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Thursday

Politics

2 Visions Of America: Examining President Trump And Joe Biden's View

In the waning days of the U.S. presidential election, voters consider two candidates with divergent visions — not only of the nation's future, but also of its past.

2 Visions Of America: Examining President Trump And Joe Biden's View

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Politics

News Brief: Michigan's Great Divide, Economic Outlook, ISIS Fighter Identified

Michigan judge blocks ban on open carry of guns at polls on Election Day. Strong GDP numbers won't repair all economic damage. And, NPR identifies ISIS fighter at the center of Navy war crimes trial.

News Brief: Michigan's Great Divide, Economic Outlook, ISIS Fighter Identified

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Tuesday

Washington Post Critic Says 'Trump Has Unwittingly Enabled' Discussions Of Race

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Author Interviews

Washington Post Critic Says 'Trump Has Unwittingly Enabled' Discussions Of Race

Carlos Lozada tells NPR: "It's ironic that a president with such a negative force for race relations" and women's rights has presided over a period where both groups feel more empowered to speak out.

Washington Post Critic Says 'Trump Has Unwittingly Enabled' Discussions Of Race

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Thursday

What Bruce Springsteen Lost And Found

Bruce Springsteen's new album, Letter To You, is accompanied by a film about the making of the album. Danny Clinch/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Editors' Picks

What Bruce Springsteen Lost And Found

Ahead of the release of Letter To You, The Boss spoke to Morning Edition about revisiting older material, finding hope in these unusual times and attending to his audience's spiritual needs.

What Bruce Springsteen Lost And Found

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Politics

News Brief: Election Intimidation, Presidential Debate, DOJ's Opioid Deal

U.S. officials say Iran is behind threatening election emails to voters. The final Trump-Biden presidential debate is hours away. And, Purdue Pharma reaches a deal with DOJ over OxyContin sales.

News Brief: Election Intimidation, Presidential Debate, DOJ's Opioid Deal

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Wednesday

Law

News Brief: Google Faces Lawsuit, COVID-19 Vaccine, Nigeria Protests

The Justice Department files an antitrust suit against Google. U.K. researchers move ahead with a challenge trial for a COVID-19 vaccine. And, Nigerians protest police brutality and economic hardship.

News Brief: Google Faces Lawsuit, COVID-19 Vaccine, Nigeria Protests

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Tuesday

NIH Director 'Guardedly Optimistic' About COVID-19 Vaccine Approval By End Of 2020

Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, is pictured on Sept. 9 on Capitol Hill. Collins says a vaccine would not be approved for emergency use before late November at the earliest. Greg Nash/Pool/Getty Images hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

NIH Director 'Guardedly Optimistic' About COVID-19 Vaccine Approval By End Of 2020

But Dr. Francis Collins says it's unlikely a vaccine will be approved before late November. He also urges people to trust health experts like Anthony Fauci who "don't really have an ax to grind."

NIH Director 'Guardedly Optimistic' About COVID-19 Vaccine Approval By End Of 2020

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Politics

News Brief: Presidential Debate, Hackers Indicted, TikTok Fights Disinformation

Highlights of political news leading up to Election Day. The Justice Department charges six Russian intelligence officers in connection with global computer hacks. And, a look into TikTok's dark side.

News Brief: Presidential Debate, Hackers Indicted, TikTok Fights Disinformation

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Thursday

Politics

News Brief: Town Halls, Amy Coney Barrett, Europe's COVID-19 Cases

President Trump and Joe Biden each have town halls Thursday. Trump's third nominee to the Supreme Court appears to be on track for confirmation. And, coronavirus cases are spiking in Europe.

News Brief: Town Halls, Amy Coney Barrett, Europe's COVID-19 Cases

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Wednesday

Biden Vows To Ease Racial Divisions. Here's His Record

Democratic presidential nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden and his running mate, California Sen. Kamala Harris, greet supporters outside the Chase Center in Wilmington, Del. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Elections

Biden Vows To Ease Racial Divisions. Here's His Record

Joe Biden has witnessed and at times influenced decades of social change. He is still on the stage to see the long-term results of his actions, and sometimes to receive the judgment of history.

Politics

News Brief: Day 3 Of Barrett Hearings, 2020 Census, Coronavirus Vaccines

Supreme Court confirmation hearings continue for Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Census counting will end early, according to a Supreme Court order. Plus, the latest on COVID-19 treatments and vaccines.

News Brief: Day 3 Of Barrett Hearings, 2020 Census, Coronavirus Vaccines

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Monday

Race

Joe Biden On Race: What The Democratic Presidential Nominee Has Said About Busing

In the first of a two part series on former Vice President Joe Biden's record on race, Steve Inskeep examines his controversial stance on busing.

Joe Biden On Race: What The Democratic Presidential Nominee Has Said About Busing

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Thursday

Politics

News Brief: Pence-Harris Debate, Census Battle, Breonna Taylor Case

A review of the vice presidential debate. Trump officials ask the Supreme Court to block an order that extends census counting. And, police release an internal report on the Breonna Taylor shooting.

News Brief: Pence-Harris Debate, Census Battle, Breonna Taylor Case

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Wednesday

Politics

News Brief: Coronavirus Relief, Pence-Harris Debate, Voting Legal Challenges

President Trump stops COVID-19 relief talks until after the election. VP Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris meet Wednesday night on the debate stage. And, the many legal challenges to voting by mail.

News Brief: Coronavirus Relief, Pence-Harris Debate, Voting Legal Challenges

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Tuesday

Health

News Brief: Trump Optimistic About Diagnosis, Colleges And COVID-19 Testing

President Trump returned to the White House Monday and will continue to be treated for COVID-19. Plus, NPR analysis finds many colleges do not regularly test students for the coronavirus.

News Brief: Trump Optimistic About Diagnosis, Colleges And COVID-19 Testing

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