National

National

Has Trump's Intimidation Power Affected The AT&T-Time Warner Merger?

1:27pm November 09, 2017

by David Folkenflik

The Justice Department told AT&T to drop CNN and other channels if it wants approval of an $85 billion takeover of Time Warner. Is President Trump's anger at CNN driving the government's stance?

Queue Listen Now

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., joined at left by Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, on Nov. 7 on Capitol Hill in Washington defends the GOP tax reform plan being crafted in the Ways and Means Committee.

House GOP Tax Plan Is Little Help To High-Tax States Like New Jersey

1:27pm November 09, 2017

by Charles Lane

Being able to deduct local income and property taxes, evens things out — but the House Republican plan in the works eliminates most of those reductions, meaning no tax savings.

Queue Listen Now

Det. Anthony Mannuzza (left) and police officer Robert Martin of the New York Police Department simulate a street stop during a training session.

National

Studies Show 'Proactive Policing' Works, But Social Cost Less Clear

1:21pm November 09, 2017

by Martin Kaste

A sweeping new report surveys what's known about the effectiveness of policing strategies. It's crucial information for cities such as Chicago and Baltimore, as they cope with surging violence.

College students give up talking and technology for a month as part of a "Living Deliberately" course.

Monks For A Month: College Kids Give Up Talking — And Technology

12:50pm November 09, 2017

by Barbara J. King

Students in this "Living Deliberately"' class embrace asceticism and challenge stereotypes of college kids who can't put down their cellphones, says anthropologist Barbara J. King.

Conchita Santiago, a principal in Puerto Rico, speaks with Javier Melendez, director of human resources at Orange County Public Schools, at the welcome center for Puerto Ricans at the Orlando airport.

'A New Reality': Students And Teachers From Puerto Rico Start Over In Florida

11:49am November 09, 2017

Families who've fled their storm-ravaged island have arrived in Orlando. Schools have opened their doors, but the uncertainty and stress have taken a toll on just about everybody.

Queue Listen Now

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping made a joint statement to the media at the Great Hall of the People on Thursday in Beijing.

Trump Touts 'Great Chemistry' With China's Xi As Leaders Agree To Closer Ties

10:02am November 09, 2017

by Scott Neuman

Despite the president's harsh words on China in the past, the leaders appear friendly and say they will cooperate on North Korea and work toward a balanced trade relationship.

A group gathered outside the Manhattan District Attorney's office on Oct. 13 protests the DA's decision not to prosecute Harvey Weinstein in connection with a 2015 incident involving a model.

National

Victims Of Sexual Harassment Speak Up, But Legal Fears Can Inhibit Them

9:07am November 09, 2017

by Yuki Noguchi

From Hollywood to the media world, more people have decided to publicly name their alleged perpetrators, effectively turning the tables for victims who say they endured shame in silence.

Queue Listen Now

Fish market workers in Jersey City, N.J., prepare a bluefin tuna for shipment to some of New York's top sushi restaurants.

Is It Time To Catch The Wave Of Rebounding Atlantic Bluefin Tuna?

7:00am November 09, 2017

by Fred Bever

New England fishers say it's been decades since they've hauled in so many tuna, and some in the industry are urging higher quotas. But some environmental groups fear the population is still imperiled.

National

Vice President Pence Attends Vigil For Texas Church Shooting Victims

5:31am November 09, 2017

by Nathan Rott

People in Sutherland Springs gathered Wednesday not far from the church where a gunman shot and killed 26 people and injured 20 others. At the vigil, Vice President Pence offered his condolences.

House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady, R-Texas, and Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., listen to debate on tax reform on Wednesday.

CBO: Repealing Health Coverage Mandate Would Save $338 Billion

9:50pm November 08, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

Republicans have been toying with repealing the Affordable Care Act insurance mandate in their tax bill. The Congressional Budget Office says that would save money but make coverage much more costly.