Who Do You Think Won The Debate? It May Depend Which Network You Watched
Everyone watched the same debate, but not everyone watched the same post-game coverage. That can make all the difference.
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Trick Or Treat? Critics Blast Big Soda's Efforts To Fend Off Taxes
Several U.S. cities have sugary drink taxes on the ballot. As efforts to reduce soda consumption gain traction around the world, critics say the industry is using the tobacco playbook to fight back.
U.S. Calls Alleged Theft By NSA Contractor 'Breathtaking' In Longevity, Scale
Federal prosecutors said in court documents that they plan to file Espionage Act charges against a former NSA contractor accused of stealing a huge trove of government secrets.
STD Infections Rise To New Highs After States Close Health Clinics
The CDC reports a sharp rise in infections of sexually transmitted diseases, and says lack of funding for state and local health clinics that help prevent spread of the diseases is a key factor.
Jury To Decide Fate of 7 Defendants Who Occupied Oregon Wildlife Refuge
The jury in the Oregon wildlife refuge occupation trail is now deliberating on the case. They've heard six weeks of testimony and will now decide if the defendants are guilty of conspiracy.
'Last Gasp' To Save The Florida Grasshopper Sparrow From Extinction
A tiny bird called the Florida grasshopper sparrow is on the brink of extinction. Fewer than 150 are believed to remain in the wild.
How Common Is The Belief That An Election Can Be Rigged?
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Pippa Norris, director of the Electoral Integrity Project and a political scientist with the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, about eroding confidence in the U.S. electoral system, and what can be done about it.
Donald Trump Says He'll Accept The Results Of The Election ... If He Wins
Trump made headlines at the final debate when he refused to say he'd accept the results of the election. He says it would be unfair to ask him to accept the results of the November election now.
Breathing Less Oxygen Reduces Jet Lag, At Least In Mice
Jet lag and shift work impose painful changes on the body's circadian rhythms. Adjusting oxygen consumption might help, researchers say. But don't hold your breath; it's only been tested in mice.
Save The Ruby Slippers: Smithsonian Seeks Funds To Preserve Dorothy's Shoes
The National Museum of American History says it will cost $300,000 to protect the aging shoes from The Wizard of Oz. A Kickstarter campaign launched three days ago has already raised nearly $200,000.