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Foxfire Works To Preserve Mountain Culture In Northern Georgia

4:31pm November 02, 2016

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Kaye Carver Collins about the long history she and her family has with a program called Foxfire that works to preserve the mountain culture of Rabun County, Georgia.

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Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen speaks during a House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 28.

Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged, But Signals Increase May Be Coming

4:22pm November 02, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

Federal Reserve policymakers finished meeting Wednesday, less than a week before Election Day. They left interest rates unchanged but said the case for more expensive loans is strengthening.

Election officials test ballot tabulation machines in Phoenix.

As Calls Of A 'Rigged' Election Continue, Voting Officials Highlight Open Doors

3:48pm November 02, 2016

by Carrie Jung

"There are so many checks and balances on this system. It continues to prove itself on a daily basis," said Karen Osborne, the director of elections in Maricopa Country, Ariz.

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AT&T unveiled an $85.4 billion offer for Time Warner last month that would transform the telecom giant into a media-entertainment powerhouse.

Wave Of Mergers Washing Over The Economy: Sinking Or Buoying Consumers?

3:32pm November 02, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

In recent weeks, U.S. corporations have announced multibillion-dollar deals in a huge wave of mergers. Economists say that can hurt consumers, workers and savers — but also strengthen the economy.

Jumbo Shrimp: An Oxymoron, And Now A Minor League Baseball Team

2:50pm November 02, 2016

by Bill Chappell

In some corners, it's being panned like so much scampi. Others say they can't wait to buy a team jersey. An anti-shrimp petition has been started.

One factor in children's summer weight gain may be the prevalence of screens, which can steal time from outdoor fun.

Children Gain Weight Faster Over Summer Break Than In School

2:44pm November 02, 2016

by Katherine Hobson

Many anti-obesity programs focus on children's diet and behavior during the school year. This study is the latest of many to find that they gain weight faster over summer vacation.

FBI Director James Comey walks up to speak on cybersecurity in August. His decision to release a letter noting he's looking into more Clinton emails has rocked the presidential election.

After FBI Shakes Up Presidential Race, Candidates Try To Adjust And Capitalize

2:30pm November 02, 2016

A letter from the FBI director about more Clinton emails, and the likelihood of Republicans "coming home," have apparently shifted a race that looked like a Clinton rout to something more traditional.

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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.