Report Says Faculty At Connecticut School Sexually Abused Students For Years
A law firm found sexual abuse by seven now-former staffers against 16 students — going back as far as 1969 and lasting until 1992.
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More Than 550 Separated Migrant Children Remain In U.S. Custody
More than 550 children separated recently from their parents have still not reunited with their families. NPR's Lakshmi Singh speaks with KQED's Tyche Hendricks about the latest developments.
Utah Sending The Nation's First Female State Senator To D.C., As A Statue
Utah plans to send a statue of suffragette and senator Martha Hughes Cannon to represent the state in the U.S. Capitol. It's a subtle approach to changing perceptions of women in Utah.
The Russia Investigations: Trump On Collision Course With National Security World
President Trump tries to put ex-CIA Director John Brennan in his place by revoking his security clearance. But the further Trump tries to push the revocation gambit, the riskier it gets.
1968 Created The 'Ultimate' Anti-Sport Sport
Ultimate Frisbee was invented 50 years ago this summer. The sport has its own honor system, known as the "spirit of the game," that can be traced back to the counterculture of 1968.
Refugees Recovering From Stabbing Attack In Idaho
Refugees typically flee their home countries to escape violence or civil war. But for some, the U.S. has not been the haven they expected. That's the case in Boise.
Carbon Fiber Bike Failures Spotlight Dangers Of Counterfeits
High-end bikes and components are often made of carbon fiber, which is strong and light-weight. But carbon fiber bikes have to be carefully maintained.
How The Catholic Church Trains Its Own About Abuse
How does the Catholic Church prepare its seminarians to deal with questions of sexual abuse and celibacy? NPR's Jennifer Ludden talks to Paul Blaschko, who attended seminary from 2008 until 2011.
The Role Of Lawsuits In Addressing The Opioid Crisis
States are battling the pharmaceutical industry in court to curb the opioid epidemic. NPR's Jennifer Ludden asks Richard Ausness, a law professor at the University of Kentucky, about the tactic.
Virginia County Approves Plan To Arm Teachers
The Lee County School Board in Virginia voted to approve a plan that would allow teachers to carry guns. NPR's Jennifer Ludden talks to Superintendent Brian Austin about how the plan would work.