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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.
Presidential Contenders Use Primary Debate To Try To Highlight Differences
NPR's David Greene talks to Democratic strategist Jennifer Palmieri and Republican strategist Scott Jennings for their reactions to Thursday's Democratic presidential primary debate.
Arab Israelis Hope Their Votes Will Help To Oust Netanyahu
by Daniel Estrin
Palestinian citizens of Israel — nearly 20% of the population — are evaluating their political role and goals as next week's elections approach. They want Prime Minister Netanyahu to be defeated.
Will Supreme Court Asylum Order Help To Ease Backlog Of Cases?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former federal asylum officer Paul Grussendorf about this week's Supreme Court ruling allowing the government to temporarily curtail asylum requests.
LA City Council Considers New Restrictions On The Homeless
by Anna Scott
In Los Angeles, city officials continue a crackdown on homelessness. The city council is considering limiting where people can sleep outdoors and even how homeless individuals can behave in public.
Democrats Do Not Speak With 1 Voice On Possible Trump Impeachment
by Susan Davis
House Democrats' message about impeachment is not unified. Progressives argue they are in the midst of an inquiry while moderates say they still need further investigation before official action.
Spilled Coffee Forces International Flight To Be Diverted
A pilot of a flight from Germany to Mexico spilled a cup of coffee on a control panel — the plane had to be diverted to Ireland for an emergency landing. The airline now requires lids on those cups.
For 45 Years Deauville Festival Has Brought American Movies To France
by Eleanor Beardsley
The Deauville American Film Festival is less well-known than Cannes and not as influential as Toronto, but it's no less filled with stars — and this year, a bit of controversy.
Fallout From The Turbulent Week In U.S. Foreign Policy
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations about the Trump administration's Afghan policy now that there isn't a permanent national security adviser.
Why Everyone Is Talking About Influencer Caroline Calloway
NPR's Noel King talks to Anne Helen Petersen, senior culture writer at Buzzfeed, about the rise and fall of Instagram star Caroline Calloway, and why the story has resonated so much.
EPA Confirms The Agency Is Changing Water Policy
by Nathan Rott
The Trump administration announced significant rollbacks of Obama-era EPA regulations. How could the policy change affect the environmental landscape, and what could opponents do to fight it?
DIY Solution To Popeyes Chicken Sandwich Shortage Is BYOB
Popeyes sold out of its chicken sandwich inventory for the rest of the month. The chicken chain says customers can bring their own bun, order chicken tenders and make their own sandwich.
3 Years On, English Town Of Boston Reviews Brexit Vote
by Frank Langfitt
People in Boston, England's heaviest Brexit-voting town, think Britain should still leave the European Union, but they have no illusions that Brexit will fix their community's problems.