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Fans Of Indians Baseballer Ryan Merritt Pitch In To Buy Him Wedding Gifts

4:58pm October 21, 2016

Ryan Merritt had only started one game for the Indians before the playoffs. After he helped the team to the World Series — fans showed their support by buying Merritt gifts from his wedding registry.

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'Moonlight': A Film About A Black Man's Coming-Of-Age In South Florida

4:58pm October 21, 2016

NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to actor Mahershala Ali about the complex and nuanced ways his characters exemplify black masculinity - particularly in the new film, 'Moonlight.'

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Federal Prosecutors: Former NSA Contractor's Alleged Theft Is 'Breathtaking'

4:58pm October 21, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

Federal prosecutors allege a former contractor for the National Security Agency stole a massive amount of classified government material. The defendant appeared in court Friday.

Divided States: 4 Florida Voters Weigh In After The Final Presidential Debate

4:45pm October 21, 2016

As part of Morning Edition's election-year project Divided States, four voters in Florida, a battleground state, share their thoughts on the presidential candidates and the final debate.

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Week In Politics: The Debate, Undecided Voters, Military Veterans And More

4:37pm October 21, 2016

by NPR Staff

NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with David Brooks of the New York Times, and EJ Dionne of the Washington Post and the Brookings Institution about the politics of the week.

Pediatricians realize parents need strategies beyond "Put down that phone!"

No Snapchat In The Bedroom? An Online Tool To Manage Kids' Media Use

4:34pm October 21, 2016

by Katherine Hobson

The American Academy of Pediatrics has launched more liberal guidelines on children's media use. They're offering parents an online tool to help manage the what, where and when of family screen time.

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'Dot': How A Little Girl Uses Technology To Interact With The World

4:19pm October 21, 2016

NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to former Silicon Valley tycoon Randi Zuckerberg about her new animated children's television show, 'Dot.'

Republican field organizer Sergio Arellano and a volunteer canvass in Nogales, Ariz.

Wooing Latino Voters On The Border In The Year Of Trump

3:57pm October 21, 2016

by Jude Joffe-Block

How do Republicans appeal to Latino voters in a year when their presidential nominee has campaigned for a wall with Mexico and mass deportation?

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In Iraq, ISIS Attacks City Of Kirkuk As Battle For Mosul Rages

3:14pm October 21, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Militants struck police stations and a power station in the northern city. In Mosul, the U.N. says it is concerned ISIS may be using civilians as human shields as Iraqi forces advance.

Cyber Aggression Takes A Back Seat To Other Presidential Campaign Issues

2:24pm October 21, 2016

by Aarti Shahani

The White House says it plans to retaliate against Russia for cyberattacks. Cybersecurity has been a constant issue on the campaign trail. No candidate professes to have expertise in this policy area.

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