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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.
Julian Assange can be extradited to the U.S. to face spying charges, U.K. says
The British government says WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can be extradited to the U.S. to face spying charges.
What do Americans think about the Jan. 6 House committee hearings?
NPR asks people in New York and New Jersey how they feel about the Jan. 6 hearings on Capitol Hill. On Thursday, the committee held the third of seven planned hearings.
The House Jan. 6 panel wants to interview the wife of Justice Clarence Thomas
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to New Yorker staff writer Jane Mayer about the role Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, played in the lead up to the attack on the Capitol.
John Eastman is the Trump lawyer at the center of the Jan. 6 investigation
The House panel hearing on Thursday focused on the role of conservative lawyer John Eastman, who pushed a theory that former Vice President Mike Pence could overturn the election results unilaterally.
Love is in the air: 2 Alaska Airlines employees get engaged on Pride-themed flight
Alaska Airlines pilot Alejandra Moncayo took off for what seemed like a normal flight. During the trip, her girlfriend and co-worker, flight attendant Veronica Rojas, proposed and Moncayo said yes.
News brief: Jan. 6 hearing takeaways, long COVID, student loan poll
A recap of the 3rd hearing by the House Jan. 6 panel. There's a bit of good news coming out of research into long COVID. Americans support student loan forgiveness, but would rather rein in costs.
After centuries, there are 2 rooms on the Capitol's Senate side named for women
Democrat Barbara Mikulski of Maryland was the longest serving female senator. Maine Republican Margaret Chase Smith was the first woman to be elected to both the House and Senate
The end of pandemic relief measures upends progress in reducing child poverty
The expanded child tax credit expired last year. Some economists say that's eroding progress made in reducing child poverty during the pandemic — leaving families vulnerable during high inflation.
Communities along the Yellowstone River are digging out from mud and debris
by Kayla Desroches
Gateway towns to Yellowstone National Park have been devastated by flooding. Some residents worry the high water will wash away the summer tourist season.