Former Michigan State University Medical School Dean Faces Criminal Charges
A former Michigan State University medical school dean who supervised notorious sports doctor Larry Nassar is facing criminal charges over allegations that he failed to protect women and girls from Nassar, groped female students and had porn on his off…
FTC Investigating Whether Facebook Violated Consent Decree
The Federal Trade Commission is looking into whether Facebook violated a consent decree by enabling third parties to access users’ information without their permission. NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with former FTC official Jessica Rich about the investigat…
California Sues Trump Administration Over Citizenship Question On 2020 Census
On Tuesday, the state of California filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to try to prevent a question about citizenship from appearing on the 2020 Census. NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with California Secretary of State Alex Padilla about the law…
Arizona Suspends Uber’s Self-Driving Vehicle Testing After Fatal Crash
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said the state will suspend Uber’s ability to test autonomous vehicles after a crash last week killed a pedestrian near Phoenix.
Trump Budget Would Eliminate Justice Department’s Peacemaking Office
In a time of deep political divisions, President Trump’s budget blueprint for next year would combine the Community Relations Service with the Civil Rights Division.
Baton Rouge Officers Will Not Be Charged In Alton Sterling’s Killing
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry said the state has declined to press charges against the two white officers for shooting Sterling, a black man. Federal officials made a similar call last year.
4 Feel-Good Stories Of The Final 4, From Sister Jean To Cool Cops In Kansas
There have been some great moments in this year’s NCAA tournament that can still bring a smile to even the smallest sports fans among us.
New ‘Billions’ Season: The Show About Power And Money You Should Be Watching
It seems like the definition of 1 percenters’ problems dressed up as a TV series. But compelling characters and the subtext make it a must-watch
3 Reasons Gun Companies Are Under Pressure
Remington Arms Co. has filed for bankruptcy, and other companies are struggling to find profits after President Trump’s election, shrinking markets and misfires on new products.
Atlanta Working ‘Around The Clock’ To Fight Off Ransomware Attack
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says cybersecurity experts are trying to restore normalcy as quickly as possible after hackers encrypted some city data and demanded a $51,000 payment.
Memphis: How Do You Remember Martin Luther King Jr.?
NPR’s Morning Edition is traveling to Memphis, Tenn., to report on the years since MLK’s death. We want to hear from Memphis families to learn how things have changed — or not changed.
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