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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.
Tenants Pushed Out As Developers Buy Single-Room-Occupancy Properties
by Chris Burrell
Single room occupancy housing, or SROs, have been a crucial place to live for low-income renters. The units are being threatened by developers looking for more profitable buildings.
Huge Weekend Of Pro-Democracy Protests In Hong Kong Appear To Be Peaceful
by Anthony Kuhn
Protests in Hong Kong continued for the 11th weekend in a row as thousands of people gathered for a nonviolent rally against an extradition bill.
Why It Was Important For Sunday's Protests To Remain Peaceful
by Anthony Kuhn
After another weekend of protests, David Greene talks to Wong Yik-Mo of the Civil Human Rights Front about what's next for the anti-extradition bill movement in Hong Kong.
Russian Sailor's Message In A Bottle Washes Up In Alaska
Tyler Ivanoff was gathering firewood in Alaska when he found a Russian sailor's letter written more than 50 years ago during the Cold War, KTUU-TV reports. Russian state media tracked down the writer.
103-Year-Old Woman Breaks Skydiving Record
Kathryn Hodges went skydiving in Snohomish County, Wash. Before her leap, King-5 News reports she asked her son if it was going to be a record. The previous Guinness World Record holder was 100.
Spate Of Lynchings Target Minorities, Especially Muslims, In India
by Lauren Frayer
Mobs in India are lynching minorities. Many accuse the Hindu nationalist government of failing to forcefully condemn the violence. Activists have launched a hate crimes hotline in 100 Indian cities.
News Brief: Afghan Bombing, Deadly Force, Title X Changes
A suicide bomber killed 63 people at an Afghan wedding. California's governor is expected to sign a bill regarding when police can use deadly force. Title X changes take effect Monday.
Researchers Examine Altitude's Role In Depression And Suicide
by Rae Ellen Bichell
The Mountain West has some of the highest rates of depression and suicide. Researchers think the mountains, with a lack of oxygen at high altitude, could be interfering with people's mental health.
Asylum Officers Are Being Used As An Immigration Deterrent, Tjersland says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to USCIS asylum officer Charles Tjersland, speaking as a Union Steward for AFGE Local 1924, who says new immigration policy is harming migrants and his job's mission.