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Suspect In 'Ambush-Style' Killings Of 2 Iowa Police Officers Is In Custody

12:36pm November 02, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Police say both officers were sitting in their squad cars in the Des Moines area when they were shot in the early hours of Wednesday morning. A suspect was taken into custody hours later.

The Race Tightens, But Trump Still Faces Hurdles In Key States

12:07pm November 02, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Donald Trump campaigned in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin on Tuesday as he tries to put states that have been leaning toward Hillary Clinton back in play.

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Rakeda Leaks (right) and Candice Williams fill out Electoral College maps on election night 2008.

How To Win The Presidency With 23 Percent Of The Popular Vote

11:46am November 02, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

It can be done. How? Because of the Electoral College. In fact, through the years, the winner-take-all system the U.S. employs has skewed result after result.

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Des Moines-Area Police: All Officers In Danger, Suspect Sought After Killings

10:31am November 02, 2016

A suspect is now sought in the slaying of two police officers overnight in separate "ambush-style" shootings. David Greene speaks with Iowa Public Radio's Clay Masters.

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North Dakota Commissioner: Standing Rock Sioux Sat Out The State Process

10:31am November 02, 2016

Protests over the North Dakota Access Pipeline continue. The head of the state Public Service Commission says that despite invitations, the tribe did not participate in its 11-month permit process.

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Eau Claire, Wisc. on Nov. 1, 2016.

KKK Paper Endorses Trump; Campaign Calls Outlet 'Repulsive'

10:15am November 02, 2016

by Scott Detrow

The support of racists and white nationalists has been a campaign-long problem for Trump. Former KKK leader David Duke has repeatedly and enthusiastically backed the Republican nominee.

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Fifth Generation Of Sulzberger Family Takes Leading Role At 'New York Times'

10:06am November 02, 2016

The Sulzberger family has owned and operated the Times since Adolph Ochs bought it in 1896. Deputy Publisher A.G. Sulzberger speaks with NPR's David Greene.

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Police Have Person Of Interest In Shootings Of 2 Des Moines-Area Officers

9:52am November 02, 2016

Two police officers were killed overnight in separate "ambush-style" shootings in Des Moines and a suburb. David Greene speaks to Urbandale Police Department public information officer Chad Underwood.

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Missouri's Amendment 3 would increase the tax on cigarettes by 60 cents. Alternatively, Proposition A would tax all cigarette brands in the state by 23 cents.

Why Tobacco Companies Are Spending Millions To Boost A Cigarette Tax

9:34am November 02, 2016

by Alex Smith

The tobacco giant is supporting its first cigarette tax — 60 cents more per pack. But some health groups oppose Missouri's ballot measure, as do some education groups that would benefit from the tax.

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With A New Sense Of Urgency, Clinton Stumps In Crucial States

9:32am November 02, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Hillary Clinton campaigned across Florida on Tuesday, a state that could effectively seal her path to 270 electoral votes if she wins it.

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