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A survey by the Pew Research Center finds Republicans and Democrats are divided on whether the country has gone far enough in giving women equal rights.

Do Men Have It Easier? Your Politics Might Determine How You Answer

3:42pm October 18, 2017

by Sarah McCammon

Democrats were more than twice as likely as Republicans to say that the country hasn't gone far enough in achieving gender equality, according to a new survey from Pew.

Jesus Campos, the hotel security guard who was shot the night that Stephen Paddock killed 58 people, gave his first media interview to Ellen DeGeneres. The shooter fired from windows he broke in a suite at the Mandalay Bay, pictured on Oct. 2, the day aft

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Wounded Mandalay Bay Security Guard Gives 1st Media Interview On 'Ellen'

2:49pm October 18, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

After he was shot, Jesus Campos yelled "Take cover!" at a hotel engineer and a guest as the Las Vegas gunman sprayed bullets into the hall. His account added detail to the timeline of events Oct. 1.

Politics & Government

Numbers Disagree With Trump Golf Course Claim Of 'Millions To Charity'

2:45pm October 18, 2017

by Tom Dreisbach

NPR's "Embedded" podcast team examined charitable giving by Trump National Golf Club, Los Angeles. It found the organization appears to have fallen short of its bold claims of philanthropic giving.

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Pricking your fingers may someday be a thing of the past for diabetics as new technologies aim to make blood sugar regulation more convenient.

Diabetes Technology Moves Closer To Making Life Easier For Patients

1:49pm October 18, 2017

by Miriam E. Tucker

While the technology is moving rapidly, insurance, regulatory, and supply challenges make it harder for patients to quickly access the latest medical advances to manage their condition.

Amazon's Seattle campus has ballooned in size as the company became one of the world's fastest-growing businesses. Now, cities are deciding how much they are willing to give to lure Amazon's second headquarters.

'A Major Distraction': Is A Megadeal Like Amazon's HQ2 Always Worth It?

1:22pm October 18, 2017

by Alina Selyukh

Amazon's unmatched promise of 50,000 well-paying jobs has red carpets rolling out across the U.S. — but also some soul-searching. How much should communities subsidize wealthy American corporations?

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A 2016 file photo of the California state Capitol in Sacramento.

'Enough': California's Women In Politics Call Out Sexual Harassment

1:02pm October 18, 2017

"It's a power dynamic that's difficult even for female lawmakers," said Samantha Corbin, a lobbyist in Sacramento., "Men often control fundraising, your ability to get bills passed."

The April 9 incident and the subsequent uproar created a major public relations debacle for United Airlines.

National

Officers Fired After Forcible Removal Of United Airlines Passenger

11:29am October 18, 2017

by Scott Neuman

David Dao, a 69-year-old Kentucky doctor, was injured as he was dragged from a United Express flight in April. Video taken by fellow passengers went viral, sparking outrage.

Debbie Wolfe looks at the antique pitcher that once belonged to her grandmother after finding it in the burned ruins of her home on Tuesday in Santa Rosa, Calif.

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A Third Of California's Fire Evacuees Still Waiting To Go Home

11:17am October 18, 2017

by Scott Neuman

Some 34,000 of the 100,000 people forced to flee the blazes are still under evacuation orders. Authorities said they were getting close to containing the largest of the fires in Northern California.

Senators Aim To Restore ACA Subsidies To Insurance Companies

8:10am October 18, 2017

Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire, who says there needs to be a long-term solution to the Affordable Care Act instead of step-by-step fixes.

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Health & Safety

Senators Reach Bipartisan Deal To Stabilize ACA Insurance Markets

8:10am October 18, 2017

Senators leading bipartisan health care talks say they've reached a deal. It aims to stabilize the individual market. Intermountain Healthcare CEO Dr. Marc Harrison gives his thoughts on the deal.

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