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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.
The Fed hopes another aggressive rate hike will help to tame high inflation
The Federal Reserve is expected to hike its benchmark interest rate by an additional three-quarters of a percentage point on Wednesday, as it continues to fight high inflation.
Why orchestrating a soft landing for the high-flying economy is so tough
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to economist Claudia Sahm about interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, and this week's release of quarterly economic growth numbers.
Remembering trailblazing journalist Tim Giago
by Lee Strubinger
Tim Giago, who started some of the first Native American newspapers, including The Lakota Times, died Sunday at 88. He spent decades building a media landscape by and for Native people.
Russia says it will pull out of the International Space Station after 2024
by Joe Palca
The head of the Russian space agency has said his country will end its participation in the International Space Station in 2024. What does this mean for the future of its partnership with NASA?
Encore: It took multiple trips to the ER for him to be treated for monkeypox
by Jackie Fortier
Monkeypox has been declared a global health emergency. But as doctors learn how to identify symptoms, a diagnosis can take days. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on July 23, 2022.)
A walrus nicknamed Freya is causing chaos during her naps in northern Europe
Freya was most recently seen in Norway lounging on boats and sunbathing. At 1,300 pounds, that's a little too much heft for some boats. She's caused several to sink.
Singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks is starting a new chapter as a comic book star
You can see the singer's animated story come to life in the 22-page book Female Force: Stevie Nicks. Rumors are she's being reimagined in her signature witchy style and long blond hair.
Doctor who provided an abortion for a young rape victim speaks out
Indiana doctor Caitlin Bernard, who provided a medication abortion for a 10-year-old girl from Ohio who had been raped, says she has been harassed since coming under the national spotlight.
Missouri declares a state of emergency after record rain in St. Louis area
by Sarah Fentem
The region is recovering after a massive storm dumped more than 9 inches of rain. People and animals are staying in makeshift shelters while the flash flooding recedes.
Pregnancy outcomes may be increasingly scrutinized by law enforcement
by Sandhya Dirks
Now that Roe is overturned, reproductive justice advocates say the U.S. is entering an era of policed pregnancy — women will be vulnerable to arrest and imprisonment for miscarriages or stillbirths.
Tunisians vote in favor of constitution that gives the president sweeping powers
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Mai El-Sadany, managing director of the Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy, about the outcome of a constitutional referendum in Tunisia.
Happy Birthday: Legendary TV producer Norman Lear turns 100
Known for popular sitcoms such as All in the Family and The Jeffersons, Lear has no intention of slowing down. He will be executive producing the remake of his series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.