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Rubio threat on child tax credit puts bump in GOP tax path
The Florida senator's potential defection puts the Republicans' razor-thin margin in the Senate closer to the edge. GOP leaders are straining to muscle the bill through Congress next week, handing President Trump his first major legislative victory by Christmas.
What the FCC rollback of 'net neutrality' means to you
In the short term, the answer is simple: Not much. But over time, your ability to watch what you want to watch online and to use the apps that you prefer could start to change.
Minn. cities want a break as they face costly sewer work, new rules
Across Minnesota, many cities are facing a double whammy: aging sewer plants that need costly improvements, and increasingly tighter environmental standards they're required to meet. Some are pushing for breaks on new regulations that might come down the line.
Chef Ann Kim's restaurant and entrepreneurial tips
Chef Ann Kim shares restaurant and entrepreneurial tips with Chris Farrell.
Poll: Americans overwhelmingly support 'zero tolerance' on sexual harassment
Republicans, independents and Democrats alike agree that "a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment is essential to bringing about change in our society," according to a new NPR/Ipsos
An $846,000 inheritance got lost in transit. That was in February
The only money a Canadian family has recovered from a lost bank draft is the $32 it cost to ship the document. The family's bank, TD Canada Trust, has delayed reissuing the larger sum.
Republican tax bill drops controversial loan provisions
The updated version leaves in place the deduction for interest on student loans, according to two congressional aides. The bill also would no longer start taxing graduate-school tuition waivers.
Trump's 'closing argument' on taxes, annotated
As the House and Senate worked out their differences on tax overhaul, President Trump again made the argument for the legislation. Read his full remarks with context and analysis from NPR.
Sun Country Airlines being sold to NY investment firm
The Minnesota-based airline has a deal to sell itself to Apollo Global Management. Terms were not disclosed. The new owners are expected to keep the airline's headquarters in state.