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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.
In Hong Kong, Violence Escalates As Pro-Democracy Protests Continue
As China celebrates 70 years of Communist rule, pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong have taken to the streets, with reports of one protester shot by police using live ammunition.
'Here We Are' Recounts Struggle At The Heart Of Immigrant Family's Story
Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep talks to NPR correspondent Aarti Shahani about her memoir: Here We Are: American Dreams, American Nightmares, which tells how her family came to the U.S. from India.
Hong Kong Protesters Demonstrate On China's Historic Anniversary
by Julie McCarthy
As China celebrates 70 years of communist rule, pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong have taken to the streets. They demand Beijing grant Hong Kong the autonomy they say they have long been promised.
House Committees Subpoenae Rudy Giuliani In Impeachment Inquiry
by Ryan Lucas
Majority Democrats in the House subpoenaed President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani on Monday for documents related to his communications with Ukraine.
Mike Pompeo Was On Trump's Call To Ukraine's President, AP Reports
NPR's Noel King talks to Matthew Lee of The Associated Press, who reports the secretary of state was listening in when President Trump asked a foreign leader to investigate Hunter Biden.
President Trump Enlists Australia's Help In Russia Influence Probe
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Andrew Greene of the Australian Broadcasting Company about Trump seeking information relating to the probe into Russia's interference in the U.S. presidential election.
Not Every Democrat Is Behind The Trump Impeachment Inquiry
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Kendra Horn of Oklahoma about her current opposition to an impeachment inquiry against President Trump.
LAPD Examines How Recruitment Ad Showed Up On Breitbart's Site
by Shannon Bond
When recruitment ads for the Los Angeles Police Department appeared on conservative media Breitbart's website, a lot of eyebrows were raised. It was Google analytics that steered the ads there.
China Celebrates 70 Years Of Communist Rule With Military Parade
by Ailsa Chang
The elaborate celebration of the Communist Party's seven decades of power comes at a time when China is facing immense challenges both at home and abroad.