Massachusetts judge faces judicial board for allegedly aiding migrant 7 years ago
A Massachusetts judge is fighting to keep her job after being accused of helping a migrant evade immigration enforcement agents seven years ago. She faces a judicial conduct board on Monday.
NPR Podcast 'Throughline' Examines The Real Black Panthers
The movie Judas and the Black Messiah, about Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton, is up for six Oscars on Sunday. The NPR podcast Throughline looks into the history of the Black Panther Party.
Chicago Officers Must Now Give Medical Aid After A Police Shooting
After Chicago police shot 13-year-old Adam Toledo last month, they tried to save his life. That represents a change in how police react after shootings.
Why Indiana's Red Flag Law Did Not Prevent FedEx Mass Shooting
The gunman who killed eight people at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis had a gun confiscated by police, but he was still able to buy others. It's raising questions about the state's red flag law.
Dodgers Offer Special Area To Fully Vaccinated Fans For Game With Padres
The Los Angeles Dodgers are offering fully vaccinated fans two special sections to sit in at Saturday's game against the Padres. If the test goes well, other sections may be added.
News Brief: Pandemic Status, Asian American Hate Crimes Bill, Infrastructure
COVID-19 hot spots pop up again around the globe. Senate passes bill to address a spike in violence targeted at Asian Americans. Senate Republicans unveil smaller $568 billion infrastructure plan.
Congressional Lawmakers Take Another Step To Make D.C. A State
Democratic lawmakers in the House have approved legislation that would make Washington, D.C., the 51st state. The measure passed along party lines, but it faces an uncertain future in the Senate.
Closed During The Pandemic, English Bookstores And Libraries Reopen
One book store owner told the Guardian newspaper, "We've had people trying to smell the books through their masks, and perfectly respectable middle-aged people acting like kids in a sweet shop."
In Many Parts Of The World, Pandemic Conditions Remain Dire
Though optimism grows in the U.S. as more and more people get vaccinated, the global picture is far from rosy. Several countries are struggling, and things continue to look grim.
U.S. To Pledge To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions In Half
President Biden is hosting a virtual climate summit to show support for the Paris climate deal. The hope is that his aggressive plan to cut U.S. carbon emissions will push other countries to do more.
Bill Of The Month Examines The Cost Of Treating Car Crash Injuries
Our medical bill of the month for April highlights how auto insurance may not always cover all the medical expenses you might have when you are involved in an accident.
Police Training Varies Across The U.S. Is It Time For National Standards?
Recent shootings and traffic stops have triggered outrage about police conduct, but also about their skills. Experts say police training is uneven in the U.S., and a lot of it is ineffective.