The History Of The U.S. Census
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about the history of the U.S. census.
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Memphis Remembers Martin Luther King Jr.
Memphis is holding events to remember civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated 50 years ago this Wednesday.
Despite Swirl Of Conspiracy Theories, Investigators Say The MLK Case Is Closed
Fifty years after the murder of Martin Luther King Jr., alternate theories about his death continue to flourish. Three men who investigated the crime said they're confident in their conclusions.
News Brief: New Tariffs On Chinese Goods, YouTube Shooting, MLK
The Trump administration announced new tariffs on Chinese goods on Tuesday and China vowed to reciprocate. Also, the investigation of the shooting at YouTube's California offices continues.
Investigation Continues Into Shooting At YouTube Offices
A day after the shooting at YouTube's headquarters in San Bruno, Calif., police are investigating the motive of the gunwoman.
Trump Calls For U.S. Military On U.S.-Mexico Border
President Trump said that his administration is making plans to send troops to help secure the U.S.-Mexico border. He also said he wants to withdraw U.S. forces from Syria.
Can You Believe Your Own Ears? With New 'Fake News' Tech, Not Necessarily
Advances in audio software mean fraudsters can create the most lifelike phony audio ever played, making it seem that people said things they didn't.
Democrats Claim Victory In Wisconsin's Supreme Court Race
Before Judge Rebecca Dallet's win on Tuesday, big-name Democrats from around the country endorsed her for Wisconsin's Supreme Court, hoping to build party momentum ahead of the fall midterm elections.
Videos Show Asheville, N.C., Police Beating And Choking A Man Stopped For Jaywalking
Police body camera footage released by the North Carolina city shows Johnnie Rush being beaten, choked and stunned with a Taser. An officer involved in the incident resigned.
Woman Shot And Wounded Several People At YouTube HQ, Before Killing Herself
San Francisco Chronicle business reporter Trisha Thadani speaks with NPR's Audie Cornish from YouTube's headquarters in San Bruno, Calif., where a shooting was confirmed on Tuesday.