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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.
Changes To The 'Public Charge' Rule Likely To Impact Immigration
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Cheasty Anderson of the Children's Defense Fund about the impact a new Trump administration immigration rule will have on the immigrant community.
After Hours-Long Standoff, Philadelphia Police Arrest Gunman
by Jeff Brady
Six officers were shot in an incident in North Philadelphia that started with a narcotics unit serving a warrant and went on for hours. The officers have been released from the hospital.
Old-Style Televisions Show Up On Porches In Virginia County
Over the weekend in Henrico County, Va., TVs were left on the porches of more than 50 homes. Security footage shows a guy with a TV over his head making a delivery. The ID of the TV Santa is unknown.
Trump Camp Thinks New Hampshire Is Winnable In 2020
by Tamara Keith
President Trump campaigns in New Hampshire Thursday night. It's a state he lost just barely in 2016, and one his campaign hopes to claim victory in next year.
'Throughline': Boer War Gave Rise To Some Of The First Concentration Camps
by Rund Abdelfatah
Detention centers at the U.S.-Mexico border have been likened to concentration camps. What is a concentration camp? NPR's history podcast Throughline examines one of the first modern examples.
Wet Weather In Minnesota Erodes Shorelines And Limits Recreation
by Kristi Marohn
After heavy snowfall and an extremely wet spring, some of Minnesota's more than 10,000 lakes remain historically high — causing property damage, eroding shorelines and restricting boat speeds.
Indications Point To Division Within Hong Kong's Pro-Democracy Movement
by Anthony Kuhn
Weeks of protests in Hong Kong have brought violent clashes between police and protesters. As the disorder escalates, are Hong Kong residents divided over the movement's tactics and goals?
How Movie Stars Control Their Macho Capital
by Cardiff Garcia
Hollywood action stars like Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson are protecting their "toughness" by negotiating to prevent their characters from getting beaten up. They star in a Fast & Furious spinoff.
Officials In Nepal Propose New Rules For Climbers Attempting Everest
Officials in Nepal have proposed new rules for obtaining a permit to climb Mount Everest after one of the deadliest climbing seasons claimed more than 10 lives earlier this year.
News Brief: Recession Fears, Philly Standoff, Hong Kong Protests
The Dow tumbled 800 points on recession worries. Philadelphia police arrest gunman who shot 6 officers. Hong Kong protesters are pushing for more freedoms from China but there are signs of division.
Mystery Surrounds Last Week's Nuclear Accident In Russia
by Lucian Kim
A week after an explosion at a Russian missile test facility that killed at least five people, there's still confusion about what exactly blew up, and how much radiation might have been released.