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Luis Guerrero fills barrels with crushed grapes at Valley of the Moon winery in Sonoma, Calif., Oct 16, 2017. Guerrero says he's struggling to pay for rent after the wildfires forced the winery to close.

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California Wildfires Leave Seasonal Agricultural Workers In Limbo

8:44pm October 19, 2017

by Farida Jhabvala Romero

The devastating wildfires in Northern California and killed scores of people and left thousands homeless. They've also left many seasonal agricultural workers without jobs or income.

Two recalled Ikea dressers are displayed during a Consumer Product Safety Commission news conference in 2016. Since the recall was announced, at least one more toddler has been crushed to death by a falling dresser.

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After Ikea Dresser Recall, Another Toddler Reportedly Died In Tip-Over

8:40pm October 19, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

Last June Ikea recalled millions of dressers over the risk of tip-over accidents. But the parents of Jozef Dudek, who was crushed by a Malm dresser this May, were not aware of the recall, lawyers say.

NOAA is predicting warmer-than-average temperatures in December though February for about two-thirds of the contiguous United States.

Forecasters Predict Warmer-Than-Average Winter In Majority Of U.S.

8:18pm October 19, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The La Niña weather pattern is likely to develop, boosting snowfall in the Great Lakes and northern Rockies and lowering snowfall in the Mid-Atlantic.

A police officer in Redford Township, Mich., leads Michael Zaydel to jail after he turned himself in, delivering doughnuts and a bagel while he was at it.

Holes In The Plot: Suspect Loses Bet With Cops, Turns Himself In — With Doughnuts

7:53pm October 19, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

A wanted man made a bet with police on Facebook: If they could get 1,000 shares, he would turn himself in — and bring doughnuts. They did it. And eventually, police posted photos of his promise kept.

President Trump and Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello listen as FEMA Administrator Brock Long speaks during a meeting in the Oval Office on Thursday.

Trump Says Administration's Response To Hurricane In Puerto Rico A '10'

6:58pm October 19, 2017

by Brian Naylor

After meeting with the island's governor and the FEMA administrator, the president said things on the island were already pretty rough but he praised residents for their spirit.

The Brooklyn Public Library, Queens Public Library and New York Public Library are offering a one-day-only unconditional amnesty to everyone age 17 and under who has been charged late fees.

Amnesty For Little Book Lovers: New York City Libraries Shelve Kids' Late Fees

6:51pm October 19, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

On Thursday, the city's public library systems are forgiving fines on overdue materials checked out by readers age 17 and under, reopening library doors to young readers once blocked by unpaid fees.

A woman wears a mask and filter as she walks to work during heavy pollution in Beijing, China.

Report: Pollution Kills 3 Times More than AIDS, TB And Malaria Combined

6:30pm October 19, 2017

by Susan Brink

Researchers looked at the combined effects of air, water and soil pollution on global health to come up with an annual toll.

A trader at the New York Stock Exchange reacts on Oct. 19, 1987, when the Dow Jones industrial average plunged more than 22 percent — the biggest single-day drop in history.

The 30th Anniversary Of Black Monday: A Day That Made Wall Street Quake

6:13pm October 19, 2017

by Emily Sullivan

On Oct. 19, 1987, Wall Street had its single worst trading day ever. Even after three decades, Black Monday still marks the biggest one-day crash, and its impact continues to reverberate.

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White House Chief Of Staff John Kelly Defends Trump's Condolence Calls

6:04pm October 19, 2017

White House Chief of Staff John Kelly says he was "stunned" and "broken-hearted" hearing criticism of Trump's calls to grieving parents. NPR's Geoff Bennett discusses with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly.

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Former President George. W. Bush Denounces President Trump

4:17pm October 19, 2017

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with NPR's Mara Liasson about a speech former President George W. Bush delivered Thursday that did not name Donald Trump but was clearly a criticism of his presidency.

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