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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.
'South Park' Residents Cheer On Broncos From Stadium Seats
Characters from the cartoon town were in Denver for an NFL game. The show's creators went to college in Colorado and are huge Broncos fans. Every cardboard cutout wore a mask — even Kenny!
Black Health Care Professionals Help Black Communities Battle Pandemic
by Nina Feldman
Frustrated by COVID-19's disproportionate impact on Black communities, Black doctors came together to launch their own outreach group, bringing testing and care into Philadelphia neighborhoods.
Why Kentucky's Black Attorney General Faces Scorn From Black Activists
by Adrian Florido
Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who is Black, made his race central to the story of his political rise. Many Black people criticize his decision not to file charges in Breonna Taylor's death.
Luxury Brand Moschino Pulls Some Strings During Milan Fashion Week
To keep things pandemic-friendly, Moschino replaced all its spectators and models with puppets. Designers created itty-bitty dresses and accessories for the marionette models.
News Brief: Trump Taxes, Amy Coney Barrett, TikTok Ban Blocked
Trump dismisses published report that he paid little in federal income taxes. GOP aims to get Supreme Court nominee confirmed by election. And, U.S. judge halts Trump's TikTok ban before it started.
Biden Aims To Use Debate To Solidify His Advantage Over Trump
by Scott Detrow
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's past debate performances demonstrate how he may handle his first direct matchup with President Trump Tuesday night.
GOP Voter Hopes Supreme Court Nominee Will Bolster Conservative Ideals
A Republican voter in Los Alamos, N.M., is elated that President Trump has nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. She hopes this could change Obamacare and abortion laws.
Afghan Woman Earns Top Marks In University Exam After Militants Attack Her Academy
by Diaa Hadid
Shamsia Alizada, the daughter of a coal miner, has received the highest test score in Afghanistan's university admissions exam. She will attend medical school.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Honored As The First Woman To Lie In State
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will lie in state Friday at the U.S. Capitol, the first woman to be given that honor in the nation's history.
Coroners Under Pressure As Pandemic Brings Budget Cuts
by Kevin Beaty
Increased overdoses and unattended deaths during the pandemic are keeping coroners very busy. At the same time, many are seeing budget cuts and mandatory furloughs.
Civil Rights Lawyer Ben Crump Discusses Breonna Taylor Case, Grand Jury Indictment
NPR's Noel King speaks with civil rights lawyer Ben Crump, who sits on the legal team of Breonna Taylor's family.