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Weekend Edition Sunday for October 30, 2016

After 8 Terms, Trump Supporter Rep. Darrell Issa Faces Close Race

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California Faces Opposing Ballot Initiatives On Death Penalty KQED

California Faces Opposing Ballot Initiatives On Death Penalty

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With World Series At 3-1, 'Cursed' Cubs Fans Cope With Last Night's Loss

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Former Federal Prosecutor Weighs In On Comey New Email Investigation Announcement

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North Charleston, S.C., Prepares For Police Shooting Trial

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For Syrian Refugees In Connecticut, A Helping Hand From Private Volunteers

Marsha Lewis, a semi-retired teacher, is one of the volunteers helping Syrian refugee Fadi al-Asmi, standing in the kitchen of Hartford's City Steam Brewery. Asmi, who co-owned a pastry shop in Damascus, now makes desserts at this Hartford cafe. Courtesy of Richard Groothuis hide caption

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For Syrian Refugees In Connecticut, A Helping Hand From Private Volunteers

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Even In A Virtual World, The Harsh Reality Of Sexual Harassment Persists

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Even In A Virtual World, The Harsh Reality Of Sexual Harassment Persists

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Donate A Bit Of Your Time To This SuperPAC (Puzzle)

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Weekend Edition Sunday for October 23, 2016

Young, First-Time Voters Share Views On Election In Two Weeks

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As Calais Migrant Camp Closes, Refugees Not Seeking Asylum In France Look To U.K.

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'Bloodline' Author On The Failures Of U.S. Counter-Insurgency Strategy

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Small Business Owners Face Pressures Of Minimum Wage Bumps In Big Cities

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With More Big-Box Stores In Reach, Are Commissaries Still Needed?

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With More Big-Box Stores In Reach, Are Commissaries Still Needed?

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Hark! Who Goes There? Why, It's A Puzzle For A 'Guard'

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Hark! Who Goes There? Why, It's A Puzzle For A 'Guard'

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From 'Unproud' To 'Hombre,' Election 2016 Is Testing Our Vocabulary

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Monthly Song Project Gives The Raveonettes Freedom Of 'A Blank Slate'

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Weekend Edition Sunday for October 16, 2016

Does Trump's Decline In The Polls Put Georgia Back In Play?

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LISTEN: Correspondent Don Gonyea's Campaign Homestretch Playlist

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Tactics To Help Unwind And Survive This Election Campaign Season

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Students Clash With Police In South Africa Protests

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At Rally In Maine, Trump Claims Presidential Election Is Rigged Against Him

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Harnessing Social Media To Reconnect Homeless People With Their Families

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Harnessing Social Media To Reconnect Homeless People With Their Families

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Why Latina Women Are Earning Significantly Less Than White Men

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When It Comes To The Puzzle, Don't Mail It In — Just Exchange A Letter

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Weekend Edition Sunday for October 9, 2016

Clinton Mum On Trump's Lewd Remarks About Women Ahead Of Sunday's Debate

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Some Republicans Withdraw Support For Trump In Wake Of His Crude Comments About Women

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Hurricane Matthew Causes Floods On The Low-Lying Barrier Tybee Island In Georgia

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The World's Wealthiest Countries Do The Least For Refugees, Amnesty Says

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Cops And Barbers: A Friendship Forged Between Blacks And Whites In Charlotte, N.C.

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Malfatti, The Dumpling That Became A Napa Valley Legend

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Malfatti, The Dumpling That Became A Napa Valley Legend

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These Letters Don't LI

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Big Wings, Bigger Dreams: A Sleepover In The Space Shuttle's Shadow

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Big Wings, Bigger Dreams: A Sleepover In The Space Shuttle's Shadow

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Weekend Edition Sunday for October 2, 2016

Latest On 'The New York Times' Investigative Report On Trump's Tax Returns

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How, If At All, Will Trump's Tax Records Sway The Race?

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Prime Minister Theresa May Says The U.K. To Begin EU Departure By March 2017

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Prime Minister Theresa May Says The U.K. To Begin EU Departure By March 2017

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Hanging On: The Struggles Of The Financially Invisible

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'Working' Then & Now: A Private Eye Roots Out Criminal Activity

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A Local Sheriff's Race Is Drawing National Attention And A Hefty Price Tag

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A Local Sheriff's Race Is Drawing National Attention And A Hefty Price Tag

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Hungary Votes On EU Mandatory Refugee Referendum

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For A Sunny, Punny Sunday Trip, How About A Trip To The Grocery Isle?

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After 8 Terms, Trump Supporter Rep. Darrell Issa Faces Close Race

California Faces Opposing Ballot Initiatives On Death Penalty

With World Series At 3-1, 'Cursed' Cubs Fans Cope With Last Night's Loss

Former Federal Prosecutor Weighs In On Comey New Email Investigation Announcement

North Charleston, S.C., Prepares For Police Shooting Trial

For Syrian Refugees In Connecticut, A Helping Hand From Private Volunteers

Even In A Virtual World, The Harsh Reality Of Sexual Harassment Persists

Donate A Bit Of Your Time To This SuperPAC (Puzzle)

Young, First-Time Voters Share Views On Election In Two Weeks

As Calais Migrant Camp Closes, Refugees Not Seeking Asylum In France Look To U.K.

'Bloodline' Author On The Failures Of U.S. Counter-Insurgency Strategy

Small Business Owners Face Pressures Of Minimum Wage Bumps In Big Cities

With More Big-Box Stores In Reach, Are Commissaries Still Needed?

Hark! Who Goes There? Why, It's A Puzzle For A 'Guard'

From 'Unproud' To 'Hombre,' Election 2016 Is Testing Our Vocabulary

Monthly Song Project Gives The Raveonettes Freedom Of 'A Blank Slate'

Does Trump's Decline In The Polls Put Georgia Back In Play?

LISTEN: Correspondent Don Gonyea's Campaign Homestretch Playlist

Tactics To Help Unwind And Survive This Election Campaign Season

Students Clash With Police In South Africa Protests

At Rally In Maine, Trump Claims Presidential Election Is Rigged Against Him

Harnessing Social Media To Reconnect Homeless People With Their Families

Why Latina Women Are Earning Significantly Less Than White Men

When It Comes To The Puzzle, Don't Mail It In — Just Exchange A Letter

Clinton Mum On Trump's Lewd Remarks About Women Ahead Of Sunday's Debate

Some Republicans Withdraw Support For Trump In Wake Of His Crude Comments About Women

Hurricane Matthew Causes Floods On The Low-Lying Barrier Tybee Island In Georgia

The World's Wealthiest Countries Do The Least For Refugees, Amnesty Says

Cops And Barbers: A Friendship Forged Between Blacks And Whites In Charlotte, N.C.

Malfatti, The Dumpling That Became A Napa Valley Legend

These Letters Don't LI

Big Wings, Bigger Dreams: A Sleepover In The Space Shuttle's Shadow

Latest On 'The New York Times' Investigative Report On Trump's Tax Returns

How, If At All, Will Trump's Tax Records Sway The Race?

Prime Minister Theresa May Says The U.K. To Begin EU Departure By March 2017

Hanging On: The Struggles Of The Financially Invisible

'Working' Then & Now: A Private Eye Roots Out Criminal Activity

A Local Sheriff's Race Is Drawing National Attention And A Hefty Price Tag

Hungary Votes On EU Mandatory Refugee Referendum

For A Sunny, Punny Sunday Trip, How About A Trip To The Grocery Isle?