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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.
An election denier in Colorado is running for secretary of state
by Bente Birkeland
Tina Peters — a local Republican election clerk who has been indicted on 10 charges of election tampering and misconduct — is running for Colorado's top election job in Tuesday's primary.
Some European countries see prices rise a lot faster than others in the bloc
by Rebecca Rosman
Amid the Russia-Ukraine war, COVID-induced supply chain issues and supplier price gouging, inflation is rising in Europe. Consumer price inflation in the Euro zone hit a record high last month.
Abortion providers in some states win reprieves in state courts
by Sarah McCammon
Abortion providers in Louisiana are preparing to resume procedures on Tuesday after a victory in state court. For the staff at Hope Medical Group for Women in Shreveport, it's been a chaotic few days.
A woman changed her views on abortion after she had to make the decision for herself
by Rachel Martin
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to a woman in Los Angeles, who had grown up religious, and faced a decision she never thought she would. She explains how her abortion changed her views on abortion-rights.
A public library in Maryland held a fundraiser that left a lasting impression
In Anne Arundel County, book lovers had a chance to get literary-themed tattoos from the Lucky Bird tattoo shop. Forty percent of the proceeds went toward funding for the library's branches.
Tigger, a 2-year-old Bengal cat in Vancouver, shows just how brave he is
As his owners were packing for a camping trip last week, a black bear appeared in their driveway. Tigger, channeling his inner tiger, arched his back, walked toward the bear — chasing it away.
The FDA considers the nation's next round of vaccines to battle COVID-19
by Rob Stein
The Food and Drug Administration is meeting on Tuesday to make an extremely difficult but important decision: Should vaccines be updated to target the omicron variant?
25 years ago: Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield's ear
It happened during a boxing match in Las Vegas, and was one of the stranger moments in modern sports history. Tyson bit off part of Holyfield's ear and spit it out. Minutes later Tyson bit him again.
TV review: 'Only Murders in the Building' begins its 2nd season on Hulu
by Eric Deggans
The show is even more confident in its second season — building on the surprising chemistry among the series' stars: Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez.
A master of American abstract art has died: Sam Gilliam was 88
Gilliam, one of the most celebrated Black artists of his generation, was known for his Drape works. Vibrantly painted pieces of fabric were hung by clips and couldn't be presented the same way twice.