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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book
by Olivia Hampton
NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book documenting Black cowboys, Eight Seconds: Black Rodeo Culture.
Special Delivery At Wal-Mart: Utah Woman Gives Birth In Checkout Line
A woman went into labor at the store in Payson, Utah. The Provo Daily Herald reports she had been buying groceries. The baby came swiftly — maybe it was because she didn't want to hold up the line.
Muslims Take To Twitter To Report Stuff, Just Like Trump Asked
During the second presidential debate, Donald Trump said that American Muslims should report what they see going on. What happened next on Titter went viral.
LA Deli Gears Up For End Of Yom Kippur Fast
In Los Angeles, Canter's Deli is an institution that's bursting with activity because of Yom Kippur. That's when observant Jews seek forgiveness during a 25-hour fast that begins at sundown.
South African Students Clash With Police At Education Protests
by Peter Granitz
Violent protests have shut down most South African universities in recent weeks as students nationwide protest high tuition fees. They pledge to continue the violence until tuition fees are scrapped.
NBC Suspends Billy Bush For His Role On Trump Video
by David Folkenflik
The release of an 11-year-old Donald Trump video has sent reverberations throughout the media, and raised many questions about how news organizations should cover the GOP presidential candidate.
Billy The Kid: New Novel Separates The Man From The Myth
Renee Montagne talks to author Ron Hansen about his novel based on the life of legendary outlaw Billy the Kid. It's called The Kid: A Novel. The outlaw died on July 14, 1181, but his legend lives on.
Why Parents Don't Get Their Children Vaccinated For The Flu
by Patti Neighmond
Parents decline to vaccinate kids against the flu because they don't think they need it. Influenza leads to more hospitalizations and deaths among children than any other vaccine preventable disease.
4 Ohio Voters Comment On The Candidates' Debate Performance
After the second presidential debate, we gather together four voters for a roundtable in Cincinnati, where some polls have Clinton modestly ahead in the race and others have Trump slightly leading.
Matthew Moves Offshore After Dumping Torrential Rain On North Carolina
by David Schaper
Hurricane Matthew dumped more than a foot of rain in many parts of North Carolina. The heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding and prompted some dramatic rescues.