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At the Cathedral Ridge Winery in Hood River, Ore., smoke has poured into the property and there are worries it could alter the taste of the grapes.

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Pacific Northwest Winemakers Worry Wildfire Smoke Could Ruin Harvest

2:49pm September 13, 2017

by Molly Solomon

The smoke and ash hanging in the air from the still-burning Eagle Creek Fire in the Columbia River Gorge could easily transfer to the grapes, potentially changing the quality of the wine.

The organic industry is suing the government, demanding that the U.S. Department of Agriculture implement new rules that require organic egg producers to give their chickens more space to roam.

Organic Industry Sues USDA To Push For Animal Welfare Rules

2:20pm September 13, 2017

by Dan Charles

New rules — such as giving chickens more space to roam — were approved by the Obama administration, but put on hold under Trump. Now the organic industry is suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Sister Margaret Ann was spotted at work, chainsaw in hand, by an off-duty officer of the Miami-Dade Police Department.

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Nun With A Chainsaw Becomes Symbol Of Post-Irma Cleanup: 'She Rocks'

2:10pm September 13, 2017

by Bill Chappell

When downed trees blocked the road near Sister Margaret Ann's school in southwest Miami-Dade County, she grabbed a chainsaw and got to work.

Playing pool during a power outage from Hurricane Irma, Lisa Borruso used a headlamp to line up a shot at Gators' Crossroads in Naples, Fla., Monday. Millions of people had their power knocked out by the storm — and some outages will continue for days.

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Power Outages Persist For Millions In Florida, Georgia And Carolinas After Irma

2:09pm September 13, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Nearly 3.8 million customers lack electricity in Florida Wednesday, along with hundreds of thousands more in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

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Apple Unveils Highly Anticipated iPhone 10 To Mark Device's Anniversary

1:12pm September 13, 2017

by Laura Sydell

Apple staged a big event Tuesday to unveil new products. The iPhone 10 debuts on the 10th anniversary of the iPhone and costs $1,000.

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President Trump and then-chief strategist Steve Bannon in April. They no longer work together in the White House, but they both seem primed to go to war with the GOP establishment.

Trump, Bannon Maneuvers Could Threaten GOP Senate Majority

11:04am September 13, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

Trump has criticized incumbent GOP senators while praising a Democrat who is a top GOP target. And Steve Bannon is threatening to boost primary challengers in GOP races, perhaps making 2018 tougher.

Flor Garcia talks to a guest at the Comfort Inn in Fort Myers, Fla. The hotel has become a second home for local residents who find themselves evacuating there during hurricanes.

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When Hurricanes Churn, A Little Hotel Becomes Something More

10:38am September 13, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

During a storm evacuation, residents of Fort Myers, Fla., have to figure out where to go. Except for 91-year-old Dorothea Brown. She knows exactly where she'll be.

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Cokie Roberts Answers Your Questions About The Debt Ceiling

8:05am September 13, 2017

Commentator Cokie Roberts talks to Rachel Martin and answers questions from listeners about the history of the debt ceiling.

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How Garbage Trucks Are Used To Stop Vehicle Attacks

8:05am September 13, 2017

by Neda Ulaby

Cities are increasingly deploying garbage trucks as part of demonstrations and rallies, partly to keep cars from plowing into protesters.

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Explaining U.S. Policy Toward North Korea

8:05am September 13, 2017

North Korea poses the thorniest security threat to the United States. Acting Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Susan Thornton talks with David Greene about U.S. policy.

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