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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 Hearing: Lewandowski's Role In Attempts To Curb Russia Probe
by Susan Davis
Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski is to testify Tuesday before the House Judiciary Committee. He is the first major witness from the Mueller investigation to appear before the panel.
Mexico Aims To Reduce Corruption With A New Legal System
by Tyche Hendricks
Mexico is overhauling its judicial system to try to improve public security and the administration of justice. To that end, a group of law professors from Mexico are studying California courts.
How UAW's Strike Against GM May Affect Ford And Fiat-Chrysler
NPR's David Greene talks to New York Times reporter Steven Greenhouse, author of Beaten Down, Worked Up: The Past, Present and Future of American Labor, about the strike, and the future of unions.
California Highway Patrol Captures Runaway Emu After 30 Minutes
The Highway patrol said no one was hurt when officers eventually caught the emu. The agency wouldn't say who owned the ostrich-like bird, or where it came from.
Subway Riders At Chicago Stop Complain There's Too Many Pigeons
State lawmaker Jaime Andrade Jr. was at the so-called pigeon poop station, talking to Chicago's CBS-2 about getting money to clean the station, when a pigeon pooped on his head.
Elizabeth Warren Focuses On Anti-Corruption Message At NYC Rally
by Asma Khalid
In her largest rally to date, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren delivered a major presidential campaign speech Monday night in New York City that focused on rooting out corruption.
'SNL' Fires Comedian Shane Gillis For Racist Remarks
by Eric Deggans
Just days after he was named as one of the newest Saturday Night Live cast members, comic Shane Gillis has been fired. Recordings surfaced of Gillis saying racist and homophobic things.
News Brief: Drone Attack, Lewandowski Hearing, Israeli Election
Who is responsible for the attack on a Saudi oil facility? President Trump's ex-campaign manager will appear before a House panel. Israelis go to the polls for a second election in less than 6 months.
Attica Locke's Latest, 'Heaven, My Home,' Explores Race And Forgiveness
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with author Attica Locke about her latest book: Heaven, My Home. The story picks up with Darren Matthews, the same protagonist from her previous novel Bluebird, Bluebird.
States Are Split Over Purdue Pharma's Opioid Settlement
NPR's David Greene talks to Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey about why she opposes the agreement with Purdue Pharma that settles the company's role in the opioid epidemic.
Young Political Activists Caught Up In Russia's Criminal Justice System
by Lucian Kim
A 21-year-old political science student in Moscow is facing up to five years in prison for taking part in opposition protests. His case has rallied a new generation of Russians.