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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.
For Many Military Personnel, Voting By Mail Is Not Unusual
by Steve Walsh
In a year when millions of people are expected to vote by mail, overseas troops were among the first to receive their ballots. Federal law requires they go out at least 45 days before the election.
National Guard Troops Mobilized After Unrest In Philadelphia
by Peter Crimmins
Protesters were out for another night after police shot and killed Walter Wallace, a 27-year-old Black man, Monday. His family says they called for an ambulance for help with a mental health crisis.
As Voting Days Dwindle, Presidential Campaigns Are In High Gear
by Scott Detrow
President Trump campaigned Tuesday in Michigan, Nebraska and Wisconsin. Democratic challenger Joe Biden was in Georgia. What do campaign itineraries tell us about the race?
Scientists Find Massive Coral Reef In Australia's Great Barrier Reef
The 1,600-foot-tall coral reef is taller than the Empire State Building, and its base is a mile wide. It's the first time in 120 years since a coral reef this size has been discovered.
TikTok Video Leads Woman In Indonesia To Find Her Twin Sister
The two 24-year-old women had not been together since they were babies when sectarian unrest forced their family apart. They've reunited and are making TikTok videos together.
News Brief: Tech Shield Hearing, Voting Days Dwindle, Philadelphia Unrest
Senate reconsiders legal shield protecting tech industry. Presidential campaign schedules reveal who's on offense; who's on defense. And, more protests in Philadelphia after police killed a Black man.
Italy, Spain Tighten Restrictions After Coronavirus Cases Spike
Protests are growing against renewed coronavirus restrictions in Italy, which is seeing a surge in cases. Spain has declared a national state of emergency, and the government is enforcing a curfew.