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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.
Member Of Parliament Reacts To Boris Johnson's Request To Suspend Parliament
The British Prime Minister has moved to suspend Parliament ahead of a Brexit vote. Opposition Labour Party lawmaker Ben Bradshaw calls the implications of the move "extremely serious."
Purdue Pharma Is In Talks To Settle Multiple Opioid Lawsuits
by Brian Mann
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, faces billions of dollars in potential liability for its role in the nation's opioid crisis.
New Generation Of Mortuary Students Represent Industry Changes
by Emily Siner
First-generation mortuary students represent a major change in an industry long dominated by local family businesses. Those students also face their own set of challenges.
Still Recovering From Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico Braces For Dorian
by Adrian Florido
Puerto Rico is under a hurricane watch because Tropical Storm Dorian could strengthen. President Trump has approved a federal emergency declaration, authorizing disaster relief aid.
North Carolina To File Suit Against Firms That Sell Vaping Products
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein about his lawsuit against eight e-cigarette and vape manufacturers.
As Brexit Deadline Nears, Johnson Requests Parliament Be Suspended
NPR's David Greene talks to Georgina Wright, a senior researcher with the Institute for Government in London, about British Prime Minister Boris Johnson asking the queen to suspend Parliament.
Britain's Prime Minister Suspends Parliament Until Oct. 14
by Frank Langfitt
Boris Johnson describes the suspension as a normal thing for a new government to do. Opponents say Johnson is staging a coup to ensure Brexit happens by Oct. 31.
Armando Martinez Loves Costco. By The Way, He's 4 Years Old
To celebrate Armando's birthday, his family got the Costco in Norwalk, Calif., to shut down its food court just for him and his friends. Armando even got an honorary employee badge.
Millions Could Be Diverted From FEMA To Pay For Detention Beds
NPR's David Greene talks to ex-FEMA administrator Craig Fugate about the news that DHS will be taking money out of FEMA's disaster relief fund to pay for the detention of migrants at the border.