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Omens, Harbingers And Bellwethers — A Guide To The Election 'Guides'

2:52pm November 08, 2016

by Ron Elving

If Washington's NFL team wins its last game before Election Day, the party in the White House wins another term. This has held since 1936. This year, the team's most recent game ended in a tie.

Is A Shifting Political Climate Slowing Global Trade?

2:49pm November 08, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

For decades, global trade has been transforming the world's economy. But the days of explosive trade growth may be at an end. Analysts say fewer new trade agreements may be a factor in the slowdown.

Athletes have been using high-intensity interval training for decades, and it's now being adopted by more casual exercisers.

Is High-Intensity Interval Training The Fast Track To Health?

2:29pm November 08, 2016

by Katherine Hobson

Interval training is a hot thing. Alternating bouts of relatively intense exercise with recovery can provide some benefits of longer workouts in less time. But you still have to put in the work.

It's All Over But The Voting, As Trump And Clinton Cast Their Ballots

1:04pm November 08, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

With the long campaign almost at an end, the two candidates and their families head to their respective New York polling places.

Voters cast their ballots during early voting at a polling station at Truman College in Chicago, Ill.

When Do Polls Close On Election Day, And Where Should I Vote?

12:30pm November 08, 2016

by Barbara Sprunt

Election Day is finally here, and NPR has everything you need to know about poll closing times.

Attendees hold letters reading "vote" in Spanish during a campaign event with Tim Kaine.

5 Exit Poll Numbers To Watch On Election Night

12:13pm November 08, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Women, Hispanics and (surprise!) white evangelicals could be some of the most interesting storylines of the night.

Many glaciers are melting in Alaska. Scientists believe climate change is at work.

Climate Change: The Forgotten Issue Of This Year's Election

11:32am November 08, 2016

by NPR Staff

Most scientists agree, climate change is perhaps the most serious issue facing our planet today. And yet, it's uniquely difficult for us to wrap our heads around. Hidden Brain explores why.

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Millions of people use Wikipedia for medical advice, but what they find there isn't always accurate.

Should I Trust Wikipedia With My Health?

11:16am November 08, 2016

Some doctors lambaste Wikipedia for errors in its medical pages. But there are many physicians, science teachers and researchers working overtime to make the crowdsourced health content better.

Weary Press Corps Can Celebrate Election's End, Then Survey Wreckage

11:14am November 08, 2016

by David Folkenflik

There's been a fair amount to admire in media coverage of Donald Trump and the 2016 race — but NPR's David Folkenflik thinks that on reflection, many journalists will feel more ambivalence than pride.

Did social media ruin the 2016 election?

Did Social Media Ruin Election 2016?

10:44am November 08, 2016

by Sam Sanders

In our present political social life, we don't just create political strife for ourselves — we seem to revel in it.