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Trump and his faithful followers return to Butler, Pa., to energize the flock
by Danielle Kurtzleben
The July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump's life was a recurring theme at a Trump campaign rally in Butler on Saturday.
Aung San Suu Kyi's Party Is Expected To Win Myanmar's Election
by Michael Sullivan
The Southeast Asian nation holds a general election this weekend — the second time since the military ceded absolute power in 2011. There's little doubt the National League for Democracy will win.
Examining The Presidential Vote Tally In Georgia, Nevada And Arizona
Democratic challenger Joe Biden continues to lead President Trump but is still short of the 270 electoral college votes needed to win the presidency. He's at 264 while the president is at 214.
Does Showtime's 'Moonbase 8' Have The Right Stuff?
by David Greene
In the new comedy series Moonbase 8, a team of woefully underqualified NASA astronauts, played by John C. Reilly, Fred Armisen and Tim Heidecker, set their sights on the moon.
News Brief: Ballot Counting Presses On In Key States
Joe Biden is increasingly likely to get to the 270 electoral college votes needed to become president. President Trump is making false claims and casting doubt on the legitimacy of the election.
Why Americans Have Been Deceived About Canada's Health Care System
by Amanda Aronczyk
For decades, the health insurance industry has been scaring Americans about Canada's health care system. We hear from a whistleblower about his role in the disinformation campaign.
Trump Campaign Takes Sues To Cease Or Pause Key States' Ballot Counting
Trump has made unfounded claims that Democrats are stealing the election, noting his diminishing lead as more ballots are counted. His team filed lawsuits seeking to delay the count in several states.
Philadelphia Officials Promise Changes After Walter Wallace Jr. Shooting
by Laura Benshoff
The bodycam footage of last week's fatal police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. has been released. The shooting has raised questions about de-escalation tactics.
How Did President Trump Appeal To Voters Of Color?
by Leila Fadel
Election totals are much closer than expected in Nevada, as they have been across many states. What didn't the Democrats do to win over voters of color, and what did the GOP do to make heavy inroads?
Taking A Closer Look At The Legal Challenges To The Presidential Election
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to election law expert Michael Kang, a law professor at Northwestern University, about the legal paths forward for Trump's challenges to several states' election results.