Why Potholes Are So Bad As Winter Turns To Spring
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jonathan Gano, director of public works for Des Moines, Iowa, about why potholes are so bad at the end of winter and what can be done about them.
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Southern Poverty Law Center Fires Morris Dees, Its Co-Founder
The civil rights organization, well-known for its tracking of hate groups, was founded in 1971. No specific reason was given for his firing, although Dees said it related to a personnel issue.
Connecticut's Supreme Court Rules That Sandy Hook Families Can Sue Gunmaker
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Bloomberg reporter Polly Mosendz about the Connecticut Supreme Court's ruling that Sandy Hook families are not barred from suing the gun manufacturer Remington.
With Grounding Of Boeing 737 Max Fleet — Where Does That Leave Air Travelers?
Some U.S. airlines are scrambling to rebook passengers after the FAA announced it was grounding the Boeing 737 Max fleet. Airlines affected include Southwest, American and United.
'Bomb Cyclone' Paralyzes Central U.S., Bringing Snow, Floods And Dangerous Winds
The winter storm has been linked to at least one death, after a Colorado patrolman was struck by a driver who lost control of his car.
Lawsuit By Sandy Hook Victims Against Gun Manufacturer Allowed To Move Forward
Gun companies have rarely been held liable for crimes committed with their products. This lawsuit could mark a new front in the battle over gun regulations and corporate accountability.
Johnson & Johnson Hit With $29 Million Verdict In Mesothelioma Case
The woman said she used J&J talc-based products in the 1960s and '70s and later developed mesothelioma. The pharmaceutical company says its product is safe and plans to appeal.
Frank Cali, Reputed Gambino Crime Family Boss, Is Killed In N.Y. Attack
In a killing that echoes mob murders of the 1980s, a man who was believed to be running a Mafia family was gunned down outside his home in Staten Island.
'The Trial Of Lizzie Borden' Adds Fodder To The Murder Case's Mystery
Who killed the Bordens more than 100 years ago remains unsolved. Like a lawyer, author Cara Robertson lays the facts and evidence before us, occasionally pointing towards the biases of the day.
Top Mueller Prosecutor Stepping Down In Latest Clue Russia Inquiry May Be Ending
Andrew Weissmann, one of the best-known lawyers in special counsel Robert Mueller's office, is set to depart soon from that job and the Justice Department, NPR has learned.