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Why a song released in 1994 is No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Hard Rock Songs chart
Parts of the world experienced a total solar eclipse this month, but what good is it without a soundtrack? On the day of the eclipse, Soundgarden's song "Black Hole Sun" saw a boom in streams.
How Did The Vice Presidential Candidates Come Across To Voters?
Sen. Kamala Harris is the first Black and South Asian vice presidential candidate, and only the fourth female nominated for the job. During the debate, she faced off against Vice President Mike Pence.
Conspiracy Theories, Such As QAnon, Appear To Gain Ground In Britain
by Frank Langfitt
QAnon, the Internet conspiracy theory, has spread across the Atlantic where it's helping fuel protests against coronavirus restrictions in the United Kingdom.
News Brief: Pence-Harris Debate, Census Battle, Breonna Taylor Case
A review of the vice presidential debate. Trump officials ask the Supreme Court to block an order that extends census counting. And, police release an internal report on the Breonna Taylor shooting.
Facebook Removes Seed Company's Ad Because Of Sexual Suggestiveness
The ad featured a picture of half a dozen onions in a wicker basket. An official told the CBC, "You'd have to have a pretty active imagination to look at that and get something sexual out of it."
Trump's COVID-19 Treatment Hangs Over Vice Presidential Debate
by Mara Liasson
Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris have their only debate Wednesday in Salt Lake City. Amid the White House COVID-19 outbreak, the stage has changed.
Hopes For More Federal COVID-19 Relief Coming Any Time Soon Are Dashed
by Scott Horlsey
Stock prices dropped sharply Tuesday after President Trump called on his representatives to stop negotiating with Democrats on another coronavirus stimulus package until after the November election.
Mike Pence Gets A Rare Moment In The National Spotlight
by Ayesha Rascoe
Vice President Mike Pence takes the stage for a debate with Kamala Harris in Salt Lake City Wednesday night. The debate comes amid President Trump's treatment for COVID-19. Pence has tested negative.
Johnny Nash, Known For Reggae Hit 'I Can See Clearly Now,' Dies At 80
In 1972, reggae and pop singer-songwriter Johnny Nash had a hit with "I Can See Clearly Now." The musician died Tuesday at his home in Houston. According to his son, Nash had been in declining health.
Commerce Department Asks For Appeal To End Census Counting Before Oct. 31
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and NPR's Hansi Lo Wang about the 2020 census. Ross wants counting to end early. A judge ruled counting will continue through October.