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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.
2 Brothers Spent 6 Decades Trying To Find One Another
Bruce DeLude and Don Crawford spent years in foster care and then were adopted by two different families. With the help of Bruce's daughter, the brothers came face-to-face in an emotional reunion.
David S. Reynold's Book 'Abe' Reveals New Information About Lincoln
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with historian David S. Reynolds about his biography of Abraham Lincoln entitled Abe. In it, the acclaimed author reveals new information about the 16th president.
Trump Names Devout Catholic As His Supreme Court Nominee
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Helen Alvaré, law professor at Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University, about Judge Amy Coney Barrett's judicial record and judicial philosophy.
Sobering Milestone: Global Coronavirus Deaths Near 1 Million
by Nurith Aizenman
The world is nearing a million deaths from COVID-19 — with almost every nation having lost people to the disease. And in the five countries hit badly by the pandemic, the trend remains worrisome.
Pandemic Takes Its Toll As Deaths Around The World Near 1 Million Mark
by Allison Aubrey
The coronavirus continues to impact the health of people and economies worldwide. As the U.S. death toll rises, there are concerns that the White House is meddling in the vaccine approval process.
'New York Times' Reports Trump Paid Little In Federal Income Taxes
The newspaper's probe reveals details about Donald Trump's federal tax filings, including reports that he paid just $750 in federal income taxes each of his first two years in the White House.
Supreme Court Nominee Captures Capitol Hill's Attention
by Claudia Grisales
President Trump and most Republican lawmakers want Judge Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to the Supreme Court before November's election. Confirmation hearings are expected to begin Oct. 12.
GOP, Democratic Voters Weigh In On Trump's Supreme Court Nominee
President Trump's pick of Amy Coney Barrett to fill the vacant court seat created by the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg came as little surprise to many people, but the decision has divided voters.
As Games Proceed, MLB And NFL Hope To Keep COVID-19 Cases At Zero
by Tom Goldman
Baseball's regular season ended Sunday, as the sport has had to navigate the coronavirus without being in a protective bubble like other leagues. The NFL is hoping to repeat baseball's success.