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  • The State Department says the agreement reached with Russia in early September was undermined by the Russian and Syrian assault on Aleppo and "intensified attacks against civilian areas."
  • The sweetened, puffed wheat product is linked to an outbreak of Salmonella mbandaka bacteria that has infected 100 people in 33 states.
  • This story has been updated. KSP Post 2 issued a press release which states the commercial vehicle invovled in the incident was identified, thanks to…
  • NPR's Melissa Block reports that in New York, two judges have come under fire for controversial rulings, one involving drug evidence that was thrown out in a federal case; the other involving a man freed on bail who then killed his girlfriend. Political opposition to these rulings has reached a fevered pitch, raising questions about judicial independence and the potential chilling effect of political pressure on the courts. Now Congress is involved and trying to get the White House to play a role. (8:00) CUTAWAY 2C 0:59 2D 16. FARM BILL -- Next week, Congress will vote on a bill that will result in a historic overhaul of the farm programs. Linda talks with Republican Congressman Pat Roberts of Kansas, who is the chair the House Agriculture Committee and who has been working out the details of this seven-year plan to ween farmers off the subsidy government programs. The bill will end traditional price-based subsidies and the government planting controls that control them. The bill is expected to pass through the House and Senate and President Clinton is expected to sign the bill.
  • The second audio diary in an occasional series called "Teenage Diaries". Josh Cutler is a sixteen year old living in Manhattan who has Tourette Syndrome, a neurological disorder which may cause uncontrollable verbal and physical tics. Josh wrote and recorded his diary which was produced by Joe Richman. (13:00) NPR HAS A SPECIAL WEB SITE FOR THIS SERIES .. THE ADDRESS IS http://www.well.com/user/jkr/ CUTAWAY 1C 0:59 1D 7. TAX DAY - NPR's John Ydstie reports on "tax freedom day" the day the Tax Foundation tells us is the day we begin working for ourselves and not to pay taxes. This year the average American has to work until May 7th in order to satisfy his tax liabilites, according to the Foundation. But critics argue the concept of a tax freedom day makes little sense...since your taxes are used to provide services you use year-round.
  • Actor/Comedian ROBERT WUHL (Wall) talks with Terry about his new HBO comedy series "Arliss." It is about the life of Arliss Michaels a high powered Los Angeles sports agent. The cable sitcom began airing last month and airs Wednesday nights. If the name doesn't strike you...He was Larry in "Bull Durham," Alex Knox the investigative reporter in the movie "Batman" and was fellow D.J. Marty Driewitz in the film "Good Morning Vietnam." He also had parts in "Flashdance," "Bull Durham," and "Wedding Band."
  • The latest report from climate scientists provides a stark warning about how fast the planet is changing. Here are the top takeaways.
  • As millions of Americans hit the skies for Thanksgiving Day travel, the Justice Department announced they are cracking down on criminal behavior of airline passengers.
  • Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear reports that the state has now surpassed 1 million COVID-19 cases, with more than 72,000 last week alone.
  • Inglewood Mayor James Butts called the shooting an "ambush" involving multiple shooters.
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