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Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame To Induct 2020's Honorees
The 35th annual class of inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland include Depeche Mode, The Doobie Brothers, Whitney Houston, Nine Inch Nails, Notorious B.I.G. and T. Rex.
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Morning News Brief
Joe Biden is increasingly likely to get to the 270 electoral college votes needed to become president. President Trump is making false claims and casting doubt on the legitimacy of the election.
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Unverified Election Claims Are Running Wild On Social Media
With election ballots still being counted in many states, misinformation about the tally is percolating on social media. Tech companies are working furiously to stop it.
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Auto Sales Rebound Faster Than Analysts Had Predicted
Earlier this year things were looking grim for the auto sector. Plants were shut down and experts predicted a big drop in demand. But now automakers are making a lot of money.
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Aung San Suu Kyi's Party Is Expected To Win Myanmar's Election
The Southeast Asian nation holds a general election this weekend — the second time since the military ceded absolute power in 2011. There's little doubt the National League for Democracy will win.
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Taking A Closer Look At The Legal Challenges To The Presidential Election
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to election law expert Michael Kang, a law professor at Northwestern University, about the legal paths forward for Trump's challenges to several states' election results.
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As Biden Edges Closer To Victory, Trump Campaign Challenges Vote Counts
Joe Biden is pushing closer to the 270 Electoral College votes he needs in order to carry the White House. He secured victories in the battleground states of Wisconsin and Michigan.
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Kentucky Town Elects French Bulldog Named Wilbur As Mayor
Wilbur handily unseated incumbent Brynneth Pawltro, a rescued pit bull. Wilbur earned 13,143 votes — the highest winning total recorded in the canine election. The event is done as a fundraiser.
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California Voters Give Uber, Lyft A Win But Some Drivers Aren't So Sure
Uber and Lyft are cheering the passage of Prop 22, which says they don't have to treat their drivers as employees and provide benefits like paid sick leave. Critics say they'll keep fighting.
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Non-Lullaby Does The Trick To Soothe Fussy Baby
Every parent finds ways to soothe a crying baby. One father posted a video online demonstrating how his infant stopped crying after hearing the song "Psychosocial" by Slipknot.
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Another Black Eye For Polling Industry, Media That Rely On It
Nearly all election polls forecasted a blue wave. But when that failed to materialize, pollsters looked foolish — and the news organizations they partner with lost credibility too.
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Trump's Rural Voter Strategy Didn't Pay Off In Every State
One Trump campaign strategy was to get a large rural turnout to offset expected losses in cities. That strategy failed in the longtime GOP stronghold of Arizona.