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D.C. Family Leave Proposal Moves Forward, But Remains Controversial

5:18pm December 11, 2016

Only a few American states offer paid family leave for workers. Washington, D.C. city council member Elissa Silverman and small business owner Jonathan Cho discuss the measure proposed in D.C.

President-elect Donald Trump is interviewed by Chris Wallace of Fox News Sunday at Trump Tower in New York.

Trump Says He Won't Sell His Businesses To Address Conflicts Of Interest

2:38pm December 11, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

Instead, the president-elect again says he will allow his grown children to run his vast network of companies, and won't have anything to do with day-to-day operations.

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In Their Own Words: The 'Water Protectors' Of Standing Rock

2:21pm December 11, 2016

As winter settles in, the leader of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe has asked many of the pipeline protesters to head home. Here are the stories and portraits of some of those who joined the protests.

Rex Tillerson, chief executive officer of Exxon Mobile Corp., left, listens on the opening day of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum this past June.

Reports: Trump Leaning Towards Exxon Mobil CEO For Secretary Of State

1:08pm December 11, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Rex Tillerson, a 64-year-old oil executive, has no government experience. His longtime ties to Russia, including President Vladimir Putin, are already drawing scrutiny from critics.

Behind the fake news crisis lies what's perhaps a larger problem: Many Americans doubt what governments or authorities tell them, and also dismiss real news from traditional sources. But we've got tips to sharpen our skepticism.

A Finder's Guide To Facts

1:07pm December 11, 2016

by Steve Inskeep

The deluge of fake news suggests we live in a "post-truth" era. But NPR's Steve Inskeep says it would be better to call this a "post-trust" era. Here are his tips to sniff out the suspect sources.

Iran Air has used Boeing 747 passenger jets for years — but their purchase was arranged before 1979's revolution. One of the planes is seen here at the domestic Mehrabad airport in Tehran in 2013.

Boeing And Iran Air Sign Jetliner Contract Worth $16.6 Billion

11:59am December 11, 2016

by Bill Chappell

U.S. officials approved the deal in September, months after Iran emerged from sanctions.

Dan Futrell and Isaac Stoner climbed Mount Illimani in Bolivia to find the black box from Eastern Air Lines Flight 980.

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High In Bolivian Mountains, 2 Massachusetts Men Pursue Mystery Of Flight 980

10:26am December 11, 2016

by Craig Lemoult

The roommates set out to climb a Bolivian mountain and find the black box from a plane crash more than 31 years ago. They succeeded where others had failed, but questions remain.

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Under Trump, A 2nd Amendment Coalition Looks To Push National Concealed-Carry Law

9:01am December 11, 2016

John Boch, executive director of gun rights group Guns Save Life, also co-chairs Trump's Second Amendment Coalition. He speaks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about his hopes for the next administration.

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President-Elect Trump Eyes Rex Tillerson As Possible Secretary Of State

8:59am December 11, 2016

Donald Trump is widely expected to name the Exxon Mobil chief executive to be secretary of state.

Director Martin Scorsese Gets A New York Museum Exhibit

8:57am December 11, 2016

by Hansi Lo Wang

The first major U.S. exhibition about the director opens in New York at the Museum of the Moving Image, with costumes, props and storyboards from Taxi Driver, Gangs of New York and other films.