Three May Be Key:
Va., Pa., Colo.
In each, "undecideds" can still tip the balance.
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Political Junkie's Final Prediction: Obama Wins; Dems Make Gains
NPR's Ken Rudin says every state John Kerry carried in 2004 is now in Barack Obama's column. Obama also leads in several states won by President Bush.
Keep An Eye On
The Early Returns
After sunset on Election Day, McCain will have about an hour to establish his electoral viability.
Three May Be Key:
Voters Face Array
Of Ballot Initiatives
Hot-button social issues will be decided Tuesday.
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Watching Washington
What If Headwinds Don't Blow McCain Away?
America may be poised on the brink of great change, but it is hesitating in the moment.
Obama's Grandmother Loses Battle With Cancer
The presidential aspirant has called Madelyn Dunham, who died Monday at 86, one of the "cornerstones" of his life.
Effects Of Global Financial Crisis Emerge In Senegal
The worldwide financial crisis is showing signs of impact in Africa as commodity prices skyrocket.
Can TV Sex Be Tied To Teen Pregnancies?
Pediatrics study finds sexually active teens who watch racy programs are about twice as likely to be involved in a pregnancy.
Planet Money
How Economy Tied Wis. Schools To A German Bank
A chain of exotic investments has tied five Wisconsin school districts to a troubled German bank.
Time To Move Up Inauguration Day?
Is Jan. 20 too long a wait in a world full of challenges to the new president?
Take Five: A Weekly Jazz Sampler
Free Your Guitar, Free Your Mind
Hear five guitarists who eschew standard conventions and approach the guitar as pure sound.
CD Reviews
Waylon Jennings' Haunting Last Recordings
The country star's son, Shooter, has just released Waylon Forever, a collection of songs he made with his dad.
Interviews And Profiles
'Chasing Light,' Music Made For 50 StatesInterviews And Profiles
Q-Tip Talks Politics and LongevityWorld Cafe Next
North Carolina's Annuals: 'Such Fun'Lists
That's It, I'm Moving: A Musical Guide To CanadaLive Concerts
Jerry Douglas On Mountain Stage
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you Must Read This
Wisdom For The Ages In 'Tao Te Ching'
Henry Alford touts one of the least "ooey-wooey books about religion or philosophy" he's ever read.
Book Tour
Toni Morrison: A Mother, A Stranger, 'A Mercy'Authors
Goosebumps And Guffaws In R.L. Stine's 'HorrorLand' SeriesBooks We Like
Kate Atkinson Returns, Looking For 'Good News'Books We Like
A Spirited Sprint Through A Marathon Movie History
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Monkey See
Whither Colbert?
His Colbert Report character has a soft spot for authority. So how will "Stephen Colbert" respond if Barack Obama wins the White House?
Commentary
Movie 'Reality' Check: How Real Is Real, Anyway?Pop Culture
The Modern Vampire: Bloodthirsty Still, But Chivalrous TooMovie Reviews
'The Other End of the Line': Phoning It InMovie Reviews
Shticky Stuff: 'Zack And Miri' Make A Kevin Smith-Style MessVisual Arts
New Compilation Captures 'Life' In Photographs
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Remembrances
So Long, Studs Terkel, And Thanks
Legendary oral historian, author and radio personality Studs Terkel died Friday at 96.
My Cancer
With A Vote, There's Hope For A FutureStoryCorps
In A Crisis, A Family's Faith Is RewardedKitchen Window
Grown-Up Tricks For TreatsDiversions
'Inverted Jenny' Stamp On Auction BlockWorld Series Notebook
Mysteries And Questions
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