80 Municipal Courts In St. Louis County Change Fees After Criticism
The courts have agreed to set uniform fees and fines, changing a process that fueled anger and frustration with the legal system in Ferguson, Mo.
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Civilians Can Record Police Encounters, But When Is It Interference?
Courts have ruled that civilians have a constitutional right to videotape police encounters in public. But civilians are not allowed to interfere with police activity.
Mexican-American Toddlers: Understanding The Achievement Gap
A new study finds Mexican-American toddlers are lagging behind their white counterparts.
3 Times Rand Paul Got 'Testy' This Week
Days into his campaign, Paul is pouncing on the mainstream media and Democrats, though he insists his short temper is "pretty equal opportunity."
PG&E Hit With $1.6 Billion Penalty For 2010 Calif. Pipeline Explosion
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. was ordered to pay the fine — the largest ever charged a public utility — for the San Bruno explosion and fire that killed 8 people and destroyed dozens of homes.
Drum Fill Friday, With The Vaccines' Pete Robertson
Our recurring puzzler for careful listeners, this week featuring a selection of fills handpicked by Pete Robertson, drummer for the band The Vaccines. Hear a fill and match it to the song.
In Yemen, U.S. Struggles To Navigate Complex Sectarian Landscape
The U.S. is backing the Arab intervention in Yemen, which is seen as Saudi Arabia's attempt to beat back Iranian influence.
In Jamaica, Obama Announces Plan To Diversify Caribbean Energy
President Obama is in Jamaica, where the U.S. is trying to gain influence in the region by using a powerful tool — energy.
U.S. Intervention In The Caribbean Comes On China's Heels
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Margaret Myers, director of the China and Latin America program at the Inter-American Dialogue.
'More Than A Handshake': How Upcoming Summit Could Impact U.S.-Cuba Thaw
The Summit of the Americas is convening this week in Panama — and it's expected to feature a historic meeting between President Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro.