Facial Recognition Software Wrongly Identifies 28 Lawmakers As Crime Suspects
The American Civil Liberties Union tested Amazon Rekognition, and found erroneous matches on images of politicians, especially among people of color.
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How The American Automotive Industry Is Coping With Trump's Tariffs
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with analyst Michelle Krebs from Autotrader about how the U.S. auto industry is coping with President Trump's tariff strategy, and how manufacturers are viewing the latest announcement.
Heavy Weapons Training May Cause Brain Injuries, But The VA Doesn't Cover It
The Department of Veterans Affairs is trying to figure out how to deal with veterans who may have brain damage from firing powerful weapons.
Sharp Increase In Gun Suicides Signals Growing Public Health Crisis
The overwhelming majority of gun deaths in America don't involve bad guys with guns — they're caused by people deliberately harming themselves. The U.S. experiences more than 60 gun suicides daily.
All Black Little League Team Wins Washington, D.C. Championship
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Keith Barnes, president of the Mamie Johnson Little League, about the organization's victory at the Washington, D.C. Little League championship Tuesday.
Former IMF Economist Discusses Challenges Of Zero Tariffs
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Simon Johnson, former chief economist for the International Monetary Fund, about President Trump's plan to remove tariffs and trade barriers with the European Union.
Photos Of Villagers 'Dreaming' Of Food Sparks Outrage Across India
Indians are calling a series of photos depicting villagers in front of a table of fake food unethical and insensitive. The photos were featured on World Press Photo Foundation's Instagram this week.
9/11 Victim Identified, Nearly 17 Years Later
Scott Michael Johnson, identified by the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner, was a securities analyst at an investment banking firm. More than 1,100 victims have yet to be identified.
Multi-State Lawsuit Against Census Citizenship Question To Move Ahead
A federal judge in New York said the commerce secretary's decision to add the controversial question to the 2020 census may have been "motivated at least in part by discriminatory animus."
How Fast Did The Economy Grow? Forecasts Are All Over The Place
President Trump is eager to tout a fast-growing economy, boosted by the tax cuts he pushed through Congress. That makes Friday's report on gross domestic product a highly anticipated news event.