 The audience laughed when Biden said he nearly fell asleep on the debate stage. He said it wasn't an excuse, but it was an explanation. It's the most detailed Biden has gotten into semi-publicly on his lackluster debate performance. Deepa Shivaram, NPR News, the White House. This is NPR News from Washington. In news from the region, Connecticut officials are reminding drivers to slow down to move over for workers during the upcoming long and busy holiday weekend on the roads.