Fla. Airport Shooting Suspect Appears In Court, Is Assigned A Public Defender
Esteban Santiago, who faces charges in the rampage that killed five people and wounded six others, is scheduled to enter a plea later this month.
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Tom Perez: 'We've Gotten Away From The Basics As A Party'
The candidate for chairman of the Democratic National Committee — and Obama's labor secretary — was critical of Democrats' organizational efforts in an interview with NPR.
Who's The Real Jeff Sessions? Two Hearings In 1986 Show A Conflicting Picture
Thirty years ago, Trump's attorney general nominee was turned down for a federal judgeship. And he said strikingly different things at two hearings within a month of each other back then.
Senate Democrats Question Vetting Of Cabinet Picks With Slew Of Hearings
Nine confirmation hearings are scheduled this week, but not all of Donald Trump's nominees have filed paperwork. It's a complicated process with varying rules and potential conflicts of interest.
Trump Names Son-In-Law Jared Kushner As White House Senior Adviser
The appointment of the president-elect's son-in-law to a senior role could run into legal and ethics issues related to nepotism. Kushner plans to largely divest from his sizable business interests.
2 Florida Law Enforcement Officers Killed During Hunt For Murder Suspect
A police officer was killed while pursuing a murder suspect at a Wal-Mart in Orlando, Fla. Then, during the manhunt, a sheriff's deputy riding a motorcycle was hit by a car and killed.
Danish Study Raises More Questions About Mammograms' Message
Research from Denmark suggests about one-third of lumps detected by routine mammograms would never have become dangerous. That puts women at risk of needless surgery, radiation or chemotherapy.
Can Virtual Reality Make You More Empathetic?
Charities are using virtual reality to immerse people in the plight of refugees and others who need help. Researchers are studying whether it's more effective than other media. And there are skeptics.
Jeff Sessions Previously Denied Federal Judgeship Amid Racism Controversy
Nearly 31 years ago, Sessions was up for nomination to a federal judgeship. He was rejected amid charges of racism. On Tuesday, he's back before the same committee. This time for attorney general.
Labor Secretary Tom Perez Makes Case To Be Next DNC Chair
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Tom Perez, who's currently serving as Secretary of Labor, and is running to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee.