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Local Muslim Group Speaks Out Against Attempted Federal Reserve Attack

Leaders from the local Ahmadiyya Muslim Community are emphasizing that outreach to young people is the most important deterrent to incidents like the attempted attack on the Federal Reserve in New York.

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Group Warns Maryland's Online Voter Registration Could Lead To Fraud

A group called Save our Votes in Maryland is arguing that the state's new online voter registration system is "hacker friendly" and prone to fraud.

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Maryland Comptroller Urges Voters To Reject Redistricting

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is crossing party lines to speak out against the redistricting plan up for referendum next month, saying it has embarrassed the state.

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Virginia Approves New Regulations For Pregnant Prisoners

The Board of Corrections in Virginia has approved regulations on the use of restraints for pregnant jail inmates.

Elections

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Compare Candidates on Your Local Ballot

The WAMU 88.5 voter guide lets you compare candidates, make your selections and print your choices or access them from your mobile phone in the voting booth for the Nov. 6 election.

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Underdog Democrat Is Keeping Things Close In Nevada Senate Race

It's not just the presidential contest that's being watched in swing state Nevada. GOP Sen. Dean Heller's race against Democrat Shelley Berkley is also seen as a tossup. That's a bit of a surprise for Republicans, who have counted on retaining the seat as they try to build a Senate majority.
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How Conservatives Learned To Love Mitt Romney

His rise in the polls has been accompanied by a shift to the middle that conservatives had long feared. But because Romney triumphed in direct debate with President Obama, the right is embracing him like never before. Says one conservative leader: "They really get the feeling their guy can win."
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For One Night, Obama And Romney Will Trade Jokes, Not Jabs

Just as Sen. John McCain and soon-to-be President Obama did in 2008 — and other presidential contenders did before them — the candidates will be at a New York charity dinner tonight. They're expected to have fun, not fight.

Arts

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Art Beat With Sean Rameswaram, Oct. 19

Animals travel the world and the Bard's language is restless.

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Thousands Line Up For Rare Rowling Appearance

Long lines snaked around New York City Tuesday as J.K. Rowling made her only U.S. appearance promoting her new book for adults, The Casual Vacancy. NPR's Margot Adler reports that while the crowds were large, they were overjoyed to meet the woman who created Harry Potter.

Environment

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Climate Politics: It's Laugh Lines Vs. 'Not A Joke'

Stymied by Congress early on in his term while trying to advance his climate policies, President Obama has resorted to taking incremental actions that don't need congressional approval. Mitt Romney doesn't mention climate change in his energy plan, and favors cheap energy sources like coal.
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Go Fish: Numbers Of Young Striped Bass Plummet In Bay

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Striped bass, better known in the Chesapeake Bay area as rockfish, have had a bad year, as scientists say the lower-than-normal levels of rainfall have hurt their population levels.