Federal Grand Jury Said To Begin Hearing Evidence In Eric Garner Case
The grand jury is determining whether Officer Daniel Pantaleo violated Garner's civil rights as he moved to arrest him for allegedly selling loose cigarettes.
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North Dakota Residents Weather Downturn In Commodity Prices
North Dakota's fortunes have taken an abrupt turn for the worse. The state was recently a destination for thousands of people seeking a better life and high paying jobs in the Bakken oil field. But oil prices have fallen nearly 70 percent, along with agriculture prices. NPR reports on how residents are handling the sudden downturn.
Cleveland Apologizes To Family Of Tamir Rice For $500 Ambulance Bill
Court documents filed by city officials in the case of Tamir Rice have provoked outrage. The documents included an invoice for the transport of the dead 12-year-old to a local hospital.
Citrus In The Snow: Geothermal Greenhouses Grow Local Produce In Winter
Greenhouses could make local fruits and vegetables more available year-round, but they're energy intense. In the Midwest, some growers tap into the Earth's internal heat to warm the structures.
Meet The Guy Calling Out Hollywood For How It Describes Women
Three months ago, producer Ross Putman started tracking descriptions of female characters from scripts he read. On Tuesday, he shared them with the world on his Twitter account, "Fem Script Intros."
South Carolina Democratic Chair On How Candidates Can Appeal To Black Voters
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jaime Harrison, chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party, about the upcoming primaries in his state.
South Carolina Voters Likely To Play Major Role In Sorting Out GOP Race
The next big Republican primary is just over a week from now in South Carolina, which has a strong track record for picking the eventual winner. The state also has a history of dirty politics.
Oregon Occupation Ends As Last Holdout Surrenders
Three of the last four armed occupiers of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge had surrendered earlier this morning. The last man has now given himself up, bringing an end to the 41-day occupation.
Democratic Debate: 4 Things To Watch Tonight
The debate airs on PBS Thursday night, two days after Bernie Sanders walloped Hillary Clinton in the New Hampshire primary. Here's what NPR will be watching.
Like Millennials, More Older Americans Steering Away From Driving
Americans of all ages are tossing away the keys and giving up their driver's licenses, a new study shows. Cars are being replaced by bikes, public transit and ride-hailing services.