10 things you need to know today: November 16, 2013

China eases its one-child policy, a homeowner is charged in the shooting death of 19-year-old Renisha McBride, and more

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1. China to loosen one-child policy

China is easing its one-child policy, which has been in place since 1980. Under the new law, parents will be able to have two children, as long as one of the parents is an only child. The reforms come amid concerns that China faces a labor shortage. [Wall Street Journal]

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Keith Wagstaff is a staff writer at TheWeek.com covering politics and current events. He has previously written for such publications as TIME, Details, VICE, and the Village Voice.