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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.
Sri Lanka's president and prime minister resign amid an economic crisis
NPR speaks with Ahilan Kadirgamar, a political economist at the University of Jaffna, about political turmoil in Sri Lanka.
A new NYC Met exhibit explores the complicated role water plays for indigenous groups
by Jennifer Vanasco
A new exhibit at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art explores how Native Americans have used water and highlights the politicization of the resource.
Uvalde community marches in protest of police response to shooting
The community in Uvalde, Texas turned out in droves this weekend to voice their anger about the botched police response and investigation of the deadly elementary school shooting that happened in May.
The Jan. 6 committee will focus on extremist groups in its next hearing
by Tom Dreisbach
The congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol is examining the role of extremist groups and their possible connections to advisers of Donald Trump.
These lawmakers are gunning for Boris Johnson's Prime Minister role
by Frank Langfitt
Nine British lawmakers are lining up to replace Boris Johnson, just days after his resignation as the leader of Britain's Conservative party.
Uber leak reveals how company lobbied governments to help its global rise
NPR speaks with Sydney Freedberg, chief reporter at ICIJ, about the key takeaways from her investigation into the chaotic, aggressive tactics used by Uber as it made a bid for global domination.
How the space tourism industry has fared since Richard Branson's launch
On this day one year ago, Richard Branson won the billionaire space race by taking his own privately-funded vessel to the edge of space.
A new species of giant water lily has been discovered
Botanists have discovered a new giant water lily with lily pads that can grow to nearly 10 feet wide. Researchers previously thought there were only two species of giant water lilies.
What Shinzo Abe's assassination means for Japan's political landscape
Leila Fadel speaks with James D.J. Brown, associate professor of political science at Temple University's Japan Campus, about the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Shinzo Abe brought transformation to Japan that will last for generations
A Martinez speaks with Michael Green, formerly Japan Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's legacy.
The legacy of ex-Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was shot to death
The assassination of Japan's longest-serving prime minister has shocked the nation. Leila Fadel talks with Nancy Snow, an expert in international relations who has focused on Japan's modern evolution.