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The 'Angels' Of The Appalachian Trail

8:13am November 04, 2017

by Teresa Carey

Jim Tabor is becoming a legend to hikers on the Appalachian Trail. Find one of his carvings along the trail, and you've got the good luck you need to complete the grueling walk from Georgia to Maine.

Sexual Harassment In State Capitols: Washington State

8:13am November 04, 2017

by Austin Jenkins

Women in politics are starting to call out sexual harassment in state capitols around the country. We hear one woman's story of sexual harassment involving a former Washington state representative.

Sexual Harassment In State Capitols: Illinois

8:13am November 04, 2017

by Tony Arnold

Women in politics are starting to call out sexual harassment in state capitols around the country. In Illinois, a bill's being considered that would require lawmakers and staff to undergo training.

Sexual Harassment In The Country's Capitol

8:13am November 04, 2017

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Rep. Jackie Speier, Democrat of California, about her legislation to pass mandatory anti-harassment training for staff on Capitol Hill.

A mail-in ballot for Denver, Colo. There are local elections on Tuesday and there's been a struggle to find candidates to run in many parts of Colorado.

When Election Day Comes And There's Only One Candidate On The Ballot

5:27am November 04, 2017

by Ann Marie Awad

A political scientist says it's a bad sign for democracy when voters aren't presented with at least two options in a race. And the problem tends to get worse the further down ballot a race is.

A bell ringer with the Salvation Army in New York City in 2014. Nonprofit groups estimate that the new tax bill proposed by House Republicans could reduce charitable giving by $13 billion annually.

Nonprofits Fear House Republican Tax Bill Would Hurt Charitable Giving

5:25am November 04, 2017

by Pam Fessler

Even though Republicans promise to preserve the deduction for charitable donations, nonprofits say other proposed changes in the bill could discourage as much as $13 billion in annual giving.

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NYPD Is Investigating Sexual Assault Claims Against Harvey Weinstein

8:24pm November 03, 2017

by Richard Gonzales

The rape accusations against the movie producer by an actress represent the second such case examined by the NYPD.

Inocencia Garcia, 67, needs a medical procedure for a chronic bladder infection. But she won't go to see a San Antonio doctor because that would mean crossing the federal checkpoint.

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Fearing Checkpoints, Undocumented Immigrants Cut Off From Medical Care

6:14pm November 03, 2017

by John Burnett

Those who live north of the border, but south of a string of Border Patrol checkpoints, say they feel trapped in what some call "the cage."

Queue Listen Now

Defense attorneys say the prosecution has presented a twisted picture of the friendship between Sen. Robert Menendez and a Florida eye doctor.

Bribery Scheme Or Just Friends? Sen. Menendez Trial Comes To A Close

5:51pm November 03, 2017

by Joseph Hernandez

The Justice Department alleges Sen. Bob Menendez accepted gifts from a friend including flights, trips to France and the Dominican Republic, and large political contributions.

Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl (center) arrives at the military courtroom facility for a sentencing hearing at Fort Bragg, N.C., on Friday.

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Bowe Bergdahl's Sentence: No Prison Time

5:11pm November 03, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

Bergdahl, who walked off his military post in Afghanistan in 2009 and was held by the Taliban for five years, was dishonorably discharged and will lose his rank and forfeit pay.