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Host Stephen Dubner has surprising conversations that explore the riddles of everyday life and the weird wrinkles of human nature-from cheating and crime to parenting and sports. Dubner talks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, social scientists and entrepreneurs - and his Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt.

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The sun rises behind the Supreme Court in Washington
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Supreme Court hears challenge to Delaware’s partisan court balance requirement

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments this week challenging Delaware’s law that requires a balance of Republicans and Democrats on the state’s top three courts.

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FDA discloses vaccine guidelines blocked by White House

The FDA said vaccine makers should follow trial participants for at least two months to rule out safety issues before seeking emergency approval.

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Ballot question: Should Philly borrow $134 million to fund transit improvements, parks and sanitation?

Voters must decide whether to give the cash-strapped city authorization for the purpose.

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¿Debería Filadelfia pedir prestado $ 134 millones para financiar mejoras de tránsito, parques y saneamiento?

Los votantes deben decidir si dan a la ciudad (que tiene falta de fondos) la autorización para el propósito.

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NPR
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Michelle Obama makes final pitch: ‘Vote for Joe Biden like your lives depend on it’

President Trump "continues to gaslight the American people by acting like this pandemic is not a real threat," Michelle Obama says in video remarks.

5 years ago

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White House staff, Secret Service eye coronavirus with fear, anger

President Trump's decision to return home from a military hospital despite his continued illness is putting new focus on the people around him who could be further exposed.

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Courts & Law

Pa. court battle erupts over voters’ signatures on mail ballots

The fight over signatures is one of many partisan battles being fought in the state Legislature and the courts over mail-in voting in Pennsylvania.

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A voter checks in with an election worker before casting her ballot
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How to be a poll worker in Pa., N.J. and Del.

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President Donald Trump
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Trump, still infectious, back at White House — without mask

Trump's expected return comes as the scale of the outbreak within the White House itself is still being uncovered.

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Some doctors surprised by decision to treat Trump with dexamethasone

The president's doctor has offered a fairly upbeat assessment of Trump's condition. But typically, only hospitalized COVID-19 patients in need of oxygen are given the drug.

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Rep. Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey (left) and Amy Kennedy
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The Supreme Court
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Courts & Law

The election and a fresh Obamacare challenge loom over new Supreme Court term

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Trump takes a brief car ride, ignoring own COVID infection

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There were lots of demonstrations of the new Philly voting machines, but not everyone got a chance to try them before Election Day. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Education

Community College of Philadelphia cancels classes on Election Day to promote student voting

Community College of Philadelphia and Drexel University are altering class schedules on Nov. 3, encouraging students to cast their votes.

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N.J. contacting 206 Trump fundraiser guests to monitor coronavirus symptoms

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