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Published October 02Why is Trump in the political position he's in now?
President Trump has found himself on the defensive, campaigning in red states with one month to go before elections.
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Published October 02Christa Pike remains in critical condition after failed execution
The state of Tennessee tried and failed to execute her on Wednesday.
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Published October 02The Sept. 11 firefighter whose final run became an annual tradition
On Sept. 11, 2001, Brooklyn firefighter Stephen Siller, just off an overnight shift, saw the planes hit the towers. He geared up and ran through the Battery Tunnel, toward the danger. He died there.
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Published October 02Iran war’s rising costs could shift rural voters
Rural voters, especially farmers, have largely voted conservative in recent years. High prices for diesel fuel and fertilizer caused by the war in Iran could sway the way they vote.
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Published October 02Letters announcing medical-debt relief arrive as a welcome surprise
Americans owe $220 billion in medical debt, according to a federal survey.
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Published October 02Cloaked in anonymity, Israeli soldiers describe mass civilian killings in 'NAZA'
NAZA is an acronym for nezek agavi, Hebrew for "collateral damage." It refers to the number of civilian casualties the Israeli military deems acceptable. The documentary is made by Israeli filmmakers.
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Published October 02The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as job market lacks spark
U.S. employers added 29,000 jobs in September as the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%. Job gains for July and August were revised down by a total of 60,000 jobs, extending a lackluster run for the job market.
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Published October 02Cornell rape case gets special prosecutor. And, Renee Good's family sues the government
New legal action in two closely watched cases: one at Cornell, the other over Renee Good's death. We take a closer look.
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Published October 02Why is diesel more expensive than regular gas?
Diesel hasn't always been more expensive than other gasoline. Then in 2004, a switch happened due to air quality standards, demand, and taxes. In this week's Indicator newsletter, we dig into diesel prices, what kind of fun people are buying, and other forms of making your tax…
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Published October 02Failed 'torturous' execution attempt on Christa Pike reignites death penalty debate
The botched execution in Tennessee of Christa Pike, who survived despite being subject to two doses of lethal injection on Wednesday, has reignited furious debate about the death penalty in the U.S.
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Published October 02Who uttered the phrase 'the ideological clowns are out' this week? The quiz knows
Plus, how well do you know your pandas and fat bears?
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Published October 0210 books we are looking forward to this fall
Move over, beach reads. With the fall equinox behind us, we can now curl up with cozy autumn books. There are new titles coming from Barbara Kingsolver, Chad Harbach, Jasmine Guillory and more.