After more than 70 years, 4 Black men wrongly accused of rape have been exonerated
The men, known as the Groveland Four, were accused of raping a white woman in 1949. Their families said maybe the case will spark a reexamination of similar convictions from the Jim Crow era.
A market of dubious remedies has sprung up as more everyday people fear they have CTE
The degenerative brain condition known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy gained infamy due to cases in high-profile professional football players. But CTE goes far beyond the NFL.
Dave Eggers’ new book depicts a dystopian future and an all-powerful tech giant
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with author Dave Eggers about his new book, The Every, a dystopian look at the near-future when one massive company controls just about everything.
What we know about the Waukesha Christmas parade incident
Authorities in Waukesha, Wis., are still trying to understand why a driver of an SUV crashed through a Christmas parade killing at least five people and injuring 40 others.
An upcoming Supreme Court case could make abortion more restricted across the U.S.
On Dec. 1, the Supreme Court will hear a Mississippi case that could result in a major rollback of abortion rights. The state has just one remaining clinic that offers abortions.
President Biden has nominated Jerome Powell to remain Fed chair
President Biden plans to re-nominate Jerome Powell to lead the Federal Reserve for four more years. Powell has steered the central bank through the pandemic recession. Now he must take on inflation.
Attorneys give closing statements in trial of men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery
In Brunswick, Ga., attorneys in the trial over the killing of Ahmaud Arbery are giving their closing arguments. Three white men are accused of murdering Arbery as he jogged through their neighborhood.
Elizabeth Holmes testifies in her defense in fraud trial
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes took the stand to defend herself against fraud charges.
White House Council of Economic Advisers head on the economic issues the U.S. faces
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Cecilia Rouse, chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, about President Biden’s Federal Reserve nomination and the economic challenges the country is facing.
Wildland firefighters are split on whether higher pay would keep them in the industry
Wildland firefighters will soon see big increases in pay and other benefits from the infrastructure bill. But firefighters are split on whether the changes are enough to keep them on the job.
After missteps, Ashley Judd says Time’s Up is ready to ‘get it right’
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Ashley Judd, a Time’s Up board member, about the organization’s decision to “reset” and lay off the majority of their employees.
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