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As COVID-19 Cases Rise, S.D. Gov. Noem Says Pandemic Is Under Control

By Will Stone • 8 hours ago

Gov. Kristi Noem, who has national political ambitions, says her state proves "you don't need lockdowns to be responsible and flatten the curve." Health experts and coronavirus survivors disagree.

Presidential Candidates Get Back On The Road After Debating In Cleveland

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It's Good Idea To Double-Check The Outfit Before Leaving Home

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'Overlooked': Asian American Jobless Rate Surges But Few Take Notice

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The coronavirus pandemic is taking a heavy economic toll on Asian Americans.

From Vietnamese nail salons to Cambodian donut shops, Asian-owned businesses have struggled. And Asian American workers have gone from having the lowest unemployment rate in the country to one of the highest.

Jerry Raburn lost his job at a mortgage servicing company in Southern California in March, just six months after he started.

"The business decreased dramatically, and based on seniority, I was let go," said Raburn, who came to the U.S. from Thailand when he was 8 years old.

Robot Proves To Be Worthy Adversary In The Sport Of Curling

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Ethan Hawke Brings Abolitionist John Brown's Story To Life

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Trump Appears To Engage Far-Right Group During Debate Answer

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Shouting, Interruptions Detract From Policy Issues In Presidential Debate

By • Sep 30, 2020

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All right. So what, if anything, can voters take away from last night's presidential debate when it comes to substance? We've got NPR national political correspondent Mara Liasson with us. Hi, Mara.

MARA LIASSON, BYLINE: Hi, Rachel.

Did The Trump-Biden Presidential Debate Sway Undecided Voters?

By editor • Sep 30, 2020

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There is so very little Democrats and Republicans agree on right now. But last night's first presidential debate broke common ground because of how universally difficult it was for people to watch.

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What's Pale Orange And Nearly A Ton Of Halloween Fun?

By editor • Sep 30, 2020

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Why Fewer People Appear To Be Voting By Mail Than Expected

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So President Trump spent the last moments of the debate last night repeating these false claims about mail-in balloting.

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Singer Helen Reddy, Known For 'I Am Woman,' Dies At 78

By • Sep 30, 2020

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The woman best known for the song "I Am Woman" has died. Helen Reddy was 78 years old. She co-wrote and performed the 1972 hit that endures even today as a feminist anthem. Reddy died last night in Los Angeles. NPR's Neda Ulaby has the remembrance.

Museum In Tel Aviv To Display White Lace Collar From Justice Ginsburg

By editor • Sep 30, 2020

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Months before Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died, she parted ways with one of her signature white collars. This fashion accessory of an American Jewish justice is now in Israel. NPR's Daniel Estrin reports from Jerusalem.

Trump Administration Brings Federal Charges Against Portland Protesters

By editor • Sep 30, 2020

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Decorum Goes Out The Window In 1st Trump-Biden Presidential Debate

By editor • Sep 30, 2020

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Trump Nominee Could Solidify Supreme Court's Conservative Direction

By editor • Sep 29, 2020

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New York Investigates Daniel Prude's Stay At Strong Memorial Hospital

By editor • Sep 29, 2020

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Democrats Say Trump's Reported Debts Create National Security Risks

By • Sep 29, 2020

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So part of The New York Times report found that President Trump is hundreds of millions of dollars in debt. Democrats say that debt can actually create national security risks. Here's House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaking on MSNBC.

Young Overachiever Might Make You Feel Like An Underachiever

By editor • Sep 29, 2020

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2 Brothers Spent 6 Decades Trying To Find One Another

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Scientists Experiment With TB Vaccine To See If It Slows Spread Of COVID-19

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Presidential Debate Preview: Trump, Biden To Take The Stage In Cleveland

By editor • Sep 29, 2020

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Tax Return Report: Did Trump Go Beyond His Legal Limits?

By editor • Sep 29, 2020

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Trump Names Devout Catholic As His Supreme Court Nominee

By editor • Sep 28, 2020

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'New York Times' Reports Trump Paid Little In Federal Income Taxes

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'South Park' Residents Cheer On Broncos From Stadium Seats

By editor • Sep 28, 2020

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Luxury Brand Moschino Pulls Some Strings During Milan Fashion Week

By editor • Sep 28, 2020

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As Games Proceed, MLB And NFL Hope To Keep COVID-19 Cases At Zero

By • Sep 28, 2020

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Pandemic Takes Its Toll As Deaths Around The World Near 1 Million Mark

By • Sep 28, 2020

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Supreme Court Nominee Captures Capitol Hill's Attention

By • Sep 28, 2020

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All right. So what comes next? The attention now turns to Congress and Judge Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation process. We've got NPR congressional reporter Claudia Grisales to talk about that. Hi, Claudia.

CLAUDIA GRISALES, BYLINE: Hi there.

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