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Mitt Romney said when he became governor he presented his staff with "binders full of women," who could fill cabinet positions. The statement has become fodder for the web.

NPR's food blog, The Salt, has a new, more streamlined look and feel that will make taking us with you on mobile or tablet much easier. We've also added snappy categories and bigger photos, with more white space to let things breathe. Let us know what you think @NPRFood and in the comments.

Jill Stein and her running mate, Cheri Honkala, tried to crash the debate. They said there was no reason why the "illegitimate" Commission on Presidential Debates should exclude them.

NPR's health blog, Shots, has a new look and feel to make it easier for you to navigate, particularly on smartphones and tablets. You'll notice bigger photos and graphics in stories, and a lot less clutter. On the landing page, you'll be able to see more stories at a glance.

"He's our founder. He's been the inspiration for our work for so many years," Doug Ulman tells All Things Considered host Melissa Block. "The work that he started ... is incredibly meaningful to millions and millions of people."

When the presidential candidates speak about the "middle class," they're making a safe bet that you'll think they're talking to you. The middle class doesn't have an economic definition, and Americans of widely varying income levels identify with it. The class-based term seems to have lost its distinction.

In the closing days of the campaign, some serious money is coming in behind the controversial GOP Senate nominee, and one recent poll showed his race against Claire McCaskill is a dead heat. But most observers think Akin's already done his campaign too much damage.

Since Republican Richard Mourdock made a controversial comment about rape, his opponent has been trying to pick up the voters Mourdock may have lost. But not everyone has turned away from him. Meanwhile, outside money has been pouring in.

In New York without a marathon, runners aren't wasting their energy. They're jogging through Staten Island with backpacks full of food and other supplies in a hastily organized mercy run.

The fuel shortage that has hit the New York-New Jersey region is expected to continue for days. And many of the runners due to take part in the now-canceled New York Marathon are taking part in relief efforts.