Alabama's Prison Are Unsafe And Unconstitutional, Justice Department Says
The U.S. Justice Department said Wednesday that conditions in Alabama prisons are unsafe and unconstitutional and result in deadly harm.
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Texas Prosecutor Drops All Charges In 2015 Biker Shootout That Killed 9
The McLennan County district attorney said he aims to "end this nightmare that we have been dealing with in this county." Prosecutors were not able to win any convictions after indicting 155 bikers.
U.S.-Turkey Standoff Over F-35 Escalates As Each Side Waits For The Other To Blink
Turkey is buying 100 F-35 jet fighters from the U.S. — and an anti-aircraft missile defense system from Russia. The U.S. says it cannot have both.
President Trump Sends Mixed Signals About Plans For The Southern Border
Trump administration officials are backing off their criticism of Mexico about a surge of migrants coming from Central America. Now the president is taking aim at Congress.
As It Turns 70, Is NATO Still Necessary?
NATO, the world's most powerful military alliance, turns 70 this week. But is the alliance that was founded "to keep the Soviet Union out, the Americans in, and the Germans down" still necessary?
Lawmakers Still Waiting Official Word About Trump's Aid Cuts To Central America
The State Department says it's carrying out President Trump's order to cut aid to Central America. But lawmakers say they're still waiting for details on a policy announced in a tweet.
Uprooted Cherry Trees In Nashville Spark Protest Against NFL Draft
While the cherry blossoms bloom in Nashville, a controversy has sprouted up about plans to remove a few of them to make way for a stage for the upcoming NFL draft.
Cox Automotive Economist Discusses Potential Impact Of Border Shutdown On Auto Industry
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Charlie Chesbrough, senior economist at Cox Automotive, about how a potential southern border shutdown could upend the American auto industry.
Chicago Mayor-Elect Lori Lightfoot Says City Has 'Fractured Relationship' With Police
Lightfoot, the city's first black female mayor, told NPR that Chicago's police department has "left many people feeling like the police are an illegitimate occupying force."
Express Scripts Takes Steps To Cut Insulin's Price To Patients
As congressional lawmakers continue to turn up the heat on drugmakers, insurers and middlemen over the price of many medicines, one player says it will limit patients' share of the cost of insulin.