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Fluid-fed organic tomatoes grow in a greenhouse owned by Wholesum Harvest in the Mexican state of Sonora, about 30 miles from the U.S. border.

Hydroponic Veggies Are Taking Over Organic, And A Move To Ban Them Fails

2:29pm November 02, 2017

by Dan Charles

Many organic tomatoes or peppers are grown in greenhouses, where they get nutrients from water. Critics say that violates the spirit of "organic." A bid to strip them of the label failed this week.

Sam Clovis speaks during a news conference with then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in August 2016. Clovis announced on Thursday he would be withdrawing himself from consideration from a top post at the USDA.

Ex-Trump Campaign Official Withdraws From Nomination Amid Questions In Russia Probe

2:17pm November 02, 2017

Sam Clovis, who had been tapped for a USDA post, has been pulled into the imbroglio over last year's interference by Russia in U.S. politics and elections.

House Speaker Paul Ryan sits with Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform, during discussions of the GOP tax reform plan on Tuesday.

Polls: Americans Aren't Buying Key White House Arguments For Tax Overhaul

1:55pm November 02, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

A series of new polls suggest Americans are unenthusiastic and divided over the Republican tax bill.

Sacked Catalan President Carles Puigdemont arrives for a news conference in Brussels on Tuesday.

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Ousted Catalan Leader Won't Appear In Madrid Court To Face Sedition Charges

1:18pm November 02, 2017

by Scott Neuman

Carles Puigdemont, who fled to Belgium with several separatist politicians, says he won't return to face "a political trial." Still, some other deposed Catalan leaders did arrive at court Thursday.

GOP Tax Plan Calls For Deep Cuts In Tax Rates

1:08pm November 02, 2017

by Scott Horsley

House Republicans are unveiling a draft tax bill that would slash both individual and corporate rates. The challenge is paying for it. The draft bill has some new wrinkles.

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5 Argentines Killed In NYC Terrorist Attack

12:43pm November 02, 2017

by Philip Reeves

Five of the eight people killed in a truck attack were celebrating the 30th anniversary of their high school graduation. NPR looks at how their town, Rosario, Argentina, is reacting to their deaths.

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Back in 1968, a rising Puerto Rican pop star, José Feliciano, was asked to sing at Game 5 of the World Series.

A Different National Anthem, Before The Nation Was Ready For It

12:30pm November 02, 2017

by Karen Grigsby Bates

"I did it to show my appreciation to America ... I love this country." Jose Feliciano, on singing the national anthem his way. His performance at the 1968 World Series sparked a national controversy.

Writer Anna Graham Hunter says Hoffman groped her on the set of a television adaptation of Death of a Salesman.

National

Actor Dustin Hoffman And Director Brett Ratner Accused Of Sexual Misconduct

12:06pm November 02, 2017

by Scott Neuman

Writer Anna Graham Hunter says that in 1985, she was repeatedly groped by Hoffman on the set of a television adaptation of Death of a Salesman. Six women have accused Ratner of sexual misconduct.

Trump: NYC Truck Attack Suspect Should Get Death Penalty

11:22am November 02, 2017

by Scott Neuman

The president also said he'd consider sending suspect Sayfullo Saipov to the Guantanamo Bay detention center, though he seemed to backtrack from this position in tweets Thursday.