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LAPD Investigating Accusation Of 2013 Rape By Harvey Weinstein

8:53pm October 19, 2017

by Richard Gonzales

Weinstein has been dogged by a litany of allegations of sexual misconduct ever since the New York Times reported earlier this month that he has paid off accusers for decades.

Luis Guerrero fills barrels with crushed grapes at Valley of the Moon winery in Sonoma, Calif., Oct 16, 2017. Guerrero says he's struggling to pay for rent after the wildfires forced the winery to close.

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California Wildfires Leave Seasonal Agricultural Workers In Limbo

8:44pm October 19, 2017

by Farida Jhabvala Romero

The devastating wildfires in Northern California and killed scores of people and left thousands homeless. They've also left many seasonal agricultural workers without jobs or income.

President Trump and Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello listen as FEMA Administrator Brock Long speaks during a meeting in the Oval Office on Thursday.

Trump Says Administration's Response To Hurricane In Puerto Rico A '10'

6:58pm October 19, 2017

by Brian Naylor

After meeting with the island's governor and the FEMA administrator, the president said things on the island were already pretty rough but he praised residents for their spirit.

Former President George. W. Bush Denounces President Trump

4:17pm October 19, 2017

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with NPR's Mara Liasson about a speech former President George W. Bush delivered Thursday that did not name Donald Trump but was clearly a criticism of his presidency.

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Obama On The Campaign Trail In Virginia For Democrat Ralph Northam

4:17pm October 19, 2017

Barack Obama returns to the campaign trail for the first time since leaving the White House to campaign for Virginia gubernatorial candidate Ralph Northam.

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Amazon's Second Headquarters: Cities Make Their Final Pitches

4:17pm October 19, 2017

Cities across the U.S. and Canada will be making their final pitches Thursday to Amazon - begging for a chance to become the new second headquarters. The prize winner will get 50,000 high-paying jobs.

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Flint Water: Federal Judge Orders Decision On Safe Water Source

4:17pm October 19, 2017

A legal fight, with the backdrop of a political feud is the latest challenge for Flint, Michigan's drinking water. A federal judge has ordered officials to decide their tap water source by Monday.

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California Fires Result In Job And Income Loss For Seasonal Workers

4:17pm October 19, 2017

The devastating wildfires in Northern California killed scores of people and left thousands homeless. The fires have also left many seasonal agricultural workers without jobs.

White Nationalist Richard Spencer Met By Protesters At University Of Florida

4:17pm October 19, 2017

Richard Spencer spoke at the University of Florida Thursday. Throngs of protesters turned out to shout him down and tell him his messages weren't welcome.

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New Book Argues A Theory In Policing Is To Blame For Eric Garner's Death

4:17pm October 19, 2017

Eric Garner was killed by the police in New York City in 2014. His final words were, "I can't breathe." A book by journalist Matt Taibbi argues that "Broken Windows" is to blame for Garner's death.