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ARIZONA SCHOOLS AT STAKE
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.
Charles 'Yardbird' Parker At 100: Remembering The Legendary Jazz Musician
by Tom Vitale
Jazz legend Charles "Yardbird" Parker, would have turned 100 on August 29. His career spanned less than 20 years, but he created a legacy that continues to be a strong influence on musicians today.
As The Nation Gears Up To Vote, William Barr Is A Public Face For GOP
by Ryan Lucas
Attorney General William Barr is not slated to speak at the Republican National Convention, but Barr has acted as a loyal surrogate — pushing the Trump campaign message in recent interviews.
News Brief: RNC Ends, Laura Recovery Begins, Japan PM Resigns
Thursday marked the end of the Republican National Convention. Louisiana begins recovery after Hurricane Laura. And, Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he will resign, citing health issues.
Lionel Messi May Leave FC Barcelona
Soccer superstar Lionel Messi could be leaving FC Barcelona, the team he's played for since he was a teenager.
Louisiana Begins Recovery After Hurricane Laura Batters Coast
by Wade Goodwyn
Hurricane Laura walloped southern Louisiana with 150 mph winds when it stormed ashore. Now the clean-up and recovery are underway as people pick up the pieces of broken buildings and broken lives.
As Schools Continue Virtual Learning, Some Families Struggle With Sharing Tech
by Elissa Nadworny
Millions of college students are starting the fall semester online — that's meant some students are scrambling to get the technology they need to take the classes.
Laura Comes Ashore On The Gulf Coast As A Category 4 Hurricane
by John Burnett
Hurricane Laura is pounding parts of Louisiana and Texas. It made landfall near Cameron, La., early Thursday morning. Hundreds of thousands of people evacuated the region before the storm hit.
Hurricane Laura Pounds Gulf Coast With Ferocious Wind, Heavy Rain
The storm weakened slightly after it came ashore over southwestern Louisiana, near the Texas border. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Thurman Bartie, mayor of Port Arthur in Texas.
An Arizona Voter Answers The Question: What Keeps You Up At Night?
by David Greene
We've heard from a diverse group of families and now we make our last stop. A 70-year-old registered Democrat living in Scottsdale, Ariz., talks about why she plans to vote for President Trump again.