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Donald Trump Tours Damaged Louisiana Flood Regions

8:41am August 20, 2016

Flooding continues in Louisiana and thousands are still living in shelters. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump paid a visit to the devastated region as residents try to pick up the pieces.

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A Short Dive Through Summer History In The Adirondacks

8:41am August 20, 2016

by Brian Mann

There's a mountain lake with a wild shore and a log mansion built way back in the gilded age tucked away in New York's Adirondack Mountains.

Hillary Clinton Campaign Works To Capitalize On Younger Support In Iowa

8:27am August 20, 2016

by Clay Masters

Hillary Clinton's campaign is relying on a network of youthful organizers to turn out millennial voters in order to win Iowa, a state Barack Obama carried twice.

As Trump's Poll Numbers Slide, Campaign Targets Ohio Working-Class Voters

8:26am August 20, 2016

by M.L. Schultze

Donald Trump's campaign is behind Clinton's when it comes to organizing in the key state of Ohio. But his campaign believes the enthusiasm generated from Trump's visits will propel him to victory.

Polling station chairman helps a voter at a voting machine during the Republican presidential primary in February in West Columbia, S.C.

After DNC Hack, Cybersecurity Experts Worry About Old Machines, Vote Tampering

8:24am August 20, 2016

by NPR Staff

Experts have long warned that America's patchwork of old and unsecured voting systems leaves votes vulnerable to tampering — and in ways that wouldn't have to involve a foreign attack.

After IVF, Some Struggle With What To Do With Leftover Embryos

7:00am August 20, 2016

by Juli Fraga

Nearly a million embryos are in frozen storage in the U.S. Some couples feel ambivalent, even after their family is complete, so put off deciding what to do with what some call their 'maybe babies.'

Teacher meditates on her classroom desk.

When Teachers Take A Breath, Students Can Bloom

10:53pm August 19, 2016

by Anya Kamenetz

An evidence-based program teaches mindfulness to educators. Research suggests it can reduce their stress and improve their teaching.

Jamaica's Usain Bolt celebrates after winning the men's 4x100-meter relay in Rio on Friday night. Bolt won his third gold in Rio, and his ninth overall, tying the all-time record for track and field athletes.

Usain Bolt Makes History With A Triple-Triple As Jamaica Wins Sprint Relay

10:45pm August 19, 2016

by Greg Myre

Bolt anchored the 4x100 relay team to victory, giving him golds in three sprints in Rio, just as he did in the previous two Olympics. His nine golds ties the all-time record for track and field.

Judge: No Deposition By Hillary Clinton In Email Lawsuit

8:43pm August 19, 2016

by Richard Gonzales

Conservative watchdog group Judicial Watch had wanted its lawyers to question Clinton about her use of a private email server while secretary of state. She needs to answer written questions only.

Ryan Lochte of the United States attends a press conference in the Main Press Center on Day 7 of the Rio Olympics.

Roundup: Smart Thoughts On Ryan Lochte And White Privilege

8:37pm August 19, 2016

by Leah Donnella

As it becomes increasingly clear that Lochte fabricated parts of his story, an interesting thought experiment emerges: What would happen if white athletes were treated like black athletes?