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Virginia School Board Set To Rename J.E.B. Stuart High School

4:51pm October 25, 2017

by Brakkton Booker

After a two-year battle between "Keepers," who want the name to stay, and "Changers," who believe it represents the history of racism, the board is expected to remove the name Thursday.

Senate Kills Rule On Class Action Lawsuits Against Financial Firms

4:37pm October 25, 2017

by Chris Arnold

Vice President Pence cast the tie-breaking vote last night in the Senate to repeal a rule that made it easier for Americans to sue their banks and credit card companies for wrongdoing. Wiping out the rule affects tens of millions of Americans who will be sent to arbitration on disputes over a credit card, checking account or prepaid card. It also dismantles the work of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which has been working on this for years.

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How Sen. Flake's Decision Not To Seek Re-Election Will Impact Arizona

4:37pm October 25, 2017

NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with political consultant Doug Cole, of High Ground, about how Sen. Flake's announcement is dramatically changing the political landscape in Arizona. He says it's having a cascading effect as Arizona lawmakers, who would never consider running against Flake, weigh getting into the primary race.

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In Game 1 Of The World Series, Justin Turner Is The Dodgers Breakout Star

4:37pm October 25, 2017

by Tom Goldman

Game 2 of the World Series is tonight in Los Angeles as the Dodgers take on the Houston Astros. The Dodgers won Game 1 on strong pitching and a homerun from Justin Turner, who is enjoying his time in the limelight.

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Brother Of Green Beret Killed In Niger On How The Pentagon Is Handling The Aftermath

4:37pm October 25, 2017

Weeks after four U.S. soldiers were killed in Niger, details about the ambush have been slow to emerge. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with the brother of one of the soldiers about what happened and how the Pentagon is handling the aftermath.

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'Distracted Walking' Law Bans Texting While Crossing Streets In Honolulu

4:37pm October 25, 2017

If you're walking across a street in Honolulu, you'll want to put your phone away. A new law went into effect today making it illegal for a pedestrian to be looking at a screen while crossing the street.

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Puerto Ricans Face Challenges Trying To Leave The Island

4:37pm October 25, 2017

by Jason Beaubien

As the crisis in Puerto Rico continues, thousands of residents have left the island and many others are trying to depart. But leaving hasn't been easy as flights have been diverted for relief work or canceled all together.

As California's Population Grows, People Are Moving Into More Fire-Prone Areas

4:37pm October 25, 2017

by Lauren Sommer

As Santa Rosa begins rebuilding from the wildfires, the city will have to address the alarming trend of sprawl in to fire-prone areas. It's a little-discussed aspect of the state's housing crisis.

An American Airlines airplane takes off from Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., last month.

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NAACP Issues Travel Advisory For American Airlines; Company Agrees To Meeting

4:16pm October 25, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

The NAACP, citing "a pattern of disturbing incidents reported by African-American passengers," urged black travelers to avoid booking flights on the carrier.

Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., accompanied by his wife Cheryl, leaves the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday after announcing he won't seek re-election in 2018.

Sen. Flake: GOP Must Stand Against Trump's Behavior 'Or Lose That Chance'

2:41pm October 25, 2017

by Scott Neuman

Sen. Jeff Flake, the Arizona Republican who announced his retirement on Tuesday in a fiery speech denouncing the president, tells Morning Edition "the pivot we all hoped for isn't coming."

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