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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.
How China's Retaliatory Tariffs May Impact The U.S. Economy
China announced it will impose tariffs on $75 billion of U.S. goods. Federal Reserve Chief Jerome Powell said the central bank will quote "act as appropriate" to sustain the economic expansion.
News Brief: Rainforest Fires, G-7 Summit, Iran's Economy
Wildfires are spreading in Brazil's Amazon rainforest. The G-7 summit opens Saturday in France. And Iranians answer this question: Who do you blame for Iran's economic troubles?
It was 400 Years Ago That The First Enslaved Africans Arrive In North America
by Mallory Noe-Payne
Fort Monroe in Virginia is the site where the first enslaved Africans arrived in English North America in 1619. Back then it was called Point Comfort. Commemoration events will be held this weekend.
Migrants In Mexico Seeking U.S. Asylum Wait Amid Dangerous Conditions
by John Burnett
More than 30,000 asylum-seekers are waiting in border towns such as Nuevo Laredo, where cartels and gangs wreak havoc. Criminal elements target migrants who fled their Central American homes.
U.S. Central Bankers Meet In Wyoming For Annual Conference
NPR's Noel King talks to Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, who is in Jackson Hole for the annual meeting of Fed officials. Chairman Powell is expected to speak.
When A Chicken Sandwich Is Not Just A Chicken Sandwich
by Sam Sanders
After Popeyes introduced its new crispy fried chicken sandwich, it started a Twitter war. How did it blow up, and what does it mean for companies eager to capitalize on viral marketing?
New Zealand Speaker Participates In Debate While Cradling A Baby
Trevor Mallard cuddled the baby boy and even gave him a bottle during a debate on fuel prices. The 6-week-old is the child of another lawmaker.
German Boy Sneaks Off In Parent's Car
The eight-year-old boy was speeding down the highway at 87 mph before pulling over with the warning lights flashing. When police found him, the boy apparently said, "I just wanted to drive a little."
Security Concerns Prompt Congress To Move Toward Banning Chinese Railcars
by Brian Naylor
Congress has given initial approval to barring transit agencies from using federal dollars to buy Chinese-made railcars. Backers say the ban will prevent possible Chinese spying.
In Brazil, Tens Of Thousands Of Fires Ravage Amazon Rainforest
NPR's David Greene talks to Jake Spring, a reporter for Reuters, about much of Brazil's Amazon rainforest being ravaged by fire. There's been an 80 percent increase in fires over the last year.