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No End In Sight For Overworked California Firefighters

5:07am October 13, 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 no real end in sight.

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Lawsuits Begin After Las Vegas Massacre

5:07am October 13, 2017

by Kirk Siegler

Lawsuits are starting to be filed on behalf of victims of the Las Vegas massacre, prompting questions about liability for hotels, casinos, gun manufacturers and others.

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Parts Of Sonoma County 'Looked Like Warzones'

5:07am October 13, 2017

Wildfires continue to devastate northern California. As relief efforts continue, Sonoma County Supervisor Shirlee Zane speaks about the dangers in air quality and what's been damaged.

A bump stock (left) fits on a semi-automatic rifle to increase the firing speed, making it similar to a fully automatic rifle. Some lawmakers are calling for restrictions on the device after the Las Vegas shooting.

Lawmakers Say The ATF Should Regulate Bump Stocks. It's Not That Simple

5:07am October 13, 2017

by Ryan Lucas

Since the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas, new scrutiny has fallen on the controversial firearm device. Experts in the field say there are limits to what the ATF can do under existing law.

President Donald Trump walks with FEMA administrator Brock Long, second from right, and Lt. Gen. Jeff Buchanan, right as he tours an area affected by Hurricane Maria in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, on Oct. 3, 2017.

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What Does Being A U.S. Territory Mean For Puerto Rico?

4:43am October 13, 2017

by Tim Webber

Residents of the territory have been frustrated with the federal government's response to Hurricane Maria. What responsibilities does Washington have to the people of Puerto Rico?

Fifty-eight white crosses for the victims of the shooting on the Las Vegas Strip earlier this month are arrayed Oct. 6 just south of the Mandalay Bay hotel. The shooter fired down on a crowd of concertgoers from a room in the hotel, and on Thursday its pa

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Hotel Company: Latest Police Timeline Of Las Vegas Shooting 'Not Accurate'

11:29pm October 12, 2017

by Sarah McCammon

At issue is whether the hotel was delayed in calling police after the shots were first reported by hotel security staff.

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross appears before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to discuss preparing for the 2020 Census.

'Many Challenges' Ahead For 2020 Census, Commerce Secretary Says

10:24pm October 12, 2017

by Hansi Lo Wang

Facing cost overruns and cybersecurity risks, the 2020 Census is expected to cost more than $15 billion. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says more funding will make the count as accurate as possible.

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London police are investigating an allegation of sexual assault against Harvey Weinstein, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by many women in recent days.

As Allegations Mount, Weinstein's Problems Move Beyond Tattered Reputation

8:32pm October 12, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

London police are investigating an allegation against Weinstein of sexual assault in the 1980s. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will meet Saturday to discuss taking action against him.

When it comes to sex, the roundworm Diploscapter pachys is a loner.

Tiny, Transparent Worm Challenges Notions About Sex

8:03pm October 12, 2017

by Rae Ellen Bichell

Scientists have found a group of worms that haven't reproduced sexually for 18 million years. Normally that would be a recipe for quick extinction, but these little guys seem none the worse for wear.

What Does Trump's Executive Order Mean For Health Care?

8:02pm October 12, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

President Trump issued an executive order on health care today. The order would remove requirements for basic benefits that are part of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. He is telling federal agencies to permit wider use of so-called "association health plans" which currently do not meet the requirements for basic benefits like maternity care.

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