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Board Decision Revives Discussion About Religion In Public Schools

6:34pm November 14, 2014

by Matt Bush

One of the largest public school systems in the U.S. dropped religious affiliations for holidays on its school calendar. The decision represents a classic church and state battle.

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Paul Smith, a single father and a longtime cook at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City, is worried about losing his health benefits if the casino closes in December.

Workers Say Employers In Ailing Atlantic City Hold All The Cards

6:34pm November 14, 2014

by Yuki Noguchi

A bankruptcy judge has approved pay benefits cuts for workers at the ailing Trump Taj Mahal casino. But in the city's grim job market, better-paying opportunities elsewhere are few and far between.

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After helping the Angels win 98 games this season, outfielder Mike Trout swept the first-place votes for the American League Most Valuable Player.

Baseball's Best, A Hitter And A Pitcher, Are From LA

6:09pm November 14, 2014

by Becky Sullivan

For the Angels' Mike Trout, the third time was the charm. And Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers is just the 11th player to win MVP and Cy Young in the same season.

Pup 681 enjoys a snack and some playtime at its new home at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium.

WATCH: Orphaned Sea Otter Pup Has Snack, Playtime

4:49pm November 14, 2014

by Scott Neuman

Found in late September along the California coast, "Pup 681" spent a month at the Monterey Aquarium before being transferred to her new home at the Shedd in Chicago.

Edward Roybal was known for his advocacy on the issue of creating services for the aging U.S. population as well as championing civil rights.

Political Diversity Pioneers Win Medal Of Freedom

3:13pm November 14, 2014

Among the honorees: three leaders who spent decades opening doors for people of color in government and law and giving a voice to communities that often felt excluded from the national conversation.

Judge Denies BP's Attempt To Avoid Up To $18 Billion In Fines

12:20pm November 14, 2014

by Bill Chappell

Last month, the company asked the judge to reconsider a ruling that could trigger fines under the Clean Water Act. And on Thursday, he said no. The company says it will appeal.

President Obama shared a rather awkward embrace with Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a joint press conference Friday in Yangon, Myanmar.

Obama Critiques Myanmar's Reforms Alongside Opposition Leader

12:14pm November 14, 2014

by Bill Chappell

President Obama split time between two leaders Friday, meeting separately with President Thein Sein, a former general, and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a former political prisoner.

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State Health Insurance Exchanges Hope To Woo Urban Minorities

10:34am November 14, 2014

With Obamacare signups resuming this week, California and Connecticut have deployed new strategies to reach people who resisted signing up last year. Step one: Avoid previous cultural gaffes.

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Obama Plans To Use Executive Action To Reshape Immigration

10:31am November 14, 2014

Obama has said he will take executive action on immigration by the end of the year; now, as NPR's Tamara Keith tells Audie Cornish, there are reports he could act as soon as the end of next week.

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U.S. Strategy On ISIS Comes Under Fire At Congressional Hearing

10:31am November 14, 2014

by David Welna

At the first congressional hearing on ISIS since the U.S. began bombing that force in Syria, Republicans called for U.S. boots on the ground, while Democrats questioned whether Iraq's troops and Syria's rebels can be relied on to fight. Congress is considering new authorization for the campaign.

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