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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.
Responders On Grand Bahama Field Frantic Calls For Help As Dorian Hits
As Dorian batters the Bahamas, Grand Bahama Disaster Manager Don Cornish describes the emergency response to flooding and other effects of the hurricane.
'All We Can Do Is Keep Going,' Resident Says At Vigil For Texas Shooting Victims
A mass shooting in the West Texas city of Odessa has spread fear and sadness. But residents are also ready to begin healing.
Why China, The World's Largest Rice Producer, Quietly Bought U.S. Rice Last Year
China is the world's biggest rice producer. So why did it agree to buy two shipping containers of rice from the U.S.? Planet Money reporters explain the other trade battle between the two countries.
600-Pound Bull Leaps Fence To Escape Auction, Is On The Lam
A 600-pound bull set to be auctioned at Canada's Ottawa Livestock Exchange did not wait for it. The Ottawa Citizen reports the bull leaped a 7-foot fence. It's believed to be hiding out in the woods.
As Election Season Unofficially Starts, Here's Where The 2020 Democratic Field Stands
by Domenico Montanaro
Labor Day marks the unofficial last day of summer — and the unofficial start of election season, a year and two months out from the presidential election. Where does the Democratic field stand?
Hurricane Dorian Hits The Bahamas
Rachel Martin speaks with CNN's Patrick Oppmann reporting from Freeport in the Bahamas, and Bahamanian Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands talks about rescue and recovery during the Category 5 storm.
This Is Your Brain On Vegan Cake Mix
British Transport Police were called to Gatwick Airport after a suitcase was found to contain 25 plastic bags of white powder. It was not an epic drug bust; the powder was actually vegan cake mix.
Hulu's 'Untouchable' Shows There's More To Learn About Weinstein Case
The Hulu documentary about movie mogul Harvey Weinstein weaves together eyewitness accounts, the work of investigative journalists and voices of women who have accused him of assault and harassment.
Colombia Has Become A Hot Spot For Medical Marijuana Industry
Colombia has come a long way from the days of murderous drug cartels. In fact, it's now home to more than two dozen legal medical marijuana companies.
News Brief: Hurricane Dorian's Path, Hong Kong Protests, West Texas Shooting
The latest on Hurricane Dorian, the mass shooting in West Texas and the protests in Hong Kong.
Live-Action 'Ms. Marvel' Is Coming To Disney+ Streaming
Marvel Comics' first Muslim superhero is getting her own live-action TV show on Disney's new streaming service. Ms. Marvel creator G. Willow Wilson discusses the groundbreaking superhero.