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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.
What If You Could Change Your Child's Future In 1 Hour A Week?
by Anya Kamenetz
A social entrepreneur, drawing on his background as an immigrant, believes he has found an untapped resource to help more struggling students succeed in reading. The secret? Families.
Reversing Earlier Ban, Israel Permits Limited Visit For Rep. Rashida Tlaib
by Daniel Estrin
Israel said it would allow entry to the Michigan congresswoman to visit her aging grandmother in the West Bank after announcing earlier that it would bar her from visiting.
Israel Banning U.S. Reps. Had A Political Cost, U.S. Jewish Advocacy Group Says
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to David Harris, CEO of the American Jewish Committee, about Israel's decision to bar two U.S. congresswomen. Israel will now grant Rep. Rashida Tlaib a visa.
Francis And Rosemary Klontz's Colorful 68-Year Marriage
Rosemary Klontz told KOVR-TV in Sacramento, Calif., that her mother bought T-shirts for the young couple back in high school, and they've been matching outfits every day since.
Taiwan Monitors How China Deals With Hong Kong Protesters
by Julie McCarthy
Concerns that China might crackdown on Hong Kong have Taiwan determined to maintain its own autonomy. Chinese leaders have long hoped to bring Taiwan under their control.
India's Troops Keep Kashmir Cut Off From The Outside World
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Saaliq Sheikh, a reporter for The Associated Press, about the Indian government's on-going lockdown of Kashmir.
Wall Street Appears Hungry For More Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
by Amara Omeokwe
Veggie burgers, brats and sausages are becoming mainstays at places like Burger King and even Major League ball parks, piquing the interest of Wall Street investors.
Liechtenstein Celebrates Its 300th Anniversary
The small European country has about 38,000 residents. For its national holiday, Prince Hans-Adam II had a garden party at his castle, and lucky Liechtensteiners celebrated with their head of state.
N.H. Stop Is First Trump Campaign Rally Since Mass Shootings In Texas, Ohio
by Tamara Keith
At his campaign rally in New Hampshire, President Trump appeared to back away from supporting a possible expansion of background checks in favor of a push for more attention to mental illness.
Bollywood Meets Bruce Springsteen In 'Blinded By The Light'
NPR's David Greene talks to movie reviewer Kenneth Turan about Blinded by the Light, which takes place in late 1980s England as an Anglo-Pakistani teenager finds solace in Bruce Springsteen's music.
Restaurant Owners Grapple With Hiring Undocumented Immigrants
by John Burnett
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids at chicken processing plants in Mississippi last week raised an old debate: Who will do these jobs if not immigrant workers?