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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.
Mass. Gov. Charlie Baker Announces Ban On All Vaping Products
by Gabrielle Emanuel
The ban, the most extreme measure to date, comes as more than 500 people nationwide have contracted vaping-related illnesses — at least nine people have died.
Are Trump's Actions Regarding Ukraine An Impeachable Offense?
NPR's Noel King talks to Nick Akerman, a member of the Watergate prosecution team investigating President Nixon, about the whistleblower complaint against Trump, and if it could lead to impeachment.
Spanish Court: Dictator Francisco Franco's Remains Can Be Moved
by Lucia Benavides
The court ruled against the family of dictator Francisco Franco and said the government can exhume his body from the monument where it lies. He will be reburied in a cemetery beside his wife.
Australian Man Takes Motorized Suitcase Out For A Spin
A driver in Sydney spotted a man riding on top of a motorized suitcase. A video shows the man and his suitcase moving very slowly. Video of the unusual mode of transportation has gone viral.
Appraiser Notices Renaissance Painting In French Woman's Home
The portrayal of Jesus was in the home of a woman in her 90s. She was selling the house and auctioning the contents. The painting, "Christ Mocked," is worth about $6 million, The Guardian reports.
U.K. Parliament Reconvenes Amid Showdown With Boris Johnson
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to John Peet of The Economist magazine about what's been happening since a British court ruled Prime Minister Boris Johnson acted unlawfully when he suspended Parliament.
News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, U.K. Parliament, Climate Report
House Speaker Pelosi launches impeachment inquiry into President Trump. After U.K. court ruling, British lawmakers return to work. The findings of a landmark U.N. climate change report are released.
Fire Hero In Philadelphia Calls Out Eagles' Receiver Nelson Agholor
A Philadelphia man who helped firefighters rescue people from a burning apartment building used his moment in the spotlight to call out one of the Eagles' wide receivers, who had dropped key passes.
Why Are Syrian War Crimes Being Prosecuted In Germany?
by Deborah Amos
The battle to hold Syrian officials accountable for torture is gaining momentum in Germany. It's a country with a lot of Syrian refugees and a belief in the importance of examining the past.
British Prime Minister Johnson Suffers A Big Brexit Defeat In Court
The U.K.'s Supreme Court Ruled against Boris Johnson. The court said it was illegal when he suspended Parliament five weeks ago, in what was seen as an effort to limit debate on Brexit.