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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke with Morning Edition about Democrats' priorities, from lowering costs to ending the Iran war. But questions remain about how they'll deliver.
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At a time when women were rarely welcomed into corporate boardrooms, Rose Knox was helping reshape American business. Rising from humble beginnings, she became a pioneering businesswoman who transformed Knox Gelatine into a household name, while championing innovative marketing, workplace reforms, and opportunities for women.In her new book, 'Rose Knox: How One Woman Mixed Kitchen and Boardroom to Remold an American Business,' author Rachel Greenfield tells the remarkable story of a woman who challenged the conventions of her era and helped change how Americans worked, cooked, and thought about business. Greenfield joins us to discuss the life and enduring legacy of Rose Knox.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul got the margin of victory she was chasing, and New York City Mayor ZMamdani heard the affordability message repeated across the country.
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Election officials need about 1,000 people to staff the precincts on Election Day. But 17-hour shifts and a lack of paid time off are making it increasingly difficult to recruit the next generation of workers.
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A prosecutor described Brand as a ruthless, calculating, manipulative "sexual predator." Brand, 51, denied the charges, saying he had never forced anyone to do something against their will.
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Tuesday's dramatic midterm results have transformed the electoral map, ensuring the path to future power for Democrats and Republicans must run through the South and its diverse voting population.