California Supreme Court Orders Scott Peterson's Murder Convictions To Be Reexamined
Peterson was convicted in 2004 of the murder of his wife and their unborn son. The court says a juror's misconduct has come to light.
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What It's Like To Open A New Hotel In The Midst Of The Pandemic
Why would anyone open a new hotel in the middle of a pandemic? NPR talks with the owners of small hotel chains who did just that.
Latest On Presidential Race: Televised Town Halls And Poll Results
President Trump and Joe Biden are set to appear at dueling televised town hall meetings on Thursday, with a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll giving a snapshot on where the presidential race stands.
Amy Coney Barrett Faces Gendered Questions From Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee members have asked Judge Amy Coney Barrett the usual questions posed to Supreme Court nominees, but they've also asked some that they haven't asked her male counterparts.
Can Amy Coney Barrett's Nomination To The Supreme Court Be A Win For Democrats?
Amy Coney Barrett represents a voter the Democrats need to attract: a white Catholic suburban woman. But her views are out of line with most Democrats', and her nomination presents a challenge.
Thoughts Of Voters In Swing Detroit Suburbs On The Presidential Election
Detroit's suburbs that were long conservative have turned purple this year. Voters in the area discuss the presidential race and how the Supreme Court confirmation fight is affecting their votes.
Absentee-Ballot Expansion Promotes Early Voting This Year
Early voting numbers are shattering records, indicating sky-high voter enthusiasm this year. But there have also been administrative issues, including long lines and absentee-ballot mistakes.
What's The Future Of The Petrochemical Industry In The U.S.?
For a decade, growing American gas production has fueled a boom in petrochemical plants. There are big plans for more of them in Appalachia, but some wonder if the pandemic will crush them.
Twitter And Facebook Limit Access To A 'New York Post' Story On Biden's Son
Twitter and Facebook limited the reach of an article with unconfirmed claims about Hunter Biden. Meanwhile, experts warn that social media platforms are full of misinformation and conspiracy theories.
Pfizer Seems To Lead Coronavirus Vaccine Development Race. How Did It Get Ahead?
Pfizer appears to have the lead in the race to develop a coronavirus vaccine. Results from its clinical trials could be out in a matter of weeks.