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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.
Rare Breed Of Dog Spotted In The Wild For The 1st Time In 50 Years
Until recently, wild New Guinea singing dogs were thought to be extinct. But recent DNA samples taken from wild dogs on the other side of New Guinea Island reveal that isn't the case.
Residents Of Kenosha, Wis., Say Racism Runs Deep In Their Community
by David Schaper
President Trump visited Kenosha after the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Residents lament the violence that left swaths of the city damaged, but understand the wide racial inequities that led to it.
U.S. Open Action Is Underway Without Crowds And Some Star Players
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated about the U.S. Open and the changes to this year's tennis tournament because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite Israel's Objections, UAE Seeks To Buy U.S. Fighter Jets
by Daniel Estrin
At an airbase in the United Arab Emirates, Emirati officials touted the military partnership with the U.S. They would like to buy a version of the F-35 fighter jet, but Israel is against the sale.
Meteorite Fragments Are A Boon For Residents In Brazilian Town
by Philip Reeves
The fragments of a 4.6 billion-year-old meteorite that fell on Santa Filomena last month have been a literal windfall as locals sell them for thousands of dollars apiece.
It's A Bird, It's A Plane. No, It's A Guy In A Jetpack
A Fox TV affiliate in Los Angeles obtained audio of the moment a flight crew reported seeing a man flying alongside them in a jetpack. The FBI is investigating.
How 3 Countries Are Educating Their Kids During The Pandemic
As parents, teachers and children across the globe struggle with how to return to school safely during the pandemic, we look at strategies in Mexico, South Korea and Greece.
In High-Profile Mass. Senate Primary, Markey Fends Off Kennedy Challenge
by Kelsey Snell
Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey survived the highest-profile Democratic primary contest of his decades in federal office, defeating Rep. Joe Kennedy III, a member of the legendary political dynasty.
Rolls-Royce Ghost Delivers An Extraordinarily Quiet Ride
The $300,000 luxury sedan has extra insulation to block noise. But in testing, riders found it too unnervingly quiet. Engineers had to let some noise back in.
News Brief: Russian Interference, Right-Wing Extremism, CDC Bans Evictions
Facebook and Twitter remove Russia-backed accounts targeting some voters. An ex-DHS official says the White House failed to take far-right extremism seriously. And, there's a new ban on evictions.