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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.
The Energy Company At The Center Of The Trump-Ukraine Controversy
by Lucian Kim
Despite advertising as one of Ukraine's biggest independent gas producers, the energy company where Joe Biden's son Hunter sat on the board, is registered in Cyprus and is invisible in Kyiv.
The Lineup Is Set For Major League Baseball's Playoffs
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Oakland Athletics to advance in post-season baseball. The night before, the Washington Nationals won their wild card game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Amid Legal Questions, Contract Extended For Acting Head Of Land Management
by Kirk Siegler
The Trump administration says the controversial acting head of the Bureau of Land Management is keeping his job through the end of the year, despite legal questions surrounding his appointment.
Bernie Sanders Undergoes Unexpected Heart Surgery, Cancels Appearances
Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders is off the campaign trail following a heart procedure involving the insertion of two stents. His campaign has canceled events until further notice.
Judge Upholds Harvard's Race-Conscious Admissions Process
by Carrie Jung
A federal judge has ruled in favor of Harvard University in a high-profile court case centered on whether the school's admissions process forces Asian Americans to clear a higher bar to get in.
Trump Administration And House Panels Battle Over Impeachment Inquiry
by Domenico Montanaro
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is pushing back against House Democrats. Pompeo has ordered State Department staff to decline congressional requests for cooperation.
Navigating The New Realities Of Work And Retirement
by Ina Jaffe
People age 65 and older make up the fastest-growing group of workers in the U.S. That means older Americans are having to deal with the new realities of work and retirement.
Impeachment Inquiry Demonstrates Struggle For Balance Of Power
David Greene talks to Brianne Gorod of the Constitutional Accountability Center about the need for congressional oversight and how the Trump administration is impeding that process.