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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.
Fossil Of Human-Sized Penguin Found In New Zealand
Scientists have announced the discovery of a previously unknown species of penguin. They say the penguins were giant, weighing in around 170 pounds and standing at about 5 feet tall.
News Brief: Trump Rally, Israel Controversy, Immigrant Workers
President Trump campaigns in New Hampshire. Israel reverses ban on U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib. And, U.S. employers say they have no choice but to rely on immigrants for low-paying jobs.
Why Montana Is Closing A Camp For Kids With Behavioral Issues
by Aaron Bolton
State health officials in Montana have removed 27 children from a residential therapeutic camp due to allegations of abuse. The camp says its practices are not abusive but necessary to reform youth.
Israel Blocks Reps. Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib From Visiting
NPR's David Greene speaks with Daniel Estrin about two U.S. representatives barred from Israel, and what it means for President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Financial Markets Respond To Signs Of Global Economic Slowing
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic adviser at Allianz, about what's behind recent domestic and international market instability, and how that could affect U.S. consumers.
U.S. Wants Custody Of Iranian Tanker, Gibraltar Government Says
by Joanna Kakissis
Officials in Gibraltar say the U.S. asked to be allowed to seize an Iranian oil tanker in British custody. It was seized by British Royal Marines on July 4 for violating U.N. sanctions against Syria.
Fiona, A Bernese Mountain Dog, Earns Special Distinction
Fiona is the millionth "canine good citizen" named by the American Kennel Club. Fiona comforts mourners at her owner's family funeral home in Brooklyn, N.Y.