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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.
Slow Moving Hurricane Dorian Batters The Bahamas
by Greg Allen
Hurricane Dorian has parked itself over the Bahamas. The storm has killed at least five people and destroyed thousands of homes. Power outages are the norm.
Charter Schools In New Orleans That Underperform Will Be Closed
by Jess Clark
New Orleans began its journey to becoming an all-charter school district in 2005, after Hurricane Katrina. The schools have a mandate: perform and meet standards, or risk getting shut down.
Fort Pierce Residents Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Dorian
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Linda Hudson, mayor of Fort Pierce, a city of 43,000 on Florida's Atlantic coast, as everyone waits to see what path Hurricane Dorian will take.
Everyone Needs To Take Dorian Very Seriously, FEMA Official Says
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to David Bibo of the Federal Emergency Management Agency about the coordinated response with local officials in the states preparing for Hurricane Dorian's impact.
Dozens Of Victims Feared Dead After Diving Boat Catches Fire In California
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Lt. Cmdr. Matt Kroll of the U.S. Coast Guard about the massive fire that destroyed a diving boat in what's being called one of California's worst maritime disasters.
Tennis Action At The U.S. Open Continues To Thrill Crowds
The excitement is building in New York as the U.S. Open moves closer to the championship matches. ESPN analyst and six-time Grand Slam champion Rennae Stubbs has been watching courtside.
Gunman Was On A 'Downward Spiral,' Texas Authorities Say
by Camille Phillips
Authorities in west Texas say more details are emerging regarding this weekend's shooting. The gunman was fired from his job on Saturday and called the FBI tip line shortly before the rampage.
IKEA Employees In Scotland Thwart Hide-And-Seek Game
When IKEA employees caught wind of the plan laid out in a Facebook group, they weren't into the idea of 3,000 people hiding in the store so they called the police. Game players were turned away.
When Employer Demands Clash With Health Care Obligations
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Paul Spiegel, one of several doctors at Johns Hopkins University arguing that physicians who work in immigration detention centers could be violating the Hippocratic Oath.
Blue Lights May Deter Intravenous Drug Use In Public Spaces
by Michaela Winberg
Officials in Philadelphia are handing out blue light bulbs because the glow supposedly masks the blue-tinted lines of veins — making it harder for intravenous drug users to find a vein.
Pope Francis To Visit 3 Countries In Sub-Saharan Africa
by Sylvia Poggioli
Pope Francis this week heads to Africa to visit Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius. He will focus on environmental and political issues — as well as spiritual.