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President Donald J. Trump speaks during the Heritage Foundation's President's Club meeting on October 17, 2017, in Washington, D.C.

Politics & Government

Trump Teases, Threatens And Dodges With 'We'll See What Happens'

7:00am October 21, 2017

by Tamara Keith

President Trump frequently says "We will see what happens" about matters large and small, creating uncertainty for the media, members of his administration and even world leaders.

A supporter of white nationalist Richard Spencer (center in white shirt) tries to cover up as he clashes with the crowd after a speech by Spencer on Thursday at the University of Florida in Gainesville.

DeVos Is Sued By 17 States; Richard Spencer And Colleges; Race and Student Loans

6:38am October 21, 2017

by Anya Kamenetz

Plus a new Education Department employee opposes regulation in our weekly roundup of learning-related news.

Kathi Kolb, a Rhode Island physical therapist, says she's frustrated that fewer than half of eligible breast cancer patients receive a shorter course of radiation, even though studies proved it was safe nearly 10 years ago.

Health & Safety

Many Breast Cancer Patients Receive More Radiation Therapy Than Needed

6:00am October 21, 2017

by Liz Szabo

Unnecessary treatment of breast cancer and other diseases is pervasive. Overtreatment adds enormous costs to the health care system and, at times, burdens patients with needless suffering.

Puerto Rican chef Jose Sanchez inside his restaurant Pera Maraya. "Everything was going perfect," says Sanchez, 28. "Then the storm hit."

Don't Surrender, Reinvent: The New Mantra Of Small Biz In Puerto Rico

5:01am October 21, 2017

by Malaka Gharib

Facing an uncertain future and dim prospects of financial relief, small businesses get support and strength from each other.

The federal appeals court for the District of Columbia has ruled that a teen who is detained because she is in the country illegally can transferred to the custody of a sponsor and then have an abortion if she chooses.

National

Appeals Court Sets Terms For Abortion For Teen Immigrant

10:14pm October 20, 2017

by Richard Gonzales

A lower court had ordered the government to allow the minor who is in the U.S. without permission to seek an abortion "without delay." The appeals judges say first she needs a sponsor.

Volunteers assemble tens of thousands of sandwiches each day at the Coliseo in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Chef José Andrés, who is overseeing the massive effort to feed displaced Puerto Ricans, calls it "one of the most effective sandwich lines made by volu

National

Chef José Andrés Has Served Nearly 1.5 Million Meals To Hungry Puerto Ricans

10:09pm October 20, 2017

by Christina Cala

In the capital, San Juan, the coliseum has become the center of a massive effort, led by D.C. restaurateur and celebrity chef Andrés, to feed tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans after Hurricane Maria.

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National

Prisoners Face Uncertainty As Number Of Halfway Houses Are Cut

9:11pm October 20, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

The Justice Department has ended contracts with several halfway houses across the country. That change means inmates will likely stay in prison longer and have a tougher transition back to society.

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Russian Magazine Says 'Trolls' Used Social Media To Disrupt U.S. Election

9:11pm October 20, 2017

by Lucian Kim

A Russian business magazine says it has uncovered details of "trolls" based in St. Petersburg used social media to try to spread discontent and disinformation during the 2016 U.S. election.

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Can A Democrat Win In Alabama?

9:11pm October 20, 2017

by Debbie Elliott

A competitive special election in Alabama has Democrats thinking they may have a shot at a U.S. Senate seat in a deeply red state. The Republican candidate, Roy Moore, has a controversial record that includes being twice removed from public office.

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The Nivea ad features Omowunmi Akinnifesi, a beauty pageant winner in Nigeria, promoting a lotion that promises "visibly fairer skin."

Health & Safety

Nivea Ad For 'Visibly Fairer Skin' Sparks Controversy In West Africa

7:55pm October 20, 2017

by Mazi Emeka Nwankwo

The billboard and TV spot shows a Nigerian beauty pageant winner using a product called Natural Fairness Body Lotion. Critics are describing the ad as "colorist" and tone-deaf.