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Do big league hitters have naturally faster reflexes? Are African-Americans predisposed to be better athletes? In his new book, Sports Illustrated's David Epstein says science now has answers — or at least insights — to all these questions.

As political leaders try to reach a deal to avoid automatic spending cuts and tax increases at the year's end, income tax rates are a major sticking point. President Obama wants to raise taxes for some; Republicans don't want any hikes. But if nothing is done, rates could go up across the board.

Weisselberg pleaded guilty to counts ranging from grand larceny to falsifying business records, becoming the latest person close to Donald Trump to plead guilty or be convicted at trial of a felony.

Senate Republicans released their version of a tax overhaul. On the House side, representatives will debate their measure next week. There's a lot to do if they want to honor the president's deadline.

This holiday shopping season is poised to break spending records. A new survey finds people plan to spend $771 on average.

One of Governor John Kasich's top department heads has resigned. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports. Greg Moody, the man tapped by Kasich to head a new…

An email thread released Wednesday is raising more questions about whether lanes were closed on the George Washington Bridge as political payback. The emails indicate that top officials in New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's administration are involved in the closures — motivated more by politics than a traffic study, as originally claimed.

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld announces a reduction in the number of U.S. troops in Iraq. Rumsfeld said the number of U.S. combat brigades in Iraq will be cut to 15 from 17. The top ground commander in Iraq, Gen. George Casey, also said he could advise further cuts in troop levels by spring.

A report issued Friday by the bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee says claims that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction were "not supported by the underlying intelligence." The report blames the CIA for overstating the threat and criticizes outgoing CIA Director George Tenet for skewing advice to top policy makers. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne and NPR's Tom Gjelten.

In Washington, two Republicans who voted to impeach then-President Donald Trump are aiming to fend off primary opponents.