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Voters in Erie County, Pa., speak out about issues they say are key to their vote
Erie County. It’s been a swing area..part of this swing state that Pennsylvania has become in recent elections.
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Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter Khalil Amaru performs live on 'Morning Edition'
Khalil Amaru won NPR member station WXPN’s 24-hour song challenge. He says that even though he’s been playing since he was young, he only started releasing music recently, after a talk with his dad.
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Politics
The issue motivating some college students in Pennsylvania to vote
"Morning Edition" has been talking with voters all week. Some say they’re voting on abortion rights. Including some students at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Politics
Anthony’s Italian Coffee and Chocolate House in South Philly hosts 'Morning Edition'
Our "We The Voters" series continues in Philadelphia, Pa. The owner of a South Philadelphia coffee shop talks about his Italian family roots.
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New recording of a tragedy in Swannanoa happens as area recovers from hurricane
Purely coincidentally, Americana musician Rhiannon Giddens' new single, “Swannanoa Tunnel,” was released shortly after Hurricane Helene practically leveled the region around Swannanoa, N.C.
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National
In the U.S. it’s Indigenous Peoples' Day. It's Thanksgiving in Canada
Canada celebrates its Thanksgiving holiday in mid-October, and that's just one of many differences with its American counterpart.
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Pink Floyd reported to have reached a deal with Sony to sell group's music catalog
"The Financial Times" reports that legendary rock band Pink Floyd has sold its rights to recordings and more for around $400 million.
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Animals
Consequences of viral cuteness as internet raves about pygmy hippo at Thailand zoo
While we might think it's cute when an animal goes viral online, but there are some real-world implications to an animal becoming too popular.
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Books
Book recommendations for Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Lupita Aquino, also known as "Lupita Reads" on social media, shares a few book recommendations by Latino authors.
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National
A woman didn’t just hike the 2,000-mile-long Appalachian Trail — she ran it
Tara Dower — trail name Candy Mama — has laid claim to the fastest known time for running the Appalachian Trail.