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November 14, 2018
Democrat Harder Upsets Central Valley GOP US Rep. Denham
(AP) — First-time candidate Josh Harder defeated four-term Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Denham Tuesday in the Central Valley race, giving Democrats their fourth pickup of a GOP House seat in California.
November 14, 2018
Juul Halts Store Sales Of Some Flavored E-Cigarettes
(AP) — The nation's leading e-cigarette maker is halting store sales of some flavors to deter use by kids. The move by Juul Labs Inc. comes ahead of an expected U.S. government crackdown on underage sales of flavored e-cigarettes.
November 14, 2018
Camp Wildfire Survivor Explains Why They Stayed In Paradise
One Butte County survivor of the Camp Fire shares his story of remaining at home when the rest of his community evacuated.
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November 14, 2018
Dr. Garen Wintemute Shares New Research On Gun Violence
Dr. Garen Wintemute from the UC Davis Health Violence Prevention Research Program shares new research titled “How to Stop Mass Shootings,” published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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November 14, 2018
The Best Wines For Your Holiday Gathering
Wine expert Rick Kushman gives suggestions for holiday wines.
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November 14, 2018
Katie Knipp Debuts 'Take It With You'
Blues Americana artist Katie Knipp debuts music from her fifth album “Take It With You.”
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November 13, 2018
Voters Give Another Multi-Billion-Dollar Thumbs Up To School Bonds
Election results may still be in flux throughout California, but on school spending, one trend is clear: Once again, voters appear to have given a hearty thumbs up to borrowing for local school improvements.
November 13, 2018
Two Key California Congressional Races Still Too Close To Call
While Democrats have already taken control of the House of Representatives, two seats in California remain too close to call a week after votes were cast.
November 13, 2018
Jerry Brown, Gavin Newsom Discuss Wildfires After Private Meeting
Outgoing California Gov. Brown and Gov.-Elect Newsom held a media availability on Tuesday after meeting in private at the Capitol. The two discussed a lot but on the top of the list was the deadly wildfires currently spreading throughout the state.
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November 13, 2018
Wildfire Smoke Masks Have ‘More Risks Than Benefits,’ According To Sacramento County Health Officials
While the city of Sacramento has been handing out masks to the public to guard against smokey air, county health officials say the risks actually outweigh the benefits.
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How Doctors And Nurses Cope With The Human Toll Of Gun Violence
November 14, 2018
Researchers are trying to understand how exposure to trauma cases affects clinicians and how they can get the mental health care they may need. For now, there are more questions than answers.
Science
Houston Got Hammered By Hurricane Harvey — And Its Buildings Are Partly To Blame
November 14, 2018
The city itself — skyscrapers, homes and factories — snagged the moist air of Hurricane Harvey and caused more rain to fall. Two new studies detail how humans are making hurricane flooding worse.
Politics
Embattled Broward County Elections Supervisor Suggests She'll Step Down
November 14, 2018
"It is time to move on," said Brenda Snipes. She's under intense criticism for her handling of vote counting, especially from Republicans.
Politics
It Was A Big, Blue Wave: Democrats Pick Up Most House Seats In A Generation
November 14, 2018
Democrats have picked up 33 seats in the House and could get to 39. While some felt a letdown on election night, Democrats' House gains are their biggest since the wave election following Watergate.
All Songs Considered
Hozier Returns With The Grand 'Movement' — And Announces A New Album
November 14, 2018
"Movement," from an as-yet-untitled set due out in 2019, leans hard into Hozier's gift for songs that soar with stormy, propulsive intensity.
Law
DOJ Memo: Acting Attorney General Whitaker's Appointment Is Legal
November 14, 2018
The appointee, named after President Trump forced out his predecessor, may go ahead because he served at a sufficiently high level within the DOJ for more than a year, the legal office says.
Law
Florida Man Made 'Highly Volatile' Explosive That's Popular With ISIS, Police Say
November 14, 2018
"The white crystal powder has been referred to as 'Mother of Satan' by terrorist organizations," the Volusia County Sheriff's Office said of the explosive TATP.
Book Reviews
'Insomnia' Is Both A Celebration And Lament Of Sleeplessness
November 14, 2018
Marina Benjamin's book is more impressionistic and personal than scientific: Don't look here for an explanation of the chemistry or biology of nocturnal wakefulness.
WVXU | National
2 Years Later, 4 Family Members Arrested In Gruesome Ohio Killings
November 14, 2018
The suspects allegedly spent months planning the deaths. "They did this quickly, coldly, calmly and very carefully ... but not carefully enough," the Pike County sheriff said.
WBEZ | National
Officer Gave Security Guard 'Multiple Verbal Commands' To Drop Gun, Police Now Say
November 14, 2018
The agency said Roberson was in "plain black clothing with no markings readily identifying him as a Security Guard." That contradicts what multiple people who say they were witnesses told the media.
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Insight: Wildfire Survivor Who Stayed In Paradise / Gun Violence Research / Holiday Wines / Musician Katie Knipp
One survivor of the Camp Fire shares his story of remaining to defend his home. Dr. Garen Wintemute shares new research on gun violence. Rick Kushman gives holiday win advice. Blues Americana artist Katie Knipp debuts music from new album.
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