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Ebola Seems To Stay Two Steps Ahead Of Government Response
The White House abruptly cancelled President Obama's campaign trip on Wednesday so he could hold a meeting on the federal response to Ebola.
Fractures Within Alliance May Hamper U.S. Campaign Against ISIS
President Obama met with allied defense chiefs to discuss the campaign against militants from the Islamic State. They've been gaining ground in Iraq and Syria, prompting questions about U.S. strategy.
Florida Governor's Race: Familiar Faces, Big Money, Brutal Ads
Incumbent Republican Gov. Rick Scott is facing off with former Republican Gov. Charlie Crist — who's now running as a Democrat. The race is close, expensive and nasty, with a deluge of attack ads.
Krugman: Obama More Transformative Than Clinton, Reagan
Robert Siegel talks with economist Paul Krugman about his Rolling Stone feature, "In Defense of Obama." He says Obama is one of the most consequential and successful presidents in American history.
What's In A Name? It Could Matter If You're Writing To Your Lawmaker
To test subtle biases, researchers sent state legislators identical emails about voting requirements. Some emails came from a man with a "Latino" name, and others from an "Anglo" name.
In Northern Virginia, Candidates See Opportunity In Asian Vote
Democrats and Republicans are both trying to lure the votes of Asian Americans, the country's fastest growing racial group.
Republican And Democrat Make Headlines For 'Nicest' Election Race
The two have agreed not to mess with each other's yard signs. "This office is bigger than us," one candidate for a county sheriff's post in northern Kentucky says.
Revelations From Governor's Fiancee Show Flair For Scandal In Oregon
On Thursday, Oregon's first lady, Cylvia Hayes, admitted to receiving $5,000 to marry a man who wanted a green card. NPR's Scott Simon talks to political editor Charlie Mahtesian about the scandal.
Author: Supreme Court Usurped Congress On Voting Rights
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Darryl Pinckney about his essay "Blackballed," a personal and historical reflection on the struggle of black Americans for the right to vote.