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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.
California Workplace Discrimination System Sheds Light On Caste System
by Derek Arthur
A lawsuit filed in California alleges a new type of workplace discrimination based on caste. Indians in Silicon Valley say this ancient social hierarchy has followed them to the U.S..
Couple Looking For A New Pet Accidentally Buys A Tiger Cub
A tiger currently in the care of the French Biodiversity Office has a surprising origin story. In 2018, a French couple bought it when they thought it was a kitten.
Canadian City Returns Hilarious Prank Plaques On Park Benches
Plaques anonymously placed on park benches in Calgary were removed by the city. But after public outcry, the plaques with fake fun facts are being returned.
Trump Back On Campaign Trail After Coronavirus Diagnosis
President Trump was diagnosed with the coronavirus 12 days ago. On Friday, he'll hold a rally in Florida, after physicians announced over the weekend he was no longer a transmission risk to others.
Airlines Offering 'Flights to Nowhere' Amid COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
by Michael Sullivan
Got that itch to travel? With many international routes still closed, Asian countries with low COVID-19 rates are offering "flights to nowhere" that start and end at the same airport.
Montana Is Struggling With A Coronavirus Surge
by Rachel Cramer
Hospitals in Montana are straining. The state racked up hundreds of COVID-19 cases in September. New restrictions could be imposed as Governor Steve Bullock tries to unseat a Republican U.S. senator.
Joe Biden On Race: What The Democratic Presidential Nominee Has Said About Busing
by Steve Inskeep
In the first of a two part series on former Vice President Joe Biden's record on race, Steve Inskeep examines his controversial stance on busing.
Rafael Nadal Takes Home French Open Victory
by Eleanor Beardsley
Rafael Nadal won the French Open for his 20th career Grand Slam singles title, tying the record of Roger Federer.
Netflix's 'Deaf U' Shows The Deaf Experience Through The Eyes Of Students
by Eric Deggans
A new Netflix docuseries follows a group of students who attend Gallaudet University, a private college for the deaf and hard of hearing.
2020 Nobel Peace Prize Awarded To World Food Programme
by Rob Schmitz
Norwegian Nobel Committee gave the organization the peace price for "acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict."