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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.
7 years went by before an illegal rape kit bill was completely taken care of
by Aneri Pattani - Kaiser Health News
More than 100 million people in the U.S. have medical debt, which can ruin credit and deplete savings. One woman who was hounded for years by debt collectors for a bill she never should have gotten.
People in the U.S. are suffering under intense heat warnings and heat advisories
NPR's A Martinez talks to Michael Mann, professor of atmospheric science at Penn State, about record-high temperatures across the U.S., which climate scientists say is attributable to climate change.
Pope Francis arrives in Canada as Indigenous groups seek a full apology
by Emma Jacobs
The pope is on what he's calling his pilgrimage of penance — apologizing to Indigenous groups for years of abuse that many suffered at government and Catholic-run residential and day schools.
Why Louisiana residents struggle to get property insurance during hurricane season.
by Debbie Elliott
Over the past two years, hurricane-related damage in Louisiana has caused some insurance companies to go out of business. Homeowners are coping with higher insurance costs.
The U.N. brokered a deal but can Ukraine's grain shipments be exported safely?
Less than 24 hours after Ukraine and Russia formalized a deal to reopen Black Sea ports and resume agricultural exports, Russian missiles hit the port in Odesa.
Supreme Court's abortion ruling puts attention on states' supreme court elections
by Shaylee Ragar
More than 30 states, including Montana, have state supreme court elections this November. Because abortion rights are now an issue for states to decide, attention and money are rushing into the races.
A fast-moving wildfire near Yosemite remains uncontained
by Joshua Yeager
The largest wildfire in California has spread rapidly. Fire crews are contending with stifling weather conditions and mountainous terrain as they attempt to contain the fire in Yosemite National Park.
Ortiz is among 7 players inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame
Red Sox legend David Ortiz, a three-time World Series champion, has become the only designated hitter to enter baseball's hall of fame in his first year of eligibility.
Encore: CEOs are split over the likelihood of a recession in the U.S.
by David Gura
If the Federal Reserves moves too aggressively to combat inflation, there are fears it could trigger a recession. (Story first aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on June 12, 2022.)
Ex-NBA player is raising money for Ukraine by auctioning off his championship rings
Slava Medvedenko, a Ukrainian native, played six seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. He was on the same team as Kobe and Shaq — winning championships with them in 2001 and 2002.
News brief: Ukraine grain deal, Oak Fire, Indiana special legislative session
Where does the Russia-Ukraine grain deal stand? A fast-moving fire threatens Mariposa County, Calif. Indiana is likely to join other states that recently moved to restrict abortions.