Ahead of the midterm elections, a new AP/NORC poll shows an overwhelming majority of Americans see the United States as greatly divided on important issues and few believe that will get better soon. (Oct. 25)
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NYPD: Suspect packages treated as live devices
Investigators say some of the package bombs targeting critics of President Donald Trump were sent through the mail, but that no new ones have been found in the mail system in the last eight hours. (Oct. 25)
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Hospitals in Kenya detain patients until they pay
At an astonishing number of hospitals around the world, if you don’t pay up, you don’t go home. Hospitals often detain patients long after they should be medically discharged, using armed guards and other tactics till they settle their acco…
ShowBiz Minute: Timberlake, Miranda, Ruffalo
Justin Timberlake postpones NYC show due to bruised vocal cords; Lin-Manuel Miranda unveils $3M plan for Puerto Rico coffee; Mark Ruffalo, Shailene Woodley join Native vote campaign. (Oct. 25)
Trump tries nicer tone after bomb threats
President Donald Trump says he’s trying to be nice as he criticizes Sen. Tammy Baldwin and the Democrats at a Wisconsin rally following a series of attempted bombings on high-profile Democratic officials and CNN (Oct. 24)
‘Wicked’ celebrates 15 years on Broadway
Fifteen years ago, a pair of witches-to-be took over Broadway. The musical “Wicked” is celebrating its coming-of-age with a Halloween-theme NBC special starring original stars Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel. (Oct. 24)
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Why the world’s biggest lottery jackpot wasn’t
Call it the world’s largest lottery prize that wasn’t. The Mega Millions jackpot that had been announced as the biggest ever at $1.6 billion ended up being the second-biggest at $1.537 billion. (Oct. 24)
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Actress and activist Alyssa Milano found power in admitting ‘she doesn’t balance it all’
At a recent event, Alyssa Milano, who is the mother of two children, aged six and three, said she found her power when she accepted the fact that she can’t balance it all, contrary to what others assume. (Oct. 24)
Jenifer Lewis, Tiffany Haddish, Lena Waithe and Tarana Burke discuss finding their power as women
Outspoken actress, comedian, singer and activist Jenifer Lewis isn’t shy to admit, ‘she’s been powerful all her life.’ (Oct. 24)
Scaramucci defends Trump, but doesn’t agree with all policies
While promoting his new book ‘Trump: The Blue-Collar President,’ Anthony Scaramucci defends the president but says he doesn’t agree with all of his policies. The former White House staffer is also promoting a new documentary film, “Mooch,” by Andrew Moscato. (Oct. 24)