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12 min

Morning news brief

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Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump addresses a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday in Butler, Pa. This was the first time that Trump has returned to Butler since he was injured during an attempted assassination on July 13.

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2024 Election

Trump and his faithful followers return to Butler, Pa., to energize the flock

by Danielle Kurtzleben

3 min

Trump and his faithful followers return to Butler, Pa., to energize the flock

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A Trump and Harris sign side-by-side in a neighborhood on Oct. 3, 2024 in Hillsdale, Mich.

A Trump and Harris sign side-by-side in a neighborhood on Oct. 3, 2024 in Hillsdale, Mich. Sylvia Jarrus for NPR hide caption

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We, The Voters

It’s a close race for Michigan. These factors could decide it for Harris or Trump

by Majd Al-Waheidi

11 min

Gaza War Sways Michigan

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The U.S. Supreme Court begins a new term this week, with public opinion of the court at near record lows.

The U.S. Supreme Court begins a new term this week, with public opinion of the court at near record lows. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption

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Law

Guns, transgender rights, porn: The Supreme Court begins another term

by Nina Totenberg, Ilana Dutton

4 min

NEW SCOTUS TERM BEGINS

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The Mission District in San Francisco is one of the city's most densely populated and diverse neighborhoods. It's where software engineer Riley Walz set up his Bop Spotter to capture the music playing in the area.

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Culture

A surprising device is capturing the vibe of a single street corner in San Francisco

by Chloe Veltman

2 min

A San Francisco man has a new spin on surveillance technology

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