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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.
Lost Dogs Found
Two lost dogs are lost no more. This week they're reunited with their owners — thanks to a twist of fate.
Celebrating 50 Years Of 'Monty Python's Flying Circus'
by Phil Harrell
Spam was at the center of a classic Monty Python sketch, and their association with the forcemeat had an even longer shelf life than the product itself.
Elmo Gets A Talk Show
Elmo is getting a talk show. Sesame Workshop and HBO Max announced a deal for a new slate of Sesame Street programming.
An NPR Mug Mystery
by Catherine Whelan
A mystery 16 years in the making. An NPR producer went on the hunt for the namesake of her mug and it took her to some unexpected places.
News Brief: Ukraine Investigation, Iraq Protests, James Franco Sued
We have an update on the House Democrats' impeachment inquiry. Also, anti-government protests in Iraq continue and actor James Franco is accused of sexually exploiting female former students.
The Baumol Effect And Rising Health Care And Education Costs
For decades, the costs of education and health care have climbed far faster than other goods. The Baumol Effect is an oft-overlooked and underappreciated economic theory that explains why.
On Latest Album, Kelsey Waldon Goes Back Home
by Jewly Hight
Singer and songwriter Kelsey Waldon has known what she wanted to do since middle school. And she's known what she wanted to sound like too: steadfastly rural and progressive.
Kiss To Perform For Sharks In Australia
Kiss is taking their show under the sea at a special concert for a few fans and sharks in Australia.
Ukraine Affair Latest
by Susan Davis
We have an update on the congressional probe of the Ukraine whistleblower report.
Reading The Ukraine Documents
by Sarah McCammon
Some Republicans argue that Americans should read the key documents in the Ukraine matter for themselves and that doing so will exonerate the president.