted her resignation from the Federal Reserve Board. Earlier this month, President Trump named Jerome Powell to be the next Fed chair.

Yellen Resigns From Fed Board After Being Passed Over To Keep Top Post

5:15pm November 20, 2017

by John Ydstie

Janet Yellen says she'll step down from the Federal Reserve Board when her successor as chair is sworn in. Earlier this month, President Trump named Jerome Powell to be the next Fed chairman.

World News

In Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel's Coalition Talks Have Failed

4:28pm November 20, 2017

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Attempts by German chancellor Angela Merkel to form a coalition government have collapsed — earning a rebuke from the German President, who called on politicians to put aside their party interests for the sake of the country.

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Alabama Media Group Condemns Senate Candidate Roy Moore

4:28pm November 20, 2017

The Alabama Media Group came out with strong condemnation of Roy Moore, prompting a legal threat from the U.S. Senate candidate. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Alabama Media Group's Vice President of Content Michelle Holmes about that decision.

Yerianne Roldán and Zuleyka Avila are both seniors at Colonial High School in Orlando, scrambling to readjust their plans for college.

Education

For Many Puerto Ricans, College Plans Washed Away With Hurricane Maria

4:28pm November 20, 2017

by Elissa Nadworny

As Puerto Rico students settle into high school on the mainland — one big question emerges: What happens to my college plans? That's especially scary for seniors, as application deadlines loom.

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President Trump appears with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson at a Monday Cabinet meeting, where he announced North Korea would again be designated as a state sponsor of terrorism.

Trump Designating North Korea As A State Sponsor Of Terrorism

4:17pm November 20, 2017

by Michele Kelemen

That designation was removed in 2008, when the North Korean government pledged to dismantle its nuclear program. The president says additional sanctions will be imposed.

A $25 Trump "gold coin bar bank" purchased from TrumpStore.com comes with a thank you card signed by Donald Trump's sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump.

New Online Store Is One More Way For Trump To Profit From Presidency, Critics Say

3:49pm November 20, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

The Trump Organization has a new website that sells merchandise with the Trump name on it. Ethics watchdogs say it's the latest example of Donald Trump's businesses cashing in on his office.