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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.
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.
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.
Police in Idaho arrested dozens of Patriot Front members near a Pride event
by Kirk Siegler
Authorities in northern Idaho are not ruling out more criminal charges after the arrests of 31 white nationalists, who are accused of planning to riot at a Pride festival.
Encore: Scientists hope a volcano's song could contain clues to its future eruptions
by Geoff Brumfiel
Scientists have recorded a song coming from a volcano. They think the musical notes may someday be useful for predicting dangerous eruptions. (Story aired on All Things Considered on June 6, 2022.)
News brief: Jan. 6 hearing recap, COVID pediatric vaccines, Nevada primary
The Jan. 6 House panel held the second of seven hearings. The FDA considers whether to authorize the first COVID vaccines for children younger than 5. Nevada is one of four states holding primaries.
A New Zealand cricket player made a big splash in a match against England
Batsman Daryl Mitchell sent the ball flying into the stands and it landed in a fan's beer cup. TV footage shows the suds exploding all over the woman and those around her.
A pest removal company will pay you to release cockroaches inside your house
The Pest Informer is offering $2,000 to a homeowner who lets it release a hundred cockroaches inside their house. The company is studying how well some new exterminating methods work.
The FDA is reviewing COVID vaccines for children 5 and younger
Food and Drug Administration advisers are opening a two-day meeting to review Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccines for children, including the first vaccines for kids younger than age 5.