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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.
Alaska Wildfires Damage The State's Major Highways, Force Evacuations
by Nat Herz
Wildfires near Anchorage have burned buildings, forced evacuations and blocked highway traffic. Unusually dry weather has fueled the fires in what's typically one of the region's wettest seasons.
Attorney General Barr Names A New Bureau Of Prisons Chief
NPR's David Greene talks to Catherine Linaweaver, a former warden of the Metropolitan Correctional Center, about when she worked with Kathleen Hawk Sawyer, who was named head of the Bureau of Prisons.
Latest Suicide Bombing Renews Concerns About Afghan Peace Talks
NPR's Noel King talks to retired U.S. Army Col. Christopher Kolenda, who commanded U.S. troops in Afghanistan, and NPR's Greg Myre, about the status of Afghan peace talks.
Planned Parenthood May Reject Federal Funds Over Changes To Title X
by Sarah McCammon
It appears some health care providers that offer birth control, such as Planned Parenthood, are going to withdraw from the federal Title X program. Changes to Title X take effect Monday.
Calif. Gov. Newsom Expected To Sign Bill Limiting Police Use Of Deadly Force
by Ben Adler
California law enforcement will need to justify use of force as necessary, rather than reasonable, when a bill is expected to be signed into law Monday. It will be among the country's strictest.
President Trump Tries To Tamp Down Recession Fears
by Tamara Keith
Some economic indicators suggest the U.S. could be approaching a recession — or a least a period of slower growth. The White House is downplaying fears of a slowdown as the 2020 election approaches.
Federal Executions To Follow States' 1-Drug Protocol
by Emma Peaslee
The federal government is switching to a single execution drug rather than a three-drug protocol. Officials have had a difficult time acquiring the drugs and are now following what several states do.