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Clergy abuse survivors release report on cardinals who could be elected pope
by Jason DeRose
The Vatican says sex abuse is a major topic ahead of the conclave. A survivors network has launched a project to keep the the records of those who've sheltered abusive priests in the public eye.
Ferguson Pastor: 'It Is A Challenge To Be Hopeful'
Audie Cornish speaks with Pastor Willis Johnson from Wellspring Church in Ferguson, Mo., about the grand jury decision in the Michael Brown case and the reactions he sees in his community.
Book Review: 'All The Truth Is Out: The Week Politics Went Tabloid'
by Ted Koppel
The new book by Matt Bai explores the political resonance of Gary Hart, whose presidential ambitions were dashed when he revealed he had an affair.
'Let's Touch Base' On The Americanisms Brits Love To Hate
American words and phrases such as "step up to the plate, and "24/7" are now common in British English — which has some English purists' knickers in a twist. Ari Shapiro, an ex-pat who lives in London, speaks with Audie Cornish about some of the Americanisms that Brits love to hate.
Missouri Gov. To Address Grand Jury Decision In Ferguson Case
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is expected to hold a press conference about the grand jury decision in the investigation of the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown.
Long-Lost Letter That Inspired 'On The Road' Style Has Been Found
by Lynn Neary
Known as the "Joan Anderson Letter," the 18-page, single-spaced, stream of consciousness note from Neal Cassady to Jack Kerouac was found amid the dusty papers of a now-closed publishing house.
'Queen Of Carbon' Among Medal Of Freedom Honorees
Audie Cornish speaks with Mildred Dresselhaus about receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her work in physics. The 84-year-old is a professor of Physics and Electrical Engineering at MIT.
Prosecutor To Announce Grand Jury Decision In Ferguson, Mo.
A grand jury in St. Louis County has reached a decision on whether to indict Ferguson Police officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown.
Grand Jury Decision Apparently Imminent In Ferguson, Mo.
by Cheryl Corley
A St. Louis County prosecutor is expected to announce the decision of a grand jury that is considering whether to indict a Ferguson, Mo., police officer in the shooting death of Michael Brown.
Ferguson Protesters Anxiously Await Grand Jury Decision
by Shereen Marisol Meraji
The weekend passed without a grand jury decision in the investigation of the fatal shooting of 18-year old Michael Brown. As the waiting continues, so does the frustration in the community.