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The VA Will Now Pay For Fertility Treatment For Wounded Vets

September 30, 2016 • Congress has reversed a law passed in 1992 that prohibited the Department of Veterans Affairs from paying for IVF for veterans and their families, after mounting political pressure.

Gary Johnson Is Probably The Healthiest Candidate For President

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Gary Johnson Is Probably The Healthiest Candidate For President

September 30, 2016 • The 63-year-old Libertarian presidential nominee has run 17 marathons and four Ironman Triathlons. He doesn't drink or smoke cigarettes, though his doctor doesn't address his past marijuana use.

Obama Delivers Speech At Funeral For Former Israeli President Shimon Peres

September 30, 2016 • President Obama spoke at the funeral for former Israeli president and founding father Shimon Peres, saying Peres' dream of peace with the Palestinians should stay alive.

Obama Delivers Speech At Funeral For Former Israeli President Shimon Peres

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Donald Trump Hints At Attacking Hillary Clinton Over Husband's Affairs

September 30, 2016 • Donald Trump has been hinting at attacking Hillary Clinton over her husband's past indiscretions, which carries serious risk for the GOP nominee.

Donald Trump Hints At Attacking Hillary Clinton Over Husband's Affairs

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Candidates Shift Focus To Early Voting In Swing States

September 30, 2016 • Early voting is now well underway and as many as 40 percent of American voters are expected to cast a ballot before Election Day. That's meant big changes for campaigns and candidates.

Candidates Shift Focus To Early Voting In Swing States

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Platform Check: Candidates Signal Support Of New Gun Restrictions

September 30, 2016 • In their first debate, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump both signaled they would support some new restrictions on gun ownership. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to UCLA School of Law professor Adam Winkler about where the candidates stand on gun policy.

Platform Check: Candidates Signal Support Of New Gun Restrictions

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Donald Trump Continues Attack On Former Miss Universe Alicia Machado

September 30, 2016 • The Clinton campaign is responding to Donald Trump's pre-dawn tweets attacking Hillary Clinton and former Miss Universe Alicia Machado.

Donald Trump Continues Attack On Former Miss Universe Alicia Machado

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Week In Politics: Trump Attacks Former Miss Universe After Debate

September 30, 2016 • NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times, about Donald Trump's attacks on former Miss Universe Alicia Machado and the upcoming vice presidential debate.

Week In Politics: Trump Attacks Former Miss Universe After Debate

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Ala. Chief Justice Roy Moore Suspended For Rest Of Term Over Gay Marriage Stance

Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, seen here addressing the media in August, won't be paid for the rest of his term and must pay court costs. Brynn Anderson/AP hide caption

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Ala. Chief Justice Roy Moore Suspended For Rest Of Term Over Gay Marriage Stance

September 30, 2016 • The head of the state's Supreme Court loses his judicial ethics case and is ordered to pay the costs of the proceedings against him.

Trump Again Attacks Former Miss Universe

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Trump Again Attacks Former Miss Universe

September 30, 2016 • In predawn tweets, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump again lashed out at former Miss Universe Alicia Machado and Hillary Clinton.

Has Hillary Clinton Done Enough To Reach Out To Black Voters?

September 30, 2016 • Steve Inskeep talks to Leslie Wimes, of the Democratic African-American Women Caucus in Florida, who says Clinton's campaign needs to be in full panic mode about recruiting African-Americans voters.

Has Hillary Clinton Done Enough To Reach Out To Black Voters?

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2016's Presidential Campaign Has Turned Into A Gender War

September 30, 2016 • The first contest between major party male and female candidates has made gender a campaign issue. Hillary Clinton is doing her best to use Donald Trump's controversies to win over female voters.

2016's Presidential Campaign Has Turned Into A Gender War

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White Working-Class Voters May Be Key To A Presidential Victory

September 30, 2016 • Barack Obama won Iowa twice — in part because he did well with white working-class voters. Now, as education and race have erupted as fault lines, can a Democrat still win that demographic in Iowa?

White Working-Class Voters May Be Key To A Presidential Victory

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