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David Wildy, a prominent Arkansas farmer, in a field of soybeans that were damaged by dicamba. He says that "farmers need this technology. But right is right and wrong is wrong. And when you let a technology, a pesticide or whatever, get on your neighbor

Arkansas Defies Monsanto, Moves To Ban Rogue Weedkiller

1:33pm September 23, 2017

by Dan Charles

Arkansas regulators are on a collision course with Monsanto, voting to ban use during the growing season of a drift-prone herbicide that Monsanto says is farmers' best hope for weed-free fields.

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Puerto Rico Update: How One NGO Is Helping The Island Rebuild After Hurricane Maria

12:29pm September 23, 2017

Michael Fernandez, executive director of CARAS, a nonprofit based in Puerto Rico, speaks with NPR's Scott Simon from the island, where he's aiding in the disaster recovery efforts.

President Trump's cooperation with congressional Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi (left) and Chuck Schumer (center) appears to have won public approval.

Trump's Approval Is Stabilizing. That Might Mean He Should Work More With Democrats

12:16pm September 23, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

Amid hurricanes and working with Democrats to keep the government open and raise the nation's debt limit, Trump's approval rating has stopped its decline and has even rebounded slightly.

(L-R) Janey, Martha, Jack and Meredith Holley-Miers at their home in Washington D.C. Janey is demonstrating her "Superman arms."

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Same-Sex Spouses Turn To Adoption To Protect Parental Rights

12:04pm September 23, 2017

If a man and a woman are married and a child is born, the man is automatically a parent. But if a woman who gives birth is married to another woman, parental rights are not guaranteed for her spouse.

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College students who are also parents have a tough time paying for things like child care.

New Data About Student Loan Borrowers; DeVos Changes Obama-era Guidance

11:08am September 23, 2017

by Carl Boisrond

The week in education, from student aid rules to HBCUs.

Amid Hacking Concerns, States Switching Back To Paper Ballots

8:11am September 23, 2017

by Johnny Kauffman

Russia's attempt to disrupt the 2016 election has election officials in states that use electronic-only voting machines considering returning to paper ballots.

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Electricity Outage Stymies Puerto Rico Recovery Efforts

8:11am September 23, 2017

Puerto Rico has been devastated by Hurricane Maria, one of the strongest storms to hit in decades. Scott Simon talks with Christina Villalba of Puerto Rico's emergency management agency.

Trump Administration Considers Replacing Travel Ban

8:11am September 23, 2017

by Joel Rose

With its controversial travel ban set to expire, the White House is weighing new targeted travel restrictions. Some of the travel ban's critics see that as progress — but not all.

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Gary, Ind., Woos Amazon

8:11am September 23, 2017

Amazon is looking for a site for its second headquarters. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Max Grinnell, who teaches urban studies at the University of Chicago, about one longshot attempt by Gary, Ind.

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Airline Safety And Smaller Seats

8:11am September 23, 2017

Airlines are packing more and more seats onto planes, and Clive Irving, aviation correspondent for The Daily Beast, tells NPR's Scott Simon he's concerned FAA safety tests are outdated.