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New Guidelines Seek To Provide Clarity On Food Expiration Dates

4:57pm February 17, 2017

There's no federal standard for indicating food expiration dates. Now, new guidance for food companies suggests using one of just two descriptors, "best if used by" and "use by."

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Trump Speaks At Boeing Plant In South Carolina

4:34pm February 17, 2017

by Tamara Keith

A day after his wide-ranging news conference, President Trump flew to South Carolina to visit a Boeing plant and talk about jobs.

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Week In Politics: Trump's Press Conference, Michael Flynn

4:34pm February 17, 2017

NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with political commentators, Jason Riley, of The Wall Street Journal and the Manhattan Institute, and Abderrahim Foukara, Washington, D.C., bureau chief for Al Jazeera, about President Trump's wide-ranging news conference on Thursday and the resignation of national security adviser Michael Flynn.

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Local Police Departments Invest In Cell Phone Spy Tools

4:34pm February 17, 2017

As we depend on our cell phones more and more, the tools to peek into our phones are getting better. Local police departments across the country are investing heavily in this technology. And, with few laws governing what police can collect and store, that has a lot of privacy advocates alarmed. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to City Lab reporter George Joseph about the spread of tools that let police collect cell phone data.

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New FCC Chairman Moves Quickly To Reverse Obama Policies

4:34pm February 17, 2017

by Brian Naylor

The new Federal Communications Commission chairman has moved quickly to reverse some Obama administration moves. The changes could affect consumers who use cable TV or the Internet.

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Through Exaggerated Statements, Trump Looks To Justify His Policies

4:34pm February 17, 2017

by Scott Horsley

President Trump and his aides have repeatedly made false claims about crime rates, voter fraud and the threat posed by international refugees. By exaggerating dangers, the White House hopes to justify new government policies.

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'ProPublica' Reveals Risks Of Reporting Domestic Violence In Connecticut

4:34pm February 17, 2017

NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with ProPublica reporter Sarah Smith about why victims of domestic violence risk arrest if they report it in Connecticut.

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White House Continues Search For New National Security Adviser

4:34pm February 17, 2017

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to David Rothkopf, CEO and editor of Foreign Policy, about what President Trump should be looking for in his national security adviser.

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Senate Confirms Scott Pruitt To Lead Environmental Protection Agency

4:34pm February 17, 2017

by Nathan Rott

Scott Pruitt is promising an aggressive rollback of regulations at the Environmental Protection Agency. NPR takes a look at what he's likely to target and the challenges he will face.

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A Palm Beach Police car sits in front of a gate of the Mar-a-Lago Resort in November. During President Trump's frequent visits, the Secret Service shuts down a major thoroughfare, making it difficult to get anywhere in Palm Beach.

Trump's Frequent Visits Disrupt Palm Beach Life And Businesses

4:34pm February 17, 2017

by Greg Allen

The president's visits to his Mar-a-Lago home are hurting local governments and businesses, including a nearby airport. Some owners fear going out of business if security-related disruptions continue.

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