State Trooper, Shot In Richmond, Va., Dies From Injuries
Chad Dermyer, 37, died from multiple gun shot wounds after being shot at a Greyhound bus station this afternoon. The suspected shooter was also killed.
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DraftKings And FanDuel To Suspend Contests On College Sports 'Indefinitely'
The daily fantasy sites say they will cease all contests on college sports competitions, saying it is "the best path forward" for the industry.
Ferguson, Mo., Names Veteran Miami Officer As New Police Chief
Delrish Moss, who has worked in Miami Police public information and community relations, joins a department where a federal probe found routine violations of residents' constitutional rights.
New Museum Will Mention Sexual Assault Accusations Against Bill Cosby After All
After days of criticism, the Smithsonian says the National Museum of African American History and Culture will make reference to the assault accusations against the comedian.
Georgia Is Not Alone In Scuffle Over 'Religious Liberty' Bills
The governor of Georgia has vetoed a so-called "religious liberty bill" after vocal opposition. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Charles Haynes, director of the Religious Freedom Center at the Newseum, about how widespread these laws are in the U.S.
Industrial Science Hunts For Nursing Home Fraud In New Mexico Case
New Mexico is using time-motion studies to sue a chain of nursing homes for fraud. State prosecutors say the facilities couldn't possibly have provided the care promised — and billed for.
Alabama Governor Faces Calls To Resign Amid Affair Allegations
Alabama's governor is embroiled in a political firestorm after allegations of an affair with a top aide. Gov. Robert Bentley denies the affair, but his senior advisor did resign Wednesday. Meanwhile, calls for the governor's resignation are rising.
Perplexed Rhode Islanders Ridicule State's New 'Cooler and Warmer' Slogan
Rhode Island's new tourism slogan is "Cooler and Warmer." If you're confused by it or even hate it, you're not alone.
Donald Trump's Rise Could Threaten Republican House Majority
Republicans hold a historic majority in the House of Representatives, but Donald Trump is challenging the basic assumptions that the GOP's grip on the majority is ironclad.
The Secret, Social Lives Of Mountain Lions
Mountain lions are known to be scary lone hunters, but a biologist aims to prove us wrong with thousands of videos showing the big cats in their natural habitat.