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George Lucas, pictured here in 2014, has announced that his museum will be built in Los Angeles. San Francisco had also been in the running.

George Lucas Chooses Los Angeles As Home For His Art Museum

7:53pm January 10, 2017

by Mandalit del Barco

The filmmaker's collection, which ranges from Norman Rockwell paintings to Hollywood props, is headed for a site near his alma mater, the University of Southern California.

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Volkswagen Announces Tentative $4.3 Billion Settlement Deal

5:49pm January 10, 2017

by Sonari Glinton

Volkswagen announced Tuesday it is in advanced talks with the Justice Department on a settlement agreement to end a criminal probe into its diesel cheating scheme. The company said it would pay civil and criminal fines of $4.3 billion.

If you make a mistake in estimating your yearly income, you may have to pay back the subsidy you get for health insurance.

A Raise Can Wreak Havoc With Your Health Insurance Subsidy

4:45pm January 10, 2017

by Michelle Andrews

Health insurance subsidies are pegged to personal income estimates. But if those are too low, a person may have to repay the government later on.

Before The White House, Jared Kushner Must Sort Out His Financial Holdings

4:36pm January 10, 2017

Jared Kushner has a monster job ahead of him, even before he accepts the role of senior adviser to the president. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Susanne Craig of The New York Times about Kushner's significant business and financial holdings.

What Is Driving The 'Unbanking Of America'?

1:42pm January 10, 2017

Author Lisa Servon says a growing number of Americans are giving up on traditional banks and relying instead on alternatives, including prepaid debit cards, check-cashing centers and payday lenders.

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The website Backpage has removed adult advertisements. A Senate report last year accused the website of being a forum for child sex trafficking.

National

Backpage Shuts Down Adult Ads In The U.S., Citing Government Pressure

12:06pm January 10, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

The online classified website disabled its space for adults seeking sexual partners. A Senate report last year accused the website of being a forum for child sex trafficking.

Yahoo's headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif, in July 2016.

Yahoo Will Become 'Altaba' If Verizon Buys Its Internet Business

10:13am January 10, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

If the $4.8 billion deal goes through, more than half of the company's current board members, including Yahoo's CEO, Marissa Mayer, will step down.

Science

Humans Worry About Self-Driving Cars. Maybe It Should Be The Reverse

9:26am January 10, 2017

by Shankar Vedantam

Self-driving cars will perform rationally. For example: stop when someone is in their way. Research suggests humans will take advantage, and step into an intersection when they know they shouldn't.

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Castaneda Reminds The U.S. Of The Benefits Of A Friendly Southern Neighbor

7:29am January 10, 2017

Former Mexican Foreign Minister Jorge Castañeda says Mexico has the leverage to push back against President-elect Donald Trump's plans regarding Mexican trade, immigration and a border wall.

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Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, and wife Ivanka walk though the lobby of Trump Tower in New York on Nov.18, 2016.

Trump Names Son-In-Law Jared Kushner As White House Senior Adviser

6:18pm January 09, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The appointment of the president-elect's son-in-law to a senior role could run into legal and ethics issues related to nepotism. Kushner plans to largely divest from his sizable business interests.