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GOP's Latest Health Care Bill Is In Big Trouble

8:12am September 26, 2017

David Greene talks to Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota about his party's attempt to repeal Obamacare. Graham-Cassidy, the latest bill appears to be dead. NPR's Geoff Bennett analyzes Rounds' comments.

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Politics & Government

News Brief: Ala. GOP Senate Runoff, Facebook's Role In 2016 Election

8:10am September 26, 2017

Alabama voters are choosing the Republican candidate in a primary runoff election for the state's open Senate seat. And, Facebook will turn over all of its Russian-sponsored ads to Congress.

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Politics & Government

Trump Backs Establishment Candidate In Tuesday's Alabama Runoff

8:10am September 26, 2017

by Geoff Bennett

President Trump is backing Senator Luther Strange in his bid to retain his seat against rival Republican Roy Moore in Alabama's special primary election being held Tuesday.

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Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine On GOP Attempts To Revise Obamacare

8:10am September 26, 2017

Mary Louise Kelly talks to Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia about whether Republicans can make good on the goal to replace the Affordable Care Act. NPR's Geoff Bennett analyzes Kaine's comments.

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Ohio Man Signs Up For Wrong 'Birmingham' Race

7:27am September 26, 2017

John Hoopingarner of Ohio got an email announcing a bicycle race in Birmingham. He signed up and planned the trip to Alabama before realizing the race was in Birmingham, England. He went any way.

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NFL Players Display Unity Ahead Of Monday Night Football

6:55am September 26, 2017

President Trump's criticism of NFL player protests has put a spotlight on team owners, who have had to decide how their franchises should respond.

Phoenix NFL Fans Are Divided Over National Anthem Controversy

6:27am September 26, 2017

by Phil Latzman

NFL fans are responding to the controversy over some players refusing to stand during the national anthem. In Phoenix Monday night, game watchers had different view points about the protests.

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The Dallas Cowboys, led by owner Jerry Jones, center, take a knee prior to the national anthem Monday night in Glendale, Ariz., ahead of the team's game against the Arizona Cardinals.

How Every NFL Team Responded To Trump's National Anthem Protest Comments

9:44pm September 25, 2017

by Tim Webber

After the president said those who kneel during the anthem should be fired, protests rippled throughout the NFL this week. Teams mostly stood by their players.

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., continues to tweak the health care bill he cosponsors in an effort to persuade reluctant senators to back it.

'Millions' Fewer Would Have Coverage Under GOP Health Bill, Says CBO Analysis

8:30pm September 25, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

The Congressional Budget Office says it won't have time to analyze all the impacts of the latest GOP effort to repeal the ACA, but it says millions more would be uninsured than under current law.

Cars sit along the street in Houston following Hurricane Harvey on Aug. 30. Car rental companies made preparations to move vehicles into affected areas even before the storm hit.

National

Rental Firms' Disaster Readiness May Help Usher The Age Of Self-Driving Cars

6:08pm September 25, 2017

by Sonari Glinton

With more than 1 million autos damaged in recent hurricanes, rental firms have had to move cars quickly into affected areas. That involves tech tools and data, keys to a future of autonomous fleets.