U.S.

Jeff Sessions Denies Discussing Election With Russians In Senate Testimony

8:11pm June 13, 2017

by Mara Liasson

Attorney General Sessions was emphatic in defending himself against suggestions of any wrongdoing during the 2016 campaign. He also declined to discuss his conversations with President Trump.

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A bill that would allow Nevadans without insurance to buy into Medicaid starting in 2019 awaits Gov. Brian Sandoval's signature or veto.

Nevada May Become First State To Offer Medicaid To All, Regardless Of Income

6:45pm June 13, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

The Nevada legislature has passed a bill that would allow anyone without health insurance in the state to buy into the Medicaid program, regardless of income. It's awaiting the governor's signature.

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The House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday aimed at overhauling the Department of Veterans Affairs and protecting whistleblowers.

Congress Passes Bill To Increase Accountability Among VA Employees

6:07pm June 13, 2017

by Geoff Bennett

The bipartisan legislation aims to transform the culture at the Department of Veterans Affairs. It shortens the process for removing negligent staffers and adds protections for whistleblowers.

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The proposed Nutrition Facts label (right) has a few subtle differences from the current label, including bolder calorie counts and added sugar information.

Trump Administration Gives Industry More Time to Adopt New Nutrition Fact Label

5:22pm June 13, 2017

by Allison Aubrey

The Nutrition Facts label on food and drink packaging has gotten a makeover, but you may not see the updates for a while. The FDA has delayed the compliance date after companies asked for more time.

Stephenie Hashmi and her husband Shawn, at home. She had to leave a demanding nursing job in Kansas City six years ago when her systemic lupus flared and left her unable to work.

Long Waits And Long Odds For Those Who Need Social Security Disability

5:17pm June 13, 2017

by Alex Smith

The U.S. government has been struggling to balance a surge in applicants for disability benefits with shrinking funds. An updated application process could make getting benefits even harder.

When the neurons that release the neurotransmitter dopamine die, people develop Parkinson's disease.

Brain Cell Transplants Are Being Tested Once Again For Parkinson's

5:06pm June 13, 2017

by Jon Hamilton

In 2003, researchers declared a moratorium on the use of transplanted brain cells to treat Parkinson's disease. Now, armed with better cells, they're giving the approach another try.

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In Refusal To Answer Questions, Sessions Denies Claiming Executive Privilege

5:03pm June 13, 2017

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Steve Vladeck, a law professor at the University of Texas, about Jeff Sessions' justification for refusing to answer certain questions in his Senate testimony on Tuesday.

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White House Continues To Deal With Fallout From Russia Investigation

4:32pm June 13, 2017

by Mara Liasson

With Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifying on Capitol Hill, the White House is still grappling with fallout from the Russia investigation and the president's firing of FBI Director James Comey.

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Jeff Sessions Faces Questions About Trump's Firing Of James Comey

4:32pm June 13, 2017

Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday as part of its investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

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Eric Holder Recommends Broad Set Of Changes To Uber's Company Culture

4:32pm June 13, 2017

by Yuki Noguchi

Uber released recommendations from former Attorney General Eric Holder about how the company should change its workplace culture. Holder was hired by Uber following an explosive blog post by a female engineer who was propositioned and harassed repeatedly. Her complaints to senior management and human resources were ignored.

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