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The companies funded opposition to the tax that would have raised money to help with Seattle's ongoing homeless problem. Critics worried about homelessness growing despite millions spent already.

Complaints against Dr. George Tyndall, which date back to 1990, range from unnecessary touching in the course of pelvic exams to inappropriate sexual comments.

Dave and Charlotte Willner started a fundraiser to raise $1,500 for the nonprofit RAICES. They've now raised close to $20 million. Michel Martin asks them about how they far exceeded their original goal.

The end of Bill Cosby's trial also in effect marked the end of his career as a beloved entertainer and cultural icon. NPR looks back at Cosby's work as an entertainment pioneer, and how his growing conservatism and legal troubles have dimmed that luster for many of his admirers.

Bill Cosby was found guilty of sexual assault on Thursday. NPR's David Greene speaks with Donna Motsinger. She accused Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 1972.

Pruitt is facing a slew of allegations of excess spending and, as of this week, claims his agency sought to block a study on a suspected carcinogen. "I share your concerns," he told senators.

As the new U.S. embassy in Jerusalem opens, David Friedman, the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, is defending Israel's response to Palestinian protesters.

Christie's and Sotheby's auction houses in New York have been holding their spring auctions and such well-known names as Monet have set records. There have also been surprises.

Forty-year-old local resident Mike, checked his cell phone recently, just outside the main entrance to St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, while waiting for an Uber car to pull up. “Hi I’m Michael,” he said as he greeted the Uber driver before jumping into the back seat of the dark grey sedan.

Sedaris' new story collection is earthy, to say the least — concerned with all the gross things that happen as we live and age — but also full of wonder at his life, and appreciation for his family.