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Week In Politics: Gun Control Debate, Republican Presidential Race

4:31pm January 08, 2016

Political columnists David Brooks of The New York Times and E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post join NPR's Kelly McEvers to discuss the latest in the gun regulations debate, and Marco Rubio's tactics to compete for Ted Cruz votes.

Forecast For Vikings-Seahawks Game Reminds Former Player Of 'Freezer Bowl'

4:31pm January 08, 2016

The weather for Sunday's Vikings vs. Seahawks football game looks like it will be ridiculously cold. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Dave Lapham, a former player for the Cincinnati Bengals and currently the color analyst for the Bengals radio broadcast, about how to survive the frigid conditions.

Amid Chinese Uncertainty, U.S. Economy Shows Strength With Jobs Report

4:31pm January 08, 2016

by John Ydstie

After a frightening week for global financial markets, the U.S. economy showed real strength on Friday when the Labor Department released the December jobs report. It showed employers added 292,000 jobs, which is a strong number.

Lottery Pitfalls: What Not To Do If You Win

4:31pm January 08, 2016

The Powerball jackpot has reached a record $800 million. Jon Ogg of "24/7 Wall Street" tells us what not to do if you're the winner.

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Powerball Pot At Record $800 Million — And Growing

3:12pm January 08, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Before the next drawing, on Saturday night, experts say the lottery could top $1 billion.

Lawyer Monique Pressley accompanied Bill Cosby and lawyer Brian McMonagle at a criminal court appearance in Elkins Park, Pa., last month.

Lawyer Faces National Scrutiny While Defending Bill Cosby

3:04pm January 08, 2016

by Elizabeth Blair

Monique Pressley is called "masterful" in her public message. She hits the spotlight of the Bill Cosby case after a career as a defense attorney, prosecutor and religion-based broadcaster.

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Why Iowa Has Caucuses And Why Iowans Vote First In Presidential Contests

2:22pm January 08, 2016

by Sam Sanders

In less than a month, voters in Iowa will be first to choose who they want to be president. The Iowa caucuses have been first since 1972. How did this tradition get started?

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Chicago Shooting Drives Calls For Emanuel To Go, So Far Without Result

2:22pm January 08, 2016

by Cheryl Corley

Protesters angry about the shooting death of Laquan McDonald at the hands of Chicago police say the mayor should resign. But Emanuel is weathering the crisis, and a recall effort faces obstacles.

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaking at Thursday's campaign event in Burlington, Vt.

Trump In Vermont: 'I Would Love To Run Against Bernie'

2:21pm January 08, 2016

by Peter Hirschfeld

The Republican front-runner stopped in one of the most liberal states in the country for a raucous rally.

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Pastors Say Va. GOP Loyalty Pledge Creates 'Burden Of Fear' For Black Voters

2:12pm January 08, 2016

by Asma Khalid

Three pastors are suing the Virginia Board of Elections, arguing that a new rule requiring voters to pledge loyalty to the Republican Party before voting in the state's primary is discriminatory.

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