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New Mexico Hispanic Vote

Democrat Bill Richardson leads in the polls in the New Mexico governor's race against Republican rival John Sanchez. Both are Hispanic, and a big Hispanic voter turnout next Tuesday could affect the outcome in two close House races for seats now held by Republicans. NPR's Linda Wertheimer reports for All Things Considered on New Mexico's ethnic political landscape.

New Mexico Hispanic Vote

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Seniors at Center of New Hampshire Senate Race

Elderly voters are at the heart of a tight Senate race in New Hampshire. Rep. John Sununu, a Republican, is tussling with Gov. Jean Shaheen, a Democrat, on issues such as Social Security reform. NPR's Mara Liasson reports.

Seniors at Center of New Hampshire Senate Race

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Minority Candidates Seek High Office in Texas

In Texas -- a state 52 percent white -- the Democratic nominees for Senate and governor are minority candidates running against white opponents -- and seeking white votes. NPR's Juan Williams reports.

Minority Candidates Seek High Office in Texas

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Radio Expeditions

Listening to Elephants

At a rare forest clearing in central Africa, elephants gather to munch on mineral-rich soil. And researchers gather there to learn more about the social lives of the threatened animals — and how to save them. For Morning Edition, NPR's Alex Chadwick reports. (8:07)

Listening to Elephants

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Wednesday

Sniper Investigation

U.S. prosecutors file a complaint alleging that John Allen Muhammad killed six people in Maryland and one person in Washington, D.C. The 20-count document could pave the way for a federal death sentence. NPR's Barbara Bradley Hagerty reports.

Sniper Investigation

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Sen. Welstone Remembered

Thousands honor the late Sen. Paul Wellstone at a memorial in Minneapolis Tuesday night. The Democratic senator, his wife and daughter, three campaign aides and two pilots died in a plane crash in Minnesota last week. Tom Scheck reports.

Sen. Welstone Remembered

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Authorities Examine Tacoma Gun Store in Sniper Probe

The Tacoma, Wash., gun store that once owned the rifle linked to the Washington, D.C.-area sniper attacks is unable to account for 340 guns once in its inventory, The Seattle Times reports. Hear former ATF agent William Vizzard. Oct. 30, 2002.

Authorities Examine Tacoma Gun Store in Sniper Probe

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