Sheriff’s Sgt. Ron Helus Was Nearing Retirement When He Was Killed In Bar Shooting
Ventura County Sheriff Sgt. Ron Helus, a 29-year veteran of the department, was one of the first officers at the bar shooting in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The department says he died in the line of duty.
Florida Resident Shares What It Means To Have His Voting Rights Restored
Florida voted to restore voting rights to people with felony convictions this week. NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Rev. Greg James, who has a felony conviction and campaigned on behalf of the measure.
Pepperdine Journalism Student Reacts To Thousand Oaks Shooting
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Pepperdine University student Madeleine Carr about the Thousand Oaks killings. Many Pepperdine undergraduates were present at the bar when the shooting took place.
Eric Schneiderman Won’t Face Criminal Charges Over Allegations Of Abuse
Multiple women say the former N.Y. attorney general physically attacked them. A prosecutor says she believes the women but “legal impediments” preclude any charges. She’s proposed a legislative fix.
Scorecard: Trump Declares ‘Great Victory,’ But 34 Of His Candidates Lost
Trump highlighted the success of candidates he held rallies for, embracing the idea that the midterms were a referendum on him. But his record is far more mixed than he lets on.
69-Year-Old Dutch Man Seeks To Change His Legal Age To 49
Emile Ratelband, a motivational speaker, told a court in the Netherlands that he feels 20 years younger than he is. Changing his birthdate would also give him better luck on dating apps, he says.
Sheriff’s Sergeant Among Those Killed In A Mass Shooting In California
Among those who died in a mass shooting at a California bar Thursday was Sheriff’s Sgt. Ron Helus. NPR’s Nate Rott says Helus was among the first to run into the bar. His colleagues call him a hero.
Brett Kavanaugh To Formally Take Seat On The Supreme Court
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump are scheduled to attend the ceremony.
California May Soon Unravel Controversial Nets Used To Harvest Swordfish
Some of the last drift gillnet fishers in the world capture swordfish off the coast of California. But their days may be numbered as lawmakers seek phase the nets out.
Ventura County Sheriff On Shooting
A shooter killed 12 people and injured several more at a country music bar in Ventura County, Calif., late Wednesday. NPR’s Noel King talks with Ventura County Sheriff Geoff Dean.
Democratic Senator Weighs In On Sessions’ Resignation
NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic Sen. Chris Coons about what the forced resignation of Jeff Sessions as Attorney General could mean for the Mueller investigation.
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