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Opening credits of the South Korean television show, "The Fourth Republic." The actors pictured portray a shadowy cult figure (left) and Korea's future president.

S. Korean President's 'Rasputin' Was Once Part Of A Soap Opera Storyline

A 1990s' "K-Drama" now seems oddly prescient.

Market-Frankford line trains remain idle at a Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority station in Upper Darby, Pa., just outside Philadelphia, on Nov. 1. Philadelphia's transit strike ended early Monday, as SEPTA said it has reached a tentative, five-year deal with the union.

Philadelphia Transit Strike Ends, Just In Time For Election Day

The transit authority and its largest union have reached a settlement to end a nearly weeklong strike. The news came just hours before a judge was set to rule on enjoining the strike for Election Day.

Voters in Winston-Salem, N.C., wait in line to cast their ballots during early voting for the 2016 general election.

With Fewer Legal Tools In Hand, Justice Department Prepares To Monitor Election

More than 500 monitors and observers will watch polling sites in 28 states, looking for voting rights violations such as discrimination against voters because of their race or language.

Seven environmental groups have brought a case against BNSF over coal pollution.

Outcome Of Water Pollution Trial Against BNSF Could Reach Beyond Lakes, Streams

Seven environmental groups want to prove coal being hauled by rail is polluting Washington’s waterways. If they are successful, the outcome could have...

The Nestle Corporation hopes to bottle water from Oxbow Springs in Cascade Locks, Oregon.

Ruling Puts Cascade Locks One Small Step Closer To Bottling Plant

Opponents of a possible water bottling plant in the Columbia Gorge are weighing their options now that a judge has approved a water rights transfer that...

Athletes have been using high-intensity interval training for decades, and it's now being adopted by more casual exercisers.

Is High-Intensity Interval Training The Fast Track To Health?

Interval training is a hot thing. Alternating bouts of relatively intense exercise with recovery can provide some benefits of longer workouts in less time. But you still have to put in the work.

7 Scenarios For How Election Night Might Play Out

Hillary Clinton has the edge. She has to win just the states leaning in her direction to get enough electoral votes to be president. But Donald Trump has a path, albeit a narrow one.

Ease Election Anxiety By Looking At Cute Animals

For those feeling a little sressed out this Election Day, the San Francisco Zoo is live streaming the antics of three fluffy red pandas. And, USA Today is offering photos and videos of adorable dogs.

'SNL' Kept Up The Tradition Of Taking Aim At Presidential Candidates

David Greene and Steve Inskeep explore how NBC's Saturday Night Live has handled political humor this year.

Hillary Clinton is seen on screens in the media center Sept. 26, during her debate with Donald Trump at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.

Weary Press Corps Can Celebrate Election's End, Then Survey Wreckage

There's been a fair amount to admire in media coverage of Donald Trump and the 2016 race — but NPR's David Folkenflik thinks that on reflection, many journalists will feel more ambivalence than pride.

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