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Special Counsel Mueller Warns That Manafort And Gates Pose A Flight Risk

4:07pm November 02, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

Special Counsel Robert Mueller is warning that Paul Manafort and Rick Gates pose a flight risk and is asking a judge to impose strict bail conditions on both of them. Gates and Manafort appeared before federal court on Thursday.

Houston Celebrates First-Ever World Series Win After Astros Clinch Championship

4:07pm November 02, 2017

by Brien Straw

Houston is celebrating its first-ever World Series victory after a thrilling conclusion to the baseball season against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The victory energized residents still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey's flooding.

Not All Republicans On Board With Proposed Tax Plan

4:07pm November 02, 2017

The Republicans rolled out their tax plan on Thursday, but not every Republican is on board. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Congressman Leonard Lance, R-N.J., about why he isn't satisfied.

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Why A Chinese Company Invested Billions Of Dollars In The U.S.

4:07pm November 02, 2017

by Noel King

A mysterious Chinese company has invested billions of dollars in the U.S. during a two-year span. Planet Money reporters dig into the background of the HNA group, and what they find illustrates vast fault lines in China's economy.

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How Should We Build And Design Cities To Make It Tougher For Terrorists To Hurt People?

4:07pm November 02, 2017

This week's terror attack in Manhattan prompts a question: Can a city do anything to stop a truck attack? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with architect Thomas Vonier about how we can better design big cities to make it harder for terrorists to harm people.

Three people were shot dead in a Thornton, Colo., Walmart on Wednesday night, and police arrested the suspected gunman one day later.

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Police Capture Suspect In Deadly Walmart Shooting In Colorado

3:55pm November 02, 2017

by Amy Held

A day after three customers were killed inside the suburban Denver store, authorities have made an arrest.

Fluid-fed organic tomatoes grow in a greenhouse owned by Wholesum Harvest in the Mexican state of Sonora, about 30 miles from the U.S. border.

Hydroponic Veggies Are Taking Over Organic, And A Move To Ban Them Fails

2:29pm November 02, 2017

by Dan Charles

Many organic tomatoes or peppers are grown in greenhouses, where they get nutrients from water. Critics say that violates the spirit of "organic." A bid to strip them of the label failed this week.

GOP Tax Plan Calls For Deep Cuts In Tax Rates

1:08pm November 02, 2017

by Scott Horsley

House Republicans are unveiling a draft tax bill that would slash both individual and corporate rates. The challenge is paying for it. The draft bill has some new wrinkles.

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5 Argentines Killed In NYC Terrorist Attack

12:43pm November 02, 2017

by Philip Reeves

Five of the eight people killed in a truck attack were celebrating the 30th anniversary of their high school graduation. NPR looks at how their town, Rosario, Argentina, is reacting to their deaths.

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New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio On Attack Investigation

12:08pm November 02, 2017

NPR's Rachel Martin talks with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio about the investigation into Tuesday's terror attack in New York.

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