Federal Judge Orders Release Of Khashoggi Records By U.S. Government
A federal judge says the government must prioritize the release of requested documents under the Freedom of Information Act about the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Remembering Toni Morrison In Her Own Words
Writer Toni Morrison died Monday at age 88. We remember her in her own words.
How Gun Laws In Texas Have And Haven’t Changed Following Mass Shootings In The State
NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with Ross Ramsey, executive editor of The Texas Tribune about Texas gun laws, and how they have or have not changed after various shootings across the state.
In The Age Of Online Extremism, What Constitutes A Lone Wolf Attack?
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Brian Levin, director of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at UC-San Bernardino, on what constitutes a lone wolf attack in the age of online extremism.
Less Sex, Fewer Babies: Blame The Internet And Career Priorities
America’s birthrate continues to decline, and young people are having less sex, amid career pressures and a confusing online dating scene. The declining fertility rate raises alarms for the economy.
Ohio Governor Proposes New Gun Control Laws, Marking Shift From Past GOP Leadership
Ohio’s Republican governor is proposing new gun control laws in response to the deadly mass killings in Dayton. This would be a big change for the Ohio GOP if he gets his way.
Would A Federal Red Flag Law Help Prevent Mass Shootings In The U.S.?
Two deadly mass shootings have again sparked calls for more red flag laws, which temporarily remove guns from people who pose a threat to themselves or others. But do red flag laws work?
ACLU Says Burden On Immigrants To Fight For Bond Is Unconstitutional
In the criminal justice system, the government has to prove you are a flight risk to be able to keep you in jail. In immigration court, that burden is flipped. The ACLU says that’s unconstitutional.
Debate Over Policing Free Speech Intensifies As 8chan Struggles To Stay Online
The future of Internet forum 8chan is in doubt after the El Paso shooter allegedly posted anti-immigrant manifesto there. It’s the latest in a bitter debate over who gets to police free speech.
FBI Opens Domestic Terrorism Investigation Into Gilroy Festival Shooting
“We have uncovered evidence … that the shooter was exploring violent ideologies,” the FBI said. A list of organizations found on the gunman’s digital media may have been potential targets.
With NRA’s Internal Turmoil, Opponents See Opportunity To Advance Gun Restrictions
Gun control groups say the National Rifle Association has been “distracted” by recent investigations, financial troubles and turnover. But the organization clearly still holds sway in Washington, D.C.
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