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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.
Scientists Experiment With TB Vaccine To See If It Slows Spread Of COVID-19
by Michaeleen Doucleff
As scientists race to develop a vaccine specific for COVID-19, some researchers are testing an old vaccine, that's been proven safe and is cheap to manufacture, to see if it could slow the pandemic.
California's Wine Region Is Threatened By 'Explosive Growth' Wildfire
by Kevin Stark
Evacuations are expanding as a major fire in Northern California is threatening wine country including the city of Santa Rosa. That city was badly damaged just three years ago by another wildfire.
Examining President Trump's Unorthodox Debate Style
by Tamara Keith
President Trump faces off against Joe Biden in their first debate Tuesday night in Cleveland. Trump's 2016 debate performances were brash and unorthodox, but 2020 is a year of pandemic and recession.
Trump Nominee Could Solidify Supreme Court's Conservative Direction
Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Sen. Ted Cruz about Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. Cruz is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which begins confirmation hearings next month.
Democrats Say Trump's Reported Debts Create National Security Risks
by Greg Myre
President Trump reportedly is facing huge debts. Democrats want to know who his lenders are, and his national security decisions are facing renewed scrutiny. Trump claims the reports are false.
Tax Revelations Set The Stage For Presidential Debate In Cleveland
by Asma Khalid
President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden square off in their first presidential debate Tuesday — two days after the publication of a New York Times investigation about Trump's tax returns.
News Brief: Presidential Debate, COVID-19 Death Toll, Calif. Wildfires
President Trump and Joe Biden will face off in their first presidential debate. More than a million people have died globally of COVID-19. And, a wildfire threatens California's wine country.
Nations Cross A New Marker In The Pandemic: 1 Million Deaths
Governments around the world have now reported more than one million deaths related to COVID-19. There are nations continuing to see an escalation in cases, six months into the health crisis.
Mine-Detecting Rat In Cambodia Wins Award For Bravery
Magawa, an African giant pouched rat, sniffs for landmines in Cambodia that were left behind after decades of conflict. Magawa just won a gold medal for his bravery.
Presidential Debate Preview: Trump, Biden To Take The Stage In Cleveland
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Republican strategist Scott Jennings and Democratic strategist Karen Finney for a preview of the first presidential debate between President Trump and Joe Biden.
Tax Return Report: Did Trump Go Beyond His Legal Limits?
NPR's David Greene talks to Lee Sheppard, contributing editor of Tax Notes, about President Trump's tax burden, and whether reporting by The New York Times shows any legal violations.
Young Overachiever Might Make You Feel Like An Underachiever
Ian Taylor Schlitz, 14, started taking college classes at the age of 12. He just got his associate degree from Tarrant County College in Texas. Ian's older sister was accepted into college at age 9.