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Also: Congress approves a disaster aid package for hurricane and wildfire relief; China's new ruling Politburo is announced; and the World Series opens in Los Angeles in record heat.

Rosebud Archer, a veteran of the Navy and Army, served from 1952-1993. She earned a Good Conduct Medal while serving in the Navy.

6 Women Veterans Recall Their Military Service: 'It Was Just The Thing To Do'

There are more than 2 million women veterans in the U.S. NPR spoke with six of them to find out what their service means to them.

There are conflicting theories as to what led an Education Department official to quit — and where it leaves those depending on or paying off student aid.

Why Did The Top Student Aid Official Under Betsy DeVos Resign?

Conscience or incompetence? Two competing narratives — along partisan lines — have emerged to explain the sudden departure of the head of the Federal Student Aid Office.

Vice President George H.W. Bush accepts the Republican nomination for president in 1988. In that speech, he laid out a promise that he would later break, hurting his chance at re-election and changing his party.

6 Little Words Helped Make George H.W. Bush (A 1-Term) President

"Read my lips" succeeded at countering Bush's image problem. But if it improved his chances of being elected in 1988, it may have ruined his chances of being re-elected in 1992.

Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital say shellfish is the most common food allergen to afflict Americans.

3.6 Percent Of Americans Found To Have Food Allergies Or Intolerances

A new study by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital finds that women and people of Asian descent are the most at risk and that shellfish is the most common allergen.

Also: White House Chief of Staff Kelly is criticized by the congresswoman he criticized; losses from California fires could exceed $1 billion; and supporters clap a lot online for China's president.

After Criticizing Generals In The Campaign, Trump Names Them To Top Jobs

President-elect Donald Trump has already picked two former generals, Michael Flynn and James Mattis, for top positions and is considering at least one more, David Petraeus.

Also: Amazon Studios' leader resigns after allegations of sexual harassment; Houston reservoirs finally release the last of hurricane floodwaters; and Chinese leaders hold a major congress.

10/6: From Bullets to Balance Sheets

A former drug dealer talks about finding his passion...for accounting.An interview with the Stanley Nelson and his new film, The Black Panthers: Vanguard…

Daily news roundup for Tuesday, October 6

Here is what is happening in the Bay Area as curated by KALW News:Right to die: California Gov. Jerry Brown signs law //San Jose Mercury News“Granting…

Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho announced that he will turn down a job offer to become head of the New York City schools.

He Will, He Won't: Miami School Superintendent Rejects NYC's Top Job

In an emotional session of an emergency school board meeting, Dade County's Alberto Carvalho rejected a job offer announced just the day before.

Bella And Max Are Top Dog Names In New York City

Since 2008, Bella has been the city's most popular dog name. That's when the last of Stephenie Meyer's vampire-themed Twilight novels featuring heroine Bella Swan was published.

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