Justice Department Details Case Against Fired Deputy FBI Director McCabe
A report sent to Congress on Friday offered extensive detail about why Attorney General Jeff Sessions decided to fire Andrew McCabe in March.
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How Often Do People Use Guns In Self-Defense?
Many gun owners say the primary reason they own a firearm is self-defense. But for years, experts have been starkly divided over how often people actually use guns for this purpose.
What The Trans-Pacific Partnership Was Originally Constructed For
President Trump has raised the possibility of reconsidering joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership for the second time now. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Wendy Cutler, deputy U.S. trade representative during the Obama administration who negotiated the TPP, about the original purpose of the trade agreement.
Old Animal Specimens May Hold The Key To New Discoveries
A long-lost trove of preserved animal specimens recently turned up at a university in Georgia. Those old squirrels and muskrats could hold the answers to questions we haven't even thought to ask yet.
Trump Attorney Cohen Is Subject Of Months-Long Federal Criminal Investigation
Prosecutors revealed in court documents on Friday that a grand jury in New York City has been investigating Michael Cohen for months over his business dealings.
Alleged Vermont School Shooting Plot Spurs Debate About When Intent Becomes A Crime
Jack Sawyer, 18, was arrested on Feb. 15 for an alleged plot to shoot up his former high school. Legal experts in Vermont disagree about whether a crime was committed.
Week In Politics: Comey's Memoir, Speaker Ryan Retires And Syria
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and the Brookings Institution and Guy Benson of townhall.com about former FBI director James Comey's book, potential strikes on Syria and House Speaker Paul Ryan's announcement that he won't run for reelection.
Showdown Occurs At The U.N. Security Council As Trump Considers Strikes On Syria
Russia went to the United Nations Security Council to argue against the possibility of U.S. air strikes against Syria — touching off another testy diplomatic confrontation.
How The NBA's Communication Problem Could Affect Playoffs
The NBA playoffs are upon us — and this year tensions are running high between the players and referees.
Justice Department Investigating How Colleges Use Early-Decision Admissions
The Justice Department is investigating whether colleges communicate with each other about prospective students they accept through the early-decision process.