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Tesla hit an unexpected team with hundreds of layoffs
by Camila Domonoske
Tesla laid off hundreds of people. The company's supercharger network has been a striking success. So why did Elon Musk hit that team with devastating layoffs?
A Look At The State Of The Pandemic
Coronavirus cases are surging in many countries, including the United States and in Europe, and governments are imposing new lockdowns. NPR takes a look at the state of the pandemic around the world.
Federal Judge Rules Drive-Through Votes Are Valid In Harris County, Texas
by Elizabeth Trovall
A federal judge in Texas dismissed a lawsuit by a group of Republicans seeking to invalidate more than 100,000 votes in Harris County, Texas. The Texas Supreme Court earlier denied a similar petition.
Former Georgia Gubernatorial Candidate On A Push For Voter Turnout
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Stacey Abrams, former Georgia House minority leader and 2018 Democratic gubernatorial candidate, about efforts to get out and protect the vote in her state.
Young Puerto Ricans See Governor's Election As A Chance For A Change
by Adrian Florido
Puerto Ricans will vote for a new governor Tuesday following four years of economic and social turmoil. Many young people see the election as a chance to plot a better path forward.
An Update On The State Of The Presidential Race
by Mara Liasson
With one day to go, President Trump looks to repeat his 2016 surprise victory with a surge of Republican votes on Tuesday. Joe Biden's campaign is focused on winning back Pennsylvania for Democrats.
What's Changed And What Hasn't This Election Season
On the eve of Election Day, we look at how both presidential campaigns have changed over the last year and what remains unchanged during the race.
'How To Citizen With Baratunde' Podcast Offers Lessons On Fulfilling Civic Duties
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Baratunde Thurston, host of the podcast How to Citizen With Baratunde, about the steps people should take beyond voting to engage in their civic duty.
Montana Sees One Of The Most Competitive Gubernatorial Races In The Country
by Shaylee Ragar
Trump carried Montana by 20 points in 2016. But the state is full of split-ticket voters and has had a Democratic governor for 16 years. This year the seat is open, and the race is close.
Pelosi On What To Expect After The Election
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi about prospects for a pandemic relief package passing after the election and the agenda Democrats might pursue in the next Congress.
China Closely Follows U.S. Election In Hopes To Normalize Ties
by Emily Feng
China has been closely following the U.S. presidential election in the hopes that U.S.-China tensions may ease afterward. But analysts say that's unlikely.