To the Point
Cyberwars, voter insecurity and threats of civil unrest
Al Gore conceded in 2002 even though he had more votes than George W. Bush. Donald Trump is already prepared to challenge the voting system if loses. We look at threats to the integrity of the democratic process.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenPhoto: Diebold Elections System AccuVote-TSx DRE voting machine (Joeboene)
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3 storiesThe UN calls for humanitarian pause in Aleppo
Both sides are increasing the violence in Syria's second largest city, and today, the UN called for a humanitarian pause . Millions of people in Aleppo are threatened with a cutoff of their water supply.
Read the story7 minCan voters believe that all their votes will be counted?
Donald Trump is already raising questions about the outcome of the November election, telling supporters, "I'm afraid the election is going to be rigged. I have to be honest." While experts discount Trump's claims about "voter fraud," they concede that electronic voting is vulnerable to hacking.
Read the story33 minJapan's 2,500 year-old monarchy at a crossroads
For the first time in 2500 years, the Emperor of Japan is asking to step down . Emperor Akihito has been stripped of all authority and can't retire on his own. He's 82 years old and he's suffers from cancer — but abdication has implications beyond his personal problems.
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