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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.
Maid Of Honor Stands Out Among Other Wedding Attendants
A Nebraska woman told her sister that if she would be her maid of honor, she could wear whatever she wanted. That explains why social media posts show the sister in an inflatable T-Rex costume.
News Brief: Hurricane Damage, British Election, Walmart Ammunition Sales
Hurricane Dorian causes catastrophic damage to the Bahamas. Britain's prime minister calls for a snap election after conservatives suffer a key parliamentary defeat. Walmart curbs ammunition sales.
British Conservative Party Members Hand Johnson A Historic Defeat
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Ed Vaizey, one of the 21 Conservative Party members who rebelled against Prime Minister Boris Johnson to prevent him from taking a no-deal Brexit.
As Politics Become More Divided, State Recall Efforts Gain Popularity
by Bente Birkeland
Nineteen states allow voters to try to recall elected state officials for a number of reasons, and those efforts have increased exponentially. Including in Colorado where there were six in 2019.
Search Ends For Victims Of California Diving Boat Disaster
NPR's Noel King talks to National Transportation Safety Board member Jennifer Homendy, who leads the investigation into the deadly fire in California aboard the dive boat Conception.
In Open Letter, Former U.S. Envoys Criticize Afghan Withdraw Plan
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ronald Neumann about a plan to withdraw thousands of American troops from Afghanistan in a proposed deal with the Taliban.
Atwood Reads From Her 'Handmaid's Tale' Sequel, 'The Testaments'
by Rose Friedman
Margaret Atwood invented the dystopian world of The Handmaid's Tale more than three decades ago. She returns to Gilead in her new book The Testaments.
Sports Commentary: Does The NFL Pay For Pain?
The National Football League's regular season kicks off Thursday. Sports commentator Mike Pesca offers his take on NFL monetary incentives.
Another Brexit Showdown Kicks Off In Britain's Parliament
by Frank Langfitt
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reportedly threatening to hold a snap election if rebels in his Conservative Party succeed in passing a bill to delay Brexit.
Biden Says Verbal Slip-Ups Don't Undermine His Judgment
by Asma Khalid
The former vice president responded to criticism over getting details confused on the campaign trail in an interview with NPR. Biden also laid out priorities for trade and climate.
A Leader's Job Is To Set The Vision, Retired Gen. Mattis Says
In the second part of his interview with former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to the retired general about leadership. Mattis' new book is: Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead.