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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.
House Panel Wants More Details On Whistleblower Complaint Against Trump
NPR's Noel King talks to Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier of California about the dispute over an intelligence community whistleblower complaint concerning the president. NPR's Greg Myre weighs in.
Deggy Awards Honor Overlooked TV Shows And Actors
by Eric Deggans
The 71st prime-time Emmy Awards will be handed out on Sunday. But first there are the Deggys. Our TV critic's awards go to performers and shows that he thinks the Emmy Awards should honor.
Trump Attorney Rudy Giuliani Speaks Out About Whistleblower Complaint
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Jonathan Turley, a constitutional law expert, about a whistleblower complaint from the intelligence community, spurred by Trump's communications with a foreign leader.
Air Conditioner Is Stolen Shortly After Ohio Church Installs It
The Akron Alliance Fellowship church paid $3,500 for the new unit. The sign outside the church reads: "Whoever stole our AC unit - Keep it. It's hot where you're going."
Horse Tries To Board Bus In St. Petersburg, Russia
The bus paused at a stop, opened its doors and a horse started to get on board. No telling why it was walking around free — or where it wanted to go.
Church Groups Registering Voters Must Heed IRS Laws
by Tom Gjelten
Faith groups are running their own voter registration efforts with an eye on the next election. A challenge arises in how to follow IRS rules that prohibit churches from taking political positions.
Justin Trudeau's Blackface Incidents Reveal Another Side Of Canada
by David McGuffin
The Canadian prime minister faces intense criticism after photos and videos emerged showing him wearing blackface while dressed for costume parties. Trudeau's central message has been inclusion.
News Brief: Whistleblower Probe, Climate Protests, Texas Flooding
Did President Trump make a promise to a foreign leader that he shouldn't have? A global youth climate strike is expected to draw large crowds. Catastrophic flooding hits southeastern parts of Texas.
Retrospective: The 18-Year, And Counting, Afghan War
by Tom Bowman
Since peace talks fell apart, the U.S. and Taliban have ramped up violent activity. We examine the shifting currents of the war in Afghanistan — the longest in U.S. history.
High-Tech Companies Look To Mexico For Qualified Talent Pool
There's a tech boom in Tijuana, Mexico, as American companies look for skilled labor to fill technology jobs at a lower cost than it would be in California.
Review: Is 'Downton Abbey,' The Movie, Worth The Wait?
NPR's David Greene talks to Kenneth Turan, film critic for Morning Edition and the Los Angeles Times, about the new movie based on the popular TV series: Downton Abbey. The film opens Friday.