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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.
Serena Williams Beats Maria Sharapova In U.S. Open's 1st Round
NPR's David Greene talks to Courtney Nguyen, a tennis reporter and co-host of the No Challenges Remaining podcast, about the start of the U.S. Open tennis tournament.
G-7 Leaders Back $20 Million Package To Help Fight Amazon Fires
NPR's Noel King talks to Nigel Sizer, chief program officer at the Rainforest Alliance, about the impact the fires are having on the communities and species that live in the rainforest.
Oklahoma Judge Orders Drugmaker To Pay For Its Role In Opioid Crisis
NPR's David Greene talks to attorney Sabrina Strong, who represented Johnson & Johnson, and Jackie Fortiér of State Impact Oklahoma about the verdict. The drugmaker says it will appeal.
U.S. Negotiators Are Closing In On A Limited Deal With The Taliban
by David Welna
The proposed accord is aimed at ending nearly 18 years of war in Afghanistan. The exit deal distinctly echoes another that turned out badly: Vietnam.
Protesters In New Jersey Draw Attention To Lead In Newark's Drinking Water
by Gwynne Hogan
Many Newark residents are relying on bottled water, as city leaders struggle to address the crisis. Protests happened against the backdrop of MTV's Video Music Awards, which were held in New Jersey.
Teen Activist Will Avoid Greenhouse Gas Emissions On Her Way To U.N. Summit
by Jeff Brady
A 16-year-old Swedish activist has sailed the Atlantic to attend a U.N. climate summit. She's become a high-profile presence in climate diplomacy, and inspired teens to push for action.
French Wine Gets Caught Up In France's New Tax On Big Tech
by Aarti Shahani
At the G7 Summit, President Trump declined to say if he had backed down from his threat to place tariffs on French wine in retaliation for that country's new tax on digital giants.
Oklahoma Is Successful In Its Suit Against Opioid Manufacturer
by Jackie Fortier
An Oklahoma judge has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $572 million to help cover the treatment, overdose prevention and other costs of abating the opioid epidemic in the state.
U.S. Companies That Operate In China Mull Trump's Trade Comments
NPR's Noel King talks to Ker Gibbs, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, about President Trump's remarks at the G-7 summit about the U.S.-China trade relationship.
Ultrarunners Compete To See Who Can Log The Most Miles Over 6 Days
by LaToya Dennis
Around 150 elite ultrarunners from across the world are in Milwaukee this week to clock as many laps during a six-day period as possible, with runners expected to reach upwards of 600 miles.
N.C. Teenager Uses Popeyes' Long Line To Register Voters
David Ledbetter headed to Popeyes on Sunday, and gave voter registration forms to people waiting in line. At 17, David's too young to vote but he told CNN that he's preregistered for next year.
Surveillance Footage Catches Thief Stealing A Truck
Police in Washington state posted surveillance video of a guy on a bike stopping at a red truck. He then throws his bike in the back and takes off with the vehicle. The keys were on the seat.