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Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump, arrives on stage during a town hall campaign event at the Lancaster County Convention Center on Oct. 20 in Lancaster, Pa.

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  • Elections

The GOP’s ‘survival instinct’ acts as an ally for Trump on Election Day and beyond

Former President Donald Trump needs voters who may have misgivings about him or some of his behavior but who have deep loyalty to the Republican Party or deep aversion to the Democrats.

October 27, 2024
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  • Ron Elving
An artist's rendition of 17-year-old Esther Granger, who died in 1866 in Merrillville, Ind. A property owner discovered her skull in the walls of a home he was renovating in Batavia, Ill., in 1978.

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  • National

An Indiana teen died in 1866. How did her skull end up in an Illinois house's walls?

DNA tests identified a skull found during home renovations in 1978 as that of an Indiana teen who died after childbirth in 1866. Authorities say Esther Granger was likely the victim of grave robbing.

October 25, 2024
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  • Rachel Treisman
Pat Rush (right) with her brother in Arkansas circa late 1930s.

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  • National

The story of the American migrant — from Dust Bowl to a new life

Pat Rush and her family left Arkansas in the wake of one of the largest migrations in U.S. history, in the hope of making a better life for themselves out west.

October 24, 2024
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  • Joe Richman
LeBron James, left, and Bronny James of the Lakers play during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

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  • Sports

Teammates LeBron and Bronny James make history as the NBA's first father-son duo

The Jameses, who both play for the L.A. Lakers, shared the court for several minutes on the NBA's opening night. They join a very small club of father-son teammates in American professional sports.

October 23, 2024
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  • Rachel Treisman
People enter building on Sapelo Island following dock collapse

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  • News

7 dead, 8 injured after Sapelo dock collapse

A dock collapsed at Sapelo Island, leaving several dead and many injured. The island was celebrating its annual Cultural Day.

October 19, 2024
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  • The Current
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump salutes in Aurora, Colo., on Oct. 11. At that rally and others, he spoke of using a centuries-old act to expedite deportation of certain undocumented migrants.

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  • Politics

Trump is promising deportations under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. What is it?

Former President Donald Trump says if reelected, he will invoke a centuries-old law to expedite the removal of undocumented immigrants. Can he? Here's what to know about the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

October 19, 2024
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  • Rachel Treisman
Christopher Columbus landing in America with the Piuzon Brothers bearing flags and crosses, 1492.

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  • Europe

Christopher Columbus may have been a Spanish Jew, according to a new documentary

A recently televised documentary in Spain rekindles competing versions of the famed explorer's origins, but the scientific community is viewing it with caution.

October 16, 2024
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  • Miguel Macias
A tourist rides a camel at the Treasury site in Petra, Jordan, in December 2022. Archaeologists have discovered a hidden tomb at the site.

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Archaeologists discover 12 skeletons at a buried tomb in Petra, Jordan

The Treasury in Petra, Jordan, is a famous tourist site and features in an Indiana Jones movie. Now archaeologists say they've found a remarkable 12 complete skeletons in a hidden tomb beneath it.

October 16, 2024
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  • James Doubek
The jet-powered 'Spirit of America,' with Craig Breedlove at the wheel, on the Bonneville Salt Flats. The three-wheeled racer was powered by a J47 engine — the same type used in an F104 jet fighter plane.

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60 years ago, a jet-powered tricycle shattered the land speed record

Craig Breedlove became the first person to drive faster than 500 miles per hour. But his record-breaking run almost ended in disaster.

October 14, 2024
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  • Julian Ring
Both presidential candidates visited Georgia after Hurricane Helene: Vice President Harris in Augusta on Oct. 2 and former President Trump in Valdosta on Sept. 30. Trump has tried to weaponize the federal response to the storm.

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  • Politics

How could hurricanes impact the election? What we can learn from 5 recent storms

The election and Atlantic hurricane seasons are overlapping with dramatic effect, and not for the first time. Here's what we can learn from other storms that shaped elections, from Katrina to Maria.

October 09, 2024
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  • Rachel Treisman
John Leguizamo speaks onstage at the 76th Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, in Los Angeles.

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  • Television

John Leguizamo went into 'super sleuth dad' mode to help his son learn Latino history

"America does not function without Latino immigrants," Leguizamo says. His new three-part PBS docuseries, VOCES American Historia, highlights Latino contributions to American history and culture.

October 03, 2024
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  • Tonya Mosley
Augusta firefighters and other volunteers hand out water and ice Monday morning on the second full day without running water.

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  • News

Georgia Today: VP Kamala Harris in Augusta; Chemical fire hotline; Braves lose first wildcard game

On the Wednesday, Oct. 2 episode of Georgia Today: Vice President Kamala Harris visited Augusta and promised Federal funds for hurricane clean-up; there is a new hotline for persons affected by the chemical fire in Conyers; the Atlanta Braves lost the first wildcard playoff game.

October 02, 2024
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jeremy Powell
U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young meets with President Jimmy Carter in the Oval Office in 1979.

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  • News

In honor of Jimmy Carter's centennial, Andrew Young reflects on a friendship built on service

As Jimmy Carter marks his 100th birthday, few people know him better than former Ambassador to the U.N. and civil rights leader, Andrew Young. The two have shared a decades-long friendship rooted in faith and a commitment to public service. He spoke with GPB's Morning Edition about his friend's lasting influence and how the two first met. 

October 01, 2024
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  • Pamela Kirkland
An exterior view of the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C. which contained the headquarters of the Democratic National Party burglarized on June 17, 1972 and leading to the resignation of Richard Nixon in 1974. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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  • History

1972: "Watergate: Attempted Wiretapping"

Watergate: Attempted Wiretapping

September 30, 2024
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  • GPB Newsroom
Left: Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance of Ohio speaks at a campaign rally on July 30 in Reno, Nevada. Right: Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a campaign rally with his running mate, Vice President Harris, at the University of Las Vegas Thomas & Mack Center on August 10 in Las Vegas.

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  • Elections

VP debates may alter a close race’s dynamic even when they don't predict the winner

Vice presidential debates have produced many memorable moments, but it’s hard to say any has made a decisive difference in the election outcome. It’s worth recalling how much media heat and drama they have generated.

September 28, 2024
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  • Ron Elving
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