National

National

In Practice, Police Accountability Is Not The Main Function Of Body Cameras

8:24am December 24, 2017

by Martin Kaste

Police departments across the country have adopted body cameras to counter claims of abuse. But as they become more routine, cameras are turning into key tools for prosecutors.

New Tax Code Has Long Route Ahead Before It Can Be Implemented

8:24am December 24, 2017

Steven Rosenthal of the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center speaks with NPR's Lauren Frayer about how the IRS is scrambling to translate the new tax law into rules, regulations, and forms.

Writer On Why Jesus Would Choose To Spend This Christmas Outside Of Bethlehem

8:24am December 24, 2017

Stephanie Saldana is a writer and says she found the real Bethlehem on the Greek island of Lesbos, amid refugees packed into a squalid camp. That's where she believes Jesus would spend this Christmas.

National

After Deaths During Hurricane Irma, Florida Requiring Changes For Nursing Homes

8:24am December 24, 2017

by Greg Allen

The deaths of 12 residents of a Florida nursing home after Hurricane Irma have been declared homicides. As the investigation continues, the state is seeking to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

National

Why The Holiday Season Is Often Announcement Season Too

8:24am December 24, 2017

by Lauren Frayer

Listeners share some announcements they plan to make this holiday season, as well as why they've decided to use this particular time of year to make them.

Sam Haskell, seen at the Miss America pageant arrival ceremonies last August, in Atlantic City, N.J., stepped down as CEO of Miss America Organization after emails leaked by HuffPost on Thursday implicated him among other top leaders in the abuse of forme

National

Top Miss America Leadership Resign Following Report Of Derogatory Emails

12:53am December 24, 2017

by Emma Bowman

CEO Sam Haskell and board chair Lynn Weidner are stepping down under pressure regarding emails that contained crude language disparaging former pageant winners were published by HuffPost on Thursday.

Puerto Rican merengue singer Joseph Fonseca says he wrote a holiday song about generators to bring joy to people suffering through a long hurricane recovery that has left thousands dependent on generators for power.

National

In Puerto Rico, A Generator's Buzz Powers One Singer's Musical Imagination

9:16pm December 23, 2017

by Daniella Cheslow

In Puerto Rico, some people without power are relying on generators for electricity. Merengue singer Joseph Fonseca was inspired by the rumble of those machines, which led to his latest hit song.

Queue Listen Now

National

Scary Christmas Stories: What Happens To Kids Who Try To Catch Santa

8:33pm December 23, 2017

What happens to children who try to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus? Find out in these scary stories from Amanda Tschauder of Imperial Beach, Calif., and Amy Linn, of Napa, Calif.

Queue Listen Now

The Dallas Cowboys, led by owner Jerry Jones, center, take a knee prior to the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz., on Sept. 25.

Amid The Anthem Debate, A Dallas Cowboys Fan Gives Tickets Away To Teens And Cops

8:04pm December 23, 2017

by Bill Zeeble

One pro football fan decided not to boycott games this season because of the anthem controversy. Instead, he has used his tickets to send students and police officers to the games so they can talk.

Queue Listen Now

FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe testifying before a House Appropriations subcommittee meeting in June.

Trump Seizes On Reports FBI's Deputy Director Plans To Retire In Early 2018

7:50pm December 23, 2017

by Brakkton Booker

FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe's retirement has been rumored, but the Washington Post reported he plans to step down after he becomes eligible to receive full pension benefits as early as March.