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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.
During Pandemic, MLB Baseball Announcer's Audience Grows
by Andrea Hsu
Since 2014, Richard Wang has called Major League Baseball games in Chinese for fans in Taiwan. When COVID-19 delayed the MLB season, he had a chance to bring Taiwan baseball to the world in English.
Swiss Couple Name Their Newborn 'Twifia' To Save On Internet Costs
They responded to an ad from Twifi, a Swiss Internet provider: Name your child after the company and receive free WiFi for 18 years. The couple will put the Internet savings into an account for her.
Should The Rising Federal Deficit Be Considered In Pandemic Relief Talks?
by Scott Horsley
Millions of unemployed Americans are still waiting for help from the federal government, but pandemic relief efforts have stalled. Republicans point to a ballooning federal deficit.
Results Are Pending In Bolivia's Presidential Election
by Philip Reeves
Bolivians voted for a new president on Sunday. The election — which was delayed twice — was the first since leftist icon Evo Morales was ousted almost a year ago.
How The U.S.-Saudi Relationship Could Change With A Biden Victory
by Jackie Northam
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman cultivated a close relationship with the Trump administration. How would that change under a Biden administration?
What Would A 2nd Trump Term Mean For The Environment?
President Trump touts his success at boosting fossil fuels and rolling back climate rules. But he's faced setbacks in court and pushback from states and industry.
Biden, Trump Focus On Swing States As November's Election Nears
by Tamara Keith
The presidential candidates are making their closing pitches as they crisscross the U.S. President Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden are approaching their campaign's home stretch differently.
'Opening Act' Captures The Painful Business Of Making People Laugh
by Elizabeth Blair
The Movie The Opening Act follows the trials and tribulations of a stand-up comedian. It stars Jimmy O. Yang, Cedric the Entertainer, Alex Moffat along with cameos by comics who've been there.
Latino Voters Face Even More Voting Challenges Because Of Pandemic
by Leila Fadel
Latino voters are the largest non-white voting demographic this year. But the pandemic has created new obstacles to registration in a community that has had a history of low voter turnout in the U.S.