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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.
California Creek Fire Zero Percent Contained, Chief Firefighter Says
Steve Inskeep speaks with Chief Chris Donnelly of the Huntington Lake Volunteer Fire Department about the latest on wildfires in California.
Firefighters Scramble To Reach Residents Trapped By Wildfires
by Laura Tsutsui
Firefighters are attempting to rescue hundreds of people trapped in different areas by a massive wildfire in California. The Creek Fire is almost twice as big as it was Monday.
Questions Arise Over Whereabouts Of Belarusian Opposition Leader
by Charles Maynes
Media in Belarus report the country's opposition leader Maria Kolesnikova was abducted by masked men and hauled away in a van Monday morning while walking in the capital city Minsk.
What Is Money? Jacob Goldstein's Book Explains 'Shared Fiction'
NPR's Noel King talks to Planet Money's Jacob Goldstein about his book, Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing. He addresses technology, historic advances, and hustlers who made money what it is.
Congress Has A Lot Of Business To Take Care Of Before Fall Election
by Kelsey Snell
Congress returns to session Tuesday after its August Recess. Lawmakers must deal with a government funding bill, coronavirus relief package and the postal service controversy.
Sequel To 1976 Horror Movie 'Grizzly' Is Finally Released
In the original, a gigantic bear is on the prowl. After nearly 40 years, Grizzly II is coming to streaming platforms and drive-in theaters. It stars Laura Dern, Charlie Sheen and George Clooney.
Sleep Away Camps Offer COVID-Free Bubbles For Remote Learning
by Jason Beaubien
Many summer camps were closed due to COVID-19 but some sleep away camps found ways to successfully operate. Some plan to offer COVID-free bubbles where students can live and attend classes remotely.
News Brief: Fed Chair Interview, California's Creek Fire, Cohen Releases Book
How will the U.S. economy recover after the pandemic? Firefighters attempt to rescue hundreds of people trapped by a wildfire. And, Michael Cohen, President Trump's former attorney, publishes a book.
Kentucky Police Catch Driver With Hand-Drawn License Plate
Police in Millersburg got a closer look at the license plate after they made a traffic stop. It looked fine from a distance, but they found the numbers on the plates were made with a marker.
NPR Probe: Even Before Pandemic, Authorities Lost Track Of Sex Offenders
by Cheryl W. Thompson
The coronavirus has forced jurisdictions nationwide to close in-person sex offender registration offices. That has made it tougher for law enforcement to verify and track offender whereabouts.
German Wildlife Officials Caution People To Be Wary Of Wild Boars
by Rob Schmitz
In Germany, it's been the summer of the wild boar. The silly antics of these animals have popped up repeatedly on social media, but it's not all fun.