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Boeing knew about 737 Max sensor problem before plan crash in indonesia

Boeing knew about 737 Max sensor problem before plan crash in indonesia

Engineers at the company discovered a problem with a key safety indicator light within months of the first deliveries of the 737 Max. But it didn't inform airlines or regulators for another year.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Morning Edition debuts the show's updated theme music

NPR's David Greene and Rachel Martin look back at famous theme songs from pop culture, and remember the old Morning Edition theme as the show debuts the updated version of the song.
by NPR Staff

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Breaking the cycle of disinvestment in lower-income communities

Breaking the cycle of disinvestment in lower-income communities

It's not uncommon for people who want to start businesses in lower-income neighborhoods to have trouble getting bank loans. But increasingly, there are investors looking specifically to help businesses in those areas.
by Claire Trageser

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Sanders calls for breaking up big agriculture monopolies

Sanders calls for breaking up big agriculture monopolies

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders on Sunday proposed a sweeping agriculture and rural investment plan to break up big agriculture monopolies and shift farm subsidies toward small family farmers.
by Associated Press

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Illinois governor announces plan to legalize marijuana

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Saturday he's reached an agreement with key lawmakers on a plan to legalize recreational marijuana in the state starting next year.
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Trump says Stephen Moore no longer being considered for Fed post

Trump says Stephen Moore no longer being considered for Fed post

The Trump campaign adviser and conservative pundit who came under criticism from lawmakers and economists has withdrawn his name from consideration to serve on the Federal Reserve Board.
by Avie Schneider

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Legislature scorecard: How the environment has fared this session, so far

Legislature scorecard: How the environment has fared this session, so far

The DFL-controlled House and Republican-controlled Senate have passed vastly different environment budget and policy bills that will need to be reconciled in the next couple weeks.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Women's hockey stars announce boycott in demand for 1 league

Women's hockey stars announce boycott in demand for 1 league

More than 200 of the world's top female hockey players declared Thursday they will not compete in North America next season in a dramatic attempt to establish a single, economically viable professional league.
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