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You May Be Too Old To Trick Or Treat In Chesapeake, Va.

A city law says anyone over 12, who engages in the “activity commonly known as trick or treat could face a $100 fine or up to six months in jail.”

Hurricane Michael Wreaks Havoc Of Florida’s Panhandle

A trail of destruction has been left behind as Michael, downgraded to a tropical storm, moves north to water-logged Georgia and the Carolinas. David Greene talks to meteorologist Jeff Huffman.

News Brief: Hurricane Michael, Stock Prices, Missing Journalist

Florida Panhandle residents will evaluate the destruction left behind by Michael. Wednesday’s drop in the Dow rattled foreign markets. Saudi officials deny involvement in journalist’s disappearance.

GOP Targets N.J. Sen. Menendez, Who’s Dogged By Ethics Questions

Democrats are concerned they could lose a seat in liberal New Jersey even though incumbent Sen. Bob Menendez escaped federal corruption charges last year.

In A Drying Climate, Colorado’s ‘Water Cop’ Patrols For Water Thieves

Sheriff’s Deputy Dave Huhn’s job has become more important after a series of hot, dry summers have made farmers more desperate for water, and more willing to steal it or go to battle over it.

#HimToo: Left And Right Embrace Opposing Takes On Same Hashtag

#HimToo as a hashtag has a history that predates a viral tweet about a son’s dating habits and the outrage that followed the Kavanaugh hearings.

Some Of The Problems That Hurricanes Bring Emerge Only After The Storm Leaves

As a new storm is heading toward North Carolina, as the effects from Hurricane Florence are still being felt. Businesses that survived the initial hit are closing, and residents who found emergency shelter now have to find permanent housing.

Industry 4.0 And The Challenges That Come With It

American manufacturing is at a crossroads. While most U.S. output comes from companies with fewer than 100 workers, it’s those small manufacturers that are struggling to upgrade to the Internet age.

Emotional Support Squirrel A No-Go On Frontier Flight

A woman who tried to fly to Ohio from Orlando with her rodent companion ultimately agreed to exit after the other passengers were required to deplane and police were called.

Hurricane Michael Hits Florida Panhandle With Winds Over 150 MPH

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Vincent Long, the administrator of Leon County in Florida, where Hurricane Michael has already hit.

Why People Take A Gamble On Mother Nature With Catastrophe Bonds

Among the people keeping an eye on damage from Hurricane Michael are investors who hold billions of dollars worth of catastrophe bonds.

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