Here & Now
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Harris campaign fundraises three times more than Trump ahead of this week's debate
Harris raised more than $300 million in August, while Trump raised more than $100 million.
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The labor market shows signs of cooling: What that might mean for you
Unemployment was down from July, but hiring appeared to be sluggish.
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Former CDC health directors pen op-ed opposing calls to minimize role of public health agency
Conservatives clashed with the CDC over its guidance on masking and vaccines during the pandemic. And some Republicans hope that a second Trump administration could shrink the agency considerably.
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A view of life for students in China across generations
Author Peter Hessler was a teacher in China in the 1990s. He returned about 20 years later to teach again and enroll his own twin daughters in public school there. And he found profound changes.
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Americans to compete in both U.S. Open finals
Jessica Pegula faces in-form Belarussian Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday, while Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz will play out a much-hyped semi-final Friday night to decide which one of them will feature in Sunday's men's final.
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Trump, Harris tout plans to boost economy
Both Harris and Trump were on the campaign trail this week laying out proposals they say will help American families, workers and businesses.
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To bring solar power to Navajo Reservation, DOE partners with private companies
Between 20% to 30% of Navajo and Hopi households are without grid-connected electricity.
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What the latest job numbers tell us about the economy
Numbers out Friday show employers added fewer jobs than expected in August as the unemployment rate dipped slightly.
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Biden's asylum changes lead to drop in border crossings
In June, President Biden imposed major new restrictions for migrants seeking asylum in the U.S.
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In New York's Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, tradition honors fire watchers
Every year at summer's end, volunteers in New York illuminate historic fire towers on mountain summits.
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In 'Soft Power' musical, playwright David Henry Hwang tackles racism, U.S.-China relations
"Soft Power" is a gonzo musical about the chaos of American democracy.
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New study shows how pediatricians can start more conversations about gun safety
Gun violence is top of mind for many parents this week after a 14-year-old allegedly killed two students and two teachers at his Georgia high school.