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U.S. Military, U.N., Other Relief Agencies Seek To Help Haiti After Hurricane Matthew

1:45pm October 09, 2016

by Jason Beaubien

Hundreds of people are dead, and thousands of homes were damaged or destroyed in Haiti after Hurricane Matthew hit the island. NPR's Jason Beaubien talks to Rachel Martin about relief efforts.

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Some Republicans Withdraw Support For Trump In Wake Of His Crude Comments About Women

1:45pm October 09, 2016

After a video surfaced of Donald Trump making vulgar remarks about women, many in the GOP reconsidered their endorsement of him. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Republican strategist Stuart Stevens.

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Ty Turner Bond, who said he's voting for Donald Trump. He says Trump's economic proposals appeal to him.

Among Black Voters In Charlotte, The Election Presents A Difficult Decision

1:45pm October 09, 2016

Mecklenburg County, N.C., is a blue spot in a red state. And a visit there reveals something national polls may leave unsaid: Many black voters are dissatisfied with their choices for president.

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A poll worker organizes "I Voted Today" stickers at the Francis Myers Recreation Center polling location in Philadelphia, Pa., on April 26.

Can Pro-Trump Poll Watchers Disrupt Voting In Pennsylvania?

1:45pm October 09, 2016

by Dave Davies

Donald Trump is calling on Pennsylvania voters to also monitor polling places for fraud. The effort has prompted fears for the integrity of the electoral process.

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5 Questions That Now Loom Over Tonight's Debate

10:24am October 09, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Trump is fighting a thick fog of criticism over vulgar comments, Clinton's on defense against a WikiLeaks dump and the town hall format may present challenges for both. Here's what we're watching.

Donald Trump greets supporters outside of Trump Towers in Manhattan October 8, 2016 after a 2005 video revealed lewd comments Trump made about women.

Can Donald Trump Show He's Sorry?

10:23am October 09, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

That may be the question for Republicans who haven't yet joined the growing chorus of calls for Trump to withdraw his candidacy as he heads into the second presidential debate on Sunday.

The WNBA Finals Year 20: Minnesota Lynx Face Los Angeles Sparks

10:13am October 09, 2016

by Tom Goldman

Minnesota Lynx and Los Angeles Sparks meet in Game 1 of the WNBA finals on Sunday. The game will be played under a new format, where the Lynx will be playing their fifth finals in the last six years.

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Long Island Rail Road Passenger Train Derails; More Than 30 Injured After Collision

9:39am October 09, 2016

by Bill Chappell

The train had been carrying around 600 people. "The silver lining is, we're fortunate that more people weren't seriously hurt," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

Here Are The 30+ Republicans Calling For Trump To Step Aside

10:11pm October 08, 2016

More than 30 prominent Republicans reacted to a video of Donald Trump using vulgar language and apparently describing himself forcing himself on women by calling for him to withdraw as the nominee.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump points out to the crowd of supporters as he arrives at a campaign rally on Oct. 4, 2016 in Prescott Valley, Arizona.

Republicans Call For Donald Trump To Drop Out; Trump Says He Won't Quit

9:56pm October 08, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Amid calls for Donald Trump to step aside, the candidate says he'd "never withdraw." The calls to drop out come after a leaked recording of Trump has him talking about kissing and groping women.