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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.
People Are Flocking To Play The Latest Viral Video Game
In the latest viral video game — "Untitled Goose Game" — players control a goose wreaking havoc on a small village. Why are people flocking to play a goose on the loose?
Senate Report Reveals NRA Was 'Foreign Asset' To Russia Ahead of 2016
by Tim Mak
The NRA worked more closely with two Russian agents than previously known, a new Senate report reveals. A Senate Democrat also wonders if the NRA's tax-exempt status might be imperiled.
Lawmakers Debate Credibility Of Details In Whistleblower's Complaint
by Ryan Lucas
The whistleblower complaint alleges President Trump abused the power of his office to try to get Ukraine's help in the 2020 campaign, and that the White House tried to cover it up.
House Intelligence Committee Has Purview Over Impeachment Inquiry
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier who serves on the House Intelligence Committee, which has been hearing testimony regarding the whistleblower complaint against the president.
Many GOP Lawmakers Align With Trump Against Impeachment Inquiry
NPR's Noel King talks to GOP Rep. Andy Barr of Kentucky about this week's developments in the whistleblower complaint regarding a July phone call between President Trump and Ukraine's president.
In Ukraine, Rudy Giuliani's Story Does Not Hold Up
by Lucian Kim
President Trump has said that former Vice President Joe Biden acted inappropriately by pressuring Ukraine to fire a prosecutor investigating the Ukrainian oil company that hired his son, Hunter Biden.
Reaction To Congressional Testimony By Acting Director Of National Intelligence
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to David Gompert, acting director of National Intelligence in the Obama era, about congressional testimony regarding the whistleblower complaint against the president.
Most Passengers Do Not Enjoy Sitting Next To A Crying Baby
Japan Airlines now allows you to see on a map where babies or toddlers are going to be sitting — so you can avoid them in your seat selection.
Demonstrations Grow Against Egypt's President
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Wall Street Journal reporter Jared Malsin about the latest protests in Egypt in which nearly 2,000 people have been arrested calling for the president's ouster.