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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.
New GDP Numbers Won't Be Enough To Repair All Economic Damage
by Scott Horsley
The Commerce Department reported record-setting economic growth during the most recent quarter. But the economy is far from healthy, after a record-shattering collapse earlier this year.
French Authorities Investigate Another Gruesome Attack
by Eleanor Beardsley
A man was arrested in Nice after he allegedly stabbed three people to death, beheading one of them. Earlier this month, a man beheaded a teacher outside Paris before being shot dead by police.
China Aims To Be More Resilient To External Economic Shocks
by Emily Feng
Amid a global pandemic and tensions with the U.S., China's Communist Party has unveiled its next Five Year Plan. It includes an ambitious campaign to reduce economic reliance on foreign countries.
2 Visions Of America: Examining President Trump And Joe Biden's View
by Steve Inskeep
In the waning days of the U.S. presidential election, voters consider two candidates with divergent visions — not only of the nation's future, but also of its past.
As Election Day Nears, Battleground States Are In Play
Five days before the end of voting, we have a status report on Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin. Those three states flipped to Donald Trump in 2016.
European Countries Revive Restrictions To Battle COVID-19 Spike
by Rob Schmitz
Germany and France have become the latest European countries to introduce limited public health lockdowns, in an effort to end sharp increases in coronavirus infections.
U.S. Hospitals Warned Of Increasing Ransomware Attacks
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Charles Carmakal of the cybersecurity firm Mandiant about hackers deploying malware to shut down institutions' computers in order to demand millions of dollars in ransom.
How Is Law Enforcement Preparing For Potential Election Violence?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul about how state attorneys general and local law enforcement are preparing to stop voter intimidation and post-election violence.
Halloween Must Have: 12-Foot-Tall Skeleton With Glowing Eyes
According to the New York Post, the skeleton is one of the country's most popular Halloween decorations. It costs $300 and is sold at Home Depot — if you can find it.
Trump Counts On Rural Voters In Arizona To Help Him Win The State
by Kirk Siegler
President Trump again skipped Phoenix during his latest campaign swing through Arizona, as the campaign returns to its 2016 playbook — hoping rural voters will decide the close election.
Tupperware Benefits From More Home Cooking During The Pandemic
Where are your dinner leftovers? In the fridge, in a Tupperware container? Tupperware's profits quadrupled this past quarter. Other companies thriving: Netflix, Peloton and board game maker Hasbro.