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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.
First-Time Voters In Wisconsin Weigh In On Election Issues
NPR's Noel King talks to young people in the polarized state of Wisconsin, who will be voting for the first time in November's election. They are divided by many issues, including race.
News Brief: High Court Vacancy, Pandemic's Effects, U.S. Climate Stance
President Trump plans to announce his Supreme Court pick on Saturday. The pandemic continues to hurt minority households. And, the U.S. officially exits the Paris climate accords on Nov. 4.
Nixon, Carson Sandwiches Are Still In Former Boy Scout's Freezer
VP Richard Nixon ate half a sandwich at a campaign stop in Illinois 60 years ago. Steve Jenne took the other half. In 1988, he brought it onto The Tonight Show with a fresh one for Johnny Carson.
Sen. Mitt Romney To Support A Vote On A SCOTUS Nominee
Sen. Mitt Romney said he would support a floor vote on President Donald Trump's Supreme Court, essentially clinching consideration of Trump's nominee this year despite the impending election.
Examining The Ethics Involved When Distributing A COVID-19 Vaccine
by Pien Huang
When a COVID-19 vaccine is approved, who gets first dibs? Bioethicists say the focus should be on saving the lives of people most at risk. Frontline health workers go first, but the rest is trickier.
Member Of The Temptations, Bruce Williamson Jr., Dies At 49
The family of Bruce Williamson Jr., who was a former lead singer with the Temptations, died on Sept. 6 in Las Vegas of complications from COVID-19.
Effects Of Climate Change On Transportation Are Not Always Obvious, Immediate
by Dan Boyce
Wildfire recently closed I-70 through Colorado for two weeks. It burned steep slopes above the highway, so future closures are likely due to rockfall and mudslides from climate change driven storms.
Republicans Will Attempt To Push Through A Supreme Court Nominee
NPR's Noel King talks to Steven Groves of the Heritage Foundation and former assistant to President Trump about the administration's strategy for picking the next Supreme Court justice.
For 38 Years, Dungeon Master Has Been Continually Playing 'D&D' Game
Robert Wardhaugh has been playing the same game of Dungeons and Dragons since 1982. It started with four players. Now there are 60 people, and they're on Zoom, Wardaugh tells CNN.
The United Nations Marks Its 75th Anniversary During The Pandemic
by Michele Kelemen
The United Nations General Assembly begins its annual meeting on Tuesday. A record 173 heads of state or government will address the meeting between now and Saturday — most virtually.
Experts Warn Britain Could See A Severe Uptick In Coronavirus Cases
by Frank Langfitt
The United Kingdom's top science adviser says, "The epidemic is doubling roughly every seven days" — warning of a dangerously high rate of new coronavirus cases.