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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.
What President Trump's Positive Coronavirus Test Result Means For His Campaign
by Franco Ordoñez
President Trump and the first lady tested positive for the coronavirus. They will remain home for 14 days, raising questions about the president's job functions and implications for the campaign.
House Democrats Approve Scaled-Back Coronavirus Aid Package
by Kelsey Snell
The $2.2 trillion bill is the latest by the Democrats who want an aid package passed before the election.
Breonna Taylor Case Reignites Criticism Over Grand Juries
by Martin Kaste
Outrage over grand jury findings in the Breonna Taylor case resurfaced old doubts about the uniquely American legal institution. Why do we have the citizen panels, and are they really independent?
Contact Tracing Questions Arise After Trump Tests Positive For The Coronavirus
The President has tested positive for the coronavirus. NPR speaks to Dr. Ashish Jha, the dean of the school of public health at Brown University, about the implications.
What Happens If Trump's Health Worsens After Testing Positive For The Coronavirus
How will the White House continue work if President Trump develops COVID-19 symptoms? NPR's David Greene talks to John Fortier, former executive director of the Continuity of Government Commission.
Virginia Voters React To Trump's Positive Coronavirus Test
by Sarah McCammon
Voters at a coffee shop in Virginia Beach react to the news that the president and first lady have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Khashoggi Supporters Launch Pro-Democracy Group 2 Years After His Death
by Steve Inskeep
Friends of Jamal Khashoggi, the journalist murdered by agents of his native Saudi government two years ago, have launched an organization to promote human rights and democracy in the Arab world.
Congressional Committee Has Been Reviewing Trump Tax Refund For 9 Years
by Jacob Goldstein
Every large federal income tax refund is reviewed by a little-known committee in Congress. NPR's Planet Money podcast goes over the committee's purpose and a refund for Trump its been reviewing.
UK Government Wishes Trump Speedy Recovery After Positive Coronavirus Test Result
by Frank Langfitt
British officials are sending their best wishes to President Trump and his wife after they tested positive for the coronavirus. Prime Minister Boris Johnson also tested positive earlier this year.
AC/DC Announce Reunion, Tease New Single 'Shot in the Dark'
After several years apart, beloved rock band AC/DC will be reuniting. The group released a teaser of their new song, "Shot In The Dark"
What Trump's Positive Coronavirus Test Result Means For National Security
by Tom Bowman
The military's Commander in Chief, President Donald Trump, is in quarantine after testing positive for the coronavirus. So what does that mean for the military operations?
News Brief: Health Implications And Economic Impact Of Trump's Coronavirus Diagnosis
President Trump and the first lady have tested positive for the coronavirus. At 74, there are serious health implications for the president. The diagnosis has had a big impact on the stock market.