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Sunday

Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich Says GOP Is 'Afraid' Of Trump

Ohio Gov. John Kasich, pictured in October 2018 in Washington, D.C., says that President Trump's refusal to concede is "absurd." Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich Says GOP Is 'Afraid' Of Trump

Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich speaks about the GOP's unwillingness to contradict President Trump, who still refuses to accept the results of the presidential election.

Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich Says GOP Is 'Afraid' Of Trump

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Tuesday

Elections

Will 'Harry Reid Machine' Continue To Work For Democrats In Next Elections?

The election race in Nevada was tighter than anyone expected. Democrats tried to replicate the "Harry Reid machine" elsewhere in the U.S., but some question how well the model will continue to work.

Will 'Harry Reid Machine' Continue To Work For Democrats In Next Elections?

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Saturday

Friday

Elections

Biden Inches Closer To 270, Takes Leads In Pa., Ga.

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has taken a slight lead statewide in Pennsylvania. Joe Biden has 264 electoral votes while President Trump currently has 214.

Biden Inches Closer To 270, Takes Leads In Pa., Ga.

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Politics

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.

Examining The Presidential Vote Tally In Georgia, Nevada And Arizona

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Thursday

Race

How Did President Trump Appeal To Voters Of Color?

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?

How Did President Trump Appeal To Voters Of Color?

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Wednesday

Many Latino Men Are Supporting President Trump This Election

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National

Many Latino Men Are Supporting President Trump This Election

The Latino vote will be key across the country, especially in tight races in places such as Arizona and Florida. About one quarter of Latinos, mostly men, steadily support the president, polls show.

Many Latino Men Are Supporting President Trump This Election

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Saturday

Elections

Trump's Support From Latino Voters Holds Steady

About a third of Latino voters view Trump favorably and it breaks down a long gender lines. More Latino men support the president, citing his economic policies and his tough guy approach.

Trump's Support From Latino Voters Holds Steady

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Monday

Politics

Latino Voters Face Even More Voting Challenges Because Of Pandemic

Latino voters are the largest non-white voting demographic this year. But the pandemic has created new obstacles to registration in a community that has had a history of low voter turnout in the U.S.

Latino Voters Face Even More Voting Challenges Because Of Pandemic

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Friday

During the Sept. 29 presidential debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden in Cleveland, President Trump declined to denounce white supremacists. Days later he told Fox News that he condemned right-wing hate groups such as the Ku Klux Klan and the Proud Boys.

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America Reckons With Racial Injustice

Critics Accuse Trump Of Using Race To Divide Americans

President Trump's alarming rhetoric on race is a feature of his 2020 campaign. His actions have normalized racist fringe ideologies and encouraged extremists, according to critics.

Critics Accuse Trump Of Using Race To Divide Americans

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Wednesday

National

Trump Appears To Engage Far-Right Group During Debate Answer

President Trump declined to condemn white supremacy in his debate with Joe Biden. He also appeared to speak directly to the Proud Boys, an organization known for engaging in political violence.

Trump Appears To Engage Far-Right Group During Debate Answer

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Wednesday

National

Professor Is At Center Of Controversy Over Chinese Word That Sounded Like Racial Slur

A professor at the University of Southern California finds himself at the center of controversy after using a Mandarin word in class that some students said sounded like N-word.

Professor Is At Center Of Controversy Over Chinese Word That Sounded Like Racial Slur

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Sunday

Ted Hearne On Exploring Gentrification Through The Music Of 'Place'

Ted Hearne's latest work, a theatrical production reckoning with gentrification and privilege, was commissioned by the LA Philharmonic and was supposed to premiere on the West Coast in late March. Instead, Place was released as an album. Jen Rosenstein/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music Interviews

Ted Hearne On Exploring Gentrification Through The Music Of 'Place'

After hearing a speech by filmmaker Spike Lee, composer Ted Hearne teamed up with the poet Saul Williams to remap the history of his neighborhood in Brooklyn, N.Y., through the language of music.

Ted Hearne On Exploring Gentrification Through The Music Of 'Place'

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Sunday

A National Lockdown Could Be The Economy's Best Hope, Says Minneapolis Fed President

Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari visits "Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street" at Fox Business Network Studios on October 11, 2019. Kashkari is calling for a return to mandated lockdowns in every state for up to six weeks in an effort to save both lives and the economy in response to COVID-19. Roy Rochlin/Getty Images hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

A National Lockdown Could Be The Economy's Best Hope, Says Minneapolis Fed President

Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, is calling for a six-week lockdown to save lives and the economy.

A National Lockdown Could Be The Economy's Best Hope, Says Minneapolis Fed President

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Tuesday

After Being Called Out For Racism, What Comes Next?

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Code Switch

After Being Called Out For Racism, What Comes Next?

After his daughter's racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic social media posts became public and drew backlash, an Arab Muslim business owner is trying to making amends. But is redemption possible?

After Being Called Out For Racism, What Comes Next?

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