Muslims Over-Represented In State Prisons, Report Finds
Muslims make up about 9% of state prisoners, though they are only about 1% of the U.S. population, a new report from the civil rights organization Muslim Advocates finds.
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Senate Intel Committee Unveils Election Security Report In Wake Of Mueller Hearings
The report appeared as the 2020 presidential race gets underway in what promises to be a bitter and divisive battle and after the former special counsel said to expect continued Russian interference.
Protesters In Puerto Rico Hope Governor's Resignation Is The First Of Many Changes
The day after Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló's resignation announcement there is uncertainty about the future, particularly, who take his spot as governor.
Puerto Rico Rep. Jenniffer González Colón Discusses The Future For The Island
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Jenniffer González Colón, the resident commissioner for Puerto Rico, about the island's political future following the governor's resignation.
DOJ Could Resume Executions In The Federal Prison System As Early As December
Attorney General William Barr is directing the Bureau of Prisons to resume capital punishment in the federal prison system.
Nissan Is Cutting 12,500 Jobs; Latest Sign Of Trouble For The Auto Industry
Battered by a drop in sales and profits, Nissan plans cuts around the world — including more than 1,400 jobs in the United States. It's the latest sign of tumultuous times for the car industry.
South Dakota Public Schools Add 'In God We Trust' Signs To Walls
When students return to class next month in South Dakota, they'll be greeted by the national motto, prominently displayed on school walls.
Can This Group Of Teen Girls Save The World From Nuclear War?
A role-play war game for teenage girls is part of a larger effort to boost women's participation in national security.
Federal Government To Resume Capital Punishment After Nearly 20-Year Hiatus
"The Justice Department upholds the rule of law — and we owe it to the victims and their families to carry forward the sentence imposed by our justice system," Attorney General William Barr said.
Puerto Rico Continue Protests Ahead Of Expected Address From Gov. Ricardo Rosselló
Thousands of protesters gathered in the streets of San Juan Wednesday night waiting for a promised address from Gov. Ricardo Rosselló. The governor has been facing calls to resign.