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Massey Run, an intermittent stream that runs into Crum Creek in Pennsylvania's Montgomery County, is impacted by the Waters of the United States rule.

Trump Aims To 'Eliminate' Clean Water Rule

6:47pm February 28, 2017

The Obama-era "Waters of the United States" rule defines which small bodies of water are subject to U.S. authority. Opponents such as farmers, homebuilders and golf course owners say it goes too far.

Ray Meyer, Annica Trotter and Brian and Jennifer Barfield all were looking for work in 2011. Six years later, they are in different places and have different opinions on what they hope President Trump will say during Tuesday night's address.

What 4 Voters Want To Hear From President Trump In His Address

5:34pm February 28, 2017

by Tamara Keith

Three voted for Trump, one did not. The St. Louis residents all battled to come back from job losses in the wake of the Great Recession, and that experience shaped their view of the new president.

Dr. C. David Molina reviewing medical records in the 1980s. He was a doctor first, then a health insurer.

This CEO's Small Insurance Firm Mostly Turned A Profit Under Obamacare. Here's How

5:34pm February 28, 2017

by April Dembosky

The health law just needs a tuneup, says the CEO of Molina Healthcare, which operates in 12 states and Puerto Rico. The California-based insurer has seen profits, while Humana and Aetna struggled.

SpaceX Moves To Launch First-Ever Private Mission To The Moon

4:33pm February 28, 2017

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

SpaceX claims it will launch the first ever private moon mission in 2018, which would send people to the moon for the first time in 45 years. The announcement may signify the start of a new race to the moon, this time between NASA and the private space industry.

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Ford Replaces CD Player With Streaming Music In New Vehicle

4:33pm February 28, 2017

by Sonari Glinton

For the first time in 25 years, Ford Motor Company is offering a vehicle without a CD player. The company will replace the CD player with streaming audio and video. As car companies compete to get out front on self-driving cars, they will also be providing more entertainment options.

A small pond serves as the water source for a cattle ranch in Tallula, Ill. The 2015 Waters of the United States rule, or WOTUS, expanded federal protections to a broader range of water sources.

Trump Aims To 'Eliminate' Clean Water Rule

3:28pm February 28, 2017

The Obama-era "Waters of the United States" rule defines which small bodies of water are subject to U.S. authority. Opponents such as farmers, homebuilders and golf course owners say it goes too far.

Trump Aims To 'Eliminate' Clean Water Rule

3:20pm February 28, 2017

The Obama-era "Waters of the United States" rule defines which small bodies of water are under U.S. authority. Opponents such as farmers, homebuilders and golf course owners say it poses a burden.

Vegetables were rationed at supermarkets in the U.K. due to poor weather conditions in Europe. Here, lettuce, broccoli and zucchini were rationed at a Tesco store in London.

In U.K., A Veggie Shortage Inspires Funny Headlines And Serious Thoughts

3:10pm February 28, 2017

by Maanvi Singh

Bad weather in southern Europe caused a brief shortage of veggies in the U.K. Prices went up and people panicked. Now they are thinking harder about where their food comes from.

Some writers are turning to sensitivity readers to be sure they haven't inadvertently offended someone from a different culture.

Experts Or Censors? The Debate Over Authors' Use Of Sensitivity Readers

3:00pm February 28, 2017

by Lynn Neary

One author sees them as an extension of the research she does for all her books; another worries they're being used as a risk management tool.

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U.S. lawmakers are once again weighing changes to the popular but troubled H-1B work visa.

Trump May Weigh In On H-1B Visas, But Major Reform Depends On Congress

2:44pm February 28, 2017

by Alina Selyukh

President Trump has said he wants to crack down on abuses and protect American workers. But it's Congress that holds the power to fundamentally reform the program, and work there is underway.