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Biden is facing skepticism among Wisconsin's college student voters
by Elena Moore
Wisconsin's young voters — who have turned out in big numbers in recent elections — are key for either candidate to win the state. But Biden is facing some skepticism on the state's college campuses.
Missouri Hospital CEO On Understaffed Rural Hospitals Overstressed By Pandemic
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Randy Tobler, CEO of Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Mo., about the impact the coronavirus surge is having on his facility and staff.
Presidential Campaigns Focus On Pennsylvania During Final Days
Both presidential candidates are giving Pennsylvania a lot of attention in the final days before Nov. 3.
Advisers To CDC Discuss Potential Coronavirus Vaccines
by Pien Huang
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention met virtually Friday to review what's known about potential coronavirus vaccines. The main issue is who should get a vaccine first.
Is It Safe To Go Trick-Or-Treating This Halloween?
With the pandemic continuing, is it OK to go trick-or-treating on Halloween? Some people are finding creative solutions in hopes of a safe and spooky night.
China's Xinjiang Region On Lockdown Amid Report Of New Cluster Of Coronavirus Cases
by Emily Feng
China has reported a cluster of coronavirus cases in the western region of Xinjiang. The region is taking a well-worn approach to contain the cluster: mass, pooled testing and a lockdown.
100 Years After 1st Book, Agatha Christie Continues To Be Bestselling Novelist
Agatha Christie published her first book, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, 100 years ago this month. Popular on the page, screen and stage, she continues to be the bestselling novelist of all time.
How Presidential Election Could Reshape Medicaid
by Blake Farmer
Medicaid provides health care for millions of low-income Americans. The presidential election could reshape Medicaid — at a critical moment for health care.
North Carolina Sees An Intense House Race
by Steve Harrison
A Republican candidate for a House race in North Carolina is getting attention for his young age and for what critics say are thinly veiled white nationalist views.
What's At Stake For LGBTQ Voters This Election?
by Brianna Scott
More than 80% of LGBTQ voters say they are more motivated to vote this year, according to a poll by the LGBTQ organization GLAAD. Many say they feel like their lives depend on this vote.
Sports Arenas Turn Into Voting Sites Across The U.S.
by Miles Parks
Sports teams around the U.S. have turned over their stadiums and arenas to be used as pandemic-safe voting sites. And it's possible these polling places could become the future of Election Day.