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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.
Tent Courts For Migrant Asylum-Seekers Described As Disorganized
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Lisa Koop of the National Immigrant Justice Center about new courtroom facilities in Texas at the U.S.-Mexico border that are processing asylum claims via teleconference.
Solomon Islands Officials End Ties With Taiwan, Realign With China
NPR's David Greene talks to Tarcisius Kabataulaka of the University of Hawaii about the Solomon Islands switching diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China.
Germany's Migrant Issues Contribute To Surge In Votes For Far-Right Party
by Rob Schmitz
While centrist politicians in Germany worry about Nazi-era emotions rising again, right-wing voters say they have valid concerns that aren't being met by center-left ruling parties.
Former ABC Broadcaster Sam Donaldson Remembers Cokie Roberts
Cokie Roberts has died after an influential career covering Washington politics for NPR and ABC. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Roberts' former This Week co-anchor Sam Donaldson about her legacy.
Getty Trust Initiative Will Work To Save Ancient Sites Worldwide
by Mandalit del Barco
The J. Paul Getty Trust will devote $100 million over the next decade to help preserve and promote understanding of the world's cultural history and heritage sites around the world.
Lecturer At The University Of Cambridge Makes Literary Dream Discovery
Annotations on a 17th century copy of Shakespeare's plays were discovered to be written by English poet John Milton. James Scott-Warren of the University of Cambridge explains what the notes reveal.
News Brief: Intelligence On Iran, Israeli Election, Emissions Standards
U.S. satellites said to have detected Iran readying drones before a Saudi oil facility was attacked. Israel's election is too close to call. California to lose waiver to set environmental standards.
Embattled Mass. Mayor Hopes Primary Voters Will Disregard His Arrests
by Nadine Sebai
Voters in Fall River, Mass., will decide Tuesday whether Jasiel Correia will get another shot at running their city — despite having been arrested twice. The city council has been trying to oust him.
Israeli Election To Decide Netanyahu's Political Future
by Daniel Estrin
Israelis head to the polls for the second time in six months after the country's longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, failed to build a majority in parliament.
Likely Some Iranian Involvement In Saudi Oil Attack, Sen. Murphy Says
NPR's David Greene talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut about how the U.S. should respond to escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran. NPR's Greg Myre weighs in on the topic.