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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.
COVID-19 Vaccine Development Is Going At Breathtaking Speed, NIH Chief Says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, about the surge in U.S. coronavirus cases, and the progress on vaccines and mass testing.
Belgium's Health Minister Calls COVID-19 Surge 'Most Dangerous In Europe'
by Teri Schultz
Bracing for a possible "tsunami" of new COVID-19 cases, the country's health minister is warning of a dire situation as coronavirus cases rise more than 200% in the past two weeks.
Remembering Tennessee Health Care Worker Who Died Of The Coronavirus
Dana Vega of Clarksville, Tenn., was a certified nursing assistant when she died of COVID-19 at age 49. Her daughter says she treated her patients like family.
Scientists Consider How Air Travelers Can Lessen Their COVID-19 Risk
by Michaeleen Doucleff
How risky is it to travel on the plane during the pandemic? Scientists are beginning to answer that question, and are trying to figure out what passengers can do to lower their exposure risk.
Desperate For Business, AMC Will Rent Out Theaters For Private Screenings
For about $100 — you and up to 19 friends — can rent out one of the chain's theater. You even have access to the concession stand. The price could go higher — depending on the movie.
Colorado's Record-Setting Wildfire Season Isn't Slowing Down
by Matt Bloom
New wildfires in October are rare in Colorado, but two popped up last weekend near Boulder, causing evacuations and destroying houses. Nearby, the state's largest-ever wildfire continues to grow.
Millions Of Unemployed Americans Monitor Relief Bill Negotiations
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, about whether a new coronavirus relief bill can be passed before Election Day.
Writer Michael Anton Makes The Case For Why Trump Should Be Reelected
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Michael Anton, a writer and former national security official in the Trump administration, about the case he's making for another four years of President Trump.
News Brief: Presidential Debate, Hackers Indicted, TikTok Fights Disinformation
Highlights of political news leading up to Election Day. The Justice Department charges six Russian intelligence officers in connection with global computer hacks. And, a look into TikTok's dark side.
Supreme Court Rules On Pa. Ballots, Debate Rule Changes Announced
by Mara Liasson
The high Court let stand a ruling in Pennsylvania that permits officials to count some mailed ballots up to three days after Election Day. And, the presidential debate will have uninterrupted time.
Onlookers Were Wrong About The UFO. It Was A Flying Superhero
A group of people in India reported seeing a humanoid object sail through the sky and fall to earth. Instead of finding an alien, authorities discovered a balloon shaped like Ironman.