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In this photo from November 3, 2012, the Kansas State Wildcats marching band perform during a game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Kansas State Imposes Sanctions In Halftime Show Controversy

5:30pm September 30, 2015

by Laura Wagner

After the KSU marching band was accused of depicting a lewd act during its halftime show, the university has self-imposed sanctions while maintaining the band's intentions were innocent.

Court Rules Against Paying College Athletes

5:11pm September 30, 2015

by Laura Wagner

A federal appeals court in California upheld a lower court's decision that profiting from athletes' likenesses violated antitrust laws, but vacated a plan that would pay them up to $5,000 per year.

Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood, testifies during a hearing on Capitol Hill Tuesday.

A Warning To Both Parties On Planned Parenthood And Abortion

4:45pm September 30, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Republicans are pushing to strip Planned Parenthood of federal funding. The organization's popularity has held steady, highlighting a risk for the GOP. But there's danger for Democrats, too.

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (left) speaks next to outgoing Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner earlier this week.

House To Vote On New Speaker Next Week

3:52pm September 30, 2015

by Amita Kelly

Outgoing Speaker John Boehner said a "large majority of our members have made clear they want these elections held next week."

Atlanta Tries To Carve Out A Niche In Tech

2:31pm September 30, 2015

by Tasnim Shamma

Many local startups say their biggest hurdle is cash. It's such a common complaint, Atlanta's mayor is launching a venture capital fund to help tech companies get off the ground.

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Hillary Clinton speaks at an event in New Hampshire earlier this month. The presidential candidate continues to face questions over her emails as secretary of state.

Hillary Clinton's 2 Audiences On Her Emails: Voters And Investigators

2:27pm September 30, 2015

by Carrie Johnson

As yet another batch of emails from her time as secretary of state is set to be released, the Democratic presidential candidate walks a fine legal line in how she talks about them.

Jeb Bush speaks during a campaign rally earlier this month.

Hear How Energy Policy Helps Bush Put The ! In Jeb!

2:05pm September 30, 2015

by Scott Detrow

With a "praise Jesus" and "preach!" presidential candidate Jeb Bush brought his energy level way up Tuesday, after criticism that he's been flat.

Pulling Back The Curtain On DARPA, The Pentagon's 'Brain'

2:05pm September 30, 2015

From stealth technology to GPS to vaccines, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency — or DARPA — has developed some of the most consequential weapons and technology through the ages. Annie Jacobsen, author of the new book "The Pentagon's Brain," talks with Steve Inskeep about the agency's storied past and its intriguing future.

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An elaborate buffet at the Ellicott Club in Buffalo, N.Y., circa 1901.

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How Many Daily Meals Did We Once Eat?

1:31pm September 30, 2015

by Linton Weeks

Traditionally, the three daily meals in America are breakfast, lunch and dinner. But did our forebears eat four times a day instead of three?

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is seen on Capitol Hill shortly after being elected House majority leader in 2014. He's now the leading candidate to replace House Speaker John Boehner when he retires next month.

Lucky Guy? Kevin McCarthy Once Won The Lottery. Now He Might Be Speaker

12:11pm September 30, 2015

by Scott Detrow

Following Speaker John Boehner's decision to resign, the House majority leader quickly became a front-runner to replace him. McCarthy has already gone far in Congress relatively quickly.

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