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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.
Florida Officials Aim To Make Voting Easier For People With Disabilities
by Robbie Gaffney
For people with disabilities, it's not always easy to vote. In Florida, several counties are trying out a new system to help voters with disabilities have more privacy when they cast their ballots.
Trump, Biden Campaigns Target 2020's Key Election Voting Blocs
by Juana Summers
Over 90 million Americans have already voted, and the campaigns are making targeted efforts to turn out key blocs. Trends have shifted from four years ago among groups like seniors and Latinos.
COVID-19 Spreads As People Pass It Along To Someone They Live With
by Allison Aubrey
In the United States, coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and deaths are rising. New restrictions are being put in place to try to slow the spread of the virus.
News Brief: Election Nears, As COVID-19 Cases Surge, Restrictions Return
Presidential campaigns keep up their drive to attract undecided voters. Coronavirus cases surge in the U.S. And, COVID-19 numbers are up in the U.K. too, where a second lockdown will go into effect.
How The Associated Press Calls Winners During The Election
NPR and other news organizations rely on the Associated Press for election night. AP's Deputy Managing Editor, David Scott, tells us how he and his team make the call on election results.
These States Could Flip From Red To Blue During The 2020 Election
There are four days left to vote before Election day, and a number of states are still a toss-up. Georgia, Texas and Arizona have historically voted Republican but could swing the other way this year.
Homecomings Go Virtual At Historically Black Colleges And Universities
by Naomi Prioleau
Homecoming is the party of the year at historically Black colleges and universities, but the pandemic has canceled many events. We go to North Carolina A&T to see how virtual celebrations are going.
Rural Idaho Hospitals Are Feeling The Pressure As Coronavirus Cases Fill Up Beds
In the Rockies, small hospitals have no place to send patients when city hospitals are filling up. They report having to hold critical patients longer or transfer them far away, often out of state.
Who Can Vote In The U.S? The Answer Has Changed A Lot Throughout History
NPR's history podcast Throughline gives us insight onto the ongoing battle for the right to vote.
Georgia Food Writer Serves Tiny Meals At Her Restaurant For A Chipmunk
Angela Hansberger missed going to restaurants for her job as a food writer. So, she opened her very own tiny restaurant, where she serves tiny meals to a chipmunk named Thelonius Munk.
London Cathedral Holds Memorial For Beloved Stray Cat
Doorkins Magnificat was a stray cat who became a beloved mainstay at Southwark Cathedral in London. When she died, week the dean of the cathedral livestreamed a memorial service honoring the feline.