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Shooting Attack In Vienna, Austria, Leaves Several People Dead
At least four people were killed in a shooting spree on Monday, before police shot and killed a gunman that the country's interior minister described as an "Islamist terrorist."
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Tips For Talking To Children About The Election
With many Americans focused on the election, NPR's Life Kit team offers tips to parents and caregivers on how to talk about the election — and civics more broadly — with children.
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In Kamala Harris' Ancestral Village, The U.S. Election Is Followed Closely
Sen. Harris is the first person of South Asian descent on a U.S. presidential ticket. Her mother's side of the family is from southern India. Hindu faithful offer prayers for a Biden-Harris victory.
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Attack On Kabul University Leaves At Least 19 Dead
An attack at a university in Kabul has killed over a dozen people.
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More Than 100 Fans Attend Bob Ross Experience In Indiana
For years on his PBS program, Bob Ross taught legions of wanna-be artists how to paint. This weekend fans toured his studio, attended a painting workshop and dressed up as Ross for a costume contest.
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Historic Schoolhouse Moved In 18 Days To Make Room For Office Complex
Engineers in Shanghai placed supports under the five-story building and lifted it. The supports had robotic legs under them. Basically the entire building walked to its new location.
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Morning News Brief
Presidential campaigns keep up their drive to attract undecided voters. Coronavirus cases surge in the U.S. And, COVID-19 numbers are up in the U.K. too, where a new lockdown will go into effect.
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During Trump Presidency, Sanctuary Immigrants Take Refuge In Texas Church
With President Trump's immigration policies on the line, immigrants will be watching to see if Joe Biden wins the election, and then follows through on pledges to help immigrants and asylum-seekers.
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Voters In 6 Key States Say Pre-Existing Health Conditions Are Top Concern
If President Trump wins reelection and a lawsuit against the Affordable Care Act, millions of Americans with pre-existing health conditions could lose access to health insurance or pay much more.
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2nd U.K. Coronavirus Lockdown Will Last At Least 4 Weeks
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the new lockdown will begin on Thursday and last until at least Dec. 2. Bars and restaurants can only offer take-out and non-essential shops most close.
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Trump, Biden Campaigns Target 2020's Key Election Voting Blocs
Over 90 million Americans have already voted, and the campaigns are making targeted efforts to turn out key blocs. Trends have shifted from four years ago among groups like seniors and Latinos.
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These States Could Flip From Red To Blue During The 2020 Election
There are four days left to vote before Election day, and a number of states are still a toss-up.Georgia, Texas and Arizona have historically voted Republican but could swing the other way this year.