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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.
Wis. Law Requires Investigation Before Officer Can Be Charged In Shooting
by Corinne Hess
It's almost a month since Jacob Blake was shot by a police officer in Kenosha, Wis. As the community seeks answers, the officer has not yet been charged with a crime.
President Trump Contradicts Head Of CDC Regarding Vaccine, Masks
Trump says a COVID-19 vaccine could be ready by the end of 2020. At the same time, the top communications official at Health and Human Services is going on leave after comments he made on Facebook.
As Oregon Wildfires Burn, Some Evacuees Are Returning Home
by Nathan Rott
Firefighters are making progress against wildfires in the state. Some residents are slowly being allowed to return to their homes and businesses after wildfires swept through their area.
Hurricane Sally Hit Gulf Shores, Ala., With 25 Inches Of Rain
NPR's David Greene talks to meteorologist Marshall Shepherd, professor of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Georgia, about Hurricane Sally's tremendous amount of rain.
Why More Shofar Blowers Are Needed To Celebrate Jewish New Year
by Daniel Estrin
To help people celebrate a socially distanced Jewish New Year, there are free courses in Israel teaching how to blow the shofar — the ritual ram or antelope horn.
Swiss Referendum Considers Canceling Freedom Of Movement With EU
by Rebecca Rosman
Switzerland will vote this month on whether to end freedom of movement with the European Union. If it passes, it could destroy the country's close relationship with the EU.
Daughter's Tweet Helps Boost Sales For Her Dad's Taco Truck In Texas
Pandemic business was so bad that Elias Aviles had only sold $6 of food that day. But the next morning when he got to his truck, there was already a line. People had seen Giselle Aviles' tweet.
High Schoolers Cross State Lines For An Opportunity To Play Football
by Greg Echlin
Seeking potential college scholarships, some high school football players are moving to states that are playing the game because their local school boards have banned play due to the pandemic.
College Newspapers Aim To Keep Schools Transparent During Pandemic
NPR's David Greene talks to two student newspaper editors-in-chief — Ivan Jackson and Anna Pogarcic about what it's like to cover COVID-19 outbreaks at their respective universities.
States That Border West Coast Wildfires Close Schools Because Of Smoke
by Tess Goodwin
Idaho and Montana frequently battle big wildfires this time of year. But this season their biggest challenge is smoke from West Coast fires that has led to shutting down schools and other problems.
How Democrat Joe Biden's Catholic Faith Shaped His Life, Politics
by Asma Khalid
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's faith is central to how he sees the world. How does his Catholicism affect his politcs?
Sally Downgraded To A Tropical Storm But Still Producing Major Rainfall
Residents and officials in Gulf Shores, Ala., and Pensacola, Fla., are taking stock after Hurricane Sally. The storm brought a tremendous amount of rain with it — causing extreme flooding conditions.