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The Legacy Of The Man Who Planned The Pearl Harbor Attack

Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto was the chief architect of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor 75 years ago. Naval historian Capt. Yukoh Watanabe talks about Adm. Yamamoto's legacy in Japan.

The Legacy Of The Man Who Planned The Pearl Harbor Attack

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National

Trump Takes On Boeing Over Air Force One

Donald Trump went after Boeing, accusing the company of overcharging the government for the new Air Force One. Here's a look at what goes into this unique plane.

Trump Takes On Boeing Over Air Force One

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Analysis

Leon Panetta Weighs In On The Shaping Of Trump's Security Team

As Donald Trump moves to name his pick for Defense secretary and secretary of State, David Greene talks to Leon Panetta, who served as CIA director and Defense secretary in the Obama administration.

Leon Panetta Weighs In On The Shaping Of Trump's Security Team

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Where Coal Was King, Pa. Voters Hope Trump Rejuvenates Their Economy

Tina Allen is one of many life-long Democrats in Fayette County who crossed the aisle to vote for Donald Trump. The wife of a coal miner, Allen hopes Trump keeps his campaign promises to help the coal industry. Ashley Westerman/NPR hide caption

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Where Coal Was King, Pa. Voters Hope Trump Rejuvenates Their Economy

Donald Trump swept many traditionally Democratic Rust Belt states. NPR's David Greene revisits Fayette County, Pa., where thousands of Democrats crossed the aisle to vote for the real estate mogul.

Where Coal Was King, Pa. Voters Hope Trump Rejuvenates Their Economy

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Nevada Neighbors Favor Different Presidential Candidates

Republican Stephanie Hill (left) and Democrat Rie Frisa of Nevada are neighbors with opposing political views who support each other's voting decision. David Greene/NPR hide caption

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Nevada Neighbors Favor Different Presidential Candidates

Nevada is a swing state and the race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is tight. We meet a Republican and a Democrat, neighbors outside of Las Vegas, who live across the street from each other.

Nevada Neighbors Favor Different Presidential Candidates

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National Security

NSA Contractor Charged With Stealing Classified Materials

The FBI arrested an NSA contractor. Harold Thomas Martin III is in custody, charged with stealing classified materials. The NSA has worried about another inside job since Edward Snowden's 2013 leaks.

NSA Contractor Charged With Stealing Classified Materials

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Politics

4 Voters In Arizona Assess The Vice Presidential Debate

Trump supporter Eileen Eagar, Clinton supporter Lanny Lahr, undecided Latina voter Mary Graham and reluctant Clinton supporter and Native American Majerle Lister weigh in on how the candidates did.

4 Voters In Arizona Assess The Vice Presidential Debate

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Hidden Brain: New Research Ties Unconscious Biases, Fear And Voter ID Laws
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Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain: New Research Ties Unconscious Biases, Fear And Voter ID Laws

New research explores why people support voter identification laws.

Hidden Brain: New Research Ties Unconscious Biases, Fear And Voter ID Laws

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Politics

Fact-Checking VP Debate Points On Iran Nuclear Deal, Bill Clinton, Putin

Statements made by Democrat Tim Kaine and Republican Mike Pence in last night's vice presidential debate undergo some scrutiny.

Fact-Checking VP Debate Points On Iran Nuclear Deal, Bill Clinton, Putin

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Politics

Undecided Catholic Voter Hopes Pence Is Persuasive In VP Debate

A third-generation Mexican-American, Mary Graham says she is hoping Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence — a fellow Catholic — can persuade her in tonight's debate to vote for his ticket.

Undecided Catholic Voter Hopes Pence Is Persuasive In VP Debate

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Politics

A Wealthy Retiree Outside GOP-Leaning Phoenix Plans To Vote D

In a city that leans Republican, retired wealthy businessman Lanny Lahr is an anomaly among his friends: He is supporting Democrat Hillary Clinton this election.

A Wealthy Retiree Outside GOP-Leaning Phoenix Plans To Vote D

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For A Navajo Voter In Arizona, Environment, Jobs Are Top Concerns

Majerle Lister lives part-time with his grandmother on the Navajo Nation reservation. He's driven by social justice issues and, after backing Bernie Sanders, is reluctantly supporting Hillary Clinton.

For A Navajo Voter In Arizona, Environment, Jobs Are Top Concerns

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Politics

In Ariz., Mormon Working Mom Explains Why She's Supporting Trump

As part of our Divided States project, we are talking with representative voters across the traditionally red state of Arizona. Eileen Eagar is a Mormon, and a fervent supporter of Donald Trump.

In Ariz., Mormon Working Mom Explains Why She's Supporting Trump

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