Judge Sets Julian Assange Extradition Hearing For February
The founder of WikiLeaks faces charges from U.S. prosecutors that include conspiracy to hack government computer networks.
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Attorneys Unveil Plan For National Settlement Of Lawsuits From Opioid Epidemic
Attorneys who represent hundreds of local governments have a new proposal for how to deal with the opioid crisis. They unveiled the framework for nationwide settlement in federal court on Friday.
As The 50th Anniversary Of Apollo 11 Nears, New Books Highlight The Mission's Legacy
These works make apparent how singular an achievement America's moon landing was — and show that half a century later we're still grappling to understand its long-term meaning.
Killing Coyotes Is Not As Effective As Once Thought, Researchers Say
Government agencies kill more than 68,000 coyotes a year to keep them from preying on livestock and big game. But scientists say tracking them might be a better solution.
Countries Are Ranked On Everything From Health To Happiness. What's The Point?
Nonprofits and advocacy groups use the rankings as a tool to name and shame countries into improving their policies. But the indexes do have some drawbacks.
Possessing Marijuana In Prison 'Is Not A Felony,' California Court Says
A three-judge panel ruled that because it's legal to have small amounts of pot in California, the same is true inside prison. They also say it's still illegal to smoke or ingest cannabis in prison.
A Not-So-Thrilling Ride For U.S.-Made Roller Coasters
China is a big customer for U.S.-made roller coasters. But since President Trump's trade war, China has imposed steep tariffs on American rides. Some in the industry fear losing a lucrative market.
Beto O'Rourke Calls For A 'Moonshot' To Combat Climate Change
Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke told NPR's Steve Inskeep that "we're going to have to free ourselves from the dependence we have on fossil fuels and that means a greater investment in solar and wind."
'Norco '80' Is A Gripping Account Of One Of America's Most Notorious Bank Heists
Peter Houlahan's account of the violent robbery and its aftermath is based on interviews with civilians, officers and robbers involved; his prose reads like a crime novel in the best way possible.
'He's In Our Soul': Sisters Remember Their Dad's Legacy On Father's Day
At StoryCorps, Estela and Candi Reyes recount how a simple act of devotion helped them say goodbye to their beloved father. "Papito era lo máximo," Estela said. "He was everything to us."