Barbershop: Guns, Obama and 'Making A Murderer'
This week: President Obama's tearful moment on gun policy this week. Also how the Netflix series Making a Murderer is shaking up the way people think about criminal justice.
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Oregon Armed Occupation Continues
Anti-federalist protesters in Oregon have now occupied buildings at a national wildlife refuge for more than a week.
$900 Million Prize, 1 In 292 Million Odds — And A Few More Lottery Numbers
The record-breaking powerball prize rose to new heights this afternoon. But did you know Americans spent more than $70 billion on the lottery last year?
As His Final State Of Union Nears, Looking At Obama's Legacy
President Obama will give his State of the Union address on Tuesday. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with NPR's Scott Horsley, Michele Kelemen and Chris Joyce about Obama's legacy.
After Second Escape, Mexican Drug Kingpin 'El Chapo' Recaptured
In Mexico, the world's most wanted Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was arrested yesterday. NPR's Carrie Kahn describes his capture.
Oregon Occupiers Bolster Cause Of Other Anti-Government Militants
There's growing concern among former federal land managers that the government's inaction against one Nevada rancher is helping the cause of armed anti-government militants elsewhere in the West.
A Historic Start: Economic Ups And Downs
2016 so far has brought the worst first-week-of-the-year in stock market history. Fears over trouble in China caused worldwide mayhem in markets. But, the U.S. got an encouraging employment report.
Research Suggests Gun Background Checks Work, But They're Not Everything
Recent studies have found that background checks can help curb gun violence. In recent shootings, though, evidence is tougher to see.
America's Longest-Serving Mayor Steps Down
Joe Riley has been mayor of Charleston, S.C. for 40 years. His tenure has seen the transformation of downtown Charleston, and recently, the alleged racially-motivated murders at Emmanuel AME Church.
In Released Transcripts, Tony Blair And Bill Clinton Seem To Be Good Mates
Transcripts that have been released under the Freedom of Information Act show personal conversations between Bill Clinton and Tony Blair. Some of the messages prove they were pretty good friends.