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Americans are sleeping less. This podcaster wants to help change that
by Yuki Noguchi
More than half of Americans say they'd benefit from more sleep. A woman has made it her business to help people get better sleep via a podcasting company that focuses on meditation.
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.
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.
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.
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 'Hacksaw Ridge,' A War Hero Changes Attitudes About Conscientious Objectors
by Bob Mondello
NPR movie critic Bob Mondello reviews Hacksaw Ridge, a film about a World War II hero who changed American attitudes about conscientious objectors.
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.