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The Appeal Of Florida, Land Of Storms

5:15am September 08, 2017

Mary Louise Kelly talks with Michael Grunwald, Politico Magazine writer and author of The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise, about why people want to live in Florida.

Democratic congressional candidate Jared Golden making his announcement speech last month in Maine.

With An Eye On the House, Democrats Turn To Veterans For 2018 Races

5:00am September 08, 2017

by Steve Mistler

The new effort is designed to puncture Republicans' hold on the so-called guns-and-guts vote, while also appealing to voters' apparent desire for political outsiders.

Many gas stations in South Florida were reportedly out of fuel on Tuesday morning, as indicated by red markers on GasBuddy's gas availability tracker.

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Gas In The Tank, Cafecito In Hand: Floridians Prepare For Irma

10:35pm September 07, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

Gas stations were packed and long lines for water and plywood formed as residents made preparations for the storm to strike the Florida coast.

Governors from left; Bill Haslam of Tennessee, Steve Bullock of Montana, Charlie Baker of Massachusetts, John Hickenlooper of Colorado and Gary Herbert of Utah all testified Thursday about ways t improve the ACA.

Governors Sound Off On How To Fix Health Insurance

10:22pm September 07, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

Senators holding hearings this week are looking for quick tweaks that will stabilize the insurance markets and make policies cheaper. Some governors want more federal money and more flexibility.

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Motorists on U.S. 1 north of Key Largo, Fla., Wednesday, evacuating in anticipation of Hurricane Irma. Are you in Irma's path? Tell us how you're doing.

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Tell Us Your Irma Story

7:39pm September 07, 2017

NPR has reporters in Florida and the Caribbean following as Hurricane Irma spins toward the mainland. But our reporters can't be everywhere. That's where you come in.

Amazon said Thursday that it will spend $5 billion to build another headquarters in North America to house 50,000 new employees. In April, workers constructed three glass-covered domes in an expansion of the company's downtown Seattle campus.

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Amazon Set To Build A Second HQ And Cities Say 'Pick Me!'

7:02pm September 07, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

The announcement set off a hot municipal contest — and one big thought experiment. Mayors across North America said their cities would be the perfect home for 50,000 jobs and a $5 billion investment.

'All My Penguins' Tells Tales Of Love And Friendship At Chicago Zoo

5:37pm September 07, 2017

A new penguin blog from the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago tells tales of love and friendship. The soapy blog recounts the escapades of the zoo's new African penguin colony.

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Governors Provide Plans To Fix Health Insurance Markets

5:37pm September 07, 2017

Several governors were in Washington, D.C., to testify before the Senate health committee about their bipartisan plan to shore up the health insurance marketplace. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Republican Gov. Gary Herbert of Utah and Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorado.

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Indiana Begins Hiring Ex-Inmates And Students To Fill Jobs

5:37pm September 07, 2017

by Jennifer Weingart

Northern Indiana has an unemployment rate of about 2 percent, making it difficult for employers to find workers. This has led to creative solutions like recruiting kids in eighth grade and a re-entry program for ex-inmates.

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In Texas, An Army Of Volunteers Sprang Into Action After Harvey

5:22pm September 07, 2017

by Melissa Block

After Harvey flooded out Houston, people sprang into action to help with rescues, medical care and food. The key was social media. People who came to do minor tasks wound up taking on leadership roles.