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Thursday December 29, 2016

10 Election Moments You Won't Totally Hate And Might Even Like

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10 Election Moments You Won't Totally Hate And Might Even Like

December 29, 2016 • The 2016 election was divisive and nasty and full of insults and innuendo. But let's look at the brighter side — here are 10 lighter moments from 2016 that weren't so bad. Some are actually funny.

Thursday December 22, 2016

Trump And Gingrich Disagree On That Whole Swamp-Draining Thing

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Trump And Gingrich Disagree On That Whole Swamp-Draining Thing

December 22, 2016 • Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich told NPR that President-elect Donald Trump was going to stop using the phrase "drain the swamp." Trump disagreed, and Gingrich apologized.

Wednesday November 23, 2016

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How To Talk To Kids About Thanksgiving

November 23, 2016 • Thanksgiving is a holiday with a complicated history. So some teachers have developed strategies to teach it to young students.

Saturday November 19, 2016

Once Trump's Loudest GOP Critic, Mitt Romney Meets With The President-Elect

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Once Trump's Loudest GOP Critic, Mitt Romney Meets With The President-Elect

November 19, 2016 • Donald Trump may be taking the old adage of keeping friends close and enemies closer to heart. Romney was one of Trump's harshest Republican critics throughout the presidential campaign.

Thursday November 17, 2016

CHARTS: Here's What Donald Trump Has Said On The Issues

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CHARTS: Here's What Donald Trump Has Said On The Issues

November 17, 2016 • NPR examined what the president-elect has said about the 10 issues voters care most about.

Critics Move To Scrap The Electoral College, But It's Not Likely To Work

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Critics Move To Scrap The Electoral College, But It's Not Likely To Work

November 17, 2016 • For the second time in 16 years, a candidate won the presidential election without winning the direct vote of the people. Critics this year say it's time to change the country's voting system.

Saturday November 5, 2016

The Trend Toward Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

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The Trend Toward Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

November 5, 2016 • The House Minority Leader's stance on legal pot marks a larger trend across the country toward greater acceptance of the drug. Five states are voting on Tuesday to legalize its recreational use.

Sunday October 30, 2016

FBI Obtains Warrant To Search Emails That Renewed Look Into Clinton Server

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FBI Obtains Warrant To Search Emails That Renewed Look Into Clinton Server

October 30, 2016 • FBI Director James Comey says the emails "appear to be pertinent" to the inquiry of Hillary Clinton's server. Agents found the emails in early October but haven't been able to examine the contents.

Saturday October 29, 2016

Obama Ramps Up Appearances In Final Campaign Sprint

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Obama Ramps Up Appearances In Final Campaign Sprint

October 29, 2016 • The president will campaign most days next week for Hillary Clinton and other Democrats. It's a rare move for a sitting president and represents an intensifying effort to secure his own legacy.

Friday October 28, 2016

7 Of The Most Eyebrow-Raising Campaign Ads From Across The Country

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7 Of The Most Eyebrow-Raising Campaign Ads From Across The Country

October 28, 2016 • Some down-ballot candidates are really embracing the nontraditional feel of this election year, especially when it comes to their advertisements.

Wednesday October 26, 2016

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Trump Often Uses The Campaign Spotlight To Promote His Own Brand

October 26, 2016 • Donald Trump's attendance at the grand opening of his hotel in Washington, D.C., is just the latest example of the GOP nominee bringing media attention to his businesses.

Saturday October 22, 2016

From Pot To Guns To School Funding: Here's What's On The Ballot In Your State

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From Pot To Guns To School Funding: Here's What's On The Ballot In Your State

October 22, 2016 • Big themes on ballots this November include marijuana, elections, education, guns, tobacco, minimum wage and the death penalty.

Tuesday October 18, 2016

From The Economy To Race, See Where The Candidates Stand On The Big Issues

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From The Economy To Race, See Where The Candidates Stand On The Big Issues

October 18, 2016 • We broke down where the candidates stand on the 10 issues voters say they care about most.

Saturday October 15, 2016

WikiLeaks Releases More Purported Emails, Bringing Total To More Than 11,000

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WikiLeaks Releases More Purported Emails, Bringing Total To More Than 11,000

October 15, 2016 • The latest batch from WikiLeaks of hacked emails linked to Clinton campaign chair John Podesta brings the total to more than 11,000 of what the organization claims will be more than 50,000 emails.

Friday October 14, 2016

Immigrants In The U.S. Illegally Say 'We're Not Hypothetical'

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Immigrants In The U.S. Illegally Say 'We're Not Hypothetical'

October 14, 2016 • Immigrants living in the United States without documentation have their eyes on this year's election. Their future may depend on it.