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Why The NYC Attack Was Called An 'Act Of Terror'

8:12am November 01, 2017

NPR's Rachel Martin talks with terrorism expert Dan Byman of Georgetown University and the Brookings Institution about why officials are describing Tuesday's attack in New York as an act of terrorism.

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New York's Rep. Dan Donovan On Manhattan Attack

8:12am November 01, 2017

NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Republican Rep. Dan Donovan, who represents parts of New York City in Congress, about Tuesday's terror attack in Manhattan.

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Austin City Council member Delia Garza attended the Women's March on Austin with colleagues Pio Renteria and Austin Mayor Steve Adler at the Texas State Capitol in January.

Facing Discrimination In Public Life, Latinos Stay Positive About Government

8:12am November 01, 2017

by Ashley Lopez

Even as 1 in 7 Latinos says he or she has encountered discrimination while voting or participating in politics, 60 percent of Latinos report that local government represents their views well.

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The Suspect Behind The Manhattan Attack

7:35am November 01, 2017

by Hansi Lo Wang

We have the latest details on the suspect behind an attack that killed at least eight people in New York City on Tuesday.

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Minnesota's ACA insurance exchange, MNsure, is spending state money this year to hire health care navigators who reach out to consumers to answer questions and help them find the right health plan.

Need Help Picking An ACA Health Plan? Some States Are Reaching Out

5:34am November 01, 2017

by Mark Zdechlik

States aren't getting nearly as much federal money this year to explain and campaign for Affordable Care Act policies. Some are trying to make up the shortfall; others lack the cash or political will.

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Lawyers For 10-Year-Old Unauthorized Immigrant Sue For Her Release

5:04am November 01, 2017

by John Burnett

Lawyers for a 10-year-old girl in the country illegally filed a lawsuit demanding the government release her from a shelter. Agents took her into custody after she received an operation at a hospital.

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Witnesses Describe NYC Bike Path Attack

5:04am November 01, 2017

by Jim O'Grady

They heard a commotion, the sound of crumpled metal and finally gunshots. Witnesses described the chaos as a man deliberately drove a truck into bicyclists and pedestrians in New York City.

News Brief: New York Terror Attack, GOP Tax Plan, NPR Executive Faces Harassment Allegations

5:04am November 01, 2017

At least eight people were killed and several people injured after a driver mowed down people on a New York City bike path. Also, we have an update on the Republican tax overhaul bill.

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What We Know About The Vehicle Attack In Lower Manhattan

11:12pm October 31, 2017

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Mara Gay, New York City Hall reporter for The Wall Street Journal. She was there on the scene in the aftermath of the attack in lower Manhattan.

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FEMA Coordinator Says He's Not Sure When More Of Puerto Rico Will Have Power

11:12pm October 31, 2017

by Quil Lawrence

The oversight board that supervises Puerto Rico's indebted government met publicly today for the first-time in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The board heard sobering statistics about the extent of the damage and discussed austerity measures to fix the island's broken economy.

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