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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.
Maine Woman Receives More Than 500 Letters From Health Care Firm
Stephanie Lay says UnitedHealthcare sent all the letters in five days. Most of them said the company denied a payment of $54. She noted the advice at the bottom of every letter: "Go Paperless."
How A Classified U.S. Military Operation Hacked ISIS
by Dina Temple-Raston
In 2016, the U.S. launched a classified military cyberattack against ISIS to bring down its media operation. In an NPR exclusive, we talk to nearly a dozen people involved in the attack.
Changes To Boeing's Safety Protocols Are Getting Mixed Reviews
by David Schaper
Boeing's board of directors is recommending changes to safety protocols after two 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people. The changes come as Boeing settles some lawsuits filed by victims' families.
Why Some Republicans Think Impeachment Inquiry May Help Trump
NPR's Noel Kings talks to Ben Domenech, publisher of The Federalist, about his view that the impeachment inquiry could help President Trump at the polls.
Smell Tips Autobahn Driver Off That His Car Is On Fire
The man in Germany had no fire extinguisher, but he did have beer. He grabbed bottles from a case in the car and put out the fire.
Israel's Netanyahu Tasked With Forming Next Government
by Naomi Zeveloff
After deadlocked elections last week, Israel's president has given Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the first chance to form a new government. But it's far from clear that he can do it.
U.S. Intelligence Chief Maguire To Face Congress On Ukraine Affair
Noel King talks to Larry Pfeiffer, ex-senior director of the White House Situation Room, about what to expect from Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire's congressional testimony.
After 5 Decades, TV's 'Brady Bunch' Leaves Its Mark On Pop Culture
by Neda Ulaby
Fifty years ago Thursday, a perfect television family introduced themselves to American audiences. The TV classic The Brady Bunch was not a hit, but it endures.
Why More Online Retailers Are Opening Brick-And-Mortar Locations
E-commerce set out to change the way we shopped. But increasingly, online stores are opening up physical stores as a way to attract more sales. This new trend is called clicks to bricks.
News Brief: Trump-Ukraine Call, Joseph Maguire, Pentagon Letter
Account of Trump's call with Ukraine's president released. Acting director of national intelligence is on Capitol Hill. Letter undercuts Trump's assertion on delaying aid to Ukraine over corruption.
Kapadia's Latest Film 'Diego Maradona' Examines Soccer Legend
Constructed from over 500 hours of footage, director Asif Kapadia tells NPR's David Greene his new documentary centers around one of the most celebrated, and hated, soccer players: Diego Maradona.