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School vouchers are one example of the stakes in legislative elections
by Wayne Schutsky
The November election in Arizona could determine whether a rapidly expanding school voucher program is reined in by the Legislature. That's the goal Democrats have -- if they can get a majority.
The Counting Of Mail-In Ballots Is A Major Issue In Pennsylvania
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Pennsylvania's Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar about mail-in ballots, and those that are received up to three days after Election Day will be counted.
In Kamala Harris' Ancestral Village, The U.S. Election Is Followed Closely
by Lauren Frayer
Sen. Harris is the first person of South Asian descent on a U.S. presidential ticket. Her mother's side of the family is from southern India. Hindu faithful offer prayers for a Biden-Harris victory.
Wisconsin Voters Turn Out To Cast Ballots During COVID-19 Surge
by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin is in the middle of a spike in COVID cases and hospitals are overwhelmed. How is the coronavirus outbreak there impacting polls, and what's the turnout expected to be like?
Funeral Homes Help To Solve Transportation Needs For Voters
by Frank Morris
Some older voters have limited options for getting to the polls — there are lots of work-arounds though. But in some cities, funeral homes are making sure they get there.
It's The Last Day To Vote As 2020 Election Campaign Winds Down
Election Day is here. We get the latest on the final hours of President Trump's reelection campaign, and that of Democratic nominee Joe Biden's campaign.
Train Runs Off Elevated Tracks, Is Caught By Statue Of A Whale's Tail
The train burst past the end of its elevated tracks in the Netherlands. Instead of crashing to the ground, the train was caught and held aloft by an artist's massive sculpture of a whale's tail.
After Votes Are Counted, What Will It Take To Reconcile The Country?
NPR's David Greene talks to Eric Liu of Citizen University and the Aspen Institute about what the election means for a divided country, and how to affirm civic engagement across the divide.
After The Polls Close, It Will Take Time To Get The Final Results
by Domenico Montanaro
Increased numbers of people voting by mail may delay results from some key swing states like Pennsylvania and Nevada. We explore how much information will and will not be available on election night.
Brace Yourself: YouTube Has A New Most-Watched Video
"Baby Shark" now has well over 7 billion views. It just ended the reign of the previous record-holder: the video for the song "Despacito."
Germans Hope A Biden Win Would Boost Relations With The U.S.
by Esme Nicholson
There's talk in Germany's capital of how a Joe Biden win would benefit the ailing transatlantic relationship. But there's also caution that expectations of a Biden administration are too high.
A Lot Is Riding On The U.S. Election For Israelis, Palestinians
by Daniel Estrin
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has received political help from President Trump and Israelis favor Trump's re-election. Palestinians hope for a Biden win.
Pennsylvania Is A Key State For Trump And Biden Campaigns
by Avi Wolfman-Arent
In 2016, Pennsylvania surprised a lot of people by voting for President Trump. The election is close again this year, and there are many regions to watch in the Keystone State.