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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.
Airline Workers Brace As Federal Aid Runs Out This Month
by David Schaper
Flight attendants, pilots and other airline employees hope a deadlocked Congress will agree to extend a federal payroll relief program and prevent mass layoffs.
U.K. Threatens Brexit Change That Would Violate International Law
by Frank Langfitt
The government of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans new legislation that could cause the collapse of final Brexit negotiations with the European Union.
Trump Tells Woodward He Deliberately Downplayed Coronavirus Threat
A new book by Bob Woodward reveals that President Trump thought the threat posed by the coronavirus was much worse than what he revealed publicly. Woodward's book Rage is due out next week.
Fire At Refugee Camp In Greece Was A Disaster Waiting To Happen
by Joanna Kakissis
It is still not clear what caused the fire at at a camp housing migrants and refugees on the Greek island of Lesbos, leaving thousands in need of new shelter.
20 Names Added To Trump's List Of Potential Supreme Court Nominees
by Nina Totenberg
The new names added to the previous list include three U.S. senators: Tom Cotton of Arkansas, Ted Cruz of Texas and Missouri's Josh Hawley. Trump's 2016 list energized his base.
Early Season Snowfall Helps Firefighters Stall Colorado Wildfire
by Matt Bloom
Temperatures in Colorado on Monday reached above 100 degrees — causing a wildfire to nearly double in size. On Tuesday, it snowed. The fire is not yet out, and safety challenges remain.
Water Taxi Helps Walleye Enthusiasts Reach Resorts Economically Hit By Pandemic
by John Enger
The only road to Minnesota's Northwest Angle is cut off because of Canada's closed border, threatening the area's only industry: fishing resorts. One man hopes to save the day with a water highway.
DHS Whisleblower Says He Was Ordered To Highlight Leftist Groups' Threats
by Hannah Allam
A Homeland Security whistleblower says he was ordered to make intelligence assessments about Russia and white supremacists seem less severe. What's been the impact on the white supremacist movement?
Oregon Officials Say Wildfire Destruction Is Unprecedented
by Emily Cureton
There are about three dozen wildfires burning in every region of the state. Mass evacuation orders have displaced tens of thousands of people. Evacuees must find shelter during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Activists Enlist Social Media Influencers To Help Get Out The Vote
by Barbara Sprunt
For decades, youth voter turnout has trailed far behind that of older voters. But with renewed efforts to reach this demographic, could 2020 be the year that young voters show up in force?
Add Another Risk Factor To Those Faced By Players In The NFL
Sports commentator Mike Pesca reflects on the beginning of the NFL season as some players opt out because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Players were already dealing with health concerns like concussions.