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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.
Chattanooga Man Sues Popeyes For Running Out Of Chicken Sandwich
Chattanooga resident Craig Barr is suing Popeyes for running out of a chicken sandwich.
Mom Wins Fight Over 'PB4WEGO' License Plate
New Hampshire asked Wendy Auger to hand in her license plate "PB4WEGO." Gov. Chris Sununu asked the DMV to let her keep it. Which they have.
Tension Over Shooting Sports In Schools
by Jeanie Lindsay
Efforts to recruit kids in high school are paying off, as shooting sports get more popular. That effort comes with some controversy, in part because of the involvement of the NRA.
Oil Industry Group Responds To Methane Limit Rollback
NPR's Noel King talks with Erik Milito of the American Petroleum Institute about the Trump administration's proposal to roll back Obama-era regulations on methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.
News Brief: Democracy Activists Arrested In Hong Kong, Methane Limit Rollback, Brexit
Hong Kong authorities arrested activists in a coordinated sweep ahead of a what had been a planned anti-government march. Also, the EPA aims to roll back limits on methane and an update on Brexit.
Justice Department Watchdog: Comey Violated Policy Related To Trump Memos
The Justice Department's Inspector General finds former FBI Director James Comey violated policy by sharing classified information with individuals outside of the FBI. The DOJ declined prosecution.
Virgin Islands Rep. Stacey Plaskett On Hurricane Dorian
NPR's David Greene speaks to Stacey Plaskett, who represents the Virgin Islands in Congress, about how Hurricane Dorian's wind and rain affected those places.
A Brief Political History Of Recessions
Commentator Cokie Roberts talks with David Greene and answers listener questions about the history of U.S. presidents and recessions.
Colorado Dad Gains Fame For Punny Jokes
Vince Rozmiarek is getting attention online for the puns he posts on a sign in Indian Hills, Colo. Sample: "A joke doesn't become a dad joke until it's full groan."