FBI Head Under Fire For Clinton Email Scrutiny Days Before Election
Critics called on FBI Director James Comey to be more transparent about the new email investigation, which he announced just days before the general election.
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Obama Ramps Up Appearances In Final Campaign Sprint
The president will campaign most days next week for Hillary Clinton and other Democrats. It's a rare move for a sitting president and represents an intensifying effort to secure his own legacy.
Combating Corruption: U.S. Customs And Border Protection Seeks Deep Reform
The U.S. Border Patrol expanded after Sept. 11, but was soon plagued with corruption. A new leader is trying to turn around the agency. We visited field agents to explore if the reforms are working.
Serious Tailgaters Prepare Days Ahead Of Birmingham Football Rivalry Game
In Birmingham, tens of thousands of football fans will watch Alabama A&M face Alabama State in the Magic City Classic, a big game between two black colleges.
FBI's Renewed Inquiry Into Clinton Email Case Comes 11 Days Before Election Day
The FBI's announcement that it's looking into more emails that may relate to its investigation of Hillary Clinton adds yet another wrinkle to the race. NPR's Ron Elving updates Scott Simon.
A Vote For California Prop 58 Lifts Bilingual Education Ban
Nearly two decades after California banned bilingual education, voters this November 8 will have a chance to restore it, allowing schools to teach students in their native language as well as English.
The Rise Of Populism Abroad: It's Not Just Trump
The rise of a populist movement isn't limited to the United States. Scott Simon talks with Ivo Daalder and Aleksandr Hemon about populism abroad, and their view of an extraordinary election.
Ranked Choice Voting: Maine Considers Big Change To Election Process
In November, Maine voters will decide whether to adopt a Ranked Choice Voting system. When electing key officials, voters would rank candidates in order of preference, instead of picking just one.
FBI Investigates New Emails Related To Clinton Private Server Case
FBI Director James Comey told Congress a new batch of emails may be pertinent to Clinton's case in light of an unrelated criminal investigation into Anthony Weiner. NPR's Carrie Johnson has more.
Will Self-Driving Trucks, Now A Reality, Unseat Truck Drivers?
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with New York Times technology columnist Farhad Manjoo about self-driving trucks — and whether we're ready for their arrival.