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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.
Amelia Earhart statue joins the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall
Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. The statue is one of two to represent Kansas in the Capitol's Statuary Hall Collection.
Blinken reiterates Griner and Whelan have been wrongfully detained in Russia
Secretary of State Blinken says he plans to speak with his Russian counterpart soon. A top priority is the release of Americans held by Russia: Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan.
Blaster used in the first 'Star Wars' film could break memorabilia auction record
The original blaster used in the first Star Wars film could break records when it goes up for auction next month. The futuristic weapon was wielded by Han Solo.
The team at Planet Money dives into the milk industry of Montana
by Sarah Gonzalez
There are some pretty weird state laws concerning food dates. A Montana law ensures Montanans have the freshest milk in the country. But that leads to good milk going down the drain everyday.
Morning news brief
Senators Schumer and Manchin agree to bill on Democrats' priorities. President Biden will soon talk to China's leader. Secretary of State Blinken to discuss jailed Americans with Russian counterpart.
A project named for 'Peanuts' character Franklin aims to boost Black animators
by Mandalit del Barco
Missourians are working to defeat an abortion amendment in Kansas
by Celisa Calacal
Abortion is protected in Kansas, but a change to the state's constitution is on next month's ballot. In neighboring Missouri, abortion-rights activists are doing what they can to defeat the amendment.
DOJ ups the pressure on Trump as it looks into his actions to overturn the election
NPR's Asma Khalid talks to former federal prosecutor Brian Jacobs about reports the Justice Department is looking at former President Trump's actions as part of its Jan. 6 criminal probe.
The EU agrees to plan that aims to cut gas consumption across Europe by 15%
Russia claims mechanical issues are the reason for the supply cut. Germany's economy minister accused Russia's president of playing a "duplicitous game."
News brief: Federal Reserve, Dr. Caitlin Bernard, Russia cuts gas supplies
The Fed is expected to hike interest rates Wednesday. An Indiana doctor says she's been harassed for giving an abortion to a 10-year-old who had been raped. Russia cuts gas supplies to Europe.
Trump and Pence give separate speeches to try to appeal to their GOP bases
NPR's A Martinez talks to GOP strategist Scott Jennings about former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence, who returned to the nation's capital to give dueling speeches.