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Sen. Blumenthal remembers colleague and friend former Sen. Joe Lieberman
NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut about the legacy of Joe Lieberman, a former Connecticut senator and onetime Democratic VP nominee, who died at age 82.
Gale Sayers, Who Inspired TV Movie 'Brian's Song,' Dies At 77
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to sports journalist Kevin Blackistone about Gale Sayers' legacy. The former Chicago Bears running back, whose elusiveness bedeviled defenses, died Wednesday.
Ohio's Ballot Drop Box Limits Lead To Allegations Of Voter Suppression
by Jo Ingles
With concerns over the Postal Service's ability to deliver mail-in ballots on time, drop boxes are the rage. Ohio limits the boxes to one per county — even in counties with millions of residents.
Trump Shouldn't Barrel Ahead With High Court Nominee, Sen. Coons Says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware about the president's upcoming pick for Supreme Court justice, and the likelihood they will be confirmed before the election.
2 Officers Shot After Charges In Breonna Taylor Case Spark Protests
by Stephanie Wolf
In Kentucky, two police officers in Louisville were shot during protests Wednesday night in reaction to the charges filed earlier in the day in the Breonna Taylor shooting.
Teacher Who Died Of COVID-19 Was Loved By His Students
Rene Chavez of El Paso, Texas, died of COVID-19 at age 45. His wife Annette Chavez says he made her laugh, and inspired his high school English students.
Data Suggest Young People Spread COVID-19 To Older Adults
by Will Stone
The CDC says coronavirus infection rates over the summer were highest in young adults. But in the South, increased infections among 20 to 39-year-olds preceded rises in infection in people over 60.
MoMA Workers Must Decide Whether To Return To Work Amid Pandemic
by Sally Herships
Workers at the Museum of Modern Art in New York are being pressured to return to work, in person. They're afraid of catching the coronavirus but equally scared of losing their jobs.
Tooth Fairy Reaches Out To Boy Who Lost Tooth During Beach Vacation
When Lucas Hamrick lost his tooth, he and mom wrote a letter to the tooth fairy, put it in a bottle and tossed it into the ocean. The tooth fairy, who may live in Dayton, Ohio, wrote back.
Meet Justin Clark, Trump's Deputy Campaign Manager And Senior Counsel
by Tamara Keith
Justin Clark is the Trump campaign lawyer who got his first taste of politics as part of Al Gore's 2000 Democratic presidential campaign, when the Supreme Court settled a fight over counting ballots.
Trump Won't Promise Peaceful Transfer Of Power After Election
by Mara Liasson
In response to a reporter's question, President Trump on Wednesday suggested that he might not accept the election results if he is not declared the winner in November.
Weeks After Disputed Election, Belarus President Is Secretly Inaugurated
by Lucian Kim
The president of Belarus has been inaugurated for a sixth term in a secret ceremony, despite continuing mass protests by opposition supporters who say the recent election was rigged.