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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.
Australian Newspaper Editor May Want To Keep Reading Glasses Handy
Peter Lalor covers cricket and serves as beer editor. In that capacity, he stopped for a pint at a hotel in England. Because he didn't have his glasses, he didn't see that he paid $68,000 for 1 beer.
New Book Examines How Television Enabled Trump's Political Rise
James Poniewozik, chief TV critic for The New York Times, talks about his new book: Audience of One: Donald Trump, Television, and the Fracturing of America.
Current Marine Heat Wave Reminds Scientists Of 'The Blob'
by Cassandra Profita
A marine heat wave off the West Coast is causing ocean temperatures to rise from Alaska to California. Scientists say it looks a lot like the warm water mass they nicknamed the blob five years ago.
Exercise Can Help Reduce Chronic Pain, Researchers Say
by Patricia Neighmond
For people living with chronic pain, getting up and moving can seem daunting. Some think physical activity will make their pain worse. But the truth is, exercise can help reduce that pain.
Morning News Brief
President Trump cancels talks with the Taliban. State attorneys general say they expect Purdue Pharma to file for bankruptcy. A week after Hurricane Dorian conditions in the Bahamas worsens.
Hurricane Dorian Hits North Carolina
Hurricane Dorian is still threatening the North Carolina's Outer Banks. Overnight it hit coastal areas with high winds and heavy rain. Emergency responders have been surveying the damage since dawn.
The Distracting Draw Of Smartphones
by Shankar Vedantam
A new study finds that a person's attention is depleted just by having a smartphone in sight.
Monthly Jobs Report Shows Fresh Signs Of Slowing U.S. Economy
Employers added just 130,000 jobs in August, another sign that the economy is slowing. Job gains for June and July were revised downward. Factories, in particular, have seen a slowdown.
Search And Rescue In The Bahamas
BahamasEvac Services founder and owner Neko Gibson talks with NPR's Rachel Martin about what he's seen during his company's search and rescue efforts.