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Grizzly bears are set to be reintroduced to the North Cascades
by John Ryan
The federal government says it will restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades region in Washington state, where they have not been seen since 1996.
Jury Selection Postponed In Trial For Charleston Shooter Dylann Roof
by Debbie Elliott
Jury selection was postponed Monday in the federal death penalty trial for Dylann Roof, the white man accused of killing nine worshippers at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C. Prosecutors say it was a racially-motivated attack.
Early Voting Data Provides Clues About Turnout On Election Day
by Mara Liasson
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are making their closing arguments to voters as the 2016 presidential election comes to a close. Already, early voting numbers are providing clues about turnout and the candidates' effectiveness at getting out the vote.
Justice Department Sending Fewer People To Monitor Polling Places
by Carrie Johnson
The Justice Department will deploy more than 500 people to help watch polling places on Election Day. That's a significant decrease since the last presidential contest.
Some Activists Skeptical Of Vatican-Led Venezeulan Peace Talks
by John Otis
The Vatican is mediating talks between Venezuela's government and an opposition seeking to recall the president. Some activists think the government may be using these negotiations to stall for time.
Astrophysicist Takes Deep Dive Into The Science Of 'Doctor Strange'
by Adam Frank
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to astrophysicist Adam Frank about his role as physics and philosophy adviser on Marvel's newest movie, Doctor Strange, which opened last Friday.
NPR Politics Podcast Breaks Down Exit Polls
On Election Day eve, the NPR Politics Podcast team reviews what we're talking about when we look at exit polls.
Study Finds Many Companies Require Non-Compete Clauses For Low-Wage Workers
A recent study finds many companies require low-wage employees to sign non-compete clauses. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Evan Starr, assistant professor at the University of Maryland business school.
Media Companies Struggle To Gauge TV Ratings In Age Of Netflix
by Eric Deggans
Netflix and other streaming services don't release ratings data. This makes it a hard company to negotiate with and makes it hard for competitors to know what they're up against.
In Ohio, An African-American Republican Stands By Donald Trump
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Tracey Winbush, vice chair of the Mahoning County, Ohio, GOP, about her support of Donald Trump as an African-American Republican and the intensity of enthusiasm around this year's election.
Earthquake Strikes Oklahoma Near Major Oil Hub
by Joe Wertz
A strong earthquake rattled central Oklahoma over the weekend. The magnitude 5.0 temblor struck not far from one of the state's major oil hubs.