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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.
The 2nd hearing from the Jan. 6 committee will focus on Trump's election lies
by Susan Davis
The House Jan. 6 committee is holding its second hearing after a brief delay this morning when a key witness pulled out of his appearance.
The House Jan. 6 panel will hear from more witnesses during 2nd hearing
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will try to prove that Donald Trump knew he lost the election, but continued to press false claims about fraud anyway.
Congress may take action on gun safety legislation after decades of inaction
A bipartisan group of senators announced a gun safety deal on Sunday, the most substantial progress on the issue in decades. It had very narrow measures related to gun ownership to garner GOP support.
Naming heatwaves may help warn of the risks associated with them
Cities across the country are considering naming and ranking heatwaves to better communicate the danger of heat to the public.
This bipartisan gun safety proposal can save lives, Sen. Blumenthal says
A bipartisan group of senators has reached a deal on new gun control measures. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, a Democrat involved in the negotiations.
Snoop Dogg gives his full-time blunt roller a raise due to inflation
Snoop Dogg had previously been paying the blunt man $40,000 to $50,000 a year, but he tweeted last week that he's upped the salary to an undisclosed amount.
Russia continues to make violent, grinding gains in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian officials are warning that the next few days could be critical to a key city in the region.
Biden pledges more aid to New Mexico to help fight the state's massive wildfire
President Biden is back in Washington after visiting New Mexico for a briefing on wildfires which have now burned more than 900 square miles.
Broadway's highest honors were handed out at Radio City Music Hall
by Jeff Lunden
Sunday's 75th annual Tony Awards celebrated Broadway's first full season since the pandemic shutdown. A theme of the night was deep gratitude for the uncelebrated people who keep the shows running.
Kendi's book, 'How to Raise an Anti-Racist,' is part study, part memoir
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with author Ibram X. Kendi about structural racism, and the debate over how to teach children about racism. His latest book is: How to Raise an Anti-Racist.
News brief: bipartisan gun deal, Jan. 6 hearing, Russia gains in eastern Ukraine
Senators reach a deal on measures to reduce gun violence. House Jan. 6 panel will hold its second hearing. Ukrainian officials warn the upcoming days could be crucial to a key city in eastern Ukraine.
Airbnb is offering overnight stays in Scooby-Doo's Mystery Machine
Airbnb will park the gang's psychedelic van on the southern California coast and rent it out for three one-night stays. The tricked-out van comes with a bed, a wood-paneled interior and a lava lamp.