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A runner moves past a group of police officers gathered near the finish line of the New York City Marathon on Nov. 6, 2016. Authorities are increasing the number of officers and other law enforcement personnel for this year's race, in the wake of an Tuesd

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New York City Marathon Will Run As Scheduled, With Extra Security

5:00am November 03, 2017

Despite Tuesday's terrorist attack the mayor decided not to cancel Sunday's race, and the NYPD is increasing the number of officers and other safety measures along the course, and around the city.

How The Trump Administration Is Running The Department Of Agriculture

6:53pm November 02, 2017

Today, President Trump's controversial pick for the top scientist position with USDA, Sam Clovis, pulled out of consideration for the job. Journalist Michael Lewis had been reporting on the Department of Agriculture under the Trump administration before Thursday. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Lewis about his article and how the Trump administration is running the department.

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Republican Tax Bill Would Provide Big Cuts, But Target Popular Breaks

6:53pm November 02, 2017

by Kelsey Snell

House Republicans released their long-awaited bill to overhaul the nation's tax code on Thursday. The bill would provide big cuts in the tax rates for most individuals and businesses. But it also takes aim at eliminating or rolling back some popular tax breaks.

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More than 50 structures from coast to coast, including the top of 731 Lexington Ave. in Manhattan, seen here, were lit up in orange Wednesday in honor of the Las Vegas shooting victims.

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Dozens Of Buildings Across The Country Light Up Orange For Vegas Victims

6:26pm November 02, 2017

by Amy Held

Marking one month since the Las Vegas mass shooting, more than 50 buildings were lit up in orange. The Helmsley Building in Manhattan will stay lighted for 58 days to represent each victim.

Five of those killed in a truck attack in New York City were among a group of close friends from Argentina celebrating their high school graduation 30 years ago. Hernan Ferruchi, Alejandro Damian Pagnucco, Ariel Erlij (first three from left), Hernan Diego

An Argentine City Mourns 5 Friends Killed In New York Truck Attack

6:20pm November 02, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

The men were enjoying a reunion visit to New York City and had just biked through Central Park when a truck driver mowed them down Tuesday. Three other people died and 12 more were injured.

U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is escorted into the Ft. Bragg military courthouse for the sentencing proceedings on Thursday in Ft. Bragg, N.C.

Closing Arguments Wrap Up In Bowe Bergdahl's Sentencing

5:27pm November 02, 2017

"Justice is not rescuing Sgt. Bergdahl from his Taliban captors, in the cage where he was for years, only to place him in a cell," said his defense. But prosecutors say he must be held responsible.

Puerto Ricans who could find a TV screen connected to a generator and a satellite link took advantage of the final game of the World Series to get a much needed diversion. Six weeks after Hurricane Maria, only about a third of the territory has power.

In Puerto Rico, A Couple Of Hours Of 'Normal' During The World Series

5:17pm November 02, 2017

by Quil Lawrence

Dozens of Puerto Ricans from all walks of life pulled up lawn chairs and stools in the middle of the street in San Juan to watch the final game between the Houston Astros and the L.A. Dodgers.

Shannan Wheeler says he suffered chemical injuries on his arms after a fire broke out at the Arkema chemical plant 3 miles from where he lives. He's now part of a lawsuit against the company.

After Chemical Fires, Texans Worry About Toxic Effects

4:38pm November 02, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

Some residents and first responders are suing the chemical company Arkema, claiming it didn't do enough to protect them from fires that started at one of its plant near Houston after Hurricane Harvey.

The Pacific walrus is facing "extinction from climate change" after the White House refused to list the species as endangered, one conservation group says.

On Thin Ice: Walruses Threatened After U.S. Declines To List As Endangered

4:19pm November 02, 2017

by Samantha Raphelson

The Trump administration refused last month to put the Pacific walrus on the endangered species list, spelling a "death sentence" for the species that lives in the seas between Alaska and Russia.

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Federal Terrorism Charges Filed Against Suspect In NYC Terror Attack

4:07pm November 02, 2017

by Joel Rose

The latest from New York, where prosecutors have filed federal terrorism charges against the suspect in Tuesday's terror attack. Mayor Bill de Blasio says he should "rot in prison for the rest of his life."

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