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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.
Syrian Opposition Fighters Withdraw From Stronghold In Idlib Province
by Ruth Sherlock
Syrian government forces are advancing into a strategic town, forcing opposition fighters to leave. The province has been a refuge for many Syrian civilians, but now it's threatened.
In Fight With His Coalition Government, Italy's Prime Minister Resigns
by Sylvia Poggioli
Italy's prime minister has announced his resignation — blaming his right-wing coalition partner for withdrawing his support.
'American Factory': When A Chinese Company Takes Over An Ohio Factory
by Eric Deggans
The new Netflix documentary -- American Factory -- is the first film distributed by Barack and Michelle Obama's production company Higher Ground Productions.
Appreciation: Harmonica Virtuoso Tommy Reilly Was Born A Century Ago
Music commentator Miles Hoffman remembers classical harmonica player Tommy Reilly on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
News Brief: U.S. Economy, Iran Sanctions, Syria's Civil War
White House takes steps to stoke the economy. The U.S. says it will continue sanctions against Iran. And, Syrian government forces advance into a strategic town in the country's last rebel stronghold.
NYPD Officer, Who Used Banned Chokehold On Eric Garner, Is Fired
NPR's Noel King talks to Cindy Rodriguez of member station WNYC and legal scholar Paul Butler about whether the family of Eric Garner has received justice for his death in 2014.
Hong Kong Protests: China Accused Of Using Fake Social Media Accounts
by Emily Feng
Facebook and Twitter have suspended accounts associated with the Chinese government, accusing officials of using those accounts to spread disinformation to disrupt the Hong Kong protests.
Democratic Presidential Candidates Attend Native American Forum
NPR's David Greene talks to Mark Trahant, editor of the news site Indian Country Today, about why Democratic presidential candidates are paying so much attention to Native American voters this year.
The Downside Of Planned Parenthood Leaving The Federal Title X Program
NPR's Noel King speaks with Dr. Sarah Traxler, chief medical officer of Planned Parenthood's North Central States, about the impact of losing Title X funding.