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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.
Electric Police Car In California Runs Out Of Gas, So To Speak
A police officer in Fremont was pursuing a suspect when his Tesla patrol car alerted him that it only had "six miles of battery" left. He had to pull over and recharge. The suspect got away.
Gulf War Whistleblower Says He knew His Life Would Never Be The Same
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to ex-CIA analyst and whistleblower Patrick Eddington about his decision to reveal sensitive information about U.S. soldiers' exposure to toxins during the first Gulf War.
Americans Are Split On Impeachment Inquiry, Poll Numbers Reflect
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Republican pollster Whit Ayres about public opinion on impeachment proceedings. Experts warn that public opinion is likely to keep changing as this story develops.
High Holidays Are An Opportunity For Rabbis To Reach A Bigger Audience
by Tom Gjelten
The Jewish high holidays, beginning with Rosh Hashanah, are a time of reflection. Rabbis across the U.S. will use their sermons as an opportunity to address issues facing their community.
News Brief: Trump-Ukraine Call, Latest Protests In Egypt
Whistleblower says White House officials were told to "lock down" all records of Trump's Ukraine call — to put them in a "codeword-level system. Anti-government protests grow larger in Egypt.
The Days Of American Culture Dominance Are Over, Author Says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to author Fatima Bhutto about her latest book: New Kings of the World: Dispatches from Bollywood, Dizi and K-Pop.
Acting DNI Defends His Role In Handling Of Whistleblower Complaint
Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire faces tough questioning at the House Intelligence Committee hearing.
Analysis Of Maguire's Testimony About Whistleblower Complaint
Robert Litt, former general counsel for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence under President Obama, talks about the acting DNI's testimony before the House Intelligence Committee.
What We Have Learned So Far About The Whistleblower's Complaint
Joseph Maguire, the acting director of National Intelligence, testifies about his handling of a whistleblower's complaint at the center of an of an impeachment inquiry against President Trump.