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Supporters In N.C. Show Unwavering Loyalty To Trump Amid Sex Assault Accusations

7:57am October 15, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Donald Trump held a rally in Charlotte, N.C., Friday night where his supporters expressed fierce loyalty to him and frustration with other Republican party leaders.

Why The Political Conversations In Utah Are About Voting Blue Or Independent

7:57am October 15, 2016

Utah, traditionally a red state, might vote for a Democrat or an Independent this November. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Utah blogger C. Jane Kendrick about how she is watching the election.

Intense Flooding Causes Evacuation In South Carolina After Hurricane Matthew

7:57am October 15, 2016

by Cooper McKim

South Carolina residents are facing flooding prompted by Hurricane Matthew's heavy rainfall in North Carolina last week. The floodwaters have causing widespread damage in riverside cities and towns.

'Worst President Ever': One Author Says This Title Goes To James Buchanan

7:57am October 15, 2016

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with writer Robert Strauss about his new book, "Worst. President. Ever." Strauss looks at James Buchanan's time in office and argues he led the country to demise.

Medical apps are getting pretty good at monitoring the heart. The question is what to do with that data.

You Can Monitor Your Heart With A Smartphone. But Should You?

5:00am October 15, 2016

by Erin Ross

Smartphones can be used to test for atrial fibrillation, a common heart condition that can cause strokes. But it's still not clear who should use this emerging technology.

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Samsung Galaxy Note7 Banned On Planes, Including In Checked Bags

10:00pm October 14, 2016

by Alina Selyukh

The emergency order from the Department of Transportation bans the smartphones from aircraft for posing a fire hazard. All Note7 devices are being recalled.

Episode 729: When Subaru Came Out

9:09pm October 14, 2016

Subaru's sales had been slumping for years. So the car company took a big risk and targeted a group of consumers that just about everyone else was ignoring.

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FBI Special Agent in Charge Eric Jackson announces the arrest of three members of a Kansas militia group that planned to bomb an apartment complex in Garden City, Kansas, where Somali families live. He is joined by Acting U.S. Attorney Tom Beall, left, Fr

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Three Men Charged With Plotting Attack On Somali Immigrants In Kansas

9:05pm October 14, 2016

by Nathan Rott

The Justice Department alleges the men had stockpiled firearms and bomb-making materials and had written a manifesto that was to be published in conjunction with the attack.

Trump Accuser Says She 'Jumped Out' Of Her Skin During Debate

8:58pm October 14, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Jessica Leeds, who alleges Donald Trump groped her on an airplane three decades ago, tells NPR why she was compelled to tell her story. Trump has denied every detail of the encounter.

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Adam Miller, 28, and Robert Miller, 32, placed a 4-by-8 Trump campaign sign on their family's used car lot in Dillsburg, Pa. The two men say they feel disenfranchised in a country that is becoming more diverse. Both say they believe their lives will be be

Some Business Owners Say This Election Makes Campaign Signs Worth The Risk

7:32pm October 14, 2016

by Jeff Brady

Political lawn signs are common, but most business owners avoid them for fear they will upset customers. But some businesses are prominently showing their support during this divisive election.

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