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Joe Becker at his home in Abilene, Texas. Nearly two years after hurting his back at work, his benefits have stopped even though he's still in pain and in need of another surgery.

Opt-Out Plans Let Companies Work Without Workers' Comp

State laws in both Oklahoma and Texas allow employers to develop their own workplace injury plans that generally cover fewer injuries, cut off benefits payments sooner and control access to doctors.

Why Not Spend Halloween At World's Largest Grave?

The catacombs under Paris are the eternal resting place for about 6 million people. Airbnb has a contest offering the winner an overnight stay for two in the bone-lined "bowels of Paris."

National Book Awards Winnow Field Of Finalists

The shortlist for the awards went public Wednesday, halving the number of nominees to 20 finalists. David Greene talks to NPR editor Barrie Hardymon and contributor Glen Weldon about their favorites.

people using canes to walk down the sidewalk

White Cane Safety Day A Reminder For Jacksonville Drivers To Watch For Pedestrians

Getting from point A to point B safely can be challenging for those living with blindness. Often, they use a white cane to help them navigate streets, and…

Scott Keeps Pressure On Lawmakers For Business Incentives

Gov. Rick Scott continues telling business leaders to pressure lawmakers for more incentive money to help attract companies to Florida, despite pushback…

SB 510 would ban sexual predators from photographing children with drones in certain public areas.

Central Florida Lawmaker’s Bill Would Limit Drone Use By Sexual Predators

A Central Florida Senator is pushing a bill that would limit use of photographic drones by convicted sexual predators.

Republican presidential candidate, and former Florida governor, Jeb Bush outlined his healthcare plan in New Hampshire Tuesday.

Bush Outlines Healthcare Plan, But Who's Not Covered?

Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush said he would scrap the national health insurance law known as Obamacare. Bush outlined his plan to replace...

An Under-The-Radar Musician Slips Into The Spotlight With 'Oh My Goodness'

Veteran songwriter Donnie Fritts has mixed blues, rock, soul and country throughout his long and winding career. Ken Tucker says Fritts' new solo album showcases the musician's "shrewd ruminations."

Randall Park plays Louis Huang on the ABC comedy <em>Fresh Off the Boat</em>. He says it was easy for the show to steer clear of "easy" racist jokes. "To us that's not funny," he says. "We weren't going to go there."

Actor Randall Park Says 'Fresh Off The Boat' Is Comedy Without The Cliché

The Asian-American actor is determined to "do good by the community" in his work. He says the ABC comedy steers clear of "easy" and "tired" racist jokes.

Democratic presidential candidates U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) (L) and Hillary Clinton shake hands at the end of a presidential debate sponsored by CNN and Facebook at Wynn Las Vegas on October 13, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Five Democratic presidential candidates participated in the party's first presidential debate. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Democratic Debate: Clinton And Sanders Spar, Shake Hands

The top two contenders, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, differed over topics including gun control, Syria and Wall Street reform.

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