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U.S. Economy Grew 2.9 Percent In 2018, Just Below Trump's Target

The U.S. economy grew 2.9 percent last year, just missing President Trump's 3-percent target. LM Otero/AP hide caption

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Economy

U.S. Economy Grew 2.9 Percent In 2018, Just Below Trump's Target

The U.S. economy expanded at a solid 2.6 percent rate during the last three months of 2018, but growth was significantly lower than it had been earlier in the year as the boost from tax cuts waned.

U.S. Economy Grew 2.9 Percent In 2018, Just Below Trump's Target

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Wednesday

World

What North Korea's Economy Looks Like

NPR'S Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Travis Jeppesen, author of See you Again in Pyongyang about his article in The New York Times Magazine describing North Korea's economy.

What North Korea's Economy Looks Like

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Lifts Restrictions On Payday Loans

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced it will roll back Obama-era restrictions on payday loans, which can trap consumers in a debt cycle.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Lifts Restrictions On Payday Loans

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Storing Health Records On Your Phone: Can Apple Live Up To Its Privacy Values?

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Storing Health Records On Your Phone: Can Apple Live Up To Its Privacy Values?

As its iPhone sales growth slows, Apple has been expanding its presence in health care, where privacy matters. Apple's privacy values could give it an edge, if the company lives up to them.

Storing Health Records On Your Phone: Can Apple Live Up To Its Privacy Values?

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'Not In Compliance': Wilbur Ross, The Trump Official Who Keeps Watchdogs Up At Night

A government ethics watchdog refused to certify Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross' recent financial disclosure, a rare rebuke of a Cabinet official. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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'Not In Compliance': Wilbur Ross, The Trump Official Who Keeps Watchdogs Up At Night

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In an extremely rare rebuke, a government ethics watchdog refused to certify Ross' recent financial disclosure. But he's still in office even as other Trump officials have resigned for ethical lapses.

'Not In Compliance': Wilbur Ross, The Trump Official Who Keeps Watchdogs Up At Night

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Politics

Lawmakers In Congress To Be Briefed On China Trade Talks

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer testifies on Capitol Hill Wednesday. Steve Inskeep previews the hearing with former China trade negotiator and business consultant Amy Celico.

Lawmakers In Congress To Be Briefed On China Trade Talks

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Tuesday

Support Pours In For Walmart Workers With Disabilities After Company Announcement

News of Walmart's decision to get rid of door greeters continues to rock communities that advocate for workers with disabilities.

Support Pours In For Walmart Workers With Disabilities After Company Announcement

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Pharmaceutical Company CEOs Face Grilling In Senate Over High Drug Prices

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., left, and Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, right, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, asked drug company CEOs some tough questions about drug prices on Tuesday during a hearing before the Senate Finance Committee. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP hide caption

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Shots - Health News

Pharmaceutical Company CEOs Face Grilling In Senate Over High Drug Prices

Senators called pharmaceutical industry leaders to account for the high costs of medicine during a Senate hearing. The executives deflected blame to insurance companies and middlemen.

Politics

News Brief: Border Wall Emergency, Chicago Election, Walmart Greeters

The House is set to vote Tuesday to end President Trump's border wall emergency. It's Election Day in Chicago, voters select a new mayor. And, Walmart is eliminating is greeter positions.

News Brief: Border Wall Emergency, Chicago Election, Walmart Greeters

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