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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.
QB Deshaun Watson is suspended for 6 games over sexual misconduct
NPR's A Martinez talks to ESPN panelist and Washington Post columnist Kevin Blackistone about the suspension of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson for sexual misconduct.
Ayman al-Zawahiri's death is a significant blow to al-Qaida, Kirby says
NPR's A Martinez talks to John Kirby, coordinator for strategic communications at the White House's National Security Council, about the death of one-time al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.
Biden says the U.S. killed top al-Qaida leader and key Sept. 11 plotter
Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed by a drone strike in Afghanistan carried out by the U.S. on July 30, according to President Biden. The Taliban has not confirmed that al-Zawahiri was killed.
Where efforts stand on Capitol Hill to codify abortion protections
NPR's Asma Khalid talks to Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia about efforts by a bipartisan group of senators to codify abortion after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
How the U.S. took out an al-Qaida mastermind despite having no boots on the ground
A drone strike that killed al-Qaida's top leader marks the first major U.S. operation in Afghanistan in a year, and comes at a time when national security interests seemed to be focused elsewhere.
Many of us know about water births — but at a YMCA?
Tessa Rider, 29, was a few days past her due date, and while swimming at the Y of Northern Colorado, her wait was suddenly over. Lifeguard Natalie Lucas, 18, helped deliver the baby on the pool deck.
Ukraine's army faces a big test in the war: trying to retake the city of Kherson
A 29-year-old battalion commander is helping lead Ukraine's counter-offensive near Kherson. He says the fight is costly but his troops have already won ground.
News brief: Ayman al-Zawahiri, Pelosi's trip to Asia, It's Primary Day in Arizona
The U.S. says it has killed the leader of al-Qaida. House Speaker Pelosi is expected to visit Taiwan despite a warning from China. Voters in the swing state will cast ballots in several key races.
Spain's prime minister has a proposal to cut the costs of keeping cool
Pedro Sanchez says men ought to ditch their ties at work. He stopped wearing ties, and the Spanish government is telling its citizens to save on electricity bills by not blasting the air conditioning.
Jailed arms dealer Bout, 'the Merchant of Death,' may be swapped for 2 Americans
by Michael Sullivan
Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer imprisoned in Illinois, could be key to securing the freedom of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, two Americans who are being held in Russia.