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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 Cases Are Increasing In At Least 30 States
by Allison Aubrey
Coronavirus infection rates are higher than they've been since the middle of the summer, and hospitalizations are up too. As the virus surges, many are wondering: Is it safe to vote in person?
Cow In Australia Is Freed After Being Trapped On Trampoline
In Victoria, a few dozen cows escaped their pasture. The farmers got them all except one. A neighbor found the missing cow unable to stand up on her in-ground trampoline.
Protesters In Thailand Turn Out Despite Government Crackdown
by Michael Sullivan
Thousands of mainly young Thais were back on the streets of Bangkok on Sunday for a fifth straight day of protests. They are demanding sweeping political change.
Rallies Erupt Across France To Honor Slain Teacher Who Was Beheaded
by Eleanor Beardsley
People shocked over the beheading of a teacher in a Paris suburb held rallies on Sunday while police continued making arrests. An extremist accused the teacher of insulting the prophet Muhammad.
Have A Musical Instrument Gathering Dust? Nonprofit Will Take Your Donation
Hungry for Music is a nonprofit organization that takes donations of musical instruments, refurbishes them and distributes them to needy music students across the country.
News Brief: Presidential Campaigns, Pandemic Cases, China's Economy
President Trump and Joe Biden are on the campaign trail, but taking different approaches. New daily COVID-19 cases are on the rise. And, China says its economy grew 4.9% in the third quarter.
Figurines From 'Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer' Film Up For Auction
Santa and Rudolph are likely to fetch as much as $250,000 at auction.
Trump And Biden's Competing Town Halls Had Starkly Different Tones And Messaging
by Asma Khalid
Trump and Biden appeared on two different news networks at the same hour for town hall-style events, in lieu of what had originally been a scheduled debate.
When Help Is Far Away, Idaho Residents Look Out For Neighbors At Risk Of Suicide
by Heath Druzin
For a long time, families in crisis Emida, Idaho had no where to turn. Now, two residents have started the first suicide prevention group in the county.