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The orange glow of one of California's many wildfires can be seen Friday from a hilltop in Geyserville, Calif.

National

In Northern California, Exhausted Firefighters Push Themselves 'To The Limits'

8:52pm October 14, 2017

by Eric Westervelt

Officials say they have made some progress in containing the Northern California wildfires, but crews have been working for days on steep terrain with little rest and more work ahead.

Harvey Weinstein Expelled From The Academy Of Motion Pictures Arts And Sciences

4:55pm October 14, 2017

by Neda Ulaby

The film academy's 54-member board of governors, including Oscar-winning actors Whoopi Goldberg and Tom Hanks, voted to strip the legendary producer of his membership.

Portrait of American social worker Jane Addams (1860 - 1935), early 1900s. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

National

When A Name Doesn't Quite Fit

2:09pm October 14, 2017

by Scott Simon

The Hotel Group didn't seek approval from Jane Addams' family before naming the hotel.

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Acheson recommends looking for simple slow cookers with heavy insert pans.

National

'The Chef And The Slow Cooker': An Old Technology That's Newly Relevant

1:11pm October 14, 2017

by Laurel Dalrymple

Chef Hugh Acheson's new book contains more than 100 recipes for the workhorse kitchen tool of convenience. He says this old standby "really is a gateway to cooking from scratch again."

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The post-fire entryway of the Anova school, which was located in Santa Rosa's Luther Burbank Center for the Arts.

A School For Kids With Autism Copes With Fire's Physical And Emotional Damage

11:47am October 14, 2017

by Devin Katayama

Dealing with a fire or other natural disaster is hard on anyone, from evacuation to aftermath. And people with physical or developmental disabilities have particular needs, say emergency planners.

Co-directors Grace and John Slaby live in a home on the Kowiachobee Animal Preserve in Naples, Fla.

National

A Home To Big Cats And Raccoons Recovers After Hurricane Irma

10:57am October 14, 2017

After last month's hurricane, a Florida animal preserve that is home to more than 100 domestic and exotic animals is working on repairs. The owners are still "bouncing back."

Politics & Government

Sen. Hassan On President Trump Ending Obamacare Subsidies

10:28am October 14, 2017

Trump this week ended subsidies to health insurance companies. Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire talks to NPR's Scott Simon about how this will impact the Affordable Care Act.

White House Actions Could Undermine ACA's Insurance Markets

8:02am October 14, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

President Trump has vowed to get rid of the Affordable Care Act. But with Congress failing to do that, Trump took action this week that could hurts the program.

Boy Scout Charlie Underdown of Seattle says that welcoming girls into the group fits with the Scout Law, which says to be "trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent."

National

This Boy Scout Welcomes Girls To His Troop

6:16am October 14, 2017

by Anna Boiko-Weyrauch

The Boy Scouts of America announced that starting next year, it will welcome girls into some of its programs. At least one Scout believes that welcoming girls is friendly, courteous and kind.

Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey celebrates with fans after his win over Clemson Friday night in Syracuse, N.Y. The Orange upset the Tigers 27-24.

Syracuse Field Goal Disrupts Clemson's Aim For A Perfect Season

3:34am October 14, 2017

by Doreen McCallister

Going into the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y., the Clemson Tigers had won 12 consecutive games on the opponent's home field. The streak stopped Friday night after the Orange beat them 27-24.