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Six months out from the election, Wisconsin students weigh voting for Biden
Wisconsin's young voters — who have turned out in big numbers in recent elections — are key for either candidate to win the state. But Biden is facing some skepticism on the state's college campuses.
Oregon District Offers Online Learning After Wildfires Postpone School
by Elizabeth Gabriel
An Oregon school district hit by wildfires scrambles to create some normalcy and hold classes online. It's unclear how many families can participate since many of them have been displaced.
California Governor Signs A Bill To Allow State To Develop Generic Drugs
by April Dembosky (KQED)
California will be the first state to create its own line of generic drugs to cope with high drug prices. A new law lets the state outsource manufacturing but control pricing and distribution.
Democrats Worry GOP Efforts To Recruit Poll Watchers May Lead To Voter Intimidation
by Pam Fessler
Republicans are recruiting tens of thousands of poll watchers, saying that Democrats are trying to "steal" the election. Democrats and civil rights groups worry it could lead to voter intimidation.
Cubs And White Sox Are In Playoffs With No Fans To Watch Them
by David Schaper
Both the Cubs and the White Sox are in the playoffs for just the third time in history. But no Chicagoans will be cheering teams at the stadium, and few will be watching them at bars.
Trump Campaign Senior Adviser On The Presidential Debate
NPR's Tonya Mosley talks with Steve Cortes, a senior adviser for the Trump 2020 campaign, about how the president will defend his record in Tuesday's debate.
Tampa Bay Lightning Win Stanley Cup, Celebrate In An Empty Stadium
The Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup on Monday. But pandemic safety precautions made for a surreal celebration.
What To Expect From 1st Presidential Debate
President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden are set for the first of three presidential debates. Tuesday's debate will be in Cleveland.
Is It Legal To Call A Haircut A Business Expense?
by Tom Dreisbach
The New York Times reported that President Trump deducted more than $70,000 in expenses related to hairstyling while he was on The Apprentice. NPR discusses whether doing so is legal.
Tennessee Titans Players And Staff Test Positive For The Coronavirus
by Tom Goldman
The NFL had a smooth start to its season with no coronavirus cases in the first three weeks. But the Tennessee Titans have halted that streak — three players and five team staff tested positive.
'Poetry Unbound' Podcast Begins 2nd Season
The second season of the podcast Poetry Unbound has started. NPR gets a look with podcast host Pádraig Ó Tuama.
Sen. Chris Coons On 1st Presidential Debate
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., about Tuesday's presidential debate and his role on the Senate Judiciary Committee.