Michigan's High Court Limits The Fees Billed To Defendants
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that local courts cannot charge indiscriminate fees to defendants.
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For These Inner-City Dads, Fatherhood Comes With Homework
For Father's Day, we visited a class in West Baltimore that teaches parenting skills to dads, many of whom grew up in poverty and spent time in and out of the criminal justice system.
Supreme Court Rules Against Gun 'Straw Purchases'
In a major victory for gun control groups, the justices upheld by a 5-4 vote a federal ban on one person buying a gun for another.
Writer Reflects On Aircraft Carrier's Mission To The Persian Gulf
Geoff Dyer spent two weeks aboard the U.S.S. George H.W. Bush for his book Another Great Day at Sea. He talks with Fresh Air about his book, and the carrier's latest position for possible air strikes.
Lightning-Fast Trades Go Beneath The Congressional Microscope
The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations is holding a hearing on problems in the financial markets caused by high-frequency trading firms.
What, Exactly, Are U.S. Interests In Iraq's Turmoil?
Some warn that the violence gripping the country could lead to another Sept. 11. But experts are skeptical, and Americans are wary of new military entanglements.
In The Making Of Megafarms, A Mixture Of Pride And Pain
A tiny fraction of America's 2 million farmers produces most of our food. They are the winners of a long-running competition for land and profits that has also drained the life out of small towns.
Home, Food Or Health Care: A Choice Many Renters Can't Afford
As of 2012, rentals made up 35 percent of American households. Their numbers are growing, but the demand isn't easing rental rates. Many renters now pay more than 50 percent of their income on rent.
A Chinese Chemical Company And A 'Bath Salts' Epidemic
When the drugs first appeared, U.S. law enforcement officials had a tough time figuring out what they contained and where they came from. One source was a lab in Shanghai.
The 'Kony 2012' Effect: Recovering From A Viral Sensation
The group Invisible Children shot to fame after its video "Kony 2012" went viral. The success led to a backlash, and now the organization must redefine its mission and its future.