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Poll: Trump's approval rating falls to 36% in NPR/PBS News/Marist survey as economic concerns persist. #WFDD #Trump #poll #economy
Survey of thousands of fathers finds 9 in 10 embraced roles beyond being providers. #WFDD #fatherhood #dads
Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve chair, has died. Once hailed as a leading central banker, his reputation was later tarnished by the 2008 financial crisis. #WFDD #AlanGreenspan #FederalReserve #Economy
Judy Blume told NPR at the Santa Fe International Literary Festival that she is done writing after a 50-year career. #WFDD #JudyBlume #literature #writing
Justice Department opinion raises concern among disability advocates over weakening civil-rights protections against institutionalization. #WFDD #DisabilityRights #CivilRights
Guilford County delayed a budget vote as new legislation forces officials to revisit funding for schools and social services. #WFDD #GuilfordCounty #budget
Youth town hall in Greensboro will let young people discuss safety and share ideas for violence prevention. #WFDD #Greensboro #Youth #Safety
Winston-Salem enacted a temporary youth curfew barring most minors from public places 10 p.m.–6 a.m. through Oct. 12; exceptions include work, emergencies and school activities. #WFDD #WinstonSalem #YouthCurfew #PublicSafety
Keir Starmer has resigned. Andy Burnham is the likely successor and would be the U.K.'s seventh prime minister in 10 years. #WFDD #UKPolitics #AndyBurnham #KeirStarmer
Clive Davis, the record executive who guided the careers of Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen, Janis Joplin, Billy Joel and Whitney Houston, has died at 94. #WFDD #CliveDavis #MusicIndustry #WhitneyHouston
Judy Blume wrote her last book more than a decade ago. At the Santa Fe International Literary Festival, NPR's Scott Simon talked to Blume about her long career and why she doesn't miss writing.
During his chairmanship, Greenspan was celebrated as possibly the best central banker in history. But later, his reputation was tarnished by the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.
Men are traditionally thought of as providers for their children. But a report that interviewed thousands of fathers found them embracing another role.
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The Justice Department's opinion challenges civil rights protections that have long treated the institutionalization of disabled Americans as a last resort.
Guilford County leaders were days away from approving a budget when they suddenly hit pause. New legislation is forcing them to rethink their plans — and could affect everything from schools to social services.
Officials say they want to provide a space for youth to talk about issues that are important to them and share ideas for positive change — specifically around safety and violence prevention.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is stepping down. His likely successor, Andy Burnham, a popular former mayor, would become the U.K.'s seventh prime minister in 10 years.
The record executive was instrumental in shepherding the successful careers of a number of monumental music stars, including Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen, Janis Joplin, Billy Joel and Whitney Houston.
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A temporary curfew for teens is now in effect in Winston-Salem after a divided City Council vote. The measure bars most minors from public places between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. through Oct. 12, though there are exceptions for work, emergencies and school activities.
President Trump's numbers are falling, as many Americans harbor concerns about the economy. His approval now stands at 36% — according to the latest NPR/ PBS News/Marist Poll — a new low.
