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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.
Task Force Takes On Russian Election Interference
by Dina Temple-Raston
In an exclusive interview with NPR, the head of the National Security Agency talks about how the online battle waged against ISIS is informing the fight against Russia ahead of the 2020 elections.
Trump Administration To Postpone Some China Tariffs
NPR's David Greene talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, about U.S. plans to delay some new tariffs on Chinese imports until December.
China Ramps Up Pressure On Protesters In Hong Kong
by Emily Feng
Increased tensions between protesters and police in Hong Kong have sparked harsh words from Chinese authorities. Some residents of the territory are now worried about a crackdown.
Epstein Accuser Jennifer Araoz Files Civil Suit
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with AP reporter Michael Sisak about the civil suit brought by Jennifer Araoz against the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, who was found dead in his jail cell Saturday.
J.D. Salinger's Books To Be Available As E-Books
Matt Salinger tells NPR's Morning Edition about what finally convinced him to allow his father's works to be digitized. J.D. Salinger died in 2010 and is most known for The Catcher in the Rye.
Clashes Between Hong Kong Protesters And Police Capture Beijing's Attention
NPR's David Greene talks to David Rennie, Beijing Bureau Chief for The Economist magazine, about how Beijing is handling the protest movement in Hong Kong.
Korean Pop Superstar Boy Band Takes A Break From Performing
Some bittersweet news from the world of K-pop: The seven-member boy band BTS announced that the band is taking a break from releasing music and performing.
How Racism Has Evolved Over The Last 2 U.S. Presidencies
In the second of a two-part conversation, NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with author Ibram X. Kendi about his latest book, How to Be an Antiracist.
In A $30 Billion Deal, Viacom And CBS Are Joining Forces
by David Folkenflik
Viacom and CBS are merging to make an entertainment giant, but it will still be smaller than its competitors.
Ohio State University Wants To Trademark The Word 'The'
The school's official name is The Ohio State University. Ohio State wants to trademark the word "the" so they can put it on apparel. OSU is offering a brand of "THE" clothing.