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Rep. Frank Pallone still hasn't been given a chance to see the Republicans' bill that would replace the ACA. "I think they're afraid," the Democrat from New Jersey said of his Republican colleagues. "I think they're afraid that it will show that it really doesn't cover most of the people that receive coverage under the Affordable Care Act."

One Democrat's Hunt For The Hidden Obamacare Replacement Bill

Republicans in Congress were invited Thursday to view a draft of the House bill aimed at repealing and replacing Obamacare. But Democrats who wanted a look came up empty in a game of "find the bill."

Leaked Document Indicates Big Proposed Cuts To Drug Czar's Office

President Trump campaigned on fighting the opioid crisis. Now a preliminary White House budget document, obtained by NPR, calls for significant cuts to the office quarterbacking the federal response.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, sweet potato consumption in the United States nearly doubled in just 15 years.

Why America Is Growing The Most Sweet Potatoes Since WWII

These sugary spuds are cheap and easy to grow, but the rise of postwar industrialization and processed foods made them less popular. Now, fad diets and trendy restaurants have sparked a renaissance.

Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe will be sitting in James Comey's chair for the Senate Intelligence Committee's hearing on Thursday.

Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing

The interim head of the FBI is set to appear with the other intelligence leaders in a session planned before President Trump fired James Comey.

Trump Says It's Possible He Could Pick A Replacement For Comey In Less Than A Week

The White House is moving swiftly to fill the vacancy left by sacked FBI Director James Comey. President Donald Trump told reporters he may find a replacement by the end of the coming week.

A newborn has its umbilical cord cut after birth in a Nigerian hospital. In a contest last week, MBA students came up with plans to get moms and dads to use an antiseptic on the cord stump to ward off infection.

Contest For Biz Students Is All About Umbilical Cords

Students from 11 business programs around the U.S. came together to see who could make the best business plan to address infant mortality in Nigeria.

Realtor Simon Rose stands in front of a home he's working to sell in London's Chelsea neighborhood. The home is on the market for a little over $7 million, but the asking price has been cut $700,000 since Britain voted in June to leave the European Union.

Not Exactly A Bargain, But London's Luxury Property Falls After Brexit

One of the world's most notoriously expensive real estate markets – central London – is now a bargain after the Brexit vote. Assuming you've got at least $5 million to spend.

The original (P)irate Joe's was once a Romanian bakery. Then it became "Transilvania Trading," the mysteriously labeled storefront where Mike Hallatt sold Trader Joe's items to people who were in on the secret. After Trader Joe's started objecting, Hallatt rebranded as Pirate Joe's.

Arrgh: Pirate Joe's And Trader Joe's Are Once Again Locked In Legal Battle

The Canadian reseller of Trader Joe's goods was sued by the grocery chain in 2013; a U.S. district court dismissed the case. But an appellate court found that Trader Joe's had a legitimate suit.

Is Birdfeeding Just, Well, For The Birds?

What do birds like to chow down on anyway? And what to do with pesky squirrels? NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Talkin' Birds host Ray Brown about birdfeeding.

Two Chinese J-10 aircraft cross each other during a military exercise in 2015.

Questions About China's Military Training After Female Fighter Pilot Dies

Yu Xu was a member of the Chinese air force's elite aerobatics team, and was the first woman to fly China's J-10 fighter jet. She died in a training accident over the weekend.

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