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Police Release Videos Of Shooting Of Unarmed Black Man in El Cajon, Calif.

El Cajon, Calif., Police Capt. Jeff Davis holds up a vape device similar to the one that police say Alfred Olango was holding when he was shot on Tuesday. Davis held a news conference on Friday to release cellphone and surveillance video of the incident. Denis Poroy/AP hide caption

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Police Release Videos Of Shooting Of Unarmed Black Man in El Cajon, Calif.

After days of progressively larger and angrier protests in a San Diego suburb, local officials released surveillance and witness video in an effort to bring calm.

In Year Since Water Crisis Began, Flint Struggles In Pipe Replacement Efforts

The interior of the Flint water plant is seen on Sept. 14 in Flint, Mich. The city is still struggling to replace thousands of corroded lead pipes that tainted drinking water. Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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In Year Since Water Crisis Began, Flint Struggles In Pipe Replacement Efforts

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Laura Sullivan, a professor of mechanical engineering at Kettering University, about the difficulties in replacing thousands of lead pipes that contaminated water in Flint.

In Year Since Water Crisis Began, Flint Struggles In Pipe Replacement Efforts

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Politics

Candidates Shift Focus To Early Voting In Swing States

Early voting is now well underway and as many as 40 percent of American voters are expected to cast a ballot before Election Day. That's meant big changes for campaigns and candidates.

Candidates Shift Focus To Early Voting In Swing States

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Sports

Chicago Fans Infected With Playoff Fever As Cubs Enter Postseason

Chicago Cubs fans are both wary and excited as their team heads into baseball playoffs next week with the best record in the major leagues. The Cubs haven't been to the World Series since 1945 and haven't won since 1908.

Chicago Fans Infected With Playoff Fever As Cubs Enter Postseason

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Flint Couple Celebrates Anniversary By Replacing Lead Tainted Pipes

It has been a year since a county health department in Michigan warned residents in Flint to stop drinking their tap water because it was full of lead from corroded pipes. Thousands of lines need to be replaced; the city estimates that fewer than 200 pipes have been fixed so far. But this week, there was good news for Keri Webber and her family. Private donors came up with the money to replace her line, and a crew showed up to do so on the morning of her 25th wedding anniversary.

Flint Couple Celebrates Anniversary By Replacing Lead Tainted Pipes

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Politics

Platform Check: Candidates Signal Support Of New Gun Restrictions

In their first debate, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump both signaled they would support some new restrictions on gun ownership. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to UCLA School of Law professor Adam Winkler about where the candidates stand on gun policy.

Platform Check: Candidates Signal Support Of New Gun Restrictions

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Texas Governor Announces Decision To Leave Refugee Resettlement Program

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday that the state is leaving the federal refugee resettlement program over safety concerns. But that doesn't mean refugees will no longer be resettled in Texas.

Texas Governor Announces Decision To Leave Refugee Resettlement Program

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Politics

Donald Trump Hints At Attacking Hillary Clinton Over Husband's Affairs

Donald Trump has been hinting at attacking Hillary Clinton over her husband's past indiscretions, which carries serious risk for the GOP nominee.

Donald Trump Hints At Attacking Hillary Clinton Over Husband's Affairs

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Opinion

Week In Politics: Trump Attacks Former Miss Universe After Debate

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times, about Donald Trump's attacks on former Miss Universe Alicia Machado and the upcoming vice presidential debate.

Week In Politics: Trump Attacks Former Miss Universe After Debate

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Sports

American Heckler Shows Up Pro Golfers At Ryder Cup

Fan participation is not usually a good thing at pro sports events. In fact, severe heckling can get you kicked out of a place like the Ryder Cup. But one golf fan got to live the heckler's dream.

American Heckler Shows Up Pro Golfers At Ryder Cup

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Politics

Donald Trump Continues Attack On Former Miss Universe Alicia Machado

The Clinton campaign is responding to Donald Trump's pre-dawn tweets attacking Hillary Clinton and former Miss Universe Alicia Machado.

Donald Trump Continues Attack On Former Miss Universe Alicia Machado

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New Maps Label Much Of New Orleans Out Of Flood Hazard Area

Floodwaters from Hurricane Katrina cover streets on Aug. 30, 2005, in New Orleans. Vincent Laforet/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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New Maps Label Much Of New Orleans Out Of Flood Hazard Area

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The new maps mean flood insurance for these areas is optional. But with half the city at or below sea level and memories of post-Hurricane Katrina flooding, some worry they send the wrong message.

New Maps Label Much Of New Orleans Out Of Flood Hazard Area

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