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Thursday

Double Vision: At Trump, Clinton Rallies In Fla., Divergence Is Clear

(Left) Donald Trump arrives on stage to speak during a campaign rally at the on Monday in Tampa, Fla. (Right) Hillary Clinton greets supporters during a campaign rally at Broward College on Tuesday in Coconut Creek, Fla. Joe Raedle and Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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Elections

Double Vision: At Trump, Clinton Rallies In Fla., Divergence Is Clear

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump campaigned in Florida this week. NPR attended two rallies — one for her, one for him — that made clear just how different these candidates are.

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Politics

Clinton, Trump Rallies Draw Crowds In Florida

Presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump both campaigned in Florida this week. The differences between the two rallies paint a portrait of two very different candidates.

Clinton, Trump Rallies Draw Crowds In Florida

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Politics

In Florida, People Wait For Hours To Get Into Presidential Rallies

Fans of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton tell their stories while waiting outside rallies in Tampa and Coconut Creek, Florida.

In Florida, People Wait For Hours To Get Into Presidential Rallies

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Monday

Politics

Voters In Ohio React To The Second Presidential Debate

Steve Inskeep has been reporting from Ohio, and he checks in with some of the voters he talked to last week to get their response to the debate. We'll fact check some of the candidates' statements.

Voters In Ohio React To The Second Presidential Debate

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Politics

Trump Apologizes For 'Locker-Room Talk' On Leaked Video

Following the second presidential debate, we get a roundup of what happened. Plus, analysis from columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts and Jonah Goldberg, senior editor at the National Review.

Trump Apologizes For 'Locker-Room Talk' On Leaked Video

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Politics

4 Ohio Voters Comment On The Candidates' Debate Performance

After the second presidential debate, we gather together four voters for a roundtable in Cincinnati, where some polls have Clinton modestly ahead in the race and others have Trump slightly leading.

4 Ohio Voters Comment On The Candidates' Debate Performance

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Monday

Morning Edition

Hungarians Reject EU Migrant Plan, But Referendum Declared Invalid

Hungarians voted over the weekend on whether they are willing to accept a European Union-imposed refugee policy that would allocate a share of Europe's refugees for resettlement there.

Hungarians Reject EU Migrant Plan, But Referendum Declared Invalid

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Latin America

Colombian Voters Reject Peace Deal; What's Next?

Voters rejected the historic peace deal signed last week by Colombia's president and the leader of the FARC rebels. It would have disarmed FARC and brought a formal end to decades of hostilities.

Colombian Voters Reject Peace Deal; What's Next?

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Friday

Middle East

Netflix Film Documents White Helmet Volunteers Who Save Lives In Aleppo

The Syria Civil Defense, known as the White Helmets, is made up of volunteers who rescue Syrian citizens from the rubble of rebel-held sections of Aleppo, after airstrikes from government forces.

Netflix Film Documents White Helmet Volunteers Who Save Lives In Aleppo

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Tuesday

Politics

Georgia Voter Reaction: Race And Policing

Steve Inskeep is in Atlanta and follows up with a set of voters in the battleground state of Georgia. The morning after the debate, he asks whether their opinions of the nominees have shifted.

Georgia Voter Reaction: Race And Policing

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Politics

Fact Checking The First Presidential Debate

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton discussed a wide range of issues during Monday night's debate, but some of their statements require a bit more context than they may have provided.

Fact Checking The First Presidential Debate

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Politics

Ga. Voters Sift Through Points Made During Monday's Presidential Debate

Steve Inskeep follows up with a set of voters in the swing state of Georgia. The morning after the presidential debate, he asks whether their opinions of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have changed.

Ga. Voters Sift Through Points Made During Monday's Presidential Debate

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Monday

Politics

Divided States: 'I'm Ready To Vote For Hillary,' Suzanne Menarcine Says

Georgia Public Broadcasting

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off in their first presidential debate Monday night. Steve Inskeep is in the swing state of Georgia, and talks to Suzanne Menarcine about why she favors Clinton.

Divided States: 'I'm Ready To Vote For Hillary,' Suzanne Menarcine Says

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Divided States: Ga. Farmer And Trump Backer Looks Forward To The Debate

Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran Jon Jackson at his farm in Millidgeville, Ga. Jackson is supporting Donald Trump this election year. Courtesy of Anthony Mastetson hide caption

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Politics

Divided States: Ga. Farmer And Trump Backer Looks Forward To The Debate

Jon Jackson, 40, is new to farming — he served 11 years with the Army Rangers. Jackson knows it's unusual for an African-American to support Trump, and says some of his friends give him a hard time.

Divided States: Ga. Farmer And Trump Backer Looks Forward To The Debate

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Divided States: Female Business Owner In Georgia Favors Clinton

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Divided States: Female Business Owner In Georgia Favors Clinton

Tonya Hicks, who owns an electrical contracting company in Atlanta, plans to vote for Hillary Clinton next month. Her business boomed in the early 2000s, crashed in the recession and is now hiring.

Divided States: Female Business Owner In Georgia Favors Clinton

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