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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.
Telemarketer Hangs Up On Donald Duck
Donald Sizemore managed to find a way to get a telemarketer to hang up on him. He does a very good Donald Duck impression, and the telemarketer decided the call wasn't worth it.
Designers Show Off Collections At New York Fashion Week
As New York Fashion Week draws to a close, here's a roundup of the latest trends that could make their way from the runway to our closets.
News Brief: Bolton's Exit, Guantánamo Probe, Netanyahu's Vow
John Bolton is out as national security adviser. A whistleblower alleges waste at the military court in Guantanamo Bay. Israel's prime minister plans to annex part of the West Bank if he is reelected.
In Arizona's Competitive Senate Race, Gun Control Is A Major Issue
by Bret Jaspers
GOP Sen. Martha McSally of Arizona faces questions about gun control measures as the Senate returns to debate the issue. Her Democratic opponent Mark Kelly is pressing for new restrictions.
Debate Over The Politicization Of Weather Intensifies
WBHM's Mary Scott Hodgin talks about the National Weather Association's annual meeting, where acting NOAA Administrator Neil Jacobs said the National Weather Service has his full support.
Chelsea Manning Comments Publicly On The Late Hacker Adrian Lamo
by Dina Temple-Raston
Chelsea Manning breaks her silence on Adrian Lamo, the hacker who turned her in to authorities after she revealed she leaked documents to WikiLeaks. Lamo died under mysterious circumstances last year.
Sharpiegate Blossoms Into A Full-Fledged Political Crisis
by David Folkenflik
There are allegations the Trump administration is pressuring scientists within government agencies responsible for tracking weather after the president displayed an altered map of Hurricane Dorian.
All Crew Members Rescued From Overturned Ship Off Georgia Coast
by Colin Dwyer
The U.S. Coast Guard has completed a dramatic rescue off the coast of Georgia, after a cargo ship capsized. The final four survivors were pulled to safety on Monday. Twenty were rescued on Sunday.
Trump Calls Talks With Taliban 'Dead.' What's Next?
President Trump's comment stops months of negotiations to withdraw some U.S. troops from Afghanistan. It comes amid an uptick in violence and weeks ahead of Afghanistan's general election.
News Brief: Taliban Negotiations, Opioid Settlement, Sharpiegate
U.S.-Taliban talks are dead. The family which owns Purdue Pharma agrees to give up "the entire value" of the firm to settle opioid claims. And, Sharpiegate has turned into a political crisis.
Wildlife Groups Outraged: Botswana Lifts Elephant Hunting Moratorium
by Krista Mahr
In a controversial move earlier this year, Botswana lifted a hunting moratorium that will allow for as many as 400 elephants to be hunted annually. Many in Botswana welcome the move.