Jury finds 3 former Memphis police officers not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols
A jury has found three former Memphis police officers not guilty in the death of Tyre Nichols.
South Africa's Ruling Party Demands That Country's President Resign
The ruling party in South Africa has demanded the country's scandal-tainted president resign immediately "for the sake of the country." President Jacob Zuma, who is facing multiple corruption allegations, has not yet responded to the demand.
Mayor Of Findlay, Ohio Says Trump's Infrastructure Plan Could Help City Address Flooding
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Republican Mayor Lydia Mihalik of Findlay, Ohio, about President Trump's infrastructure budget. Mihalik talked with Trump in person about her town's need for funding to mitigate flooding on the Blanchard River. She says she has private investors interested in the project.
Carnival Is Underway In Brazil, So It's Time To 'Let The Chicken Out'
Brazilians say carnival is about dropping your inhibitions and letting your emotions out. One large, extended family prepares an annual exercise that acts as a release valve for the pressures of life.
2 Baltimore Police Officers Found Guilty Of Racketeering
Two Baltimore police detectives in an elite gun trace task force were found guilty of racketeering and racketeering conspiracy on Monday.
Winners Of 2018 Caldecott And Newbery Awards Announced
Erin Entrada Kelly's Hello, Universe won the Newbery Medal for outstanding contribution to children's literature, and Matthew Cordell's Wolf in the Snow won the Caldecott Medal for most distinguished American picture book for children.
OxyContin Manufacturer Says It Will Stop Promoting Opioid Painkiller To Doctors
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with journalist Sam Quinones about Purdue Pharma's announcement that it would stop promoting its blockbuster opioid painkiller OxyContin to doctors. Purdue's move comes as it faces dozens of lawsuits.
Power Restoration In Puerto Rico Experiences Setback With Blackout in San Juan
In Puerto Rico, an explosion at a major power substation plunged San Juan and the surrounding areas back into darkness on Sunday. The blackout was a further setback in the ongoing efforts to restore power to the island.
White House Lays Out Top Infrastructure Priorities In Long-Awaited Plan
President Trump released his long-awaited plan to direct $1.5 trillion toward upgrading U.S. roads, bridges, airports and other public works projects.
What Kinds Of Proposals Are Being Considered As Senate Immigration Debate Begins?
The Senate began an unusual debate on immigration Monday. There's no specific bill to debate, and no certainty on how long this debate will go, or what it will ultimately produce.
