Family Of Hall Of Famer Junior Seau Settles With NFL
Seau’s family opted out of a $675 million concussion settlement covering more than 20,000 retired NFL players, and reached a separate agreement for an undisclosed sum.
How The #MeToo Movement Has Evolved Since It Began 1 Year Ago
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with New York Times investigative reporter Jodi Kantor about the one year anniversary of the #MeToo movement.
How Will The Battle Over Kavanaugh’s Nomination Impact The Other Justices?
The partisanship and bitterness of the last few weeks have also resonated across the street from the Capitol, at the Supreme Court. What will be the impact on the justices?
Protesters Descend On D.C., Urging Lawmakers To Vote Against Kavanaugh
Protesters in Washington, D.C., and around the country came out ahead of Friday’s procedural Senate vote on whether to move forward with Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court.
Chicago Police Officer Found Guilty Of 2nd-Degree Murder Of Laquan McDonald
In Chicago on Friday, jurors convicted city police officer Jason Van Dyke of second degree murder in the shooting death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald that occurred in 2014.
Kavanaugh Allegations Prompt Some Prep Schools To Examine Their Culture
One 1980s graduate of an elite prep school remembers witnessing what kids used to call a “line-up.” It was such a toxic culture of power and privilege, she says, many guys didn’t even try to hide it.
Chicago Police Officer Found Guilty Of 2nd-Degree Murder Of Laquan McDonald
Officer Jason Van Dyke shot the teenager 16 times in 2014. The case gained national attention after the police dashcam video was released.
What’s Next In The Kavanaugh Confirmation Fight?
Maine Republican Susan Collins said Friday she would vote for Brett Kavanaugh to be confirmed to the Supreme Court. So what happened, and what now?
Addiction Treatment Gap Is Driving A Black Market For Suboxone
This medicine to treat opioid addiction is hard to come by — only a fraction of doctors are approved to prescribe it. So some people trying to quit a heroin habit turn to a black market for help.
Toyota Recalls More Than 800,000 Prius Vehicles In U.S.
The recall addresses how the cars respond if their hybrid systems hit problems. They’re designed to enter a failsafe or “limp-home” driving mode — but in certain conditions, they can stall.
U.S. Unemployment Rate Drops To 3.7 Percent, Lowest In Nearly 50 Years
The jobless rate last month was the lowest since 1969, though the economy added a less-than-expected 134,000 jobs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said. Wage growth slowed to a 2.8 percent rate.
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