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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.
No Rules In The Parking Lot
by Karen Duffin
A vigilante in a strip mall parking lot in Salt Lake City is causing problems that reveal the Wild West nature of parking lot rules. And how to exploit them for profit.
Stories From Arab Female Reporters In 'Our Women On The Ground'
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Zahra Hankir, editor of Our Women on the Ground: Essays by Arab Women Reporting from the Arab World.
News Brief: El Paso Victims, Boy Scouts Sex Abuse Allegations, Hong Kong
We talk with the family of El Paso shooting victims and look at President Trump's plans to visit the city. Also, details on a lawsuit alleging sex abuse in the Boy Scouts and news from Hong Kong.
Toni Morrison's Legacy
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to essayist Rachel Kaadzi Ghansah about the legacy of American author Toni Morrison, who died Monday at the age of 88.
Puerto Rico's Governor Crisis
by Adrian Florido
Puerto Rico's Supreme Court may force the island's newly installed governor to step down less than a week after being sworn in.
President Trump Visits Ohio And Texas After Mass Shootings
President Donald Trump visits Ohio and Texas on Wednesday. His visit comes as both states work to recover after mass shootings.
Trump As 'Consoler-In-Chief'
by Franco Ordoñez
President Trump will visit El Paso and Dayton following mass shootings. Known more for his fiery language, Trump has struggled with the president's traditional role as consoler-in-chief.
El Paso County Commissioner On Trump Visit
NPR's David Greene speaks with El Paso County Commissioner Vincent Perez about President Trump's upcoming visit. The president is traveling there after a mass shooting this past weekend.
Gun Violence Prevention Research
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Garen Wintemute, director of the Violence Prevention Research Program at UC Davis, about the shift in people's behaviors in the aftermath of mass shootings.
Beijing Threatens Hong Kong Protesters
by Emily Feng
Beijing issued a startling warning to Hong Kong protesters to not "play with fire." We look at how Chinese leaders are responding to increasing unrest in the territory.
Family Of El Paso Victims Speaks Out
by David Greene
Andre and Jordan Anchondo were among the 22 victims killed after Saturday's shooting in El Paso. The Anchondo family says the couple died trying to shield their 2-month-old son from gunfire.
Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Abuse In Boy Scouts
by Nick Pugliese
A lawsuit filed in Pennsylvania this week could mark a watershed moment for the Boy Scouts of America as well as hundreds of men who allege they suffered sexual abuse in childhood.