Wounded In Combat, U.S. Troops Go Back For A 'Proper Exit'
For some U.S. troops who left Iraq and Afghanistan by medevac, a return trip to these countries allows them to depart on their own terms.
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Falling Oil Prices Make Fracking Less Lucrative
As oil prices dip, controversial and relatively expensive production methods, like oil sands and fracking, have become less profitable. Some drillers are already cutting back on plans for more wells.
The Republican Party's Remarkable Non-Transformation
Knocking on doors in Colorado, NPR's Steve Inskeep reports that the GOP could be close to winning the Senate without changing the political positions that are said to endanger the party's future.
Senate Race May Help Drive Record Midterm Turnout In New Hampshire
New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers discusses the tight Senate race between incumbent Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, and Republican Scott Brown, a former senator from Massachusetts.
Senate Control Could Ride On The South's Tight Races
Some of Tuesday's most hotly contested Senate races are in the South. Control of the Senate could hinge on the outcome of races in Arkansas, Louisiana, Georgia and North Carolina.
Third-Party Candidate Could Help Determine Close N.C. Senate Race
Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan is in a tight contest with House Speaker Thom Tillis, a Republican. Turnout for third-party candidate Sean Haugh, a pizza delivery man, could also influence the outcome.
It's Election Day: Here Are 5 Headlines That Tell The Story
Thirty-six Senate seats and 36 governor's chairs are in play today. And if forecasts are right, it could be a long time before we find out what it all means.
With Style And Silo, 'Modern Farmer' Melds Agrarian With Urban Hip
Modern Farmer is less than two years old but it's already won a National Magazine Award. "We're making fun of ourselves, in a way, because we don't know anything about farming," says the editor.
Millennials Have Inherited The Black Marriage Gap
Thirty-five percent of African Americans older than 25 have never been married — a greater number than any other racial demographic. We explore why and hear from a couple that is beating the odds.
The Election Day Ebola Quiz: Match The Politician And The Quote
It seems that every politician has an opinion about the virus. Do you know which public figure made which statement?