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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.
With Clock Ticking, Trump And Biden Spend More Time On The Road
by Mara Liasson
There's one week left for voting in the 2020 presidential election. President Trump will be in three states Tuesday. Joe Biden makes two stops in Georgia, a red state now considered up for grabs.
Pompeo, Esper Reinforce U.S.'s Anti-China Message In India
by Lauren Frayer
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Mark Esper are in India's capital to sign military agreements, and continue to push the Trump administration's anti-China message.
Research Indicates Postpartum Depression Can Last For 3 Years
by Rhitu Chatterjee
About one in seven women become depressed shortly after they give birth. A new study finds that depression can linger for three years after childbirth, and in some cases get worse over time.
Americans So Far Have Cast Record-Breaking 62 Million Early Ballots
by Greg Allen
Across the country, voters are enduring weather and long lines to cast ballots in early voting. Combined with the big number of mail ballots returned so far, it's pointing to a record turnout.
Wisconsin's Ballot Extension Plan Blocked By U.S. Supreme Court
NPR's David Greene talks to election law expert Rick Hasen about Monday's Supreme Court decision that may offer a a window into how the court could rule over a contested Election Day outcome.
News Brief: Trump-Biden Campaigns, Facebook Ads, COVID-19 Surge
Presidential campaigns are in high gear with Election Day a week away. At the same time, Facebook stops political ads. And, European countries reinstate curfews and closures as COVID-19 cases spike.
Facebook Stops New Political Ads To Try To Limit Misinformation
by Shannon Bond
Facebook's ban on new political and issue ads starts on Tuesday, a week before Election Day. But that won't stop groups intent on reaching voters through the platform.
With Sequel Out, Kazakhstan Uses 'Borat' To Its Advantage
In his 2006 movie Borat, Sacha Baron Cohen humiliates Kazakhstan. The country's new ad campaign shows tourists surprised by all it has to offer. Each spot ends with Borat's catchphrase: Very Nice!
To Prevent Calif. Wildfires, Utility Preemptively Shuts Down Power
by Dan Brekke
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is again shutting down electricity to hundreds of thousands of homes. The move is meant to prevent power lines from sparking wildfires during windy conditions.
Jack White Of The White Stripes Covers Busker's New Guitar
When a woman in Scotland smashed Matt Grant's guitar, he turned to crowd-funding to raise money. When he showed up at the store, the clerk told him Jack White had already paid for a replacement.
COVID-19 Case Spike Stretches Medical Resources In Wisconsin
NPR's David Greene talks to Dr. Jeffrey Pothof, an emergency room doctor in Madison and chief quality officer at the University of Wisconsin Health, about the surge in COVID-19 cases in the state.
Rural Wisconsin Is Hit The Hardest With Surge In COVID-19 Cases
Front-line workers in Wisconsin are dealing with a spike in coronavirus cases. One doctor says that while the surge was not unexpected, medical facilities still only have so many resources.