6 People Killed In Northern Virginia Plane Crash
Virginia State Police say at least six people were killed when a private airplane caught fire as it was attempting to land at an airport in Fredericksburg on Friday afternoon.
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Judge Overturns Conviction Of 'Making A Murderer' Subject Brendan Dassey
A federal judge in Wisconsin has overturned Dassey's homicide conviction. The story rose to national prominence when it was chronicled on the Netflix documentary series "Making a Murderer."
#NPRreads: Shake Things Up This Weekend With These Three Stories
Correspondents, editors and producers from our newsroom share the pieces that have kept them reading, using the #NPRreads hashtag. Each weekend, we highlight some of the best stories.
Clinton Spends Week Going After Trump
Hillary Clinton wrapped up a week touring battleground states. She spent much of her time criticizing Donald Trump, much to her supporters' delight.
'Tone Deaf' Trump Campaign Might Have To Worry About Utah
Trump's struggle to appeal to Mormon voters could make Utah a swing state. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Chris Karpowitz, of Brigham Young University's Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy.
Glenn Beck Speaks At Conservative Blog 'RedState' Gathering
The conservative blog RedState hosts its annual gathering in Denver this weekend. NPR's Scott Simon talks to radio host Glenn Beck who is giving the keynote speech.
Jerry Sandusky, Former Penn State Football Coach, Takes Stand To Deny Sex Abuse
In court Friday, former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, 72, denied the child molestation charges on which he was convicted. He wants a new trial, or his conviction thrown out.
Trump's Unscripted Remarks Continue To Dominate Discourse
This week Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton gave major speeches on the economy, but most of the attention was on their gaffes and controversies.
Alex Rodriguez Ends Yankees Career; The Latest In Rio Olympics
Alex Rodriguez plays his last baseball game ever, and the Olympics continue. NPR's Scott Simon talks sports with Howard Bryant of ESPN.
Katie Ledecky Smashes World Record In 800-Meter Freestyle; Michael Phelps Shares Silver
The U.S. swimming team has been exceptional in the summer Olympic games. Last night, Katie Ledecky and Michael Phelps swam their signature events.