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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.
Students Run LA nonprofit works to replace shoes for kids after a burglary
Last month, thieves stole 500 pairs of sneakers meant for students who are participating in the LA Marathon. But the nonprofit is already working out how to replace the running shoes
Morning news brief
The Jan. 6 committee meets for a hearing on extremism. Mexico's President visits Biden. And, NASA's James Webb telescope releases its first photos.
What's on Biden's agenda for his first Middle East trip as president
NPR'S Steve Inskeep speaks with Giorgio Cafiero, CEO of Gulf State Analytics, about the president's goals on his upcoming trip to the Middle East.
LA's mayoral candidates have big plans to fix homelessness. Can they follow through?
by Anna Scott
The Los Angeles mayor's race is turning into a single-issue election: What to do about the city's enormous homeless population? It's not clear either candidate could solve the problem.
Authors speak out against trend of reading and returning ebooks
Authors are sounding the alarm about a TikTok trend encouraging people to read and return ebooks to Amazon. Self-published writers say Amazon's lenient return policy is risking their livelihoods.
Shinzo Abe's political party sees a big win in Japan's election
Steve Inskeep talks to Sheila Smith, senior fellow in Asia-Pacific Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, about what's next after the party previously led by Shinzo Abe won Japan's election.
Sea lions chase away California beachgoers
Two sleeping sea lions showed beachgoers who's boss when they got too close and woke them from their beauty sleep.
At this NYC restaurant, you can order the world's most expensive fries
The $200 plate of french fries are made with champagne and truffles and topped with gold dust.
Exotic dancers in Hollywood push for unionization
by Robin Estrin
A strip club in Hollywood is one of the latest places in the nation seeing increased unionization efforts. Dancers say their occupation is dangerous and they need more protection.
Morning news brief
Japan voted after the assassination of Shinzo Abe. A new COVID subvariant dominates in the U.S. And, the two groups behind many anti-abortion laws.