New York Bans Vaping Indoors In Public: State Law Classes E-Cigs With Cigarettes
"These products are marketed as a healthier alternative to cigarettes but the reality is they also carry long-term risks," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.
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After Tragedy In Las Vegas, The Weddings Must Go On
There were some cancellations after the massacre, but tourism officials are welcoming visitors while asking that they be respectful of the tragedy.
In A Push To House The Homeless, High Prices Are Eroding Gains
James Brown's modest, walk-up apartment costs $1,300 a month, covered by Social Security and the federal government.
World Series: It's Power Vs. Power As Los Angeles Takes On Houston
Houston has "been a city that, y'know, has been going through a lot of things this year," second baseman Jose Altuve said. But the Dodgers are still favored to win.
Can Science Change The Mildewed Fortunes Of New York Heritage Hops?
Hops helped make vast fortunes for 19th century farmers and brewers in New York state before a mildew blight ushered in their demise. Now, undergrads hope to develop mildew-resistant heritage hops.
Limited Outreach, Shorter Sign-Up Time May Cause Insurance Headaches In 2018
The silver (or gold) lining may be that changes in premium pricing may mean some people could sign up for a better health insurance plan that costs them less money.
Trump To Join GOP Senators For Weekly Policy Luncheon
President Trump will join them for the first time since he took office. The conversation is likely to touch on tax overhaul proposals and health care legislation.
House Panel Considers How To Regulate Online Political Ads
Facebook has turned over to Congress some 3,000 Russian-bought Facebook ads. Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Rep. Will Hurd of Texas about the latest into Russia's meddling into the 2016 election.
Money May Not Shield Prosperous Blacks From Bigotry, Survey Says
A study by NPR, Harvard and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation finds African-Americans making more than $75,000 report experiencing higher levels of discrimination than those making less.
Congress Works On Tax Overhaul, Trump Says 401(k) Breaks Won't Change
The president put the brakes on a GOP tax overhaul that would help balance the budget by sharply limiting pre-tax IRA contributions. Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel of the Brookings Institution.