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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.
India Sets Weight Limits On Students' Backpacks
by Sushmita Pathak
In India, children's backpacks often weigh half their body weight. New rules limit the weight of backpacks and ban some homework to prevent damage to students' backs.
Traditional Mexican Folk Ballad Helps El Paso Mourn
After the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, that claimed 22 lives, many residents mourned through music. Singer-songwriter Josue Rodriguez helped his community cope by writing a corrido.
Justice Department Raises Questions About Jail Where Epstein Died
by Greg Myre
Jeffrey Epstein died at the Metropolitan Corrections Center in Manhattan. The federal facility has housed drug lords and Mafia bosses but most inmates are too poor to afford an attorney.
Interior Department Announces Revisions To Endangered Species Act
by Nathan Rott
The Trump administration says major changes will make the nation's landmark conservation law more efficient. Critics say it will hurt endangered plant and animals as they face mounting threats.
Protesters Return To Hong Kong's International Airport
NPR's David Greene talks to Bonnie Leung, a pro-democracy activist and a key protest organizer, about the state of protests — a day after police closed Hong Kong's airport because of a sit-in.
Why Are Salmon Being Found Dead In Rivers Across Western Alaska?
by Anna Rose MacArthur
The largest die-off reported comes from the Koyukuk River, a tributary of the Yukon. Researchers suspect record warm waters as the cause but not all salmon are affected.
Latest Round Of Negotiations End Between The U.S. And Taliban
by Diaa Hadid
The two sides are trying to negotiate a deal that would allow for the withdrawal of thousands of foreign troops from Afghanistan. There's concern in Afghanistan about what such a deal might mean.
U.S. Makes Another Move To Shut Out Huawei
by Alina Selyukh
On Tuesday, the government enacts a new ban on Huawei — preventing agencies from using federal money from buying services or equipment from the Chinese company.
Brad Ryan And His Grandma Joy Tour National Parks Together
Brad Ryan was talking to his grandmother when she said she'd never seen a mountain range. That led to their first trip to a national park: the Great Smoky Mountains. They've been to 29 parks so far.
Repentant Thief Regrets Swiping Heinz Ketchup
Someone in New Jersey confessed to stealing ketchup. But the thief wrote that bad luck followed — including a car crash. Heinz offered to pay for repairs if the thief comes forward.
Epstein Investigation Turns To Identifying Alleged Associates, Clients
NPR's David Greene talks to author Tom Bower about financier Jeffrey Epstein's longtime friend Ghislaine Maxwell, who is accused of helping him run his alleged sex trafficking ring.
News Brief: Immigration Rule, Jail Conditions, Hong Kong Protests
The U.S. issues a new rule that could dramatically reshape the country's immigration system. Examining the conditions at the Metropolitan Correctional Center. Protests resume at Hong Kong's airport.