DOJ moves to dismiss police consent decrees in Louisville and Minneapolis
The DOJ announced it will drop lawsuits against Louisville and Minneapolis that would have required them to address what the Biden administration found to be widespread patterns of police misconduct.
Former U.S. Ambassador To Russia Discusses New Sanctions Against Russia
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Michael McFaul, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia about the U.S. response to attacks on Russian ex-pats in the U.K., and the latest sanctions imposed against Russia by the Treasury Department.
White House Responds To Questions About More Staff Shake-Ups
The White House responded to questions about a slew of topics: from sanctions against Russia to reports of more impending staff shakeups.
Revolutionary Pediatrician T. Berry Brazelton Dies At 99
Pediatrician T. Berry Brazelton revolutionized the way parents interacted with their babies and young children. His career spanned more than half a century and included dozens of books, hundreds of publications and a TV show. He died Tuesday, just shy of his 100th birthday.
Critics Concerned About Privacy Issues As Biometric Scanning Increases
The government is steadily increasing the use of facial or biometric scanning at the nation's airports. Airlines say it can speed the boarding process, but critics say the scans aren't always accurate and there are privacy concerns.
Soybean Growers Are Raising Alarms On Trump Administration's Tariffs
Farmers are fearful of retaliation from China to the tariffs President Trump imposed on aluminum and steel. American Soybean Association president John Heisdorffer speaks with NPR's Sarah McCammon about a letter he sent to Trump this week urging him to change his mind.
What Some Black Voters Say They Need To See Done Before Returning To The Polls
Black voter turnout in the last presidential election fell to the lowest rate since 2000. Will 2018 be any different? Young voters and non-voters in Cleveland, Ohio weigh in.
Harper Lee's Estate Sues Aaron Sorkin Over 'To Kill A Mockingbird' Broadway Adaptation
Author Harper Lee's estate is suing Aaron Sorkin over editorial liberties Sorkin took when turning the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird into a Broadway production.
How Cobalt Metal Affects Big Tech Firms Like Apple
Cobalt used to be a byproduct of copper mining, used in everyday, boring stuff like tires and magnets. Now it's one of the most important and sought after metals on the periodic table. This has implications for big tech firms like Apple.