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Trump Pushes Health Care, Clinton Scandals Despite His Own Looming Court Dates

6:06pm November 01, 2016

by Lauren Hodges

Donald Trump again vows to repeal and replace Obamacare, this time in a policy-laden speech following several days of gleefully endorsing the FBI director's controversial letter to Congress.

Did FBI Director James Comey's Email Announcement Break The Law?

4:37pm October 31, 2016

by Lauren Hodges

Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid says FBI Director James Comey violated the Hatch Act — a law barring public officials from influencing elections.

Election judges check ballots during a test of the ballot system at Denver election headquarters on Oct. 13. Edward Foley, an election law expert from Ohio State University's Moritz College of Law, says in the past, a "rigged" election has meant tampering

Election Law Expert: Rigged Election 'Extraordinarily Unlikely'

9:36am October 18, 2016

by NPR Staff

Donald Trump has questioned the integrity of the election. Edward Foley of Ohio State University's Moritz College of Law says he's not convinced that any widespread "rigging" could happen on Nov. 8.

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LISTEN: Correspondent Don Gonyea's Campaign Homestretch Playlist

11:14am October 16, 2016

by Don Gonyea

To pass the time on the road, political correspondent Don Gonyea creates playlists curated to the story and state. With the campaign end drawing near, Don has his playlist for the final few weeks.

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A man registers to vote at the Early Vote Center in Minneapolis on Oct. 5.

Voting: 5 Things To Do Before Heading To The Polls

5:08pm October 14, 2016

by Pam Fessler

Here are five things you can do to make sure you can cast your ballot as smoothly as possible on or before Election Day.

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Source: 2016 National Asian American Survey of 1,694 Asian-American and 261 Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander registered voters conducted by telephone between Aug. 10 and Sept. 29, 2016.

Asian-Americans Continue To Drift Away From The GOP, But It's A Complicated Story

1:14pm October 12, 2016

by Kat Chow

For decades, a majority of the Vietnamese-American electorate has leaned Republican. Now Asian-Americans are more likely to register as independents, with very complex opinions on national issues.

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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A man casts his ballot at a polling station in Hoboken, N.J., during New Jersey's primary elections June 7.

A Complete Guide To Early And Absentee Voting

11:27am September 23, 2016

by Ashley Young

Early voting is set to account for one-third of all votes cast this election. Does your state allow early voting? And how do the campaigns use this data? Find out with our complete guide.

Police in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, launched flares during a demonstration on Monday.

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Protests Against Congo's President Turn Deadly

6:43pm September 20, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

Dozens of people died in violent demonstrations against longtime leader Joseph Kabila on Monday and Tuesday, after the government postponed November's presidential election.

Protesters set the National Assembly building in Libreville, Gabon, on fire after President Ali Bongo was declared the winner of last weekend's election.

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Deadly Protests Shake Gabon After Allegations Of Election Fraud

3:56pm September 01, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

After official results were announced showing the incumbent president had won, protesters called for a vote recount and set fire to parliament. The military retaliated, killing at least three people.