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A TV van with pictures of both candidates is seen outside the hall where the first presidential debate at Hofstra University's David & Mack Sport and Exhibition Complex in Hempsted, New York on September 26, 2016.
The first US presidential debate, between Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump, is one of the high points of the campaign, six weeks from the November 8 elections. / AFP PHOTO / Jewel SAMADJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

What to watch for as Clinton and Trump face off

HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 26: The stage is set for Monday night's presidential debate between Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump at Hofstra University on September 26, 2016 in Hempstead, New York. Clinton and Trump are scheduled to square off this evening in the first 2016 presidential debate. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

The what-ifs: 11 debate possibilities that should worry the campaigns

Moderator Lester Holt under scrutiny during debate

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Miami Marlins Dee Gordon, right, shakes hands with third base coach Lenny Harris, left, after he hit a solo home run during the first inning in a baseball game against the New York Mets, Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Dee Gordon homers leading off as Marlins mourn Jose Fernandez

John Oliver discussing Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on 'Last Week Tonight.'

John Oliver says Clinton’s scandals pale in comparison to Trump’s

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Is Hillary Clinton trying to play pre-debate mind games on Donald Trump?

Pedroia jukes past a sweeping dive from Luke Maile.

Nobody is beating these streaking Red Sox

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Bill Belichick still mum about QB injuries ahead of Bills game

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For Maine restaurateur, a gun debate turns nasty

For Maine restaurateur, a gun debate turns nasty

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This Brookline estate sits on 14 acres and just hit the market for $90 million

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Luxury homes are piling up in wealthy suburbs
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Greater Boston cities and towns where home prices have changed the most in the last year
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David Ortiz looks on during a pregame moment of silence in memory of Jose Fernandez.

Ortiz asked Rays to cancel pregame tribute following Jose Fernandez's death

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Hey, MBTA: take this hint on overnight service

Hey, MBTA: take this hint on overnight service

Pedroia jukes past a sweeping dive from Luke Maile.

Nobody is beating these streaking Red Sox

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So why are presidential debates moderated by journalists, anyway?

So why are presidential debates moderated by journalists, anyway?

Mark Wahlberg and LeBron James pose in the gym at Wahlberg's house.

Mark Wahlberg and LeBron James are talking about making a movie together

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9-16-2016 Milton, Mass. Over 275 guests attended 80's Party at Milton Hoosic Club hosted by William Raveis Realty to benefit Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation. L. to R. are Greg Carbone, Sarah Gibbons, Jerry Facey, Mark Gibbons, Jim Quinn, Heather Resnick and Terry Brenis all from Milton. Photo by Bill Brett for boston.com

Party pics: Raveis Reverse Raffle for Research '80s party