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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.
After many years, New England cod seems to be rebounding from overfishing
by Ben Berke
Atlantic cod, a fish that was foundational to New England's economy, is being caught at historically low levels. But a research scientist says cod is in the early stages of a comeback.
Encore: Scientists look to people with Down syndrome to test Alzheimer's drugs
by John Hamilton
People with Down syndrome are sought after for Alzheimer's research studies because many develop it in their 40s and 50s. Most will get it if they live long enough. (Aired on ATC on July 7, 2022.)
A doctor's condolence letter was much more than a piece of paper
by Janmaris Perez
Robert Carolla was 11 years old when his younger brother died of leukemia in 1953. Carolla, who later became a physician, remembers the letter a doctor wrote to his family when his brother died.
Examining the legal strategy of WNBA star Brittney Griner who's on trial in Russia
Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty in the Russian court where she's on trial for drug possession. NPR's A Martinez talks with veteran defense lawyer Theodore Simon about her legal team's strategy.
Critical Trump-era figure to appear before the House Jan. 6 panel
Behind closed doors, former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone is expected to talk to the House Jan. 6 panel on Friday. He's considered a key witness to attempts to overturn the 2020 election.
Illinois' gun laws failed to stop the Highland Park shooter from getting weapons
by David Schaper
The 21-year-old charged with killing seven people at a July 4th parade outside Chicago was able to buy guns even though he had been flagged by police, raising questions about the laws' effectiveness.
While job growth has slowed, the labor market remains an economic bright spot
A Labor Department report is expected to show U.S. employers added more than 200,000 jobs in June — a modest slowdown from May. The job market has proven resilient despite high inflation.
Shinzo Abe, an ex-Japanese Prime Minister, is fatally shot while making a speech
Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated during a campaign appearance on behalf of his former party. A suspected gunman is in custody.
Biden is expected to sign an executive order to protect abortion rights
The White House says President Biden will try to answer the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade, and preserve access to abortion services by signing an executive order on reproductive rights.
A Jewish-Palestinian political coalition failed. Could it work in the future?
by Daniel Estrin
With elections in November, Israeli leaders are debating the just-finished political experiment that saw right-wing Jewish parties working with Arab politicians.
News brief: Shinzo Abe, Pat Cipollone, New NPR-Ipsos gun survey
An-ex Japanese prime minister was fatally shot while campaigning. A critical figure in the last days of the Trump era will testify before the Jan. 6 panel. A poll delved into gun-control measures.
A California woman finds an Olympic gold medal inside a fast-food bag
Maria Carillo told The Washington Post that inside the bag was a gold medal from the Tokyo Games which had been stolen from the starting setter of the U.S. women's volleyball team.