Texas Inmate Executed; Supreme Court Rejected Bid For Delay
A 46-year-old death row inmate argued his previous lawyers were incompetent — one of them had been disbarred. But courts denied his motion to halt the execution.
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Officer Fatally Shot While Trying To Help People In A Crashed Car Near Indianapolis
Lt. Aaron Allan of Southport, Ind., was killed allegedly by one of the occupants of a flipped-over automobile as he responded to the scene on Thursday.
Attacks On Sessions Could Be A Red Line For GOP Senators
Jeff Sessions said he would "be glad to yield" if President Trump no longer wanted as him attorney general. Sen. Lindsey Graham warned Trump that there will be "holy hell to pay" if Sessions is fired.
Repeal-And-Replace Effort In Senate Still Dominated By Confusion
Republicans headed into an all-night session in an uncomfortable position where the only legislation they can potentially pass is a bill most senators oppose.
Russia Sanctions Headed To Trump's Desk. Will He Sign?
The Senate voted overwhelmingly Thursday to impose new sanctions on Russia, North Korea and Iran — over threats from the White House to veto the measure.
Michiko Kakutani, Chief 'Times' Book Critic, Steps Down After Nearly 4 Decades
For 38 years the Pulitzer Prize winner was one of the most influential voices in the world of books. During her tenure, she lauded — or lambasted — just about all of this generation's great writers.
Kansas Governor Ends Tenure As One Of Least Popular In Country
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback has been nominated to a State Department post, ending his tenure as one of the least popular governors in the country.
The Presidential Pardon Power: What Are Its Limits?
In a recent tweet, President Trump stated that he has the "complete power to pardon." NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg explores what the possible limits of that power might be.
Reaction To Trump's Plan To Ban Transgender People From The Military
The president's announcement that he will ban transgender people from the military is generating strong reaction. Some say it's a diversionary tactic. Others say trans people affect unit cohesion.
Senate Republicans Continue Effort To Pass Health Care Law
Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell forced Republicans to take a vote on a measure that would have repealed parts of Obamacare and saw that effort fail. The Senate will continue those efforts.