Georgia Man Convicted In Slaying Of Black Man In Decades-Old Cold Case
Franklin Gebhardt was sentenced to life in prison plus an additional 20 years for brutally murdering Timothy Coggins. Prosecutors said Gebhardt killed Coggins for socializing with a white woman.
He Gave Up His Asylum Claim To Get His Child Back, But That Hasn’t Happened Yet
When a father and daughter traveled to the U.S. to escape gangs in Guatemala, they were separated at the border. One stayed in California, one went to New York and they couldn’t communicate again.
Supreme Court To Lose Its Swing Voter: Justice Anthony Kennedy To Retire
Justice Kennedy is a moderate and a champion for the gay rights movement. President Trump will likely replace him with a staunch conservative, which would fundamentally shift the culture of the court.
Supreme Court Deals Blow To Government Unions
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday 5-4 that states may not force public employees to pay agency fees to unions of which they are not a member.
Marines Adapt To New Technology
As warfare increasingly relies on digital technology, the Marine Corps is retooling its basic front-line infantry unit.
Progressive Activist Defeats Longtime Democrat In New York Primary
The 28-year-old activist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who was an organizer for Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign, defeated a longtime New York representative in Tuesday’s primary election.
What To Know About Trump’s VA Secretary Nominee Robert Wilkie
Pentagon official Robert Wilkie has his confirmation hearing Wednesday before the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. He’s President Trump’s pick to lead the VA.
Families React To Supreme Court Upholding Of Travel Ban
Citizens of several mostly-Muslim countries are effectively banned from traveling to the U.S. after a Supreme Court ruling. Their family members are struggling to understand what comes next.
An ACLU Lawyer On Family Reunification Order
A judge has ordered U.S. immigration authorities to reunite separated children with their parents within 30 days. Steve Inskeep talks with Lee Gelernt of the ACLU, which had sued to stop separations.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez On Her Primary Victory
In a major primary upset, activist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez beat out longtime Democratic New York Rep. Joe Crowley. NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with Ocasio-Cortez.
Lawmakers Interview FBI Agent Who Sent Anti-Trump Texts
The FBI agent who was removed from special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation for sending anti-Trump text messages will be on Capitol Hill today.
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