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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.
Puppy Born In Italy With Green Fur
2020 just keeps getting weirder. A puppy in Italy was born with green fur. He was immediately named Pistachio, and scientists say he got his color from making contact with a green pigment in the womb.
How The Political Divide In Wisconsin Is Affecting The State's COVID-19 Response
by Laurel White
Sharp political divisions in Wisc., are fueling a culture war over the COVID-19 response. As cases spike, Republicans sue to end public health orders while Trump holds large rallies in the state.
Major New York LGBTQ Film Festival, Newfest, Goes Virtual
NewFest, an LGBTQ film festival based in New York, has gone virtual this year. The pandemic disrupted the festivities, but it gave the LGBTQ films a chance to be viewed by a larger audience.
Takeaways From The Final Presidential Debate Of 2020
The final presidential debate of the 2020 election season was more calm and policy-oriented than the first. But did either candidate change the dynamics of the race?
Seattle Arcade Adapts To Pandemic With Touchless Pinball Machines
Add-A-Ball arcade has come up with some innovative ways to stay open during the pandemic. They installed foot pedals on their pinball machines and encouraged customers to bring their games.
U.S. Officials Say Russian Hackers Targeted State And Local Governments
by Miles Parks
U.S. officials said yesterday in a statement that a Russian hacking group "has conducted a campaign against a wide variety of U.S. targets" since September 2020.
Pompeo To Meet With Azerbaijan And Armenia's Foreign Ministers Amid Fierce Conflict
by Lucian Kim
The U.S. Secretary of State is holding separate talks with the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Washington on Friday, in an effort to halt the fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh.
A Young, Progressive Voter Grapples With Her Place In Politics
by Sher Delva
Sher Delva is a Bernie Sanders supporter and identifies as a Democratic socialist. She talks about where her political views fit into this year's presidential election.
News Brief: Presidential Debate, Russian Hackers
President Trump and former Vice President Biden met for their final debate of the election season last night. And, U.S. officials warn Russian hackers have infiltrated state and local governments.
Senate Democrats Boycott SCOTUS Vote
Democrats, who boycotted the Senate Judiciary Committee vote to move Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the full Senate, held a news conference.
Democrats Aim To Send Election-Year Message By Boycotting Barrett Vote
by Kelsey Snell
A Senate panel is to vote Thursday on Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination. Democrats plan to boycott the meeting and not participate in the vote to send her nomination to the full Senate.