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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.
State Department Inspector General Asks For Congressional Meeting
by Michele Kelemen
The State Department's inspector general has requested an urgent meeting with key congressional committees on Ukraine. The briefing comes amid the House impeachment inquiry of President Trump.
Johnson & Johnson Agrees To Pay Ohio Counties Millions In Opioid Deal
by Brian Mann
The $20 million settlement involving the drugmaker and two Ohio counties comes as a massive federal trial is scheduled to begin in the state later this month.
Removing Hurricane Debris Is A Top Priority In The Bahamas
by Jason Beaubien
It's been a month since Hurricane Dorian slammed into the Bahamas. The hardest hit area was Marsh Harbour which is still struggling to come back. Most residents have fled, further slowing recovery.
North Korea Launches Missile A Day After Agreeing To Nuclear Talks
by Anthony Kuhn
North Korea fired what is believed to be a submarine-launched ballistic missile. It comes just days before U.S. and North Korean officials are supposed to resume nuclear talks.
Juul Drops Support Of San Francisco Measure To Overturn E-Cigarette Ban
by Scott Shafer
E-cigarette maker Juul has withrawn its support for a ballot measure to overturn San Francisco's ban on selling the product. The move comes as health concerns about vaping mount.
Across Europe This Week Lost Deer Are Making Headlines
In a mountain resort in Italy, a deer was stuck among racks of clothes. In western Germany, a deer was trapped in an empty swimming pool. Both animals were freed.
Mattel Debuts Braille Version Of Card Game Uno
Toymaker Mattel has released a braille version of the card game Uno that allows both sighted and visually impaired users to play together.
Mouse Falls From White House Ceiling Onto TV Reporter
Peter Alexander of NBC News tweeted that a mouse fell out of the White House ceiling onto his lap. Reporters posted videos online showing a mouse and many distracted reporters.
Jury Finds Ex-Dallas Officer Guilty Of Murder In Death Of Neighbor
by Wade Goodwyn
A Dallas jury has found former police officer Amber Guyger guilty of murder for last year's fatally shooting of a neighbor who lived in the apartment directly above her.
News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, Harvard Ruling, Bahamas Update
House Democrats postpone the first Ukraine deposition. A federal judge upholds Harvard's race-conscious admissions process. It's been a month since Hurricane Dorian devastated much of the Bahamas.
Are The Miami Dolphins Losing In Order To Get A Better Draft Pick?
The NFL's Miami Dolphins have lost their first four games by staggering margins. Sports commentator Mike Pesca speculates on why the team is losing.