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Missouri Supreme Court weighs who can tax recreational marijuana — cities, counties or both?
A dispensary in St. Louis County sued over the marijuana sales taxes levied by both Florissant and St. Louis County, resulting in a total tax of 6% on weed sales.
Drugs For Rare Diseases Have Become Uncommonly Rich Monopolies
Drugmakers have brought almost 450 orphan drugs to market and collected rich incentives by doing so. But nearly a third of the medicines aren't new or were repurposed many times for financial gain.
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Kansas City starts to survey tornado damage while flooding remains a threat
Kansas City is seeing flooding around the metro, plus downed trees and traffic crashes, after a "confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado" was reported in Raytown near the Truman Sports Complex.
NFL Treats Hard Hits With A Light Touch
The league overturned the suspension of Dashon Goldson of Tampa Bay for a helmet-to-helmet hit. Host Scott Simon talks with NPR's Tom Goldman about the culture of hard head shots in the NFL.
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Close Elections: Fla. Judge Calls Out Fraud 'Rhetoric'; Georgia Nears Deadline
Recounts are underway in the close Florida races for governor and Senate. Georgia counties have to report results by Tuesday evening, which could move the race for governor closer to a final result.
Trump Escalates Immigration Issue Days Ahead Of Elections With White House Remarks
President Trump addressed what the White House called a "crisis" of illegal immigration on Thursday, underscoring what has become the central focus of his midterm election campaign.
Democrats Reject Trump's Wall Argument After Oval Office Address
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke at the Capitol Tuesday night. They are in a battle with President Trump over border funding amid a government shutdown.
A Photographer Turns A Lens On His Father's Alzheimer's
They had always been partners, in a way — artists who connected through their work. So, when Gene DiRado began withdrawing from the world, his son rushed toward him — and brought along a camera.
Saturday Sports: End Of Baseball Season
NPR's Scott Simon talk with Howard Bryant of ESPN about the end of baseball season and the beginning of the hockey and football seasons.
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Kansas City Residents Divided Over Whether A Ban On Panhandling In Traffic Will Hurt Or Help
Standing on the I-70 exit ramp at Independence Avenue on a cool fall morning is a thin guy, possibly in his late 30s or early 40s, his face weathered by…
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