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It's All Politics
4:08 pm
Mon October 1, 2012

Outside Money Defining Montana Senate Showdown

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Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., (center) campaigns at a parade Saturday in Belgrade, Mont.
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Rep. Denny Rehberg, R-Mont., compaigns in Helena, Mont., on Sept. 7.
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Originally published on Mon October 1, 2012 5:23 pm

Republicans are still within reach of a big political goal this year: retaking control of the Senate. They lost the majority in 2006, in part because of the razor-close victory of Democratic challenger Jon Tester in Montana.

Now, Tester is the incumbent facing a tough challenge of his own. And if he's going to win re-election, he has to turn out a lot of younger voters, the way he did in 2006. And on that front, he does have some allies.

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Latin America
4:03 pm
Mon October 1, 2012

No More 'Lying': Law Bolsters Transgender Argentines

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Transsexuals Maiamar Abrodos (right) and Maria Laura Aleman arrive at the civil registry to begin the legal process to change their genders in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in June.
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Originally published on Mon October 1, 2012 5:20 pm

Mateo Solares came to Argentina from Bolivia a few years ago. The 25-year-old was born, and grew up as, Moyra Veronica. Biologically female, Solares says he always felt like a guy.

The main reason Solares moved to Argentina is because it seemed like an easier place to transition into a life as a young man. He says having an ID card that reflects how he sees himself is huge.

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Presidential Race
3:54 pm
Mon October 1, 2012

Stakes High For Romney At First Presidential Debate

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Around the Nation
3:47 pm
Mon October 1, 2012

Plague Of Crickets Bring Nuisance, Stink To Waco

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Originally published on Mon October 1, 2012 6:47 pm

Audie Cornish speaks with Scott Halvorson, manager of Drug Emporium, about the cricket problems he's having at his business in Waco, Texas, this year. Moist, mild conditions last winter have resulted in something resembling a cricket plague. Member station KWBU assisted with the sound for this story.

Around the Nation
3:47 pm
Mon October 1, 2012

Fight Erupts Over 'Plan B' Access In New York Schools

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Originally published on Mon October 1, 2012 5:20 pm

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Now to a story about one way New York City is trying to reduce teen pregnancy. School nurses are giving out more than just condoms. At 13 high schools, students can get the morning after pill without a prescription and without notifying their parents. And that does not sit well with some parents, as NPR's Joel Rose reports.

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