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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.
News brief: Jan. 6 hearing, Ukraine grain, Biden is taking Paxlovid for COVID
A wrap up of the latest House Jan. 6 committee hearing. The U.N. appears close to a deal to get needed grain out of Ukraine to the rest of the world. President Biden is being treated for COVID-19.
Another opinion on the tone of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Sarah Isgur, a lawyer and a former Justice Department spokesperson in the Trump administration, about her take on the delivery of the Supreme Court opinions.
In Oklahoma, Tulsa residents are doing what they can to stay cool
by Chris Polansky
It's been very hot in much of the U.S. One of the toastier areas of the state, hit 115 degrees in the town of Mangum. In Tulsa, high temperatures haven't dipped below 100 for over a week.
The Cincinnati Zoo is home to the latest corpse flower that's ready to bloom
When blossoming, the corpse flower gives off the scent of what's it's named after. The zoo's social media followers affectionately dubbed the plant Morticia.
If you grew up in the late 70s and early 80s, you remember Atari well
Lego is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Atari with a replica of the 2600 you can build yourself. The set goes on sale next month for $240.
Alt text helps the visually impaired experience the James Webb Telescope images
Visually impaired people can enjoy the celestial images captured by the James Webb Telescope and shared by NASA. A team provided descriptive labels using the alt text feature on social media apps.
People in Britain may have to cut down on their afternoon tea
Food prices in the United Kingdom are going through the roof, and wages are stagnating. Can the next prime minister handle the heat?
A grandfather inspires his grandson to live full of honesty and love
When Jeffrey Perri was nine, his grandfather Tony Perri came out to him as gay. Later, Jeffrey also came out. What was already a close relationship became something more meaningful for both of them.
U.S. Marines are set to have the first Black 4-star general in their 246-year history
by Quil Lawrence
The Senate will make military history if it votes to confirm Gen. Michael E. Langley to command U.S. forces in Africa. He'll be the first Black four-star general in the Marine Corps' history.
Texas State University is creating a class on pop star Harry Styles
Students will learn about the cultural and political development of the modern celebrity. That includes discussions of gender, sexuality and race.
President Biden tests positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms
by Tamara Keith
President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms, the White House said Thursday.