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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.
Facebook parent company Meta releases new parental controls for Instagram
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Antigone Davis, global head of safety at Meta, about company changes that will address problems with the way teenagers use its platforms.
Biden will make his first presidential trip to the Middle East next month
President Biden will go to Israel and Saudi Arabia in July — a trip where he wants to work on security, economic and energy issues.
The cost of hopping on a plane to get away from it all is skyrocketing
Flight prices are 30 to 40 percent higher than they were before the pandemic. What's behind the skyrocketing costs?
As hate crimes against Asian Americans rise, a California neighborhood takes action
by Eric Westervelt
In Oakland, Calif., Chinatown residents have been targeted with robberies and anti-Asian abuse. They decided to fight back with volunteer patrols, and their presence is helping to deter crime.
What do delinquent loan payments reveal about the economy?
NPR's A Martinez talks to Aaron Klein, a senior fellow in economic studies at the Brookings Institution, about whether the amount of delinquent auto loan payments is a sign the economy is in trouble.
Why homeless organizations in Oregon are becoming landlords
by Tiffany Camhi
In Portland, some nonprofits are borrowing an idea used in commercial real estate. Through master leasing, organizations support people who are unhoused by acting like their landlord.
The British government debates the future of the Northern Ireland Protocol
by Willem Marx
The U.K. government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson is weighing proposed legislation to scrap a part of the Brexit deal that governs trade between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
In Texas, a legal loophole may block access to Uvalde shooting records
by David Martin Davies
There are many questions about law enforcement actions during the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. But because the gunman was killed, a legal loophole may prevent the release of some records.
Nevada has some competitive GOP primaries, as Republicans aim to unseat Democrats
Nevada is one of four states holding primary elections on Tuesday. There are competitive Republican contests for key state and federal offices.
A recap of the second hearing held by the House Jan. 6 committee
The House committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 says former President Donald Trump misled campaign donors by using election lies to raise $250 million after he lost in 2020.